After a really lackluster season 7, I went into the premiere hoping against hope that this show would capture some of it's former glory. Perhaps my hopes were too high, because nothing of great significance happened. For a show entering it's 100th episode, one would hope they'd pull out all the stops and remind people why it's one of the best shows on television. Instead, it made me feel as though this show has lost it's way. As said before, nothing significant happened.
A speech about hope from the three leaders, then they lead a herd to Negan's place. Gabriel is trapped with Negan at the Sanctuary. End of episode.
There was a genuine complaint about the lack of action last season, and this episode tries to make up for it, but in the least interesting way possible. Tons of bullets fly this episode, but hardly any find their mark. Everyone has terrible aim, and the fact that Negan isn't dead after this episode proves plot armor is strong in this show.
Numerous actions leave you questioning logic with this show, including but not limited to: shooting point blank and missing, shooting all the windows at the Sanctuary (even the one's several stories up), Gabriel's decision to help Gregory, and the fact that Negan is not dead.
As a fan of the comics, I can easily say this show is on it's way to ruining one of the best story arcs. I will continue to watch, but more and more I find myself wondering why I even bother. I want nothing more than for this show to get better. But I fear it's best days are behind it.
A speech about hope from the three leaders, then they lead a herd to Negan's place. Gabriel is trapped with Negan at the Sanctuary. End of episode.
There was a genuine complaint about the lack of action last season, and this episode tries to make up for it, but in the least interesting way possible. Tons of bullets fly this episode, but hardly any find their mark. Everyone has terrible aim, and the fact that Negan isn't dead after this episode proves plot armor is strong in this show.
Numerous actions leave you questioning logic with this show, including but not limited to: shooting point blank and missing, shooting all the windows at the Sanctuary (even the one's several stories up), Gabriel's decision to help Gregory, and the fact that Negan is not dead.
As a fan of the comics, I can easily say this show is on it's way to ruining one of the best story arcs. I will continue to watch, but more and more I find myself wondering why I even bother. I want nothing more than for this show to get better. But I fear it's best days are behind it.