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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 14: “We Have To Protect The People We Love”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 14, I remembered that scars are not always on the outside. Sometimes the scars we can’t forget run past our flesh, screaming on the inside, refusing to be tamed. They are a constant reminder of something, but they can also be a badge of courage, pushing us forward and giving us strength. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Scars,” we get an important glimpse into Michonne’s past and finally learn the truth about the “X” marks. Meanwhile, Lydia continues to make a great impression wherever she goes and Negan sheds some light on his unconventional friendship with Judith. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 14 are:

“What about her?”

Daryl arrives at Alexandria’s gates, looking for some help from Michonne, as Henry is badly injured. However, Lydia’s presence does not make things easy, as Michonne and the others do not trust outsiders. Daryl vouches for Lydia and says that she is with them, but can they really trust her? Michonne explains that she does trust Daryl and allows them to pass through, but she’s definitely keeping her guard up.

“Think about that.”

The gross ship between Henry and Lydia continues, as Lydia tells Henry that she will never forget what he did and starts touching his scar, explaining that she likes it. Michonne interrupts this stomach-turning love connection to have a talk with Lydia. She sits next to her on the stairs and says, “To save my people, I’ve had to risk others…it’s what I had to do.” Lydia listens intently, as Michonne further says, “If I could just walk away and take all the risk with me…think about that.” Michonne walks away without letting Lydia respond to this, but her message is pretty clear and to the point. Is Lydia strong enough to do the right thing here and walk away? Lydia cares about Henry, but she is constantly putting her new friends in danger by being with them.

“So now you’re curious.”

I love how Negan is now the constant voice of reason, as Michonne confronts him when Judith goes missing. Michonne wants to know more about their friendship and thinks that Negan is feeding Judith bullshit to earn her trust. However, Negan gently reminds Michonne that Judith can “smoke out the bullshit.” He tells Michonne that Judith likes hearing stories about her father and brother, as Negan tells her about some bad-ass moments featuring them, which brings her closer to her family. Negan says that he shoots it straight with Judith and Michonne asks him if he told her about what he did to Glenn and Abraham. Negan surprises her by saying that she has heard those stories too, but Michonne has heard enough and tells him, “You don’t get to talk to me about Carl…she is my daughter!”

Judith is Michonne’s daughter and Negan reminds her that she acts a lot like her mother sometimes, which is actually really great advice and ultimately points Michonne in the right direction so that she can find Judith before anything happens to her. Michonne has been trying to protect Judith’s innocence for so long, but perhaps it is time for her to start treating her like the strong young woman she is becoming.

“Children are capable of anything.”

During the episode, we flash back to Michonne’s past when she was pregnant with R.J. Michonne gets a blast from her past, as she crosses paths with her old friend, Jocelyn, played by True Blood’s Rutina Wesley. Michonne is so happy to see her and welcomes her, agreeing to help her save her group of children. Jocelyn explains that none of the adults in her group made it, but that children can be capable of anything, as she has become a den mother of sorts to them. However, everything is not as it seems, as Michonne discovers that they have raided their supplies and left Alexandria, taking Judith and some of the other kids with them.

Michonne and Daryl rush off after them and are caught, as we watch the horrifying act of the children branding both Michonne and Daryl with the “X” marks under Jocelyn’s instruction. Michonne manages to break free and refuses to leave her daughter behind, as she shows just how far a mother will go to protect her child. Michonne kills Jocelyn and tries to get through to the children, but they are too far gone to know what is right and wrong at this point. Michonne’s stomach is slashed by one of the children, which was horrifying to watch. I seriously could not believe that Jocelyn and the children could be this cruel and merciless, but we are living in different times now. Judith’s life is threatened and Michonne does what she must do to protect her daughter. She kills the children in her way and saves her daughter and she’s had to live with this choice for all this time. No wonder she does not trust anyone at this point.

“We have to protect the people we love and we will.”

Negan is not the only one to give Michonne some advice, as Daryl suggests that Michonne tells Judith about that day as well. After tracking Judith down and stopping the walkers in her way, Michonne tells Judith that she has to tell her something. Judith actually remembers that day and explains that she initially did not recognize her mother because she was covered in blood. She didn’t talk after it happened because she thought it made her mother sad, which furthers this loving bond between Michonne and Judith. Michonne chose to be Judith’s mother, but it has not been easy, especially since Rick is gone. However, Michonne does the best she can to protect her family, but she recognizes that it is time to finally confide in her daughter and tell her the truth. Michonne takes Judith to the spot she buried, which is where Michonne made the promise to never bury another child again. Judith understands where her mother is coming from and this is a really important moment for these two. Michonne agrees to help Judith track down Daryl and the others, as they approach the Kingdom together, but we learn that the Whisperers are lurking in the bushes, ready to inform Alpha about this place.

