The Walking Dead Season 11 Episode 24 Review: Rest in Peace

For a present that’s getting ready to launch a number of extra spinoffs, The Walking Dead Season 11 Episode 24 was a surprisingly satisfying hour that introduced the flagship collection full circle.

There had been actually some doubts going into the finale as a result of we knew a number of characters would survive as a result of, you recognize, spinoffs.

Off the bat, Luke’s demise did not hit me in the feels as a lot because it ought to have as a result of he was off-screen for therefore lengthy.

Kelly, Connie, Magna, and Yumiko watching their pal bleed out and die was a harrowing improvement as a result of they had been in a hospital — a completely functioning hospital at that, however good previous Pamela Milton moved everybody from the hospital to the Estates.

It’s exhausting to think about how helpless Luke’s mates will need to have felt as they watched him die. The solely solace they’ll take from it’s that they had been with him in his remaining moments.

I want we acquired extra Luke as a result of he was one of many higher new additions on The Walking Dead Season 9, however Dan Fogler had commitments that saved him away from the collection.

The chaos in the hospital additionally featured one of the nail-biting scenes in the collection’ historical past. Judith waking up and shutting all of the doorways, battling walkers, regardless of being shot, in the title of saving Daryl, discovered her residing as much as her “little ass kicker” monicker.

With Judith narrating these remaining episodes, there have been actually questions on whether or not she would survive the collection.

The Grimes household would not precisely have the very best of luck, however I’m completely happy she acquired to reside one other day and watch how the world might change with the proper individuals on the wheel.

Daryl in all probability saved Judith by giving her his blood. The callout to Merle was a pleasant little callback to his brother’s depraved methods.

Merle promoting Daryl’s blood appears like a typical Merle transfer. I appreciated the frantic nature of the opening scenes as a result of they introduced again what the present had lacked for therefore lengthy – the strolling useless.

Yes, the collection has been introducing variant walkers, however the zombies appeared like a minor risk, which began to alter what the present stood for.

It was terrifying that everybody was hunted by countless zombies that included smarter members of the undead, and you could possibly inform that everybody thought there was no manner out.

Pamela locking up the Estates highlighted that she was extra involved about holding herself and the those who mattered to her secure. Pamela has successfully run the Commonwealth into the bottom due to the deeply rooted points in the group.

You need to have transparency with individuals who look as much as you, and Pamela by no means had that as a result of she was all the time fascinated about the way forward for the compound and the way her household legacy would keep on.

The largest shock of the finale is that Pamela acquired to reside one other day, and it was all because of Daryl’s admission that everybody ought to be afraid of the walkers as a result of they’re the largest enemy they’re going to ever have.

It was a grueling mission to explode the Estates after main all of the walkers there from the Commonwealth, however I’m shocked everybody prevailed to eliminate each zombie to permit our heroes to rebuild the group.

I needed to rewatch Carol telling Pamela that they now not want to fret in regards to the former governor’s home. Pamela will need to have been furious, however our heroes have realized that imprisoning individuals, hoping they’ll change, is the very best foot ahead.

Negan, regardless of his flaws, blossomed into one of many workforce’s most vital belongings. I doubt Pamela will genuinely be a functioning member of the Commonwealth society, however stranger issues have occurred.

It was a major turning level when Maggie shot zombified Lance to save lots of Pamela. To me, it appeared like she was fascinated about the truth that Negan had turned a nook.

Pamela would have in all probability most well-liked demise as a result of nobody would belief her once more, and they might be clever to not.

Maggie and Negan’s dialog showcased some high quality performing from Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Forgiving Negan would go towards the whole lot she had with Glen.

How are you able to give somebody who murdered somebody you liked? It is not straightforward, however at the least Maggie discovered herself at a decision to the state of affairs.

Maggie was open and trustworthy about having days the place she would not be capable to take a look at Negan, however she additionally revered what he is executed for the survivors and believes he has earned his place with the group.

Now that they are at that resolve, seeing how that dynamic adjustments once they journey to New York on The Walking Dead: Dead City will likely be enjoyable.

I nonetheless imagine the mission will contain one of many youngsters going lacking, however I suppose it may very well be associated to the Rick and Michonne scene. We’ll get to THAT scene a bit in a while.

Carol and Daryl’s remaining scene was additionally emotional as hell. They’ve been via a lot, however they’re each prepared to maneuver on to the following stage of their lives.

Carol has confirmed to be one of the resourceful individuals in the universe, and I could not consider anybody higher to take over Lance’s function than Carol.

She’ll method the job with grace and solely make selections that may assist everybody. She’s selfless, and I could not consider anybody higher working alongside Ezekiel and Mercer to maintain the Commonwealth thriving.

It was stunning that Ezekiel grew to become Governor as a result of he was so reduce up in regards to the demise of the Kingdom that I did not assume he would ever have an interest in main a group once more.

These three individuals working the Commonwealth ought to preserve it thriving, and I hope the happiness contained in the compound continues for the years to return. These individuals deserve a break, you guys.

And, in fact, it was anticipated that Daryl would go away to seek out extra details about Rick. We know he finally ends up in Paris in his spinoff, however we do not understand how he will get there.

Judith knew telling him would result in his departure. Daryl was perpetually modified the day Rick blew up the bridge to save lots of everybody.

Now, he will get to embark on a journey to reunite the household.

Rosita’s demise will go down because the saddest deaths in franchise historical past. She’s one of the badass characters on TV, and watching her beat the percentages to save lots of her daughter’s life made for some nail-biting scenes.

I figured she was bitten as a result of there was no manner many walkers might get on high of her and permit her to flee unscathed.

Despite figuring out she had a ticking clock because the virus took over, she proceeded in the title of saving her little one and making certain she was leaving her family members in a secure place.

If that is not selfless, I do not know what’s.

Despite figuring out she was dying, she additionally allowed everybody to mourn Luke earlier than letting anybody know she was subsequent.

The look on Judith’s face as she understood what occurred based mostly on physique language alone confirmed the younger lady that, even when persons are secure, there’s all the time a price.

Rosita and Eugene’s scenes broke me. They’ve been round for a very long time, and their bond had numerous depth.

Rosita went out to saving household, and that is exactly how she would need it.

It was very unsatisfying that Rick and Michonne had been nonetheless separated, however at the least we acquired to see them.

Their paths will inevitably cross in their spinoff, however I do not see it being a simple reunion.

Rick appears to be relentlessly pursued by CRM helicopters, which could be an indication that we’ll lastly delve into the inside workings of the CRM.

The Walking Dead: World Beyond touched upon the shadowy group, however now, it seems like we’ll get some concrete solutions.

“Rest in Peace” introduced the primary collection to an in depth in a manner that will enable individuals to stroll away from the franchise, nevertheless it additionally left the door open for the spinoffs.

I do not assume we have seen the final of the Commonwealth. I count on we’ll revisit that location at one other time.

Other odds and ends:

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  Magna and Yumiko getting again collectively was wanted. They did not get sufficient display screen time this season, however they lastly acquired that kiss.
  
   
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  The particular results through the Estates blowing up had been A+, however the whole lot else appeared uneven as hell. You would assume AMC would have upped the finances to finish this present that has saved them on the map for therefore lengthy.
  
   

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  Rick and Michonne trying again on all of the useless characters was a bit tacky, however at the least it was a scene that includes Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira.
  
   
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  Lydia conceding that Elijah would not survive and that she did not deserve love made for an emotional scene that showcased Cassady McLincy’s finest work thus far.
  
   
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  Did anybody else get chills when the collection reduce to 1 yr later and the Commonwealth was thriving?

Over to you, The Walking Dead followers!

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