"Did the episode really just end that way?" – The internet reacts to The Walking Dead season 8, episode 3
The Walking Dead season 8, episode 3 has thrown up some interesting questions that should (hopefully) carry the show towards the mid-season finale. There was side-eye galore, a fight between fan-favourites, and a cliffhanger that had people pulling their hair out. As you can imagine, the internet had a lot to say about it. Spoilers for The Walking Dead season 8, episode 3 follow…
Long live the King
Let’s start at the end: King Ezekiel, Carol and the rest of his followers were attacked by unknown assailants. I mean, they’re probably Saviors and it’ll all be sorted out in the first 30 seconds next week, but, hey, it made for a far more interesting ending than recent efforts.
WHAT A CLIFFHANGER TO END IT ON!#TWD #TheWalkingDead6 November 2017
#TheWalkingDeadAre y'all for real? Did that just happen? Did the episode really just end that way? pic.twitter.com/LTzoSP7En26 November 2017
They all jumped to save Ezekiel! Oh, my heart. #TheWalkingDead #TWD pic.twitter.com/M1wztn3RUh6 November 2017
Daryl vs. Rick?
Another person going all shooty-shooty was Daryl. Not only did he end Morales and Rick’s (actually pretty cool) standoff with a quick arrow, he started breaking Rick’s promises and killing without mercy. It’s almost as if this episode was called Monsters for a reason! I just hope Rick vs. Daryl isn’t in the works. It’s like choosing between your favourite pets, except one has greasy hair and rides a motorbike.
Not sure Rick appreciates Daryl shooting everyone. Feud coming soon, mark my words. #TheWalkingDead6 November 2017
if Rick looks at Daryl like that one more time, we'll have to start calling Daryl, New Shane. #TheWalkingDead6 November 2017
Rick: "You have my word *under his breath* but not Daryl's"#TheWalkingDead6 November 2017
Daryl during tonights episode.#TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/MNyuDObiZI6 November 2017
Well, Jesus vs. Morgan happened, so...
Elsewhere, fans got into a tizzy about Jesus and Morgan going mano-a-sticko. We’re nearing Thanksgiving so now is a good a time as any to practice what it feels like watching family fight. Probably minus the 5-foot pole, though.
Jesus vs Morgan was the fight I never knew I needed!!! #TheWalkingDead (yes I still watch this crap show)6 November 2017
Morgan and Jesus be like: #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/MX1MwlVkNO6 November 2017
No one asked for Jesus to become Season 7 Morgan. Just saying. #TheWalkingDead6 November 2017
Now that the episode is finished I now wished Morgan kicked Jesus's ass.#TheWalkingDead6 November 2017
Still shambling along
But, this being The Walking Dead, not everything was absolutely positive. Fans are still complaining about things moving along at a zombie snail’s pace and, god forbid, comparing it to events on the farm in season 2.
I dunno why I keep giving #TheWalkingDead chances.it's stale, it's boring, it's predictable. as usual now.get your shit together @AMC_TV6 November 2017
I'm barely watching this episode, but I just came to say Gregory's acting is terrible. #TWD #TheWalkingDead6 November 2017
#TheWalkingDeadIs anyone still watching this crap?6 November 2017
Jesus..this isn’t season 2 were we lock people up in a shed and contemplate what we are going to do with them #TheWalkingDead6 November 2017
What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments! Also, be sure to check out our review of this week's The Walking Dead.
Image: AMC
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