Overall, this episode provided us with some really important information and shocked us with horrible truths and realities. The dead have not been the main threat on this show for quite some time, as we witness how dangerous humanity can be. We don’t always see betrayal coming, but sometimes we have to take a risk and trust someone to protect the ones we love. I was impressed with the performances and even though it was more of a transition episode, I thought that it was necessary and important, revealing so much about Michonne’s character and reminding us that each decision can have a consequence, which makes leading extremely difficult. Is Michonne ready to take on Alpha? We’ll have to see, but it looks the Whisperers are done waiting in the shadows. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 13: “I’ll Kill Him First”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 13, I realized that negotiations during the zombie apocalypse are not always that difficult. If at first you don’t succeed with offers of trade and safe passage, why not try again with a movie? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chokepoint,” Ezekiel and Carol receive a letter from the group with the mysterious symbol. Meanwhile, Daryl and Connie continue to make an amazing tag team, as Beta shows off just how dangerous he can be. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 13 are:

“There’s no way in hell I’m letting you run away with this one.”

After Daryl gets Henry and Lydia to temporary safety, Daryl tells Lydia to go back to the Whisperers, but Henry wants to keep running and thinks that he can fix everything. Daryl is worried about Hilltop, recognizing that Alpha will go after them first. Henry continues to think with his heart before his head and Daryl reminds him to think about his mother. I’m still excited to see Carol’s reaction to all of this, as I don’t think Lydia will get embraced by her with open arms.

“If they don’t listen, then kill them.”

Jerry and some of the others are robbed by the new group with the symbol and they give him a letter. Ezekiel and Carol read the letter, as we are introduced to the Highwaymen. Carol points out that they could have killed Jerry, but they sent a letter instead and it was grammatically correct, which suggests that these people are civilized. Never underestimate the power of good grammar! Ezekiel still wants to gather the troops just in case, but Carol continues to show off her impressive leadership skills, as she thinks that they should try talking to them first. Either way, I was excited that the group behind the symbol has already been revealed, as TWD can sometimes drag out story-lines.

“Because I care about you.”

Henry continues to be Henry in this episode, as Lydia tells him that coming after her was a stupid thing to do. Go Lydia! Lydia demands to know why Henry came after her and he tells her that he cares about her. Just as we are about to get another nauseating kiss between these two, Daryl interrupts and cock blocks Henry, which had me laughing uncontrollably. Sorry Henry, maybe next time.

“And Jerry would like his sword back.”

So, as we got to meet the Highwaymen, I almost felt like the channel changed to an old Western movie, complete with the music soundtrack and everything. The Highwaymen initially laugh at Ezekiel’s proposal to give them access to the Kingdom and the fair, but Carol sweetens the deal. Carol offers the Highwaymen the chance to see movies and they jump at the opportunity. But, let’s not forget that Jerry would like his sword back as well, which gave us some welcomed comic relief during the episode. The Highwaymen show up to help Tara and the others and accept this new job opportunity to keep the roads safe, but what else do we know about them? Are they friends or foes? We’ll have to wait and see, but so far I am liking this new group.

“I’ll kill him first.”

Daryl is sick of running, as Connie suggests that they get to higher ground and enter an abandoned building that she has used previously. There are some supplies and several areas have already been blocked off, which could give Daryl and the others an advantage. Lydia tells Daryl that Alpha will send Beta to take them out, but Daryl is not intimidated. Daryl and Connie continue to make a great tag team, as they eliminate the threats that come after them and I have to give a special honorable mention to Dog, who was not afraid to jump in the fight either. The fight between Daryl and Beta had me on the edge of my seat and it ended with Daryl pushing Beta down an elevator shaft. However, things are not always that simple, as we learn that Beta is still alive at the end of the episode. Something tells me that this guy is not that easy to kill, so Daryl Dixon better watch his back. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 12: “Crying Is Weak”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 12, I realized that it is possible for people to change, but it’s difficult to let our guard down and trust them again. Do we take the chance or do we continue to play it safe because of the potential consequences? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Guardians,” we meet Beta and get a glimpse into life as a Whisperer. Meanwhile, Daryl and Connie show off some synchronized slaying, Eugene gives Gabriel some advice, and Michonne makes a big decision. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 12 are:

“You be a damn fool to let her go.”

So, I almost felt like Gabriel was auditioning for a role on Maury, as he reminded Eugene that he is not the father of Rosita’s baby, which makes things more than complicated. Rosita is upfront with Gabriel and leaves the choice up to him, but he is clearly very conflicted over what to do next. Eugene has strong feelings for Rosita as well and just wants her to be happy. He provides Gabriel with some advice and looks on, as Gabriel approaches Rosita and Siddiq toward the end, implying that they are all embracing this complicated situation together.

