I was expecting something major. I knew someone would die, having read already that Norman Reedus playing Daryl had a very emotional reaction to this script. My bet, however unlikely, was however with Carol.

Beth dying, I took it harder then I was expecting. Maybe because of how I saw her character, she is one of the few who have developed well with the world more or less coming to an end, Carol and Daryl being the other two in my opinion.

This was another well built episode. Not being sure whether or not to trust the surviving two cops, not know how the trade would go down. Stupid as it may be, being in the moment of the trade when none of the two cops spoke up I was thinking to myself "wow, the producers/directors/writers will surprise me with an even trade! I'm cool with that" ... until Dawn spoke, and requested Noah. I understood immediately that Beth wouldn't stand for that, not in a million years. Because that was our girl.

I was happily surprised, when Dawn and Beth were both dead, when the woman cop called ceasefire. According to her, they were done now. Rick's group were offered to stay, as well as Rick offering anyone who wanted to join to step forward then. And I understand why only Noah came a long.

Daryl's, Carol's and Rick's reactions nearly killed me, and of course Maggie who had regained hope... it was crushing to see that hope die.

A very emotional ending to truly terrific start to season 5, I can hardly wait for February to see what more season 5 has in store for us.

And of course, a bit of mystery at the very end...

The combo of Daryl and Carole worked really well. I bought them as a team, and though this episode was rather slow it didn't really bother me. I really liked when they talked about changing because these two are two of the ones who have adapted to their situations best in my opinion.

Stupid kid trying to steal from Carole and Daryl, really kid, way uncool. However, Daryl and Carole are so badass they made it anyway haha

It seems now that our storylines will be aligning shortly, Daryl going back to fetch Rick to bust Beth out. Question is, will Abraham and co have worked their way back or if they continue on in another direction.

However, in Beth's episode we weren't given nearly enough information to fear the hospital group. This will not make for a good showdown, from what we know Rick's group could probably very easily take down the hospital.

I'm daring to hope for another outcome, rather then another slaughter, some sort of joining... But what's Rick's group's goal? What's next? In the prison they tried to lead a normal life, with farming and pigs etc but what now? Of course they would never take to the order of the Hospital, but would they be interested in taking it as a base? Or move on?

Soon mid-season finale, the end of the year is fast approaching!

So this week we didn't get to follow up on Beth and Carol, nor on Rick's group.

Instead we got to follow Abraham's group and I gotta say that I really liked this episode. It seems likes this season is trying something new, and so far I appreciate the style of the episodes.

Gotta say though, I'm a slow or something? I hadn't realized that Abraham and Ros... Rosita? Anyway, apparantly I'm terrible with names... That they were in a relationship, but hey good for them. Though Eugene, really, that's bad manners.

We got to know a bit more about Abraham, which I like. And then we were left with a bombshell, Eugene has been lying to us.

So what happens next.

No seriously, anyone seen any previous? What's in store for us next week?

I really like this episode though I have no idea where this leaves us with this group. It seems pointless to continue to DC, right? So are they going back to Rick?