Something They Need
- Episode aired Mar 26, 2017
- TV-MA
- 43m
A group of Alexandrians embark on a journey; One member of the group must make a heartbreaking decision.A group of Alexandrians embark on a journey; One member of the group must make a heartbreaking decision.A group of Alexandrians embark on a journey; One member of the group must make a heartbreaking decision.
- Carol Peletier
- (credit only)
- Morgan Jones
- (credit only)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaNorman Reedus said Oceanside had a completely different vibe than Alexandria. It reminded him of a beach in Costa Rica.
- GoofsDespite a main plot point being the scarcity of ammunition, Rick's group uses automatic fire to stop a few walkers.
- Quotes
[just as David is about to rape Sasha in her cell, Negan interrupts]
Negan: HEY! What the hell are you doin' in here?
David: Negan, sir...
Negan: [interrupting him] D'you REALLY think I need you to answer that? I can see that you're tryin' to rape this woman. You... were tryin' to rape this woman, weren't you? Ah... this is some unacceptable behavior. Rape is against the rules here. I wouldn't wanna be somewhere where it wasn't. Someone in charge... who lets somethin' like that fly...
[he exhales and pulls out a massive knife]
Negan: [whispering] David... you really crossed the line here.
David: [whimpering] I'm sorry, sir.
[Negan looks at David for a moment, then stabs him through the neck]
Negan: You know what? I do not accept your apology.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Talking Dead: The Other Side (2017)
Tara sneaks in and holds Natania and Cyndie at gunpoint, begging them to talk to Rick. Feigning injury, Natania turns the tables and takes Tara hostage. Tara then reveals that she had previously been threatening her with an unloaded gun, as she had no intention of hurting anyone.
As the Oceanside residents are gathered together, they express a desire to go along with Rick's plan and join the fight. Natania, though, now holds a loaded weapon on Tara, and refuses to cooperate. Michonne watches the scene unfold through a rifle scope, ready to take Natania out if necessary. Before the situation is able to resolve itself, however, a group of Walkers approaches. The Survivors and the Oceanside members work together to clear the herd. Natania still refuses to allow her people to join the fight against the Saviors, but she tells Rick that he should take their guns "and get the hell out of here".
At the Sanctuary, Sasha is in a cell, having been captured after sneaking into the compound to kill Negan. Her guard Dave attempts to rape her, but Negan arrives before things can get worse. He tells Dave that rape is firmly against one of their rules, then drives a hunting knife completely through the man's neck. Negan then leaves the weapon on the floor for Sasha. He tells her she can kill herself with it, or take care of "Rapey Davey" before he can reanimate and attack her. If she kills Dave, though, that means that she is accepting Negan's offer to join the Saviors.
Later that day, Negan returns to Sasha's cell and sees that she has finished off Dave. He is pleased with her decision, but tells her that she needs to further prove her loyalty by helping to stop Rick, who he's been told is planning to stir up further trouble. In a little while Eugene stops by, saying that he's glad Sasha has decided to be practical and join the group. Sasha, however, tells him that's not what she truly wants. She now sees that Negan will surely use her as a pawn against her friends. She can't allow that to happen, and begs Eugene to give her "a knife, a gun, anything" with which she can kill herself.
Eventually Eugene returns to her cell, having decided to help her. He brings the poison pills that he had previously made at the request of Negan's wives. Eugene doesn't want Sasha to die, but he can see that she has already decided her fate.
As the Survivors returns to Alexandria, Rosita has returned from her aborted attack on the Saviors. When her friends ask her if Sasha is okay, she simply shakes her head sadly, unable to provide any information. She does have something to show them, however. In the holding cell that Morgan had built there is a new prisoner. It is Dwight, who tells Rick that he wants to help in the fight against Negan.
One of the most memorable scenes in the episode is when Tara confronts Natania, the leader of the Oceanside community, and convinces her to join their cause. This moment highlights Tara's growth as a character and her ability to inspire others to take a stand against tyranny. The tension builds as Rick and the group face numerous obstacles and threats in their quest for weapons, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful climax that sets the stage for the epic showdown between Rick's group and the Saviors in the season finale.
The episode is also notable for its exploration of the Oceanside community and its history, particularly the reasons behind their isolation and their reluctance to join the fight against the Saviors. This adds depth to the conflict and raises questions about the nature of survival and the choices people make in order to protect themselves and their community.
- fernandoschiavi
- Mar 21, 2024
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- Runtime43 minutes
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