“You can’t keep a big dog locked up forever.”

Michonne approaches Negan and asks him why he came back to Alexandria. Michonne demands answers and Negan tells her that he has truly changed and that he can help her. Negan hears everything from his cell and he can be very useful, but Michonne is not buying it whatsoever at this point. However, Negan makes some very valid points that should be considered. He had the chance to run and he came back, but Michonne is very guarded, refusing to believe that Negan can become a productive member of society. Just let him out already!

“Crying is weak.”

Lydia was not joking when she said that you do not want to cross her mother, Alpha. In this episode, heads literally roll, as Alpha makes an example out of a couple who try to undermine her authority. Alpha shows no mercy and decapitates the woman right in front of everyone. Her husband, or boyfriend, begins crying and Alpha whispers, “Crying is weak,” right before she stabs him. Remember there’s no crying in the zombie apocalypse!

Alpha is proving to be a very formidable villain, but she clearly still has a weak spot for her daughter, Lydia. However, I think that the true beast within her will be unleashed if Lydia betrays her, which may make her almost unstoppable. She seems to focus a lot on being like an animal, which can be extremely dangerous, but it’s all about survival of the fittest now.

“People don’t really change. You did.”

Michonne confronts Judith about talking to Negan and tries to tell her, “He is not your friend.” Judith explains that Negan truly listens to her, but Michonne doesn’t want her anywhere near him. Judith proves to be wise beyond her years, as she reminds Michonne that he is still a human being. Michonne has a lot of feelings bottled up inside her and she begins to finally reflect on some of her decisions. She decides that she will ultimately help The Kingdom and recognizes that everyone has the right to “weigh the risks and choose.” It’s always a gamble to take a chance when there are so many threats, but Michonne’s talks with Negan and Judith clearly had an impact on her.

“Kill him…”

So, my own personal favorite moment was when Lydia punched Henry in the face. I almost fell out of my chair laughing. Henry winds up in a dangerous situation now, as he tells Alpha, “I came for her.” Alpha recognizes that she can use Henry to her advantage, but Beta also reminds her that her daughter may have feelings for him. Alpha puts this to the test and commands Lydia to kill Henry or Beta will kill them both. Lydia is shocked by this and is clearly very conflicted, but some hungry walkers break the tension and begin attacking the camp. Daryl uses this distraction to get Henry out of there, but Henry refuses to go without Lydia, as they all head off together. What will Alpha do now that her daughter has willingly left? Has Lydia truly switched sides? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 11: “I Can’t Live With It Either”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 11, I realized that saying “it’s all gonna work out” doesn’t always mean that it will. However, maintaining a positive outlook in the world of the dead is easier said than done. You make decisions that you have to live with it, but what if you can’t? Can you still make a difference and change it…or is it too late? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Bounty,” Alpha and the Whisperers have arrived and they are going to cause some conflict if they don’t get what they came for. Meanwhile, Ezekiel and Carol tackle a side mission of their own and Connie winds up in a dangerous situation. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 11 are:

“You can’t have her.”

Alpha and the Whisperers are at the gates to retrieve Alpha’s daughter and she promises that there will not be conflict if they simply cooperate. Daryl initially tells Alpha that she can’t have her, but everything changes when we learn that the Whisperers have Luke and Alden. Alpha proposes a trade: her daughter for the lives of Luke and Alden. Before Daryl has much time to think this over, he notices that one of the Whisperers is holding a crying baby and he asks, “You brought a baby out here?” Seriously, you read my mind, Daryl. Alpha compares her group to animals, which is creepy on its own, but things begin to get more complicated when the dead arrive to break up the party.

“You live with it by staying who you are.”

While all the commotion is going on, Henry breaks Lydia out of her cell and tries to protect her. We get some screen time for Enid, who says that she will go after Henry. In a touching moment, Enid talks about losing people and mentions Carl’s letter to her. Henry whines that it’s not fair, but Enid tries to remind him that he needs to stay true to himself and live with it as best he can. She further explains that you “can’t let the bad things change you,” which is actually really great advice. Henry tells Lydia that he is going to miss her and she actually tells him that she will miss him too. I guess all of Henry’s whining paid off, as he shares a brief kiss with Lydia.

After watching the preview for next week’s episode, it looks like Lydia is going to be asked to eliminate Henry, but will she be able to do so now that they have the potential for teen romance? We’ll have to wait and see. When Lydia is reunited with her mother, she is greeted with a smack in the face and a reminder to refer to her as “Alpha.” Alpha is definitely not up for mother of the year, but she did break her own rules to retrieve Lydia.

