Walking Dead S6 Ep7 “Heads Up”
Warning: Review contains spoilers.
“The world is trying to die. We should just let it.”
Heads Up answered some long standing questions and provided some viewer relief all before the title credits had a chance to roll. Tonight’s episode was jam packed with developments that are sure to heighten the tension leading into next week’s mid-season finale.
After weeks of internet speculation and fan angst, Glenn is indeed alive and it’s all because Nicholas, in an indirect way, finally had the guts to save someone. Glenn then runs into Enid who continues to operate using her secretive JSS tricks and shows just how badass she can be.
Meanwhile back in Alexandria, Rick and Carl teach Ron to shoot a gun. While such an idea is a noble one, considering the walkers surrounding them, one can’t forget that Rick was responsible for Ron’s dad’s death. That has to stick with the kid and what he’s going to do now that he’s armed is anyone’s guess.
Morgan and Rick and Carol have a tete a tete about Morgan not killing one of the Wolves. Morgan asks Rick why he didn’t kill him in King County. Morgan argues that all people can change and that all life is precious. He doesn’t want to let go of that train of thought. Michonne disagrees with Morgan’s stance, probably unswayed by his less than convincing answers during their discussion. If they’re suspicious of Morgan’s motives and actions now, imagine what’ll happen when they find out he has an unwanted guest in the community.
Rick and Michonne try to come up with ideas to draw the horde away from the walls. Rick wants to keep their plans to themselves but Michonne disagrees. Rick still sees themselves as alone against the world while Michonne has a more inclusive way of seeing things considering how long they’ve been in Alexandria. Trusting no one save his inner circle has kept Rick alive thus far, but Michonne realizes that if they are to live among the Alexandrians, and to really gain their trust and support that Rick’s stance must change.
Things are pretty calm until Spencer tries to do his best Indiana Jones and fails miserably. Rick’s stance on the divide between the Alexandrians and his group is beginning to show signs that it may tear them apart. The internal struggle and mistrust amongst everyone in the community keeps them from seeing that their world is about to come crashing down around them.
Carol taking with Jesse’s kid about not becoming a monster while holding Judith and talking about killing as the only way to not become a monster was a poignant moment. What is a monster? Is just a matter of perspective? I suppose it’s what side of the wall you’re on, in more ways than one.
