What's Been Lost

Carol and Daryl manage to escape Pamela's goons and break Lance out, knowing that he's the only one that can lead them to their missing friends. Finding a zombified Sebastian in Lance's cell, Daryl puts him down. At the same time, Pamela blackmails Yumiko into being the prosecutor in Eugene's show trial, promising to take Yumiko to her friends if she does and threatening Tomi as well to ensure her compliance. Yumiko is torn about what to do, but Eugene, who has accepted his possible fate, encourages Yumiko to have faith in their friends. After learning of Daryl, Carol and Lance's escape, Yumiko reminds the Commonwealth of how invaluable Tomi is before making the stunning public announcement that Pamela is unjustly persecuting Eugene, and Yumiko will be acting as Eugene's defense attorney instead of his prosecutor. After evading a herd and soldiers, Lance reveals that the missing people are being used as slave labor on a project to extend the Commonwealth's reach across the continent and that there's a supply train that they can follow. Fed up with Lance's manipulations and no longer needing his help, Daryl and Carol give Lance the chance to go into exile, but he draws a gun on them, prompting Carol to kill Lance with an arrow.

Episode 20, "What's Been Lost," of "The Walking Dead" Season 11 serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring human spirit amidst relentless adversity. This episode masterfully balances the narrative between the search for lost relics of the past and the quest for redemption, making it a standout addition to the season. The episode's title not only alludes to the physical quest undertaken by key characters but also metaphorically represents the intangible aspects of humanity that have been eroded or forgotten in the wake of the apocalypse.

The central storyline revolves around a perilous journey to retrieve an item critical to the survival and morale of the community. This mission, fraught with danger and emotional turmoil, showcases the resilience and determination of the characters. Noteworthy is how "What's Been Lost" delves into the psyche of its characters, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of hope in a seemingly hopeless world. The episode is punctuated with moments of intense vulnerability, where characters confront their past actions and their consequences, revealing layers of complexity and humanity.

Critically, the episode shines in its ability to intertwine the personal narratives with the overarching story of survival against the undead. The scenic cinematography and atmospheric tension enhance the storytelling, creating an immersive viewing experience. However, the episode is not without its flaws. At times, the pacing stumbles, struggling to maintain momentum through some of the more introspective scenes. Despite this, "What's Been Lost" triumphs in its thematic exploration and character development, leaving a lasting impact on the audience. The episode concludes on a note of bittersweet optimism, setting a precedent for the episodes to follow and leaving viewers contemplative of the true cost of survival in the world of "The Walking Dead."

Everything about this episode screams masterpiece. Something we haven't seen yet in season 11. Sure, there have been some great episodes this season, but nothing close to episode 20. It is unfortunate that there are only 4 episodes left, but this episode sets the stage for what's to come, and I couldn't be more excited. This show has been one of the pinnacles of entertainment for the last 12 years. It's really sad to see this show ending. Given how far this show has come. It's almost hard to believe. My initial expectations for the third half of the season was for it to be the shows best stretch. This episode goes a long way towards meeting that expectation.

Only four more episodes to go ! . This show is so awful now . It has been for a long time . Ever since Rick didn't kill Negan , probably even before then .

The last time I remember sitting on the edge of my seat for what was at the time , the best show on TV , was when Ezekiel and Maggie came to the rescue at Alexandria . I remember actually punching the air and cheering . "A god dam tiger ". Used to be such a great show and now it's in the hands of incompetent people.

I've invested so much time in it that I have to watch it to the end now . I don't think anything will be able to redeem it now . I can't really see how they're going to tie it up . It worries me that it won't really be over and multiple spin-offs will start to appear.

Finally we see Carol and Daryl together again, being the powerful duo they always have been! I have been pretty unimpressed with season 11 as a whole. I found the Reapers storyline pointless and unnecessary, and the Commonwealth arch has been a disappointment as well. I feel like this episode set things back on track, even if it's so late in the season. There's a reason Carol and Daryl were given their own spinoff originally. Nobody has their chemistry or works better together than they do. Melissa McBride has been totally sidelined this season, which has been one of the biggest mistakes the show has made. It was so great to see Carol in this episode being the badass we all know and love. She owned the episode!

I hate watching the characters I love get such a badly written ending. No idea what other viewers are watching but it's not what I just saw. Terrible, just give up on the commonwealth altogether asap and give us a good end. The conversation between Carole and Ezekiel is just strange, the trial of Eugene is weird and going nowhere, the plot is thin, badly hung together and even Carole and Daryl can't save it. I'm hating this season, and it's the last one so I can't even hope that they realise their mistake and pull it back! I can't even say anything nice to fill up the rest of the space. Terrible, terrible, terrible. Make it stop. Please.