“It’s movie time.”

So, I absolutely loved that the show gave us some fun in this episode. Sometimes the episodes can drag a little and feel heavy and we need some comic relief or moments of fluff to keep us connected to the characters and to be entertained. Carol and Ezekiel get some screen time, as they head off with Jerry and friends for an important side mission. As they approach a movie theater filled with the dead, Jerry hilariously comments, “It’s movie time!” Ezekiel is all about creating and maintaining community and he wants the children to be able to experience watching a movie. We even get a fun “mission mix” soundtrack to accompany them, as they lure the dead out of there. It seems like everything is going according to plan until Jerry drops the bubble wrapped projection bulb, but all is not lost. Carol makes the decision as the “queen” to retrieve it and they take out the walkers and successfully complete their mission. Yay!

“Natural selection.”

During the episode, the dead break up Alpha’s talk with Daryl and the others, as Alpha signals for the Whisperer mother to put down her baby. Alpha explains that it is “natural selection” and that if the mother cannot quiet the baby, the dead will. I found myself shouting at the television at this point, as Alpha is proving to be extremely dangerous and ruthless. I actually feel bad for Lydia now. Luke and Alden are being held captive and Luke uses sign language to inform Connie what is going on, who has been hiding nearby. Connie courageously rescues the baby and ends up in an extremely dangerous situation. She heads into the corn fields and we see everything from her perspective, as the sound is cut, which was a brilliant decision. Connie tries to take out the Whisperers one by one, but they keep coming and I was even startled several times, as they continued to pop up out of nowhere. This moment was eerie and terrifying, but so well done. Luckily, Daryl shows up to save the day and Connie makes it out of there with the baby. Talk about suspense!

“I can’t live with it either.”

Toward the end of the episode, Henry confronts Daryl and asks him how he can live with what he did. Daryl explains that “the world is just shit sometimes and you live with it.” Daryl knows that he did what he had to, but he still has some guilt lingering. Henry continues to be naive and impulsive, as he takes off after Lydia and leaves Daryl a note, saying that he can’t live with it. Daryl decides to go after Henry and Connie wants to tag along. When Daryl asks her why, she writes down, “I can’t live with it either.” It looks like Daryl and “Dog” have a new companion, as they all head out together. I am really liking Connie, played by Lauren Ridloff, and I think that she may be able to help Daryl turn a corner. While I still ship Daryl and Carol together in the end, this may be a chance for Daryl to truly connect with someone. Daryl is used to being on his own, but he can’t do everything by himself.

Overall, I thought this was a solid episode and the corn field scene was captivating and intense. We are still left with some questions, however. We see a mysterious symbol on the back of a sign after Carol and Ezekiel leave the movie theater and we still don’t know about the “X” marks. Are these symbols connected or are they separate threats? The symbol looks like an upside down “V,” which could relate to dominance or power, but there could be endless possibilities. I would love to hear some of your theories on this. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 10: “I am Alpha”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 10, I realized that sometimes we desperately want to see the good in someone and ignore all the signs around us. Perhaps that person has the potential to be good, but sometimes other forces get in the way. And when that other force is your mother, you don’t really have a choice…or do you? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Omega,” Henry continues to grow closer to Lydia, while Daryl keeps a watchful eye on them. Meanwhile, the new arrivals try to sneak out and find Luke and the Whisperers make their presence known. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 10 are:

“She’s a liar.”

During the episode, Tara and some of the newcomers come across horses that have been half skinned, which have caught the attention of a hungry walker horde. Tara and the others recognize that they had been with Luke and Alden, realizing that their friends have gone missing. Tara does not want to do anything rash that might get someone killed and suggests that they go back and plan what to do next, especially since they don’t know if they can trust Lydia. The leadership role is new for Tara, even though she has been there through it all, but I appreciate that she is honest and to the point. The newcomers decide to sneak out and try and find Luke, which is dangerous after dark. Tara later explains that she would have preferred that they had simply come to her, proving that she has the potential to become a true leader of the people, but is she ready to make the hard choices when they come up?

“Can you stay with me tonight?”

So, the creepy budding romance between Henry and Lydia continues in this episode. Henry believes that Lydia is a good person and it appears that Lydia may be warming up to him, although her idea of a romantic evening out includes eating dirt and worms. I mean, “hunger is a gift,” after all. Daryl has been listening in on the conversation, which upsets Henry. He feels used, but Daryl tries to make him understand that Lydia could be dangerous and that they need to find out as much Intel as they can. After contemplating taking a hammer to Henry on their journey outside the cell, Lydia freaks out when she hears a baby crying and has second thoughts, begging Henry to take her back to the cell. Henry seems really eager to connect, but I wonder what Carol will think when she finds out what is going on. Either way, my “dumb ass Henry” comments continued throughout this episode and I am not shipping these two whatsoever.

