The Walking Dead: Every Season 7 Episode Ranked Worst To Best

Also known as the episode where Rick and Daryl share The Hug, Hearts Still Beating is the mid-season finale, and unlike almost every episode in the season it features several major plot points that actually go somewhere.

Most importantly, it features the escape of Daryl from the Sanctuary, Rick and Aaron's run to secure supplies over a walker-infested lake, the brutal murder of Spencer Monroe, Rosita's attempt to assassinate Negan, and Eugene's kidnapping into the hands of the Saviors.

These developments come thick and fast, and benefit from some genuinely strong pacing and an ensemble who are all working at the height of their powers. The reunion of Rick and Daryl is heartwarming, and Rick's decision to finally stand up to Negan is both profound and promising.