“Us” was a really good episode, this fourth season is one of the best. I loved that there was many characters in it. I like those episode focused on two or three characters (like last week), but I must say I like those episodes where we follow many characters so much more. The Walking Dead’s writers are particularly talented when they have to tell several stories in one episode. There were so many great lines in “Us”, I can’t even pick my favorite. And the tunnel scene was one of the most frightening, and then moving, scene in The Walking Dead (I loved the shooting with big guns !)
Glenn had to follow the tracks fast, but Abraham’s priority was Eugene’ safety. I feel something off about Eugene. He is quite a geek, always talking about video games (I like his idea about dinosaurs actually, it could be a fun game). Tara even got injured because of him (it was Abraham who pushed Eugene, who pushed her). I’m not sure he really knows what caused people coming back from death. But, he has proved to be a good man, and also a funny one. I loved his line to Tara about how hot she is !
When the group arrived at a tunnel, they decided to split. Abraham, always protecting Eugene, didn’t want to get in the tunnel so Glenn went in with Tara. Abraham was kind enough to give them two cans and a flash light. I was actually impressed how nice he was. I knew we would see them again but their goodbye was touching. And the tunnel was so scary ! I loved it. It was so dark, I knew problems are coming for them.
Glenn’s talk to Tara about his first reaction when everything went down was good. I like their relationship, Glenn is such a good guy. He needed her for his survival but they still bonded. He didn’t just use her… And Tara is a good woman also. She was involved in the Governor’s attack, she knew it was risky but she never imagined Philip could slice Hershel’s head just like that.
Glenn and Tara hit a mountain of rocks and zombies inside the tunnel. There was even more walkers after it. Glenn searched for zombie Maggie and didn’t find her so he wanted to go through the walkers crowd. Tara hesitated, I could relate to her. It was crazy to go in, there was no chance of survival. But they did it anyways. I was quite afraid. “Us” being the episode before the season finale, Tara could be killed. So when she got trapped by a big rock, I really thought she would died. It was heartbreaking when she told Glenn to go and he decided to stay. It really showed how much he cared for her now. She has become a friend. So, he protected her only his gun was quickly empty…
But, Eugene decided to go by the train tracks and wait for Glenn and Tara, because he is a good person. It was quite funny the argument in the car with the three of them. This trio has a good dynamic and I wish we would see some flashback of them. Anyways, they found another group waiting for Glenn.
So Glenn and Tara were actually saved by Maggie, Bob, Sasha and Abraham’s crew. It was so cute to watch Maggie and Glenn reunited. We've been waiting too long for this. I’m glad they were the first group to get reunited, they deserved it.
Now that Glenn and Maggie were reunited, each group had no interest staying together. Abraham would go to Washington and the others to Terminus or somewhere else.. But Eugene brilliantly pointed out they should all go to Terminus, to check the place out, get supplies, have some rest and leave afterward. Sasha and Bob revealed they would follow Eugene, after going to Terminus (and see if Tyreese would be there).
Everyone went to Terminus and they actually arrived. I guess we would see that place only next week so I was glad but then I got quite worried. I really did not expect that… The front door was open, there were no guards... that’s a weird way to protect your safe place and it was empty. For a second, I thought it was actually infested with walkers… And then came Mary. She looked a bit crazy, all alone out there cooking…. I’m really having a bad feeling about that place. I hope it’s just my paranoia. We'll know more next week.
The other part of the episode was focused on Daryl and his new group. I must say I like Abraham’s group better. Joe and his men are too violent and primitive. They created their own rules (I loved how Daryl stated there was no rule anymore). They have basically three rules : “claiming’, it means when you see something you want , you say “claimed” (Like they did in “Claimed” in Rick’s house), lying is forbidden and stealing is ok if you kill the guy also… It was quite simple actually but it worked for them to survive. They have more chance in a group but it’s still every man for himself in a way.
Joe was very kind and accepting with Daryl, I think there is more to it than just Daryl being a good fighter. He really acted as a leader and a father. He explained the rules to Daryl, he protected him and defended against one his man. Because, there was this asshole (who I can’t remember his name) who did everything he could to get Daryl killed. He might have been jealous of Daryl’ skills. First, he tried to take Daryl’s rabbit (poor little bunny….) and then he tried to pass Daryl for a thief. It didn’t work and so he got killed. At least, Daryl showed sympathy and covered his dead body.
Daryl was accepted in his group, and that is good for him. He is not like them, maybe in the past he could have stayed with them but not anymore. So, I can’t wait for him to get reunited with the others…. And that shouldn’t be long because he is apparently just right behind Rick and Michonne.
Because Joe told Daryl about Rick’s attack in the house, when he killed and made Lou turned. And one of them remember Rick’s face so it’s going to be a very tense situation when they all meet… At that freaky Terminus place… God, this season finale is going to be epic ! Can’t wait for next Sunday.
"Us" was well written, I really liked how the writers presented two different groups and two different ways to survive. Abraham and his group were nice to Glenn and Tara, they helpled them for a bit because they're humans and it's what normal people do, we help each other. Joe and his group were totally different, they're selfish. They're a group but there is no friendship or community. They're together in order to survive but they don't care for each other. They killed one of their members and it didn't affect them. They're cold whereas Eugene showed compassion.