“You don’t know shit about me.”

Daryl recognizes the marks on Lydia’s arm and realizes that she has been abused, which is something that Daryl has dealt with in his own past. Lydia recognizes that Daryl doesn’t really belong either, but Daryl does not want to reveal anything about himself to her. Daryl insists that they are changing the world back, but does he truly believe that this is possible? Daryl has shown glimmers of belonging and he can be extremely loyal, but he also does well on his own, which may make him doubt himself. Has he really grown soft or is he prepared to do what is necessary to protect the people he cares about?

“I knew what she was…I knew what she did.”

During the episode, we get a glimpse into Lydia’s past, which starts out at Day 23. Lydia is around five years old and she has to deal with a lot of trauma growing up. Both Lydia’s mother and father begin showing signs of cabin fever, as they remain inside for days upon days. Lydia initially remembers her father being killed by a walker, but later reveals that it was her mother who killed him. Lydia’s mother starts off seeming strong, but she later shaves her head and reveals just how dangerous she could be, warning others to shut their mouths, explaining where the concept of “The Whisperers” comes from. Lydia tells Daryl and Henry that when someone is left behind, the group simply moves forward, but is any of it true? Can Lydia really be trusted at all here? While I sympathize with her traumatic past, that’s really all she knows and intimidation and fear can motivate someone to do almost anything.

“We only want one thing from you…my daughter.”

Overall, there was not too much action going on in this episode. However, the last few minutes were bone-chilling and had me on the edge of my seat. The Whisperers approach the gates and Lydia’s mother steps forward without her mask. She introduces herself as “Alpha” and tells them that they want her daughter back. In the preview for next week’s episode, Alpha eerily states, “wrong answer” when Daryl says that they aren’t going to give her back. What will the Whisperers do to get her back? Are our survivors prepared for a war? Where are Luke and Alden? I think we need Carol to return as soon as possible and it looks like we will see her next week, as I would personally love to see a face-off between Carol and Alpha. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 9: “Home, Sweet Home”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 9 Mid-Season Premiere, I realized that sometimes being a good judge of character is not as easy as one might suspect. Do you go with your gut or do you believe that there is still goodness within others, even though you have been burned before? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Adaptation,” Negan finally gets some well deserved screen time and leaves Alexandria, but starts to have second thoughts about where he truly belongs. Meanwhile, Michonne and Daryl capture a Whisperer, Luke tries to keep things light, and Rosita reveals a secret. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 9 are:

“I’m pregnant.”

During the episode, Rosita gets sick after Eugene returns and reveals that she is pregnant. I guess congratulations are in order, only we find out that Dr. Siddiq is the potential father since apparently Rosita was “having fun” with him before she started seeing Gabriel. I honestly can’t keep track of all of these romances, but it’s interesting that another pregnancy has now been revealed on the show. But what does that mean for Eugene? I’ve been secretly shipping Rosita and Eugene for a while, but I’m not sure if that is in the cards now.

“Two man band.”

Luke, played by Dan Fogler, is still bringing us some laughs, which is important on a show like TWD, which can be very heavy and draining sometimes. Luke offers to help out and goes on a sweep with Alden. He talks about forming a two man band and says it can be a “symphony of awesome.” While I love these two bonding right now, it doesn’t look too good for them when they end up surrounded by the Whisperers at the end of the episode.

“You try anything, you won’t have to pretend.”

During the episode, Michonne and Daryl capture a Whisperer. Michonne reminds us that she is a bad-ass and threatens the Whisperer. We know that Michonne will be leaving the series during season 10, but it looks like she is going to continue to stay guarded in the meantime. After all, we still don’t know the back story of these “X” marks, but Michonne is not taking any chances with this Whisperer chick. I can’t say that I really blame her, however.

“These people need you.”

During the episode, Michonne reminds Daryl that everyone needs him and that he is the “best judge of character” she knows. While you may not think this skill is worth mentioning, it absolutely is, as so many of the characters on the show fail to see what is right in front of them. Daryl has the ability to see who someone truly is, but he has been on his own for quite some time now. Daryl confronts the Whisperer chick and screams, “don’t like to me,” proving that he means business, but Henry intervenes when Daryl decides to do what is necessary. Henry is naive and almost pointless here, except that the Whisperer chick takes advantage and tells him that her name is Lydia and thanks him. I literally said, “dumb ass Henry,” to my television during this scene, but I guess we have to have someone to yell at.

“Home, sweet home.”

