SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched tonight's episode of The Walking Dead, don't read any further!
"The Distance" heavily revolved around trust and whether it is possible to put trust into a stranger despite previous encounters with not-so trustworthy people. The survivors have very much kept to themselves, especially after the governor and Woodbury and the cannibals and Terminus. I thought this episode showed why people love The Walking Dead and that for me anyways is the writing.
I said in last week's The Walking Dead post that it would be stupid if the gang encountered a yet another stranger that was evil it would be too repetitive and could get boring. It's hard to keep hope alive and to trust people during a post-apocalypse but without a glimmer of it, what's the point? People need hope, something to strive for. Otherwise, you might as well be one of the walkers. It's what makes us human; it's the connection between people that keeps people going, especially when they have nothing else. Also, Rick and Co. haven't done so savory things throughout the five seasons of the show, which brings me to Glenn's point and my favorite quote of the night,
Live Together, Die Alone. Walker 2
What are your thoughts on tonight's The Walking Dead?
"The Distance" heavily revolved around trust and whether it is possible to put trust into a stranger despite previous encounters with not-so trustworthy people. The survivors have very much kept to themselves, especially after the governor and Woodbury and the cannibals and Terminus. I thought this episode showed why people love The Walking Dead and that for me anyways is the writing.
I said in last week's The Walking Dead post that it would be stupid if the gang encountered a yet another stranger that was evil it would be too repetitive and could get boring. It's hard to keep hope alive and to trust people during a post-apocalypse but without a glimmer of it, what's the point? People need hope, something to strive for. Otherwise, you might as well be one of the walkers. It's what makes us human; it's the connection between people that keeps people going, especially when they have nothing else. Also, Rick and Co. haven't done so savory things throughout the five seasons of the show, which brings me to Glenn's point and my favorite quote of the night,
"If they're people like us, they should be afraid"
It was very interesting to see Rick's leadership be challenged, especially by Michonne who is seemingly becoming the most pragmatic character on the show. She's also seems to have the most morality and can distinguish between what's "good" and "evil," but I'm scared for her. People with a moral compass, just keep dying. Despite the gang going against Rick for most part of the episode they still have faith in him as Carol said, "Even though you're wrong, you're right."
There were some great action scenes in this episode as well. The car scene on the highway and the flare to the head zombie death was amazing. The most exciting part though, is the fact that Aaron (and Eric) led our gang to Alexandria, which to the comic book readers is known as the safe zone AND this is going to be as awesome of a storyline as the prison season if they choose to go that route.
Live Together, Die Alone. Walker 2
What are your thoughts on tonight's The Walking Dead?
