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How It's Gotta Be

  • Episode aired Dec 10, 2017
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
14K
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The Walking Dead: Do You Think They Will Surrender?
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Every story and battle comes crashing together as everything Rick and his group have done will be put to the test.Every story and battle comes crashing together as everything Rick and his group have done will be put to the test.Every story and battle comes crashing together as everything Rick and his group have done will be put to the test.

  • Director
    • Michael E. Satrazemis
  • Writers
    • Frank Darabont
    • Robert Kirkman
    • Tony Moore
  • Stars
    • Andrew Lincoln
    • Norman Reedus
    • Lauren Cohan
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael E. Satrazemis
    • Writers
      • Frank Darabont
      • Robert Kirkman
      • Tony Moore
    • Stars
      • Andrew Lincoln
      • Norman Reedus
      • Lauren Cohan
    • 85User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    The Walking Dead: Do You Think They Will Surrender?
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    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Rick Grimes
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Daryl Dixon
    Lauren Cohan
    Lauren Cohan
    • Maggie Greene
    Chandler Riggs
    Chandler Riggs
    • Carl Grimes
    Danai Gurira
    Danai Gurira
    • Michonne
    Melissa McBride
    Melissa McBride
    • Carol Peletier
    Lennie James
    Lennie James
    • Morgan Jones
    Alanna Masterson
    Alanna Masterson
    • Tara Chambler
    Josh McDermitt
    Josh McDermitt
    • Eugene Porter
    Christian Serratos
    Christian Serratos
    • Rosita Espinosa
    Seth Gilliam
    Seth Gilliam
    • Gabriel Stokes
    Ross Marquand
    Ross Marquand
    • Aaron
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Negan Smith
    Austin Amelio
    Austin Amelio
    • Dwight
    Tom Payne
    Tom Payne
    • Paul 'Jesus' Rovia
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Gregory
    Khary Payton
    Khary Payton
    • Ezekiel Sutton
    Steven Ogg
    Steven Ogg
    • Simon
    • Director
      • Michael E. Satrazemis
    • Writers
      • Frank Darabont
      • Robert Kirkman
      • Tony Moore
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    9ficohito

    I don't know whats with the hate, I liked it :D

    True, could have been better, but its not THAT bad.

    And wow that hate on Carl.. Cant believe it..
    4sspureurubin

    I cant fking see sht

    I get that it takes place at night thats fine, but its a show, let me see what the hell is going on. I got my phone in full brightness and it doesnt work. TURN ON THE LIGHTS.

    I had to get this off my chest, In currently watching it and it pisses me off.
    8julieeder

    Great episode! Don't know why the bad reviews...

    This was a great episode. I have no idea why there are so many bad reviews. Lots of intensity, great acting and of course the reveal at the end of the episode. This is the Walking Dead. I admit, this season has been the weakest in some ways, but this episode brought back what we love about this show.
    9nmartini-04832

    That's how it's gotta be.

    Rick and Carl talk about the war with the saviors.
    7boelsmegs

    AMC is becoming more greedy.

    It's hard to review the walking dead as a tv program anymore as even dont amc dont treat it like one. Cutting the budget of episodes and firing stars just to save money over renegotiating a contract is harming the show and stopping it from reaching its full potential. The past 2 years the show has been in demand of a bigger budget to complement successfully its bigger wold are but the budget is too low and the show is dying. I can't defend the past season as I can't lie to myself anymore. The show is going to die as amc has done the biggest disservice the its most crucial walking dead storyline and not even top cast and crew can stop them on their one way path to self destruction. Amc will be more than happy to blame this on Scott m gimple so please don't help them.

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    • Trivia
      Norman Reedus has a well-established fan base, but two of his biggest fans work alongside him. Twins Chloe Garcia-Frizzi and Sophia Frizzi who play Judith, call Reedus "Uncle Daryl."
    • Connections
      Featured in Talking Dead: Time for After (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      The Walking Dead Main Title
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      Written by Bear McCreary

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Douglasville, Georgia, USA(on location)
    • Production companies
      • American Movie Classics (AMC)
      • Idiot Box Productions
      • Skybound Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 2m(62 min)
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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