Negan finally gets the quality screen time he deserves in this episode and I have to say that it’s about time! Negan tries to escape Alexandria, but Judith catches him. Judith is not about to let Negan go, but he reasons with her. Negan and Judith have formed a strong bond and Judith makes a real decision for herself by letting him go. Negan has quite the adventure, as he ends up returning to his old “home” and tries to embrace a form of nostalgia. However, Negan comes to the realization that his former home is pretty much gone and there is nothing left there for him. Negan comes back and Judith shoots at him like she promised, but Negan thoughtfully returns her compass and decides to stay in Alexandria after all. What’s next for Negan? I’m not sure, but it looks like his character will be developing further, which is something that I am looking forward to. Stay tuned!

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Ranking your Favorite Male Performances on Television for 2018

Greetings TV Fans! As the New Year quickly approaches, it really got me thinking about some of my absolute favorite male performances on television this past year. Whether it was a moment of heroism, a sacrifice, or even a breaking point, these male actors went above and beyond to fully embrace their characters. I laughed, I cried, and I cheered them on, as they continued to surprise us throughout the year. It was difficult for me to narrow down my favorite male performances for 2018 because there were honestly so many and I didn’t think it was possible for me to choose my absolute favorite one, which is where you came in!

I ran a three round poll (randomized tournament style) on Twitter and asked for fans to cast their votes so that we can all decide who our favorite male performances are for the year. Thank you so much for your participation and support, as the tournament was so much fun and actually really competitive!

Round One featured the following Male Performances on TV from 2018:

Joshua Jackson as Cole Lockhart from The Affair
Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams from Ash vs Evil Dead
Cody Fern as Michael Langdon from American Horror Story: Apocalypse
Mark Pellegrino as Lucifer from Supernatural
Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones from Riverdale
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead
Jeremy Allen White as Lip Gallagher from Shameless
Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester from Supernatural
Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester from Supernatural
Richard Harmon as John Murphy from The 100
Lennie James as Morgan Jones from Fear the Walking Dead
Gabriel Chavarria as Miguel Guerrero from The Purge

After your votes, the following male actors moved on to Round Two:

Cole Sprouse
Cody Fern
Bruce Campbell
Jared Padalecki
Andrew Lincoln
Richard Harmon
Jensen Ackles

Please note: Jared Padalecki & Andrew Lincoln tied in round one so they both got to move on to round two!

After your votes in Round Two, the following male actors moved on to the FINALS:

Richard Harmon
Jared Padalecki
Cody Fern

Honorable Mention: I am actually really surprised that Andrew Lincoln did not make it into the finals, but I would like to give him a special shout out because his performance was amazing this past year on The Walking Dead.

After your votes in Round Three, the FINAL results are:

3^rd place: Richard Harmon as John Murphy from The 100

2^nd place: Cody Fern as Michael Langdon from American Horror Story: Apocalypse

Drum roll please…

1^st place: Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester from Supernatural

Jared Padalecki WINS as your favorite male performance on TV for 2018! Congratulations! I am personally looking forward to more amazing moments from Sam Winchester in 2019 and I can’t wait to see what he does next.

Thanks to all the fans who voted! I wish you all the best for the upcoming New Year!

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I hope you enjoyed the list and please feel free to post your thoughts and comments below on some of your favorite male performances on TV from 2018. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 8 Mid-Season Finale: “There’s A Storm Coming”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 8 Mid-Season Finale, we were presented with some legitimately creepy scenes that had me on the edge of my seat. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Evolution,” Daryl, Jesus, Aaron, and Dog go out looking for Eugene, but find a walker herd that is nowhere near normal. Meanwhile, the new characters try to earn their keep and Negan’s world is about to change. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 8 Mid-Season Finale are:

“We’re a solid looking group.”

In the beginning of the episode, Michonne continues to escort the new characters to Hilltop, but we know that trust is not so easily earned. Tara seems willing to give the new characters a shot, but reminds them that they will need to earn their keep. I have to admit that I am actually looking forward to getting to know the new characters now. A lot of them seem to have potential and perhaps they can liven things up just a little bit. I mean anything is more interesting than Henry being peer pressured by the “cool kids” at Hilltop.

“It’s good we’re here.”

After Michonne learns that Carol is at Hilltop too and Daryl is not far away, Tara points out that “it’s like the gang’s back together.” A lot has clearly changed; however, as Carol initially doesn’t seem that thrilled to see Michonne. Carol still seems to believe in a better world and building a community, but Michonne reminds her that they are living in a broken world and that they have to take care of their own. I am still wondering what happened to Michonne to make her so jaded and untrusting of everyone?

“They have no idea what they’re dealing with.”

