The Walking Dead Mid-Season 7 Premiere: 6 Ups & 3 Downs From 'Rock In The Road'

3. Rick Meets Ezekiel

The Walking Dead Ezekiel
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It's a moment that's felt a long time coming, and this week finally sees Rick Grimes meet King Ezekiel. It had to happen eventually - and if nothing else, a return for Khary Payton's ruler was long overdue - but thankfully the meeting of two big players in this world lives up to the billing.

It's fun to witness Rick who - despite having his mojo back to an extent - still be hugely respectful to the King, with his pleas and drawl contrasting with Ezekiel's regal musings.

Both Lincoln and Payton are on top form here, ensuring that the meeting of the pair carries the required weight, while Shiva again looks impressive and Jerry chirps in with a couple of jokes. Rick's story about a rock in the road is the sort of bullsh*t that could come off as ridiculous waffle or portentous claptrap, but Lincoln nails the delivery in a way that greatly caps of an entertaining scene.

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