The Walking Dead "Alone" Analysis and 3 Sneak Peeks of "The Grove"

Seeing Bob’s existence before he joined Rick’s group was a somber reminder of how being “Alone” can break your spirit. Bob’s solitude is a state of being that he never wants to experience again. When Daryl asked "Do you want to come with us?" He didn’t hesitate to answer "yes" nor did he need to ask any questions. The bottom line… he no longer would be "alone". 

Bob’s driving need to be a part of a Rick’s group keeps him with a hopeful heart to reconnect with the others in “Terminus”. But Sasha is not as trusting of the unknown as Bob, memories of “Woodbury” dance in the back of her head. Her tough exterior is a ploy to mask her fears. 

Despite that Tyreese is missing, Sasha’s desire to survive leaves her with the instinct to find shelter and safety. She realizes that she doesn’t want to be “alone” when Bob leaves her to find Maggie. Sasha and Maggie are very much alike. They are both strong fearless warriors who are sensitive to family. Hershel instilled a hopeful and positive mindset into both his girls. Because of that hope, Maggie is able to convince Sasha to stay optimistic in finding Tyreese while she maintains focus on finding Glen. Her one singular thought gives her an unwavering drive to walk through hell in order to reunite with him. Based on the last scene, she will meet Glen in “Terminus”... if they both make it.

The episode also showed us the development of the friendship between Beth and Daryl. Watching Daryl come back to life with Beth was comforting, but witnessing his feelings of defeat again was heart wrenching.

As Daryl sits "alone" at his lowest point, he is approached by a group of men lead by a man named Joe (same gang Rick hid from in the house until he could flee). Their initial inclination it to attack him but instead, Joe invites Daryl to join the gang.

 

I think it’s safe to say, Daryl's well-being with these men is questionable. When a man laughs after being hit in the face, he definitely has a screw loose. Beth's kidnapping was very shocking and creepy. Could the same gang be responsible for taking her? Did Daryl accept the invite because he feels that he doesn’t deserve to be around good people? Or do you think he really didn’t have a choice?

Walking Dead Analysis of Beth, Lizzie and 2 Sneak Peeks of "Claimed"

While watching The Walking Dead episode 10 “Inmates” I asked myself, how did Beth evoke the strength and determination to push on? She just witnessed the slaughter of her father and her entire family unit has disbanded. 

She has every reason to break down; instead she is the epitome of strength. She’s a constant paragon of positivity and hope, while trying to motivate Daryl.

The show opens with Beth and Daryl fighting off Walkers and running through the woods. We hear Beth reading from her diary. This was so insightful to learn and understand the dreams and wishes she had when the group entered the prison. 

Listening to her thoughts, we learn how hopeful she was for the future. She repeated what her farther Hershel always said, “If you don’t have hope, what’s the point of living.” Through her diary entry, she expresses feeling safe at the prison but now, we watch her use pages of her diary as kindling for the fire. But she has not given up hope, because she purposely does not burn the pages where her dreams are written.

That night while sitting by the fire, Beth tries to convince Daryl to help her track for the other survivors. Daryl sits in silence looking visibly shaken, drained and depressed. I think the entire group felt the prison was impenetrable and the reality hit him hard. A determined Beth walks off and decides to find the others alone, so Daryl reluctantly follows. The following day Beth and Daryl locate tracks.

Unbeknownst to them, the tracks belonged to Tyreese, Lizzie and Mika. He has all the children. The revel of baby Judith cradled protectively in Tyreese’s arms was true to form with her nickname “Ass Kicker” because he looks worn out (like a new mother). Tyreese has always had the demeanor of a gentle giant and he is adapting as care giver. He tries to give a sense of security to the girls but to his surprise, Lizzie is not fearful.

Lizzie is a cold blooded killer, the senseless killing of the rabbits and the smothering of Judith are all indicators of a deeply disturbed child. She’s fascinated with death. She displayed an odd fascination with Walkers (remember her zombie buddy Nick) since she entered the prison with her father.

I think it’s safe to say she was responsible for keeping the Walkers fed with rats at the prison’s fence and also the responsible person who dissected a rat and tacked its body to a board in the prison.

Carol taught all the children how to defend themselves. But something dark sparked within Lizzie that had nothing to do with the training she received from Carol. I’m going to speculate on something. Despite the fact Carol admitted to murdering Karen and David and burning their bodies, I think she’s covering for Lizzie. What do you think?

The Walking Dead Episode 10 "Inmates" - Sneak Peek #2

In this clip we see an apprehensive Daryl and a determined Beth's in the woods. Beth's character has emerged to become a force to be reckoned with since her failed attempt to kill herself in the mid-season premiere of season 2.

If you recall, she sunk into a deep depression after watching her family members and neighbors (who had turned into Walkers) pour out of the barn and get shot down one by one.  

It is very impressive that she has built a resilience that will help push her and Daryl to find the others.

The Walking Dead Sneak Peek Episode 10 "Inmates"

In this sneak peek we see Beth and Daryl sitting alone by a fire. Beth is adamant in wanting to find the others. She's convinced that they made it out alive. 

Daryl looks defeated. He has become such a protector of his family (Rick's group) once Merle left the group. 

The loss of Hershel and the instability of the entire group weights heavy on him. I think this clip shows how deep seeded he feels the pain, depression and how much all of this has affected his state of mind.

 

New Sneak Peek with the Cast and Producers' Perspectives

We are still ten days away from the return of the Walking Dead but AMC has shared a few sneak peeks.

The first sneak peek video also includes behind the scene commentary from the producers and our favorite characters. 

They discuss in great detail the plight and new challenges that the group now have to deal with. Several of the actors share their thoughts on the mindset and struggles that their characters are facing.

The second video seems to show snippets of the group immediately after they disbanded. The entire group is struggling to survive. Things look dismal and chaotic. As much as I was hoping, I'm not sure about Baby Judith anymore. She is nowhere in sight.  

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