The Walking Dead

So awesome to have it back after a 2 month break. And it didn't disappoint! Rick has gotten his mojo back and the group is back together.

Ok, I just need a fangirl moment here...YEESSSSS!!! Just needed to get that out of my system. Last night was a Daryl extravaganza and I was loving every moment of it.

First off, though...Ezekiel has got to come around about the Saviors. So does Morgan. I don't know what Morgan is trying to prove but he is seriously deluded about the peaceful approach working. And the other guy, Roger I think, I was glad Daryl kicked his ass. He means well, at least he's got the right idea about taking down the Saviors but sacrificing Carol in the process? NOT cool. And he really picked the wrong person to bring in on that plan!

The new group, the Scavengers are, er, interesting. Don't understand their use of clipped language but I do love their little "fortress" and apparently it's helped them stay off the Saviors radar. I was shocked at the turn about with Fr. Gabriel...never expected to see him step up like that, wow! But I was glad that it turned out he was taken and didn't run out on the others. And the whole bit with Rick vs. Winslow was wild. I was almost sorry to see Winslow go...would've loved to seem them sick him on the Saviors!

As for Daryl...as I said, DANG! Just seeing him with a cross bow in his hands again, even if it wasn't HIS crossbow, was freakin' awesome! Let the badassery commence! And now Roger knows not to mess with Carol. LOVED Daryl and Carol's reunion, I was seriously tearing up, and I both was and wasn't surprised that Daryl didn't tell her about Abraham and Glen. I wanted him to but I understood why he didn't. I was surprised at how fragile she allowed herself to look in front of him. Those two sure have a bond. And speaking of bonds, I also absolutely LOVED the bit at the end with Daryl and Shiva. It broke my heart to see Daryl sitting in front of the cage...you could tell from his expression he was remembering being caged up by Negan and somehow Shiva knew she could trust him. When she nuzzled his hand as he was talking to Morgan I about lost it!

All that said, this one left us with a lot to wonder about...is Rosita going to continue to be a loose cannon and get them in more trouble? Will Jadis make good on her end of the deal with Rick? Can you really trust the Scavengers? How is King Ezekiel going to finally come around? And what's going to happen when Carol eventually finds out the truth which you know she will? Can't wait to find out!

Oops, sorry @apple, didn't realize anyone was recording and not watching right away!

Zombies, vampires and horror don't fascinate me anymore, so I doubt that I have seen an entire episode.

Agreed with @justbec. It's not at all my type of show either but once you watch, you're hooked. And yes, it's more about the people and the effect living in that world has on them, which is compelling.

I wasn't sure what to make of last night's episode, but I did like the fact that it kind of had that S1/S2 vibe, just our group of survivors against the walkers. I was glad that we finally got to see Rick working through everything that happened and I felt a little pang of emotion when he talked about Glen saving him in the beginning. That said, I think he and Michonne were getting a little too cocky for their own good there. Still, I'm glad it all worked out, even if the guns still weren't enough for Jadis. But I love that Rick is standing up to her and she clearly appreciates that. A breath of fresh air after Negan.

As for the others...I feel for Tara having her dilemma about giving up Oceanside but I think she was right to go to Rick and I just hope that they'll try to reason with the ladies there and not just run roughshod over them.

Rosita, on the other hand, is going to get someone killed if she keeps up her crap and I just hope if that's the case that it's only her that dies. I was a little surprised at Sasha going along with her, thought she was more levelheaded than that. And once again we saw the new and improved Fr. Gabriel standing up for what's right. Have to say I've been impressed with the way he's come around.

The best part of the night for me, though, was the coming attraction for next week. Looks like bad ass Carol is back...FINALLY! And hopefully she'll talk some sense into Ezekiel.