Weekly Walking Dead Recap with Arthuz
It would seem that Mr. Gimple’s (new WD
showrunner, Scott Gimple) slow build was intentional. For all the
pace-conscious warriors out there who desire their gory Zombie bashing to flash
across the screen with rapid succession may be forgetting the importance of
creating a solid foundation in which to establish a worthwhile storyline.
Remember, we have to care if Rick and crew are in peril and the only way to
make that happen is by giving us, the viewing audience, a reason to worry.
Tonight’s episode “Infected” gets into some nitty-gritty and adds to the
through-line of Patrick’s getting the flu without being bitten. This causes
spreading concerns within the camp. From here is where all the fun begins, for
us, not them.
All budding relationships aside the only
thing in bloom within the ranks is more terror. For those who felt last weeks
episode, “30 Days…” was slow-going will get a jolt this week as character
development takes a backseat to cucumbers, keeping people fed, and the ravenous
feeding of the Zombie-pocalypse. Rest assured the worms will get plenty of
protein when the breech and panic settle.
Carol continues arming the youth for the
very real potentiality of danger. Only now, it’s personal as she’s charged with
caring for two girls who act as a pseudo-replacement for her dead daughter.
Daryl, not one to sit by idol, goes into
full attack mode as Michonne, struggles to fend off a few feeders with rabid
intentions.
No place is safe and the prison floors are
strewn with bodies before the real horror begins and the crew is tasked with
making some tough decisions. There’s a medieval element to the spread of the disease
as it becomes clear bites aren’t the only method of infection. A quarantine may
keep those with symptoms at bay but there’s no guarantee it will stop the
healthy from exposure.
With the bodies building up at the fences
it’s clear the structure won’t hold them much longer. When they discovery the
Zombies are being bated trust within the prison walls starts to deteriorate.
The ever-pragmatic Beth hits a nerve with Michonne
and there’s a hint that Carol isn’t the only one who’s lost a child in this
whole debacle. A few pigs are lead to the slaughter to keep the prison safe.
Carl comes clean with his father about
Carol’s behavior and it’s clear by Rick’s reaction that he might not think it’s
a bad idea.
Tyreese makes a gruesome discovery of his
own at the end of the show that seals the deal confirming the realization that
the chickens have indeed come home to roost.
There’s no going back and for a moment it
appears there may be no going forward either. We’ll have to wait until next
week to know for sure.
