Slabtown

Never ever wanted to see a character die this bad before.

Well done.

This episode was a very different episode from the previous ones in this season and therefore it might turn some people off as it kind of bring the whole plot to a halt!

However i like how Beths character is handled and the introduction of Noah! She really has changed much and is not affraid to act or speak her mind to those in charge! Really shows how far she got, spending time with Daryl!

Noah also becomes very likeable quickly as this kind helpfull guy!

However the new characters, the Police Officers, very quickly becomes unlikeable! I dont thi k i wanted to see someone die as bad as Gorman! Dawn also makes for a great new villain! Thinking the weak owe something to the strong!

This is the fourth episode of the fifth season of the Walking Dead. Indeed we must ask ourselves, what has happened to Beth ever since she was kidnapped the previous season? Well, we finally get our answer to that question. This is a slow episode and quite frankly, one of the least entertaining episodes to date. But it is semi-important to show us what happened to Beth. But there is quite a shocker cliffhanger to be had.

In this episode "Slabtown," Beth awakes and finds herself in a hospital under the control of a strict policewoman named Dawn. Beth is not happy how the place is run similar to a boot camp. Beth befriends one of the pages and together they plot a way to escape the hospital.

Overall, this is a good episode but it's nothing amazing, especially after the first three episodes. But then again, it's important that we not forget about Beth. The whole hospital setup was intriguing, but Beth in a lead role may not have been the greatest move on the creators part. But it was an interesting episode to watch.

My Grade: B

You cannot deny that this episode takes Season 5 of The Walking Dead down a notch. Somewhat unexpected by me, the storyline here follows Beth since being kidnapped in an earlier episode with Daryll. We find new characters as her position in the zombie apocalypse is in the hands of corrupt police officers who are trying to rebuild society from a hospital.

We have a guest appearance from 'Everybody hates Chris' which kind of ruined the vibe for me personally, I always love to see 'new' actors rather than big names as they are always destined to go either way: last the remainder of the entire show (end of season 6+!) or have a cameo role.

The storyline from the start to midway of this 45 minute episode is a 6 at best, but the directors obviously want you to understand from the base up where Beth is and how she got there. Once past the halfway point in this episode, the viewer finally realises why this episode is rather lacklustre compared to those before it, totally changing the review score.

I'd say that the cliffhanger at the end isn't so exciting as the rest but I am really looking forward to Daryl and Carol's branched story. Overall, this is an episode that introduces the viewer to a fresh scenario. Not every episode is going to be jaw-dropping and this is a good change of pace.

Beth awakes in a hospital and she finds that she is in Atlanta. She learns that she was found alone on the road and rescued by the despicable Officer Gorman (Ricky Wayne) that brought her to hospital ruled by the tough Officer Dawn (Christine Woods). Now she is under the care of Dr. Steven Edwards (Erik Jensen) with a broken wrist and bruises. Beth befriends the servant Noah (Tyler James Williams) and discovers that everything has a price in the place. When Noah discloses that he intends to flee from the place, Beth offers to go with him. Will they succeed in their intent?

"Slabtown" is a cold shower in this wonderful Fifth Season with a deceptive episode. The plot shows Beth and new characters that live in a hospital in a strange and flawed society. Unfortunately neither the story nor the characters are engaging; actually they are forgettable. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Slabtown"

Note: On 18 April 2016, I saw this show again.