Naturally, using the rosary beads, she gets free, and then releases Maggie. Once a supposed deal with Rick begins to turn wheels, Paula and her haggard old lady friend head out leaving Carol by herself. So while they think of themselves as better or more moral than others, they’re no better than most of the survivors of the zombie apocalypse. Though they’ve definitely got better hearts in certain cases, Rick and the survivors still kill, they did last episode in relentless fashion. Paula continues telling Carol she’s “ weak” and unable to stick to her “ own principles.” Then goes on about her life before as a secretary, her family, and how in the end she had to kill to life “ I stopped counting when I hit double digits,” she says re: her murder record.Īgain, we’re seeing Carol and the rest of the group as what they’ve become, like everybody else: killers. Except after a little while, she asks for a cigarette. Although, Paula’s clearly set in her ways, a determined person. Yet they’re on opposing sides, different interests. Michelle’s got a situation happening with her boyfriend, and so there’s a certain amount of her which resonates with Maggie. Something is certainly coming.Īnother parallel aside from Carol and Paula is Maggie and Michelle (Jeananne Goossen). Carol gets a good few kicks before the pistol whipping then lays there awhile. A nice, exciting few moments, also a bit perilous when thinking of Maggie’s unborn child. Finally, Paula pistol whips him to calm things down. He hits Polly, then Maggie gets a hit in. Meanwhile, their group is breaking down a bit when the man Carol shot before being captured starts to lash out. It’s clear the good faith of Maggie meets its match against Paula, and whatever horrors she’s seen personally along the way. She and Maggie go back and forth over life, the meaning, babies, et cetera.
Her demeanour is of a broken woman, but one with a lot of power. This group, particularly the women, is tough, they seem hardened more than most people. But one of the leaders of the group, Paula (Alicia Witt) confronts Carol wondering: “ Are you actually afraid to die?” They toss Carol rosary beads, which she holds onto tight.
McBride is an amazing actor, and the character of Carol’s become one of my favourites of any television series. While the others try and plan their next course of action, Carol steadily hyperventilates, looking terrified.
Impressive directorial choices at the start of this scene, which forces us into their POV until finally inside. Then The Saviors put bags over Carol and Maggie’s heads for transport.Ī nice grim opening leads way to the women being taken to a facility, most likely a slaughter house as we can see KILL FLOOR written on the ground the only perspective we’re allowed, as Carol and Maggie go through their kidnapping. Things go on from there, a little rocky on The Saviors’ side, but steady enough. Off in the distance, Rick says “ we‘ ll trade” and then needs confirmation Carol and Maggie are fine. They command over the radio, essentially opening a hostage negotation for the two women. Then the group calls out to Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun) and the others. This episode opens with Carol (Melissa McBride) and Maggie (Lauren Cohan) confronted by members of The Saviors.
* For a review of the next episode, “Twice as Far” – click here * For a review of the previous episode, “Not Tomorrow Yet” – click here
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