With almost perfect timing, Rosita wakes up and freaks out when she finds out that Daryl and the others went after Eugene. Rosita explains that they don’t know what they are dealing with and she’s absolutely right. After finding Eugene in the barn, he tries to explain his own theories on the potential evolution of the walkers and says that he heard them whispering. Daryl doesn’t really know what to make of this until he witnesses this behavior on his own, but it doesn’t change the fact that they are all in serious danger right now.

“I loved the shit out of TV when that was a thing.”

I hear you on that Negan! It initially seemed like we were just going to get some more banter between Negan and another character. Negan gives Gabriel a hard time about Rosita and even tries to plant some doubt in his head to provide himself with some entertainment that doesn’t involve him throwing a ball at a wall. After all, “all work and no play makes Negan a dull villain.” After Gabriel gets upset about Rosita, Negan’s jail cell is carelessly left slightly open and Negan takes his first steps out into the open. Freedom looks good on you Negan.

“Let’s get em…”

Daryl stands alone to give the others a chance to get Eugene out of there, but he does have Dog by his side, who is starting to be my favorite character. Seriously do not let anything happen to this dog. Daryl tries to create a distraction, but the herd of walkers continues to go after Eugene and the others. It’s almost like they could sense that Daryl’s distraction was a trap and the storm has now arrived, providing us with the perfect ominous soundtrack. Eugene and the others wind up in a beyond creepy cemetery, which I have to say was kind of brilliant. I have not been scared on TWD for quite some time and I actually felt a bit nervous during this scene, especially when the characters were surrounded by whispers. Michonne and some of the new characters show up to help get them out of the cemetery and Jesus tries to hold off the walkers with his impressive ninja skills. Everything is happening so fast, but we do cut to a scene in slow motion, as one of the walkers stabs Jesus with his knife and whispers, “You are where you do not belong.” Poor Jesus has drawn the short stick in this shocking moment. Daryl discovers that the killer was actually a human with a walker mask to make things even more complicated. “The Whisperers” have arrived and are a new and dangerous threat. Overall, I thought that the episode delivered in the last fifteen minutes. However, there was so much fluff surrounding it. I seriously don’t care about Henry and his teen adventures. We have several new setups for the second half of the season, which I am looking forward to explore. So what can we expect from the second half of season 9? I’m hoping that we abandon the unnecessary fluff and focus on “The Whisperers,” Negan, the “X” marks, and the past of the new characters. New episodes return in February. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 7: “What Makes Us Stronger”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 7, we were left with more unanswered questions, as we approach the mid-season finale next Sunday. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Stradivarius,” Rosita is found near Hilltop and is clearly traumatized after dealing with some rather motivated walkers. Meanwhile, Daryl now has a dog named “Dog” and Michonne eliminates a violin that was looking shifty. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 7 are:

“You’re just gonna have to trust me.”

In the beginning of the episode, Michonne continues to lead the new characters to Hilltop, but they are a little hesitant about trusting her. Michonne clearly still has her guard up, even though she is fulfilling her promise to Judith. The new characters seem like they have good intentions and even show off just how useful they can be when they help take out the surrounding walkers. We know that trust is not always earned so easily, however.

“I left him.”

Rosita shows up near the Hilltop camp and is injured and traumatized. She explains that Eugene is still out there and that she left him in some kind of barn. We know that Eugene had hurt his leg, but we have no idea what is going on where he is. The walkers are getting smarter, but will they be able to find Eugene in his hiding spot? We’ll have to wait to find out, but it looks like we will get to witness some more of the evolution of the walkers in next week’s mid-season finale.

“You could at least pretend to be happy.”

Meanwhile, we learn that Jesus is now the leader of Hilltop, but he does receive a letter from Maggie, which means she is safe. I was a little confused about where she was and thought perhaps I missed something until Michonne also asked about her whereabouts. We get a vague answer about her taking Hershel with her to help build some other community, but when will we see her again? We know that Lauren Cohan plans to leave after this season, but is this supposed to be her exit or will we get something more concrete?

“This is the one thing that separates us from the animals.”

As we get to know the new characters more, Michonne demonstrates just how little she trusts them when she eliminates Luke’s violin. Michonne assumed that Luke had a weapon, but Luke tries to explain the importance of music and art to her. Luke feels like it’s what separates us from the animals and I have to say that he’s right, as he almost takes a page out of Fear the Walking Dead’s book. Bringing people together sounds a lot like Rick’s vision, but is Michonne finally ready to get back to that?

“After a while it just got easier to stay out here.”

