Us

After milking episodes ever since they left the prison FINALLY there's signs of true progression.

The multi-linear storyline is a lot more captivating than the regular slow moving single story lines they've been rehashing. Following up last week's episode it's impressive that we've been given yet another breath of fresh air.

This episode is a beautifully elaborated chess move, and they finally got the show in check.

Next week's finale, I have a feeling, is going to be intense and predict a MUCH more exciting 5th season than this past season.

The best is yet to come.

10/10 (relative to this season)

Daryl refuses to completely involve himself in joes group.

This is the fifteenth episode of the fourth season of the Walking Dead and the second to last episode of the season. Nothing against the previous episode, but this episode is just so much less grim. This episode even features Rick in a good mood! Although there are no constant happiness, it's a good-feeling episode and the ending is tearful.....but in a rather good way.

In this episode, "Us," Glenn and Tara continue to Terminus with their new companions, although Abraham shows some reluctance. Rick, Carl, and Michonne also continue their way in rather good spirits. Finally, Daryl is struggling to adjust to the laws of the Claimers.

Overall, this is a great episode and we finally get to see Terminus for a brief time, but the question remains if Terminus is to good to be true or is it just another failure. We shall see in the season four finale. I rate this episode 9/10.

Abraham, Glenn, Tara, Rosita and Eugene are walking down the railroad tracks, where Glenn finds Maggie's message. He and Tara separate from Abraham's group, hoping to find Maggie. They reach a tunnel where Tara becomes trapped. They are rescued by Maggie, Bob, and Sasha. They then meet up with Abraham and his crew, who were nearby because Eugene had convinced them to turn back wait for them. The merged group enters Terminus with ease, and observes the tranquility of the area. A woman named Mary welcomes them and offers them something to eat.

Meanwhile, Daryl struggles to assimilate himself into the Claimers as one of the group. He fight with a man named Len over a freshly-killed rabbit. The leader Joe explains that they only have one rule: if someone wants something, he claims it. He then cuts the rabbit in half for Daryl and Len, since the former was not aware of the rule. Later, Len tries to convince the group that Daryl stole his half of the rabbit. Joe then reveals that he witnessed Len put the rabbit in Daryl's bag. He and the group begin viciously beating Len.

Joe informs Daryl that they are tracking a man who had killed one of their group. That man is possibly headed to Terminus.

Memorable scenes include the group's encounter with the mysterious signs leading to Terminus and the revelation that not everything is as it seems, highlighting the group's growing distrust and wariness of others. Meanwhile, Glenn's determination to find Maggie and reunite with her drives him forward, showcasing the power of love and hope in a world filled with darkness.

All groups head for the Terminus but some face more problems on the way.

This is a solid episode that gives an effective build up to series finale and makes you want to know what actually awaits them at the Terminus.

There are some decent scenes involving Daryl and the Claimers (sounds like a band). One thing 'The Walking Dead' does well is show the social constructions in place to maintain order in the various groups that have formed in the wake of the apocalypse. This is another good example.

The scenes in the tunnel with Glenn and Tara have brilliant set design with a great creepy atmosphere, enhanced by the lighting and sound. However there is no real suspense as you know there is no way the writers would make such a big deal over a possible reunion between Glenn and Maggie only to thwart it with a zombie horde at this stage.

As for my prediction for the Terminus, it all sounds like it's going to be bad news to me. The earlier episode that implied Beth was kidnapped has not been followed up at all and, as the finale looks to take place in the Terminus, it feels like there might be a link.

All actors are on good form as ever and the production values are great.