The Walking Dead

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A people divided by politics and deeply rooted grudges.

Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, Danai Gurira as Michonne, Chloe Garcia as Judith.

The rule of law and the Constitution, now relics of days gone by.

The nations capital overrun by groaning mouth-breathers.

Arent we watchingThe Walking Deadtoget awayfrom real life?

But is this better, or just different?

Good-bye, life on the road; the gang is officially all-in on Virginia.

), a robust garden, and solar power.

Daryl is running a motorcycle shop at the Sanctuary while Eugene makes corn fuel.

Maggie won an election, beating that sleazebag Gregory for the unenviable honor of leading Hilltop.

Carol and Zeke are shacking up at the Kingdom.

Roads are now oddly alphabetized (was a confusing interstate highway system really such a problem?).

The four outposts are thriving (sort of) and living with an uneasy peace.

How is she so happy?

Then theres that animated opener.

and more of those damn crows.

Are the birds harbingers of Ricks fate?

Seems likely a lot has changed this season, but a newfound subtlety is not on the menu.

They even seem a little extra groan-y and moan-y these days.

Arent we all, though?

Peace hasnt made life easy, however.

Rick suggests what they really want is food, not their old skull-bashing boss back in charge.

But bad blood runs deep on both sides.

(She named the kid Hershel!

I mean, I would have gone with Glenn Jr., but solid choice, Mags.

Some characters have been changed more than others as a result of the Great Savior War.

Gabe looks at least partially blind from that nasty illness and has taken to wearing a spiffy hat.

Ms. Spock, a.k.a.

Carol the Romantic hasnt changed a lick.

Fair point, C-Dogg.

I officially endorse this couple.

Perhaps the episodes most implausible moment comes when Maggie somehow resists cutting Gregorys throat.

Cause I wasnt someone to follow.

To which Rick says absolutely nothing.

(Mags apparently gives Kens dad a bereavement pass.)

Right now, Im with her.