The Walking Dead 5.1 Review - 5 Talking Points From "Strangers In A Strange Land"
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Youll burn for this. As we continue our journey through the fifth season of AMCs smash hit The Walking Dead, we find our group of survivors back on the move after the battle and destruction of the sanctuary known as Terminus. Thanks to the efforts of Carol and an accompanying zombie horde, the Terminus residents have been displaced and fled into the countryside, the same as Rick and the gang. But are they as well equipped to handle the rigors of constant movement, foraging for supplies and never getting a moment to breathe? Strangers In A Strange Land introduced a new character with a mysterious past, gave us a fleeting glimpse of information regarding someone whos been missing since a few episodes before the season four finale and added a different dimension to an already existing threat. The Walking Dead is at its most effective when there is danger coming from all sides, and other than the temporary refuge found in the church, the lack of a secure place to lay their heads has ratcheted up the tension. A major decision was made this episode, in the groups agreement with Abraham that they should head for Washington D.C. in hopes of Eugene being able to cure the zombie plague. The only real complaint about this is that in season one when they visit the CDC, theyre told that D.C. has been wiped out as well and all forms of infrastructure have been completely eradicated. In the comics weve never gotten any kind of hint on whats going on outside of the bubble the characters live in, and the visit to the CDC is a detail that puts a kink in the mission to Washington aspect of the story. Otherwise its a major moment where Rick and company decide to stop just surviving and begin working toward building a future for humanity. As for what theyll find if they ever make it that far? Well have to wait and see. But if current events are any indication itll be a while before our survivors get any glimpse of the nations capital. Because right now, theyre being hunted. Heres Five Talking Points From The Walking Dead 5.2