But this doesnt mean they werent good.
These are the underratedTWDepisodes that shouldnt be overlooked.
They drove the story forward.
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They played a crucial role in a major or even minor character arc.
This episode answers what JSS, the three letters Enid (Katelyn Nacon) lives by, means.
Its Just Survive Somehow and it beautifully reflects exactly what everyone is doing in this moment.
He believes to survive means to show mercy.
This is what she feels is necessary to survive.
This episode demonstrates the deep change in Carol but also her growing confidence.
Conversely, the episode highlights how much Morgan has changed.
It begs the question, whose method is the right one?
What if she killed Andrea (Laurie Holden) instead of helping her when they met?
What if she was rejected by Ricks (Andrew Lincoln) group and became a Savior instead?
But this otherwise underrated episode truly shows how deep and meaningful their bond was.
Both are taken captive and tied up in separate rooms.
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Thus, it makes sense that an entire episode would be dedicated to it.
But it was done in such a different way than what was typical of the show.
Tyreese suffers from a walker bite and he starts to hallucinate.
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He sees many of the people he lost along the way, allowing for guest cameos in the episode.
Its an enlightening, fitting send-off for the character.
He went fromthe most hated TV villainto a valuable asset.
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Fans were certain that Glenn was dead in this episode and spent a week in mourning.
Because of this, the episode was soured as fans felt it was an intentionally cruel misdirect.
But theres a lot more to this episode worth focusing on beyond that tease.
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This moment shows the difference between bravery and cowardice.
However, Nicholas holds it tight, willing to sacrifice someone else for his own life.
It raises questions about what throw in of person someone might be in a situation like this.
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First, it features the death of a beloved character in T-Dog (IronE Singleton).
But with T-Dog, there was a selflessness about his death that proved how kill the group had come.
T-Dog knew he was bitten and had limited time left.
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This is also the episode that sees the tragic death of Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies).
The importance of this moment for Carls (Chandler Riggs) arc shouldnt be overlooked.
He does this without any support from his father, or even his father knowing.
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It shows a sense of resolve in Carl that even he didnt know he had.
In hindsight, it foreshadowed the man he would go on to become.
For the first time, they werent all in the same place.
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This episode highlighted the unlikely pairing of Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Beth (Emily Kinney).
He was still a hardened rebel and she the innocent teen.
It comes down to a pivotal conversation between Father Gabriel (Seth Gilliam) and Maggie.
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As Rick and his group kill people from Terminus amidst the church pews, Gabriel is horrified.
He asks Maggie to at least find somewhere else to do these things and not the Lords house.
Its just four walls and a roof.
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Another overlooked part of this episode is the moment when Rick savagely kills Gareth (Andrew J.
The dip came in this season during the Saviors storyline, which some felt went on too long.
First, theres the fact that Negan is running for cover, finally not protected by his many followers.
Despite it all, Rick wanted to try and build the world Carl hoped could one day exist.
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