Strangers

Normally, in a show like The Walking Dead, there is always a sort of reality check episode, usually being one that follows an absolutely amazing one. But Season 5 so far hasn't descended into the usual. No, 'Strangers' is a brilliant follow up to the awesome premier.

Now, 'Strangers' is much slower than the premier, but it's also a much more focused and concise episode, with an absolutely gut-churning cliffhanger that will excite the hell out of the comic book readers. A dark, intense atmosphere coupled with the solid progression of almost every character makes this episode quite engrossing.

Never has The Walking Dead raced out of the gates with this much polish and confidence. And thank God it is doing so, because if season 5 carries on this form, this could be the best season yet. 8.5/10

Don't trust anyone

"Strangers" is an episode which focuses more on the development of Rick and his group and how they no longer trust anyone. They meet a stranger called Gabriel who owns a Church and is heavily supplied with food. The question going through the whole episode is, Can they trust him?

The episode was not one of the action packed and thrilling episodes. It was all about how the group has transformed all through out the 5 seasons. With each enemy they face they grow less and less assured with each new person they meet. Rick understands that he has failed to protect his family before and thought they could have lived a peaceful life with the places they have stayed which have distanced them from the walkers, but as we already know it turns out that the living were the bigger threats. As the gang began to analyze who Gabriel was, it really showed how much they are dead serious and aren't playing around anymore. I was personally hooked with the conversations of each characters in the episode too. Carol and Darryl resumed their relationship even though Carol had done a murderous deed back at the prison. I found their dialogue together to be smart as they begin to cope with the changes that occurred ever since the prison. Seth Gilliam gave a fantastic performance as Father Gabriel. As the episode was running, I was not sure on my feelings whether to trust him or not which was a striking part for me in the episode. I expect to see more of him in the future. At the end of the day this was a well rounded episode that is definitely worth watching to get attached and inclined to the characters. As this season progresses we will be introduced to new more characters and strangers yet to be explored, and if Gabriel is just a starter then we are on for one hell of an amazing ride this Season.

With a interesting new character, a well developed group and a shocking ending that will definitely keep me waiting for the next episode. The Walking Dead at it's finest.

Verdict: 8.4/10

Rick and 'family' move on to discover a church and it's priest.

This is a strong episode with nice character moments, a very brief respite from the drama of 'No Sanctuary', and yet more dark, suspenseful twists in its tail.

'The Walking Dead' is such a bleak show at times you have to savour the warm moments as much as the characters do. People welcoming new faces, looking out for each other and considering those who are not related to themselves as family are welcome breaks from the usual brutality. It is very much needed before the plot eventually takes a sharp turn for the dramatic.

I won't ruin the plot by saying any more about it.

As ever the production values are excellent as we have great cinematography, editing, lighting, art direction, and zombie effects.

All performances are as strong as always, particularly Andrew Lincoln and Seth Gilliam.

I love this show but not as much as my wife . Teresa Werber she would just die if she couldn't see Rick and the gang every time it is on she watches it lol. This year is the best yet and she says the best is yet to come lol. She also says not to be killing off her family!!!!!! Let us have our little blond back.Well we just love this show. We have been watching this show since it first aired. Its the best television show on in this century. Keep up the hard work it will be rewarded.We hope we can win the trip to see casting and filming live. My wife lost her leg to diabetes just last month and she said Now I am like Huersal. Do you know she crys every time one of the original group dies. well all I have to say is this show is the most original show you could have made. I think if this should happen today it would be exactly like this and we would be in this original group.

Rick and his group escape from Terminus and they help the mysterious priest Gabriel from an attack of walkers. Gabriel brings the survivors to his church but Rick does not trust him. Then Rick, Michonne, Bob, Sasha and Gabriel go to a nearby town to scavenger food and ammunition. Meanwhile Carol and Daryl find a car while bringing water to the church. During the night, Daryl and Carol find a lead to the whereabouts of Beth and Bob is abducted by strangers.

"Strangers" is another great episode of this promising Fifth Season of "The Walking Dead". Rick is right when he says that humans are to be more feared than the walkers. The story has opened at least three subplots: what have Gabriel done? Where is Beth? And how Rick and his friends will deal with the cannibals since Rick has promised to kill Gareth. What is the connection of Bob with the people of Terminus? Will the group follow Eugene in his journey to Washington is another question. There are several questions to be responded in episodes of 44 minutes only once a week promising great new episodes. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "Strangers"

Note: On 17 April 2016, I saw this show again.