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In another character and plot focused
episode, The Walking Dead once again takes the correct steps in building up to
what everybody hopes to be a magnificent season finale. Concerned with the
conflict between the prison and Woodbury, Andrea does her first sensible action
in the entirety of the show and arranges a meeting between Rick and the
Governor. As these 2 leaders discuss terms, Hershel, Rick, Milton and Caesar
interact together as they realise how similar they all are in this situation.
Arrow on the Doorpost is a conversation
heavy episode, the bulk on the talking takes place between Rick and The
Governor. It makes for some superb TV as well as proving that the show has
improved dramatically when it comes down to writing and plot development. It
seems so long ago that the cast consisted of unlikable morons who caused
themselves more problems than any walker could. Lincoln and Morrissey prove
their acting pedigree here, the 2 share nearly all of their scenes together;
the negotiating is fuelled by a strong script.
Of course, even with Rick’s interest in
resolving the conflict between the 2 camps, the outcome is a relatively grim
one. The idea for both groups to exist solely in their own territory is shot
down by our antagonist, who is only interested in ending the fighting if Rick
hands over Michonne. It’s a question that has been posed on the show before,
what is the worth of one person compared to the safety of the entire group? The
answer will most definitely be explosive.
The intensity of the episode is consistent
throughout even up to the dark conclusion. After the meeting has resided the 2
groups go back to their respective homes where both Rick and The Governor lie
to their people, decisions made to gear everybody up for war. It continues
Rick’s dark streak in such a light character, he’s prepared to be selfish and
immoral in order to protect those who need him. Just because the walker count
might have been incredibly minute this week doesn’t mean Arrow on the Doorpost
isn’t a breathtaking 45 minutes.
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