Carol takes her son to go visit Daryl and we learn that Daryl has a new best friend…named Dog. I guess Daryl didn’t really see the point of naming him, but I was happy to see that he at least had someone keeping him company. In a touching moment, Carol gives Daryl a much needed haircut and they talk about how they never found Rick’s body. Daryl has clearly not given up on Rick, but he found it easier to stay out on his own. After a close call with some walkers, Daryl and Dog are OK and he agrees to escort Carol to Hilltop. After finding out about Eugene, Daryl is ready to go out and track him, proving that perhaps he is finally ready to be around people again. It’s also important to note that Daryl has the same “X” mark as Michonne, which is only increasing my curiosity. While I’m not sure we will find out about it in next week’s mid-season finale, it’s definitely something that needs to be explored soon. Overall, this episode felt very much like a place holder for next week’s mid-season finale, but it did have some redeeming moments. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 6: “I Haven’t Given Up”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 6, Michonne reminded us that “the path ahead has only grown darker.” That may be more accurate than she realizes, as we are now faced with a world in the future without our beloved Rick Grimes. But even though there is darkness, there is still hope present or “flashes of light.” While these flashes are enough to keep Michonne going, are they enough to continue to capture our undivided attention? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Who Are You Now?” Judith rescues several strangers and wants to bring them back to Alexandria. Meanwhile, Michonne tries to cope with life without Rick, Carol sports a new hairdo, and Gabriel has somehow become the new Rico Suave of the community. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 6 are:

“We owe our lives to Miss Grimes here.”

In the beginning of the episode, Judith rescues several strangers from a group of walkers, but she wants to help them even further because it is the right thing to do. Even though some of the others feel hesitant about bringing the strangers back to Alexandria, Judith is quite convincing and has become worthy of wearing Carl’s hat for sure. That being said, she is still just a child so I’m wondering why she has so much influence over the others, but her heart does seem to be in the right place. Let’s just hope these people don’t take advantage of her good nature.

“Give me a question from right here right now.”

Even though Judith is growing up in a very different world, Michonne still tries to provide her with structure. After she trains her to fight, Judith is expected to do homework. She goes to Negan for help with her math assignment, which is beyond strange. Negan is still held in the cell, but he definitely has a soft spot for her. We know that Negan was very fond of Carl as well and it seems like Judith may be his last chance at possible redemption, as he sort of takes on that weird Uncle vibe. Judith does not seem afraid of him and even tries to put him in his place. I guess he does need to brush up on his math skills. What’s next for Negan? I’m not sure, but I’m looking for some further development of his character especially since Rick is gone now.

“Don’t make this weird.”

Gabriel gets some more screen time and we learn that he is now romantically involved with Rosita. As much as I like Rosita, I am not really feeling these two together. What’s with Gabriel having the most awkward relationships possible? First, Anne/Jadis and now Rosita. There is still plenty of time for me to try and like these two together, but I am not seeing the chemistry just yet. Later on, Rosita goes out with Eugene and they wind up in trouble. Rosita hilariously tells Eugene, “Don’t make this weird” and I was pretty much thinking the same thing when I saw her kissing Gabriel. I guess I still need to get used to that. Rosita and Eugene have a close call with a horde of walkers and camouflage themselves with mud to remain unseen. They manage to stay undetected, but we hear the walkers talking? One of them says, “Don’t let them get away” so I guess this is the start of some kind of evolution for the walkers, but we’ll have to stay tuned to find out more about that.

“I remember.”

In the beginning of the episode, we witness Michonne narrating and she finds a small action figure that reminds her of Rick. This moment is touching and it seems like Michonne is trying to keep going for Judith and for her son. Wait…what? Well this doesn’t come as a surprise because we know that Rick and Michonne talked about having a baby, but now we know that the legacy of Rick Grimes will continue on. Michonne has clearly been through a lot after Rick and is even sporting some kind of “X” scar on her back. What does this mark mean and how did she get it? I will say that this is somewhat holding my attention more than Michonne putting the new strangers on a sort of trial to determine if they can stay in Alexandria. Michonne clearly has trust issues, but I’d like to find out more about that.

“Hey there boss lady.”

During the episode, we also learn that Carol and Ezekiel are married and Henry is their adopted son. While I want Carol to be happy, I have to admit that I was slightly disappointed because I still ultimately want her to be with Daryl. That being said, Carol does look great with her flowing long hair, but that does not mean that she has lost her edge. Carol and Henry take the horses out and run into trouble when they come across a group of former Saviors. Carol gives up their supplies and even parts with her wedding ring, but Henry is upset by this. Carol tries to explain to him that he’ll understand someday, as Carol’s priorities have changed now that she has a son to take care of. That being said, Carol decides to show the Saviors who the real “boss lady” is when she later returns to them and sets them on fire. I have to say that this was definitely the best part of the episode for me. While there is still a lot of focus on change and bringing communities together, Carol reminded us that she is a force to be reckoned with. More of this please! Stay tuned!

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