The World Before

That opening, just wow it was breathtaking. The episode opens up directly where last episode ended, a great cliffhanger. We have followed a lot of plots along this season and the last, this is the episode that moves the storyline closer to the comic book storyline named Whisperer War as we get to see the aftermath of last episode and the character interactions and development are just insane in this slow paced but extraordinary episode. The dialogue was superb. Rosita got some great character development and screen time in this episode, the actress did a hell of a job, great acting! Aaron's scenes was so good, just love him. He had a scene with his adopted daughter in this episode that gave us some strong throwbacks and references to past seasons.

Angela Kang continues to deliver a stunning script and a magnificent story that keeps us on the edge of our seat, you can see the passion she got for the franchise and Robert Kirkman's graphic novel. The episode is directed by John Dahl, a veteran director in both movies and TV Shows and he did a fantastic job. Greg Nicotero continues to entertain us with zombies or walkers in this case, phenomenal job in this episode.

Virgil, is the new character that is brilliantly played by Kevin Carroll. I won't spoil it but he's a mysterious and interesting character, I don't know if he's a guest star or will be a recurring cast member, I want more of him though! This was a superb episode, one of my personal favorites of this season.

It's like.. the episode before the Mid-Season Finale. There are some new things that was introduced in this episode. But it's just too little fpr finale. although it still better than "The Storm".

In flashback, Alpha assigns Dante to infiltrate in Alexandria. In the present days, he will stab Siddiqi's head when Rosita arrives in the room interrupting him. Meanwhile Siddiq reanimates while Dante and Rosita fight each other. Gamma and Aaron meet each other again and she gives the location of the horde expecting to see her nephew. Daryl interrogates Dante with Gabriel and Carol. Lydia is still missing. Michonne heads to Oceanside with a group and they stop at a library to get some books. Gabriel has an encounter with Dante in the cell with tragic consequences. Daryl and his group head to the location of the horde and when Carol sees Alpha, she hunts her down and the group follows her in a deadly cave.

"The World Before" is a cliffhanger episode of "The Walking Dead". The fate of traitor Dante is one of the best parts of the episode. The impulsive Carol again jeopardizes her friends. The end of the episode is a great introduction of the next season. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "O Mundo Antes" ("The World Before")

Note: On 09 January 2024, I saw this episode again.

What the hell happened to this show? Seasons 1-5 were quality TV, Season 6 was okay, Season 7 was extremely mediocre, Season 8 straight up bad, 9 was an improvement but honestly it was still terrible at times. This season is so. freaking. boring. It has become completely unwatchable, they can do so much with this show and all they think of doing is just hanging around with every character doing nothing. I get sleepy every episode, I don't even finish some, and I cringe every single minute every single episode. Seriously, if you are unable to have good ideas for a massacred once good show, just let it die.

Well, after boring my mind while watching the first 8 episodes of this season, I am very surprised to say that second part looks as promising and as awesome as any part of The Walking Dead so far.

So, basically nothing exciting happened so far this season. Truth be told, I had no idea what they were doing - we have one death and no major plot changes in 8 episodes. I was never less excited to watch new episode every week as it was equivalent thrill of watching my dog scratch and lick herself. Actually no, that would even be more fun to watch than the first 8 episodes.

But there's hope!

This could turn out to be a masterfull buildup (maybe a little too long, but The Walking Dead) for the second coming of this season as the trailer showed promise like non before. In the trailer you can see the drastic improvement in each important category for a TV show like TWD: 1) Action 2) Drama (especially the emotinal factor and suspense which are of upmost importance and is what The Walking Dead built itself from) 3) Thrill

Further into the series, it looks like we will have a filled, interesting plotlines, oppose to having these pointless, empty, eye soaring, mind numbing, cringe worthy, sleep making, hope losing shi- no let's be civil and call it "show".

We will see the major unveiling plot lines based on all the questions left in the first part (Negans role, Michonne discovering a freakin' naval port, Gammas destiny, Beta in action, battle engagement, Rosita & Eugene etc. etc.) and it looks awesome!

I am giving this episode a 8 only because it looks like a well thought out bulding up towards what could be the best 8 episode stretch in The Walking Dead history! Man, I'm exited and cannot wait to see what happens in February!

Episode 8 - 8.0 Episode 1-8 - 7.0 (and I am gracious)

Let's hope for the best!