It was intense, I found my heart pounding pretty much the whole time, but I think it was because I was anticipating more? With only one episode to go in the season, I guess I expected more things to happen in this one or something, so I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, but then was kinda, "that was it?" when the credits rolled!

It almost feels like there are too many separate things happening for it it all tie together in the big finale next week, even in a 90 minute finale. The Father Gabriel thing, Tara's condition, Daryl & Aaron are off site and chasing unknowns, the walkers with the W's carved in their foreheads, Sasha - honestly I'm fairly bored with the whole Sasha storyline - and of course all the tension within the walls of Alexandria between Rick's group and the Alexandrians. And what about Morgan??? I guess I expected we'd have seen him show up by now with the hints they threw out at the beginning of the season. Assuming he will show up next week - at least I hope he does!

Can't believe Michonne went outside the walls without her sword! Was totally weird to see her taking on walkers with just a pistol.

Glenn is awesome.

Rick needs to get his head on straight. That was some serious rage when he even shoved Carl away from him when he tried to break them up. I am glad it was Michonne that finally stopped it - curious what role she might play in the finale next week, and still trying to figure what she seemed to be realizing when she was laying on her bed, then got up and looked at the t-shirt from the laundry basket? Something about "One" printed on it? Then she put her uniform on the bed like she was going to put it on before Rosita came in and they went off to look for Sasha. Hoping she is seeing that they need to be "one" again, that they are at their best and safest staying together and working as the family and team they have become, rather than all separated in different houses with so many different things going on.

The blonde woman tied to the tree. Her death was horrible. And it comes after Carol warns Jessie's son about dying alone in the forest tied to a tree.

Sasha is annoying me. Everyone in the group has lost a loved one. Some like Michonne and Darryl and Carol don't have anyone left either. I wouldn't be sad if Sasha died.

AnaNotBanana wrote: »

Rick concerned me in this episode. While I get some of the things that’s he’s saying I think that he has to realize it’s not all his way or Deanna’s way. There has to be some comprise between the two groups. Both groups has survived this far and could benefit from each other’s knowledge. I was glad that Michonne finally knocked him out. He was getting to Shane/Governor levels of crazy.

What I was saying last week. Don't eff it up Rick (and Carol).

Wish they would update us on Tara's condition.

I really hope this whole thing doesn't end in a blood bath. To have to fight this whole group benefit's NO ONE. You don't get the utopia if you have to kill everyone to take over it. It kind of defeats the purpose of having this "Good" place to make a home in.

I don't know anything about the comics, but I am wondering if the W people show up and the Alexandria and Ricks group come together to fight them off together.

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thefeniks wrote: »

I am glad they played this one close to the comic. I agree with some of the other opinions on Sasha... get over it already. Although, her skills with the rifle are certainly handy.

Yes, happy to have her around, she's a great asset to the group when she's not all Rambo for the walkers. She's not an asset to anyone, and it's a boring storyline at the moment.

I have a feeling we'll be introduced to "The Wolves" at the end of the finale next week, leaving us wondering how/what will transpire next season.

That's my guess too. And I seriously hope Morgan is in there somewhere as well. I'm sure they can pack a lot in and plenty can transpire from where we left off this week, and where things will end up after 90 minutes of finale next week.....I just feel like this season didn't advance much with storytelling for some reason. But that may be because I had to wait each week instead of binge-watching the first 4 seasons.

Booksandbeaches wrote: »

The blonde woman tied to the tree. Her death was horrible. And it comes after Carol warns Jessie's son about dying alone in the forest tied to a tree.

I picked up on that too - Carol's threats to Sam! And I expected Daryl to say something about the W on her forehead - didn't he comment about some they came across in the episode where Buttons met his demise? Guess they are just leaving it for the finale.

The only other sort of background thing I noticed was a decoration thingy on the mantle in Peter & Jessie's house when Rick was trying to persuade her to say yes - it was a wooden or ceramic cutout thing that said "Live" in fancy script. Might be looking for too many things or trying to read stuff into the details, but just thought I'd throw that out there. No theories to add.

thefeniks wrote: »

One thing that confused me, and I think Rick was feeling the same thing, where the f^(k did they get the helium for that red balloon?

Maybe Mrs. Neidermeyer requested that during a previous supply run! lol

I'm thinking the Wolves are going to reunite Deanna and Rick, even after Rick's crazed ramblings. The monstrous *kitten* they do (and greater threat that they pose to everyone) certainly makes his cheese appear to be firmly atop his cracker by comparison. The enemy of my enemy...

RBXChas wrote: »

BraveNewdGirl wrote: »

I'm thinking the Wolves are going to reunite Deanna and Rick, even after Rick's crazed ramblings. The monstrous *kitten* they do (and greater threat that they pose to everyone) certainly makes his cheese appear to be firmly atop his cracker by comparison. The enemy of my enemy...

I agree with this. I think Rick will show his worth, which means Deanna won't feel right kicking him out, especially now that the others in Rick's group are in "leadership positions" (as Deanna herself said) and probably exercise some amount of influence over the other Alexandrians.

Now I wonder how this is going to tie into Carl and Enid, unless that's just some silly distraction. Do you all still think she's somehow involved with the Wolves?

Does anyone else wonder who's watching Judith this whole time? It doesn't even seem like Rick is taking care of her when he's not working.

<Insert "Oh, it's okay. Judith is being raised by Wolves." joke here.>