The Walking Dead: First Time Again
After having to suffer through that dreadful Fear the Walking Dead spinoff, it was a relief to finally get back into the show that made that abomination possible. The zombies were back in full force in a way that has never been seen on the show in “First Time Again.” This was certainly the largest and most epic episode in Walking Dead history in terms of the sheer number of zombies. In the aftermath of last season’s finale, Rick and Morgan discover why the community in Alexandria has been safe. A horde of zombies are stuck in a quarry, being blocked by a couple of rigs, and they have only been able to trickle in to this point.
Rick comes up with a plan to create the biggest zombie parade ever, with Daryl, Abraham, and Sasha leading them off like the pied pipers of zombie land. All is going well other than with Carter, who earlier opposed Rick and his plan, getting his face bit off by a zombie, until a horn blares, leading the zombies off their parade and toward the community. Who was responsible for the horn? My guess is that it was the Wolves with some help from an insider within the community, because unless it was pure coincidence, it would have to be someone with inside knowledge of their plan. The show is clearly gearing up toward a confrontation between Rick’s group and the Wolves, so that would make some sense.
I like the interchange in this episode between Rick and Morgan. They clearly have some differences in philosophy. Rick is on the verge of going off the deep end Governor style, and I think Morgan, who has become like a wise jedi/sensei is going to have to be the one to reel him back in. Rick was about to shoot Carter, who had a gun to everyone’s favorite mullet man. I liked Rick’s prediction that he didn’t have to kill Carter, because his foolishness would lead to his demise anyway.
Random Thoughts
Even though Glen has forgiven Nicholas for trying to kill him out in the woods, I don’t trust the bastard a little bit. This will not end well.
Pete’s son, Ron, who followed Rick and Morgan when they went to bury his father, is going to be nothing but trouble. There’s some thought that he could have used the horn, but that would endager his mom and brother.
A strong way to start this season, and I’m looking for more to come.
Rick comes up with a plan to create the biggest zombie parade ever, with Daryl, Abraham, and Sasha leading them off like the pied pipers of zombie land. All is going well other than with Carter, who earlier opposed Rick and his plan, getting his face bit off by a zombie, until a horn blares, leading the zombies off their parade and toward the community. Who was responsible for the horn? My guess is that it was the Wolves with some help from an insider within the community, because unless it was pure coincidence, it would have to be someone with inside knowledge of their plan. The show is clearly gearing up toward a confrontation between Rick’s group and the Wolves, so that would make some sense.
I like the interchange in this episode between Rick and Morgan. They clearly have some differences in philosophy. Rick is on the verge of going off the deep end Governor style, and I think Morgan, who has become like a wise jedi/sensei is going to have to be the one to reel him back in. Rick was about to shoot Carter, who had a gun to everyone’s favorite mullet man. I liked Rick’s prediction that he didn’t have to kill Carter, because his foolishness would lead to his demise anyway.
Random Thoughts
Even though Glen has forgiven Nicholas for trying to kill him out in the woods, I don’t trust the bastard a little bit. This will not end well.
Pete’s son, Ron, who followed Rick and Morgan when they went to bury his father, is going to be nothing but trouble. There’s some thought that he could have used the horn, but that would endager his mom and brother.
A strong way to start this season, and I’m looking for more to come.
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