Deux Amours

I almost rated this a "9", but falling back on the overused trope of "the kid screwed up and now we're screwed" knocked it down a star. Oh, and another cliffhanger with Darryl "in danger". Come on now, Star of the show (with a second season coming) potentially dying? No, of course not.

But it's a pretty darn good episode.

Conflicted characters reveal the depths of their flaws, or nobility as the case may be.

We finally get to see how Darryl ended up in the life boat.

Laurent displays another supernatural ability, reading someone's soul. I'm hoping for some kind of plausible explanation as to how he acquired all these gifts.

It becomes clear that Genet is indeed the "big bad", and wow, she is very messed up. But, we are allowed to see more of her motivation which makes her more relatable and scarier. Good writing.

Isabelle and Anne create more problems which makes more sense than the one Laurent makes. And the episode is the better for it.

Codron sort of gets what he wants, but it doesn't ring true for his character.

Even though the obstacles feel a little contrived, there's some great tension and lots of dialogue for Darryl which is one of the best things about this series.

Highly recommend.

The fifth episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is written by Jason Richman and David Zabel, whilst Daniel Percival directed the episode, titled "Deux Amours". It continues where the previous episode left us, with Daryl taking Laurent to The Nest whilst Isabelle was taken by Quinn. The episode also has a flashback with Daryl Dixon in Maine. What a difference it makes when the director who directed episode 1 and 2 comes back to direct the fifth episode, with the writing also being the same. Then you see how the quality unfortunately went down a bit in the third and fourth episode and it's quite alright, they had to move the plot forward, I just wanted the writing to be consistent. There's no filler in "Deux Amours", only well written scenes, character and plot development. The pacing is much slower, like it was in episode 1 and 2, it fits the show perfectly as whenever there's an action sequence, it's planned with care and emotion.

Daryl and Laurent travel to the Nest as Isabelle considers her options; Genet enacts her plan.

Great establishing shots, the production and art design were fantastic. The mise-en-scene was also quite great, they set up each shot so perfectly and I think the steadicam and the lens choice is perfect for the show. The cinematography is truly amazing. Everything around the filmmaking was great in my opinion. The pacing is good and I would say it's nicely edited. The set design, costume and makeup department, lightning, composition, and so on. Everything about the filmmaking is great, direction and the musical score too.

This was a great episode and the show is going in the right direction yet again, the writing and direction was spectacular in this episode We finally get some details about the "mutiny" we heard Genet talk about and most importantly how Daryl came to France. The Maine sequence was great, both for world building and Daryl as a character. Norman Reedus took the center in this episode and shows his acting capabilities, his and Clémence Poésy who does a terrific performance as Isabelle Carriere which is just full of emotion. For the first time, I must say I didn't have anything bad to say about Laurent nor Louis Puech Scigliuzzi's acting. Though a short appearance, Anne Charrier was brilliant in this episode, Genet is growing to be one of the more memorable and fleshed out antagonists in the TWD Universe. I really like Pouvoir Du Vivant, the paramilitary group as well which she's the leader of. This is the penultimate episode and it ends on such a cliffhanger, one I won't spoil but I'm sure many will like. The whole mutiny and how Daryl came to France was nicely executed, a memorable action sequence too. There's much to look forward to, but now I'm just happy I can cherish the memorable moments I witnessed here in this episode. This might be the best one yet.

What can I say more that what is written in the title?

Super zombies? At least the Doctor is not speaking German (but has all the physicial ressemblances).

United religions: So the show has decided to be a tribune to religions and how they can save the world. From a religious point of view, it is difficult to understand how Faith would still be possible in a world falling apart in which man remain a wolf to man.

This show reminds me of those video games sequel which always bring two new types of zombies, more badass than in the first game. In the show we had the zombies boilers and now the super zombies (they run, jump, are super strong....); such a bad idea.

Oh and guess what, God will forgive those who make bad things (if you think that killing a zombie is a bad thing).

One more episode and it is over. Thanks god ! (oups damned)

The fifth episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is written by Jason Richman and David Zabel, whilst Daniel Percival directed the episode, titled "Deux Amours". It continues where the previous episode left us, with Daryl taking Laurent to The Nest whilst Isabelle was taken by Quinn. The episode also has a flashback with Daryl Dixon in Maine. What a difference it makes when the director who directed episode 1 and 2 comes back to direct the fifth episode, with the writing also being the same. Then you see how the quality unfortunately went down a bit in the third and fourth episode and it's quite alright, they had to move the plot forward, I just wanted the writing to be consistent. There's no filler in "Deux Amours", only well written scenes, character and plot development. The pacing is much slower, like it was in episode 1 and 2, it fits the show perfectly as whenever there's an action sequence, it's planned with care and emotion.

Daryl and Laurent travel to the Nest as Isabelle considers her options; Genet enacts her plan.

Great establishing shots, the production and art design were fantastic. The mise-en-scene was also quite great, they set up each shot so perfectly and I think the steadicam and the lens choice is perfect for the show. The cinematography is truly amazing. Everything around the filmmaking was great in my opinion. The pacing is good and I would say it's nicely edited. The set design, costume and makeup department, lightning, composition, and so on. Everything about the filmmaking is great, direction and the musical score too.

This was a great episode and the show is going in the right direction yet again, the writing and direction was spectacular in this episode We finally get some details about the "mutiny" we heard Genet talk about and most importantly how Daryl came to France. The Maine sequence was great, both for world building and Daryl as a character. Norman Reedus took the center in this episode and shows his acting capabilities, his and Clémence Poésy who does a terrific performance as Isabelle Carriere which is just full of emotion. For the first time, I must say I didn't have anything bad to say about Laurent nor Louis Puech Scigliuzzi's acting. Though a short appearance, Anne Charrier was brilliant in this episode, Genet is growing to be one of the more memorable and fleshed out antagonists in the TWD Universe. I really like Pouvoir Du Vivant, the paramilitary group as well which she's the leader of. This is the penultimate episode and it ends on such a cliffhanger, one I won't spoil but I'm sure many will like. The whole mutiny and how Daryl came to France was nicely executed, a memorable action sequence too. There's much to look forward to, but now I'm just happy I can cherish the memorable moments I witnessed here in this episode. This might be the best one yet.

Daryl and Laurent sail by boat with Azlan to the Nest. Meanwhile, Daryl recalls how and why he travelled to France. They stop their journey for the night, and they are attacked by walkers, and Azlan dies impaled in a pole. On the next morning, Daryl finds that Laurent cut the rope of their boat that is gone and now they need to walk to the nest. While walking on the road, Laurent accidentally drops some objects from his backpack and Genet's men capture Daryl and him. Meanwhile, Isabelle is kept prisoner in Quinn's mansion since he wants to rekindle their love. Genet invites Quinn to meet her, and he goes with Isabelle, and they have a surprise.

"Deux Amours" is almost an excellent episode of 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon". The only but is the annoying Laurent, who always takes the most stupid attitudes. This awful character is the reason why Daryl is taking this journey but is also irritating. Now is clear how and why Daryl has been forced to travel to France and why Genet is hunting him down. The whole plot makes sense with this flashback. Quinn seems to really love Isabelle, but his fate is not promising with the discovery of his actions by Marion Genet, My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "Deux Amours"