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Some people says excelent character development in this episode and I must agree with them. Finally we focused on Darly. He wasn't talk too much like the others. He was always a quiet character. I shocked when I see the rating. What the hell? Really? 7.2? It must be 10 of 10 because we finally see some goddamn emotional speech. Darly Dixon is the best character in this show in my opinion. After that episode, its proved itself. Beth was so cute too. I felt I watching my little sister on screen... I can't understand the hate this episode. It was the best in the season since 8th episode...

You don't need to love Beth or Daryl to love this episode, you just have to love a well-writed story and above that, an incredibly performed story. Emily Kinney and Norman Reedus were fantastic here! (And y'all guys know it). Be more fair with the reviews. Don't demand things to TWD that you don't demanda in any other drama series. Great character development here. 10/10

I thought this episode was great. I never thought that any kind of character relationship would work with Daryl and Beth, I always thought their personalities were too different, and this episode showed that. But the great writers of the walking dead, made it work, and turned it into one of my favourite character bonds in any series. My only disappointment is how underrated this episode is, people are complaining about the fact it was just Daryl and Beth, and that there wasn't much action, but I still found it one of the most entertaining episodes since the mid season premier.

Fantastic episode

Daryl and Beth search for some alcohol.

This is another reflective character driven episode that focuses on Daryl and Beth. Much like the episode 'After', I think you need to have an interest in the characters to appreciate it.

I think it starts fantastically with a great sequence set in the trunk of a car. This is a very effective use of sound and limited visuals to make a scene work well.

As the story unfolds on we get deeper insights into both characters and their current state of minds following everything they have experienced. Some of the more emotional moments feel slightly forced for the purpose of generating drama, however it does give insight into their backstories and put in the context of their current situation and future.

The privileged society imagery associated with the golf club juxtaposed with the redneck hootch cabin is a great idea, particularly as they are both at the same level of gruesome dilapidation following the zombie apocalypse. These settings work well alongside the histories of these two very different characters.

Daryl for me is generally a more likeable character than Beth. However, I think the stronger performance of the two actors in this episode is Emily Kinney. I think she does emotion in a more natural way, whereas Norman Reedus appears to be forcing it out at times. As ever, his delivery of Daryl's cynical one-liners are the best aspect of the episode.

If you've watched the show from the beginning until now, you know what the characters have been through. Watch this episode again and you'll see what it means. Daryl will be the last man standing and this episode should be ranked highly in the fandom of his character.