The third season of The Walking Dead concerns the remainders of mankind, particularly Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and the rest of the survivors who are forced to become a "fortified" unit in order to continue surviving the undead menace. The show, adapted by Frank Darabont (director of The Shawshank Redemption and The Mist), will also shine the light to some comic book characters like Michonne and The Governor played respectively by Danai Gurira and David Morrissey, in this season.
RECAP
The third episode, entirely focused on Michonne (Danai Gurira) and Andrea (Laurie Holden), follows the two as they witness a chopper incident. A band of strangers arrive on the site of the crash, eventually, dragging them to a civilized community of Woodbury, Georgia, built by a nicknamed "governor" (David Morrissey) who seemingly have special ways in ensuring protection and security for the people he leads.
REVIEW
What directions "Walk With Me" took that made it engrossing as it is mediocre is by the divided storytelling on Michonne and Andrea, and the rest of Rick's group. Last week, we followed Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and his group as they continue struggling for survival in an abandoned detention facility. This time around, we take part of the former's plight as they come across a band of strangers that may either be threat or salvation. As it turns out, while Rick endures the bitching out of his group, some man has built an established community himself.
The advent appearance of The Governor is one event immensely anticipated in the show, even back from the first season. It's understandable how people are maddened on how the show turns the most formidable characters to a gentler type. The Governor, played by David Morrissey feels wrong on all angles, sporting a shooting jacket and a clean brush-up if you may, contrary to what the comics hinted he would be, strong and brute. I was in good faith back in the season premiere, and I'm glad that I'm still on that same level of faith, because with these decisions, characters begin to have more depth, some lackluster that appeared last season.
This episode also marked Merle's (Michael Rooker) return; if some recall is needed, he's Daryl's (Norman Reedus) brother who was left for dead unintentionally. His essence to the show skyrocketed, I assume, even though what's apparent right now, is that he's here to deliver terrible punch lines about his amputated hand. He's one of the earlier rescues of The Governor, and the striking contrast of the peaceful community of Woodbury which representing the long-lost hope for survival.
The episode dragged down a bit, the normal routine of walker-killings isn't much of a supply in here, but the amends were enough dramatics. It's no secret, however, that the execution hints a tad inept. "Walk With Me" isn't the episode you want to be most crazy about, but it is an important turning point in the narrative to consider passing up.
The advent appearance of The Governor is one event immensely anticipated in the show, even back from the first season. It's understandable how people are maddened on how the show turns the most formidable characters to a gentler type. The Governor, played by David Morrissey feels wrong on all angles, sporting a shooting jacket and a clean brush-up if you may, contrary to what the comics hinted he would be, strong and brute. I was in good faith back in the season premiere, and I'm glad that I'm still on that same level of faith, because with these decisions, characters begin to have more depth, some lackluster that appeared last season.
This episode also marked Merle's (Michael Rooker) return; if some recall is needed, he's Daryl's (Norman Reedus) brother who was left for dead unintentionally. His essence to the show skyrocketed, I assume, even though what's apparent right now, is that he's here to deliver terrible punch lines about his amputated hand. He's one of the earlier rescues of The Governor, and the striking contrast of the peaceful community of Woodbury which representing the long-lost hope for survival.
The episode dragged down a bit, the normal routine of walker-killings isn't much of a supply in here, but the amends were enough dramatics. It's no secret, however, that the execution hints a tad inept. "Walk With Me" isn't the episode you want to be most crazy about, but it is an important turning point in the narrative to consider passing up.
NEXT EPISODE'S PROMO
The next episode is titled "Killer Inside", following up this week's "Walk With Me", of which plot is simply described as "Lives are endangered when the group gets separated, while in Woodbury, Merle makes an appeal to the Governor." Watch the promo for next week's episode below.
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