So here we
are, at the season finale. Could the writers and production team
deliver on what has been a triumphant return to form throughout the
course of this season compared to the lacklustre second season?
Unfortunately, the answer to that question is yes and no.
There was a
gripping pre-credits sting as Milton received some brutal attention
after sabotaging one of The Governor’s plans while an army headed
out from Woodbury to take out the survivors at the prison. While the
battle raged, The Governor left Andrea in a life or death situation
and Tyreese was left to ponder his place in Woodbury.
Writing
credit for the episode went to the departing show-runner Glen
Mazzara, the man who has done so much to raise the quality of the
series and bring it back up to the standard of the first season.
However, while there are some great moments in the episode and plot
strands that have been laid in place to be explored in the next
season, it was still slightly underwhelming considering what has gone
before.
The Governor
suffered a complete break from reality and is set to be an even more
unhinged threat in the next season. Meanwhile, Carl is growing more
ruthless and there are signs that Rick is scared of what is son is
becoming. It will be fascinating to see how far the writers will be
willing to push Carl’s character next season.
There was a
sorrowful conclusion to the episode with the demise of one long-term
character but overall the finale was still a little disappointing.
There was no confrontation between Rick and The Governor and the
altercations have been all too brief during the course of the season.
Considering everything seemed to have been built up towards a
showdown between the two leaders this was somewhat a cop-out.
Ultimately,
this season finale didn’t deliver any major revelations or massive
story changing incidents but rather decided to keep plot strands in
place to be picked up in season 4. However, that shouldn’t distract
from what has been an excellent season that has raised the bar for
what is to come next.
Review by Jonathan Gray
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