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LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated The Walking Dead - Season 5 in TV

Oct 10, 2019

From running to more of a brisk walk

Season 5 of the seamingly unstoppable The Walking Dead is where the zombie series gets really comfortable in it's two-or-three-great-episodes-surrounded-by-filler formula.

The season opens with a hell of a bang - the season premiere 'No Sanctuary' is easily one of the best TWD episodes ever aired.
It's a big pay off moment for a certain character that has been a fan favourite for a while.
After that, season 5 is a bit of a slog. We're introduced to new characters who fail to make much of an impact - with exceptions here and there (Aaron).

In terms of plot, the Terminus cannibals plot line feels over and done with far too quickly, where as a side plot involving Beth, and group of new survivors seems to drag on way past it's welcome. That plotline comes to head in the mid season finale "Coda" which has some truly chilling moment, and is a season highlight.

We're also introduced to the town of Alexandria in this season, which is a slow start, but becomes a hugely important locale going forward.

The cast are all pretty great, the main problem with TWD at this point is some of the writing and pacing.
It becomes quite trying at times, which is a shame as it still definitely has flashes of brilliance.