This was a brilliant episode of 'The Walking Dead'. Not only the best of the season so far, but easily one of the best of the series. We finally find out the cause of the X scars, and why Michonne seemingly hardened during the time jump. The change in her character, from drafting charters to unify the communities, to reacting with hostility to newcomers and distancing Alexandria from the other communities, didn't make sense to TWD fans nor seem reasonable. But after last night's episode, her behaviour has been completely understandable, and we stand with her.
Michonne is one of the strongest characters on TWD (alongside Daryl and Carol). After being knocked out, branded, sliced in the stomach, badly beaten with a wooden plank (all whilst heavily pregnant), she was still able to save all the Alexandria children. Whilst the circumstances were extremely dark, Michonne once again proved why she is a BOSS! We already knew that Danai Gurira is a fantastic actress, and she really shines in this episode. The range of emotions that she exhibits in that one particular scene (you know the one I mean) is breathtaking. Hats off the actress who plays Judith as well! The 'when did we stop loving the others' scene was heart wrenching; I can't be the only one who teared up? Someone on Twitter summed this up perfectly: Judith has become the voice of reason to Michonne, just as Michonne was to Rick. The circle of life huh!
'Children of the Corn', 'Village of the Damned', and now this... If we ever find ourselves in the apocalypse or a dystopian world, we probably should keep a close eye on the children.
