By Christian Kern
The 11th episode of the current series, I ain't a Judas, is an interesting episode in this second half of season 3. It picks up a little after the previous episodes explosive cliffhanger; for those of you who didn't watch last week, shame on you again, there is no reprieve for spoilers of episodes a week old, so if you are wishing to be surprised then read no further.
The 11th episode of the current series, I ain't a Judas, is an interesting episode in this second half of season 3. It picks up a little after the previous episodes explosive cliffhanger; for those of you who didn't watch last week, shame on you again, there is no reprieve for spoilers of episodes a week old, so if you are wishing to be surprised then read no further.
The prison defences had been breached and the Governor left a surprise in the form of dropping off a truckload of walkers into the prison courtyard for Rick and his people to contend with. Days have passed and zombies have overrun the prison courtyard with everyone retreating into the inside of the prison where they might as well be entombed. We have an interesting web of intrigue in this episode as tensions flare and people begin to find themselves at one another's throats. Herschel and Rick go at it in a fight over what Rick should do; since Rick has long ago claimed this was no longer a democracy he needs to act.
Carl and Rick have a heart to heart chat in which he tell his Dad he wants him to stop being the leader. He suggests Darryl should handle things and for a moment Rick looks betrayed. Carl has a good point though, Rick has not been in the right frame of mind to lead and be responsible for people. We can see where some may even feel let down or betrayed.
Back at Woodbury, the Governor takes stock of his people and how many he can arm and prepare for battle; he wants to train his people to go back and completely destroy the prison. He insists to Andrea that the people at the prison have changed and that the tensions between Woodbury and the Prison were started by Rick and his associates. Andrea knows deep down this is impossible. Andrea learns that the Governor is raising an army and tries to use her influence to sway people but the majority of Woodbury believes an all out confrontation against the Prison and its inhabitants is for the best.
Carl and Rick have a heart to heart chat in which he tell his Dad he wants him to stop being the leader. He suggests Darryl should handle things and for a moment Rick looks betrayed. Carl has a good point though, Rick has not been in the right frame of mind to lead and be responsible for people. We can see where some may even feel let down or betrayed.
Back at Woodbury, the Governor takes stock of his people and how many he can arm and prepare for battle; he wants to train his people to go back and completely destroy the prison. He insists to Andrea that the people at the prison have changed and that the tensions between Woodbury and the Prison were started by Rick and his associates. Andrea knows deep down this is impossible. Andrea learns that the Governor is raising an army and tries to use her influence to sway people but the majority of Woodbury believes an all out confrontation against the Prison and its inhabitants is for the best.
"Andrea, you go to that prison... stay there."
- The Governor
Merle is locked up in the prison, he hasn't been welcomed back but Daryl is not letting him be sent out on his own. Out of everyone, Glenn has the biggest problem with him staying but Herschel points out that Merle has a loyalty to his brother that shouldn't be underestimated and that Merle has some decent military training and can be more of an asset to them.
Herschel and Merle have a heart to heart about how he lost his leg. They trade Bible quotes and really do begin to make a connection; Herschel seems to want to salvage what little humanity is left in Merle. Daryl and Carol have a discussion about what the prison truly is and how she owes him for finding her alive in the catacombs. Carol points out how Merle is just bringing Daryl down compared to how far he had come, she feels that Merle is a threat to not just Daryl’s own development but quite possibly to the feelings she has developed for Daryl, a plot element that is flirted with on a regular basis but nothing seems to develop with it.
Herschel and Merle have a heart to heart about how he lost his leg. They trade Bible quotes and really do begin to make a connection; Herschel seems to want to salvage what little humanity is left in Merle. Daryl and Carol have a discussion about what the prison truly is and how she owes him for finding her alive in the catacombs. Carol points out how Merle is just bringing Daryl down compared to how far he had come, she feels that Merle is a threat to not just Daryl’s own development but quite possibly to the feelings she has developed for Daryl, a plot element that is flirted with on a regular basis but nothing seems to develop with it.
We see the insanity of The Governor in a small manner as he looks at his eye, his reflection and is mortified, almost as if the loss of his eye is more of a wakeup call that Rick and his crew could very well be more powerful than all of Woodbury. Andrea begs Milton to help her sneak out of Woodbury, however he turns her in to the Governor, who instructs Milton to help her escape. You can't help but feel as if the Governor feels betrayed by Andrea, as if he didn't expect her to want to return to the prison.
While hunting for a walker to disable and use as a distraction, Andrea encounters Tyreese and his gang on their way from the Prison. Milton offers to take Tyreese and his group back to Woodbury while Andrea continues onwards. Andrea finally arrives at the prison, using the disabled walker to cross the infested fields. Maggie and Carl are on lockout when they see her approaching, however Rick is not too welcoming of her as he frisks her and makes Andrea get on her knees, treating her like the enemy.
While hunting for a walker to disable and use as a distraction, Andrea encounters Tyreese and his gang on their way from the Prison. Milton offers to take Tyreese and his group back to Woodbury while Andrea continues onwards. Andrea finally arrives at the prison, using the disabled walker to cross the infested fields. Maggie and Carl are on lockout when they see her approaching, however Rick is not too welcoming of her as he frisks her and makes Andrea get on her knees, treating her like the enemy.
This sends most of Rick's people into a dither, as they do not know what to make of his actions. However everyone is happy to see Andrea back, even Merle to a degree. This is where Andrea learns about the fate of Laurie, Shane and T-Dawg, she seems to be bewildered at the revelation that Rick killed Shane, as though she was unable to accept that Shane could be capable of trying to kill Rick first. Andrea is presented with two separate stories. Where the Governor said Rick’s group shot first, Rick explains that the Governor tore down their fence and unloaded zombies in their front yard. Andrea argues that Merle is the enemy over her. Andrea tries to talk Rick out of it but the Sheriff has made up his mind, The Governor must die.
"There's nothing to work out... we're going to kill him..."
- Rick Grimes
Rick gives Andrea a car to return to Woodbury, but not before Carol put an idea forward… she should kill the Governor in his sleep. Rick agrees and hands Andrea a knife that she should use. The whole thing ends with Andrea debating what she should do…
This episode is more filler for bridging the gap between last week and the episode coming up next week as next week's episode seems even more action packed than before. However it still shows the beauty of Kirkman’s on screen direction as even the most insignificant episodes can remain interesting.
This episode is more filler for bridging the gap between last week and the episode coming up next week as next week's episode seems even more action packed than before. However it still shows the beauty of Kirkman’s on screen direction as even the most insignificant episodes can remain interesting.
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