Walkers notes :
• No Beth ! I’m starting to be worried about her… I don’t see her surviving next episode
• No Carol and Tyreese.. Guess they’re coming next week to Terminus !
• Glenn lied to Maggie to protect Tara ! He really cares for that girl… But sure, the reunion would have been spoiled if he told her Tara was with The Governor…
• Zombie falling down the tower. One word : splash!
What did you think of “Us” ? How excited are you about next Sunday ? Hit the comments !
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ReplyDeleteAndrea was also kidnapped before the last episode of season 3 and died. So very probably they will not do the same thing again with Beth. It's Carol who is more in danger. Because we know since the first episode of this season "you can't come back from thinks you've done".
ReplyDeleteRomain,not completely trying to correct you as you do a great job ,but Daryl didnt cover over his body ,he thought about it then he just sort of threw the sheet/cover to the ground .
ReplyDeleteI have a bad feeling they will find Beth at Terminus and it wont be good.In the comics Dale was captured by the hunters and they kept him alive while harvesting his body parts .......gruesome !!
ReplyDeleteMy Bet Main Character Death is Beth.
ReplyDeleteMy Bet Mary is a Cannibal
Liking Meat is Beth since they Kidnapped her same happen with Comics Storyline&Telltale Season 1 Game.
No. Beth's with Morgan.
ReplyDeleteI also wish we had found out what happened to Beth. It really bothered me that Maggie was so gun-ho about finding Glenn but made no mention of her sister. As far as Maggie knew Beth made it out alive yet all she talked about Glenn - I don't remember her even mentioning Beth once. I am starting to think that either Maggie or Glenn will wind up dying and that burning up the only picture of Maggie was foreshadowing.
ReplyDeleteShe talked about Beth in 4-10 and surely she also hoped to find her sister at Terminus.
ReplyDeleteSee Romain, now I KNEW this episode would be right up your alley!! Me personally, I prefer the more quiet character studies that show what this brutal new reality has done to a specific person (like Carol, or Daryl, or Beth). For me, those episodes are just as important to the "plot" as moving toward a destination like Terminus (where, I'm guessing, our gang won't stay for long because something seems really wrong about it -- I'm actually wondering if, ew, that was part of Beth on the grill behind Mary ... ??).
ReplyDeleteBut I do think this was a decent episode that functioned the way it needed to -- some humor, action, and togetherness after the awful intensity of "The Grove," and before what sounds like a bloodbath next week. I agree those Tunnel Walkers were awesome (along with last week's Fire Walkers). And I like the way they explored different definitions of "us" -- Glenn's loyalty to Tara, Abraham's allegiance to Eugene, Joe's cold logic which is cruel and yet, still, appealingly straightforward (at least you always know where you stand with rules like "you steal, you keel" and "you lie, you die").
I agree that Joe has definitely taken a liking to Daryl -- I'm even wondering (and hoping) that maybe Joe and Daryl might eventually end up fighting alongside Rick's group in their mutual hatred of Terminus. What a bad-@$$ to have on your side! But I'm guessing that won't happen in the finale, if at all. It sounds like Joe's too intent on destroying Rick. What a huge conflict for Daryl when he finds out.
Go back and watch the scene with Len's corpse again. Daryl goes to cover it up, but then stops himself. It seems like his "bad" side and "good" side are at odds now that he doesn't have Beth or Carol nearby to encourage him. So interesting how they've developed all these characters this back half of the season.
I agree, and the same goes for Tyreese. I like both Tyreese and Maggie as characters, but it didn't ring true that they'd go on and on about their "love interest" and totally neglect to mention a family member. Especially when Sasha has mentioned her brother several times, and Beth has brought up Maggie too. Plus, note to Tyreese: for crying out loud, it was like one date and a bouquet, dude. :)
ReplyDeleteI also agree with the burning of the photo as some serious foreshadowing.
and what is morgan doing so far from home? I hope we are not gonna see him again. The whole finding one another by coincidence is really stupid. Daryl and Merle fount each other, what are the odds?
ReplyDeleteBeth is with Joe Carroll!
ReplyDeleteI have the feeling Beth is being cooked by Mary... :(
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you guys. It seems so weird for Tyreese and Maggie only to be concerned about their love interest and not their sisters.
ReplyDeleteThe burning photo may be foreshadowing, true, I expect Tyreese and Maggie to die in the next episode...
lol you're starting to get what I like in TWD ;) But I understand your point, I particularly liked Carol's episode but true I had my problems with the ones before... I'm so glad everyone is getting to Terminus. They will finally be reunited and go to Washington.
ReplyDeleteFor Joe, he might survive the season finale if all of his men are killed, he'd have no choice but to follow Daryl and Rick.... Joe can be a very good ally.
I'll rewatch the scene, yeah but even if Daryl didn't cover the body with it, still he thought about it, he showed compassion... and he probably didn't do it because Joe and his men would have noticed and they aren't very compassionate people
That's a good point I hadn't considered -- if Daryl would have shown that kind of compassion in front of those other guys, they probably would have divided him up like the rabbit. :)
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