Jesus leads Rick and the group to the Kingdom, to convince King Ezekiel in joining Alexandria and the Hilltop in the incoming fight against Negan.Jesus leads Rick and the group to the Kingdom, to convince King Ezekiel in joining Alexandria and the Hilltop in the incoming fight against Negan.Jesus leads Rick and the group to the Kingdom, to convince King Ezekiel in joining Alexandria and the Hilltop in the incoming fight against Negan.
- Eugene Porter
- (credit only)
- Negan
- (voice)
- Dwight
- (credit only)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe produce grown in the gardens at the Kingdom set doesn't go to waste. Anything that isn't used is donated to local food drives and churches.
- GoofsDeus ex machina: Rosita reveals to the others that she has training in explosives. There was never any indication that she had any special skills, and this is something that would have been invaluable for the rest of the group to know, long ago. Still, Rick and the others don't ask what other skills she may have, or what else in her past she may have been hiding from them all along.
- Quotes
Negan: [Over Radio] For anyone out there who loved the obese bastard as much as I did, I just want to say a few words. Fat Joey was not the most badass sonuvabitch, but he was loyal. He had a great sense of humor. In fact, we were just joking about oral sex with Lucille the other day! Things will not be the same now that he's dead. Without Fat Joey, Skinny Joey is just
[sighs]
Negan: Joey. So it's a goddamn tragedy. So, let's have a moment of silence.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Talking Dead: Hearts Still Beating (2016)
Jesus takes the group to The Kingdom, where they attempt to convince Ezekiel to aid in the fight. Morgan tells the group that Carol's okay, but keeps his promise to not to tell anyone where she is. The next day, although Ezekiel refuses to join the fight, he shows sympathy for Rick's cause by offering Daryl asylum.
On the road back to Alexandria, the group encounters a booby trap strung across the highway, consisting of a long trip wire attached to large amounts of dynamite. The trap is apparently set up to wipe out a large group, whether Walker or human. Rick and his crew defuse and dismantle the rig, as a large herd of Walkers approaches. They then take most of the dynamite for later use, while using the wire, strung between two vehicles, to mow down over half of the Walker herd.
Once back in Alexandria, Rick is confronted by Simon, who comes in search of the escaped Daryl. Knowing that Daryl is hidden safely away at the Kingdom, Rick readily pretends to cooperate with the search. During this process, Rick and Simon are both surprised to see that the community pantry is now almost completely empty.
After Simon's exit, Rick follows a clue left behind by Gabriel, who wanted the group to know where he had headed with the supplies. The group doesn't find Gabriel, but as they follow his trail, they are suddenly encountered by a large group of heavily armed women. Although the group is once again in danger, Rick smiles. He can see that if these supposed enemies can be turned, they will be a great aid to the war effort against the Saviors.
The episode follows Rick and the group as they try to recruit other communities to join their fight against Negan and the Saviors. The episode is notable for its exploration of alliances and diplomacy, as Rick tries to convince the leaders of the Hilltop and the Kingdom to join forces with Alexandria.
One of the most memorable scenes in the episode is when Rick and the group encounter a roadblock set up by the Saviors and must find a way to outsmart them and continue on their journey. This moment highlights the group's resourcefulness and ability to think on their feet in order to overcome obstacles. The tension builds as Rick and the group face numerous challenges and setbacks in their quest to build an alliance against Negan.
The episode is also notable for its exploration of the Kingdom and its leader, King Ezekiel, as Rick tries to persuade Ezekiel to join their cause. Ezekiel's reluctance to get involved in a conflict that could endanger his people adds depth to his character and raises questions about the nature of leadership in this new world.
- fernandoschiavi
- Mar 20, 2024
Details
- Runtime51 minutes