When the Dead Come Knocking

Just after I said Michael Rooker was a lot of fun as Merle, he puts in a performance like this

Plot In A Paragraph: Merle beats up Glenn and the Governor abuses Maggie to get information about the gangs whereabouts. Whilst at the prison Michonne tells Rick about Woodbury and who took Glenn and Maggie, so they set off on a rescue mission.

Steven Yeun (Glenn) and Michael Rooker (Merle) are both superb in the interrogation scenes. As is Lauren Cohen in hers, I have a problem with David Morrisey as The Governor, I find him neither attractive and charming (as Andrea does) or scary and intimidating (that I should fear for my favourite characters) Andrew Lincoln is as reliable as always as Rick and Norman Reedus continues to impress as Daryl.

I'm glad to see Melissa McBride back as Carol too.

This was yet another great episode of a great season! Nothing slows down amd it seems the tension, danner and thrills only increase!

Glenn really stole the show in this! I saw a new side of him and I loved it! This season has done a great job handling some of its characters! Glenn fighting that walker was also intense and creative! Great use of set and setpieces to make the fight stand out! The scenes with him and Merle are just great!

The acting is still amazing!

The Guvernnor also shows just how depraved and cruel he can be, becoming a character you only hate more and more as well as a memorable villain!

Very intense near the end!!

In "When the Dead Come Knocking," the narrative thrust propels forward with an intense buildup to the anticipated confrontation between the prison group and Woodbury. The episode masterfully sets the stage for this clash by delving into the psychological warfare and the physical preparations undertaken by both sides. Glenn and Maggie's harrowing ordeal in Woodbury serves as a powerful narrative device, highlighting the extent of The Governor's ruthlessness and the moral lines crossed in the name of protection and survival.

The episode also explores the theme of identity and transformation through the character of Milton Mamet, The Governor's chief researcher, whose experiments on walkers question the remnants of humanity in the face of the epidemic. These scenes provide a chilling commentary on the ethical boundaries eroded by the apocalypse, further complicating the viewer's understanding of morality in this new world order.

The prison scenes are equally compelling, showcasing the group's rallying around the common cause of rescuing Glenn and Maggie. This unity, juxtaposed with Rick's newfound determination, underscores the series' central theme of found family and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their own. Michonne's role as the bridge between the prison group and Woodbury adds layers to her character, revealing her motivations and solidifying her place within the narrative.

"When the Dead Come Knocking" culminates in a tense and foreboding atmosphere, expertly weaving together the personal and communal stakes at play. The episode's ability to balance character development with plot progression exemplifies the series' storytelling prowess, setting the stage for a high-octane confrontation that promises to test the resolve and humanity of all characters involved.

This is the seventh episode of the third season of Walking Dead and it's utterly brilliant and it ranks up there as one of my favorite episodes this season, along with the fourth episode. This episode doesn't pack as much as an emotional wallop, but it still does the job. Also, this is the episode we truly see the kind of man Glenn really is. He was tortured somewhat in this episode, but he definitely held his ground against the intimidating Merle.

In this episode, "When the Dead Come Knocking," Michonne arrives at the prison, but the group has no intention in letting her stay. But when she tells them that Glenn and Maggie were kidnapped, she offers to lead an expedition to Woodbury. Meanwhile, Glenn is tortured by Merle but has no success. The Governor than questions Maggie, but is able to have some success.

Overall, this is an excellent episode and if there is any indication, we may see a full-on war between the prison and Woodbury, which would be interesting to see. This is another action-packed episode and one of my favorite ones to date. I rate this episode 10/10.

Michonne comes to the gates of the prison looking as if she's dead.