No Way Out

There are only 3 types of The Walking Dead episodes. 1. The One which spends the whole episode developing a character or something (ugh) 2. The One which sets up it's next episode (like a freaking lot of set up) 3. and The One that shows an integral plot line from the comics. (i.e. someone dies)

This episode completely made a new type of Walking Dead episodes. 4. The One that completely turns the other direction and mix everything you love about this show.

Before I praise this brilliant episode, I'll go on and say what I didn't like about this episode, it ended. Nah just kidding, some of the story lines did not end as satisfying as it could've been or they completely turn

This episode finally, FINALLY brought all the story lines together into one epic and large scale episode and intertwined them to make such an extravagant ensemble of a mid season. If there were some subplots that didn't make sense in previous episodes (like Jessie's son and their screwed up family as a whole, or that nurse), they all get a pretty much logical conclusion here, no matter how it may not at all feel satisfying there's no denying what this episode concluded what was brought to the table in previous episodes was something that was needed to further draw a sense of closure and end point for their development.

But with that said, what was so great about this episode? The dialogue, the cinematography, the symbolisms, the acting, the makeup, the striking practicality of the visual effects, being close and at least loyal to the comics and of course, the intense, high scale and breathtaking action in this episode. This episode took a different direction from what we originally thought would happen. When the first half of the season ended, we were teased with something, before this episode rolled it's opening credits, they took an ENTIRELY different direction and I think it was a good decision by the writers. Just when we thought there would be a boring pattern in TWD much like it's parallelism with it's previous seasons (rick and group finds shelter, shelter gets invaded by people or walkers, they get out of the shelter, they find new shelter), this mid-season premiere changes that and spices it all up surprisingly well. It was refreshing for the group to actually do something about the problem instead of just doing what they always did the past few seasons, it was great that we see a clear distinction that the characters HAVE developed and all those boring ass development episodes weren't wasted. This is the kind of episode that we occasionally see in TWD because this episode needed a lot of set- ups to reach it's peak, I mean, who the hell didn't want to see the whole freaking group FINALLY legitimately kick some walker ass in such a bad ass and epic way???

Rick was great in emotionally tackling the shocking events in the episode, the acting was solid from the supporting actors and the whole effort put in to make such a huge and integral episode was amazing.

In the end, this episode was shocking, intense, electrifying, mesmerizing, and breathtaking. They took another direction, and they found a way out, a way for this show to keep on excelling at what it does best.

Verdict: 9.9/10

No Way Out is the title of the mid-season premiere and it begins exactly where we left off in the previous episode, yes that cliffhanger ending. Rick Grimes and company covered themselves up with zombie guts to sneak out which went smooth before Sam called out "Mom". On the road somewhere, in the after credit scene Daryl, Abraham and Sasha met a couple of survivors that serves a future villain called Negan and the community he runs is called The Saviors. There is a lot happening in this episode and it was so well written and executed perfectly which left it at the high rating it has, it's a superb one.

Greg Nicotero directed this episode and as usual he does a magnificent job with directing and the makeup/special effects. It's one of the highest rated episodes of the show and if you watch it you will understand. It's action packed, lots of character development, fantastic performances and suspenseful. The first, second and now third time I have been sitting on the edge of my seat, it's just that suspenseful which the show should be. The writers and whole production team brought their A game and made an episode you will remember for years to come.

Andrew Lincoln, what an actor. His performance in this episode was phenomenal and was award worthy like most of his performances on this show are. You can give the character Sam all the hate in the world but the actors who portrays him did a strong and believable performance, he's one of those child actors that really blows your mind.

Some random thoughts of the episode and season. I'll begin with how well and true Greg Nicotero is to the source material in terms of how he shoots the scenes, almost the same at times which is great to see for me and the others who have read the graphic novel. The other thought I have is the bandage Rick got on his hand, when I saw this season back when it aired on television I thought that he would lose his hand like he did in the comics but I was of course wrong but it was a fun nod to the comic version of Rick Grimes.

IMO this was is best episode since season 1, and maybe the best episode in the entire show. Seriously! It has everything! and I could explain what that means but it will just ruin the magic. There were many moments that will now become iconic and forever etched into the history of TWD. Also some things you didn't know what to think about(for example was carol right or wrong?), some great kickass action done in a very oldschool manner. Someone here was inspired to the point of bursting in flames ! and speaking of flames the atmosphere was also handled beautifully, just perfect !! After all those seasons this series is still the best, it's unbelievable! It makes those movies at the cinema look very weak in comparison. and Andrew Lincoln deserves a freakin' Oscar. Can't give this less than a 10/10. This show just killed all other shows I know, again.

The show never miss with their 8th episode of the season. Daryl and Rick are phenomenal i love them exploding Negan's men was one of the highlights of the episode. Teamwork is the reason wht Alexandria is still standing.

Take a bow Andrew Lincoln, for such brilliant expressions and performance, for the opportunity that I could watch such amazing justice to Rick Grimes. One of the strongest characters of all TV shows, including Walter White and Frank Underwood, your performance is stellar. This episode just weaves all the stories into one with such finesse, the cinematography is just mind blowing, the entire episode will keep you to the edge of your seat, it's nerve wracking and will make your heart skip a beat. This is by far the best episode of TWD and one of the finest of all time TV shows. Just watch it and drown in the amazement.