Rogue Element

A chapter where the focus is not on our main characters, the good thing about the chapter is the end, where we discover new information. The best of this chapter is how Carol is getting more involved in the community to discover how the Commonwealth really is and Connie trying to bring to light information that people don't know. In short, a good chapter and different from the rest.

The episode is divided into three parts.

The main focus is on Josh McDermitt who plays the protagonist in this Scooby Doo-like episode which delves into one of the mysteries of the commonwealth. And while it leads to the uncovering of secrets from some of the commonwealth's biggest players, it also drags quite a bit. However, it does show us some of McDermitt's best acting moments in the show's entire run. As well as delves more into the dynamic of Lazaro & McDermitt's character and adds more layers to major Commonwealth players.

The secondary plot revolves around McBride's character as she takes a trip with one of the most powerful members of the community. This secondary plot does nothing other than show us how powerful this man is. It's very filler-ish, and an unnecessary add to an already suffered episode.

The tertiary plot is more necessary as it focuses on Ridloff's character alongside sister Theory as they attempt to uncover the "whys" in the events of the previous episode. This plotline adds layers to the character of Mercer & gives us some world building as it shows us how journalists work in the commonwealth, which may be very significant in the arc's long run.

All in all, a decent episode that suffers from a slow-burn A plot and two slightly filler-ish B & C plots but also works to show more of the Commonwealth's world building.

Honestly very strong start to the show but last weeks episode and this was terrible every time eugen has an episode based around him I fall asleep like I did with this don't even wanna go back to finish it thats how bad it was please kill him off the most irritating person in the walking dead the way he talks makes me wanna throw my tv out the window.

Slow, boring episode. Focusing on one of the weakest characters Eugene, some call him loveable, I find him tedious. This second part of the season started so well, creative camera work, good interesting dialogue and writing. This episode felt so simple, like the crew needed an easy week off. Also random side note but the music felt super goofy this episode. Maybe I've just not noticed it before idk. I just don't see where they are going with it, and I don't always mind that as long as the getting there is interesting. Hoping things pick up!

I apreciate them being a bit unique and giving us a detective type of an episode but it just didn't quite work.

We have seen Stephanie in like 10 scenes. Relationship between her and Eugene was not developed at all !

So why would anyone care if she went missing ?

Then you introduce an even crazier twist at the end that just makes little no sence and especially in the long run.

Just bring Rick back and end the show please.