Stradivarius

We got to see a bit of the new Hilltop this week as Maggie has predictably moved on to be with Georgie and Jesus has taken over. Which, by the way, feels like it hasn't been all but maybe a few months since Maggie has left in show timeline right? But we got a sense of the new landscape, which also could have given us a hint as to why Maggie left, as Michonne mentioned she can't imagine what her reaction could be if she saw her. Also, it's shown that both Daryl and Michonne have that same scar on their back? It does make me wonder what could have gone down between that trio to cause this break up. We also got a glimpse into the Whisperers as Rosita heard them communicating at the beginning of the episode and the preview certainly shows that in greater detail. It was a weaker episode in that it was the first one that didn't feel like it made significant story progressions, but Michael Cudlitz still did a solid job in his first directorial efforts.

7.0/10

I think one of the biggest issues with the past couple seasons is I really lost feelings for a large majority of the characters, this season completely fixes that and has me caring again. I already love Maginas entire group, The former savior DJ who seems to be Michonne's right hand is really starting to grow on me and Siddiq is finally stepping up for a bigger part and becoming a favorite of mine as well. Overall this season really has been the best in years and I think it's safe to say it will remain that way with Angela Kang at helm.

I was skeptical of how the series would progress after the jump. So far so good and this episode has helped lay the groundwork for the new direction.

I've been a genuine fan since TWD came out of Robert Kirkmans' televised womb. This episode is starkly underrated. It's not getting the attention it deserves... I find myself genuinely excited for next week and the story momentum has been building and building. Like it or not this episode was actually really good :)

This what most would call a filler episode but too be honest everything this episode covered developed the new characters and the cast as a whole into a new set of story's and mystery while also keeping the creepiness of the "Talking Zombies" till next week !!