The Governor plans his next move as he, Lilly, Tara and Meghan adjust to new surroundings.The Governor plans his next move as he, Lilly, Tara and Meghan adjust to new surroundings.The Governor plans his next move as he, Lilly, Tara and Meghan adjust to new surroundings.
Norman Reedus
- Daryl Dixon
- (credit only)
Steven Yeun
- Glenn Rhee
- (credit only)
Lauren Cohan
- Maggie Rhee
- (credit only)
Melissa McBride
- Carol Peletier
- (credit only)
Emily Kinney
- Beth Greene
- (credit only)
Chad L. Coleman
- Tyreese Williams
- (credit only)
Sonequa Martin-Green
- Sasha Williams
- (credit only)
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
- Bob Stookey
- (credit only)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIt is hinted that the beheaded soldiers and suicide victim, were, in fact, in the presence of the 'Governor' (David Morrissey) at some point.
- GoofsWhen the Governor and Martinez are hitting golf balls, the whiskey bottle goes from almost completely empty to almost full.
- Quotes
The Governor: [awaiting Meghan's chess move] You can't think forever. Sooner or later you have to make a move.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Walking Dead: The Journey So Far (2016)
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The tension builds as the Governor's plan to take over the prison begins to take shape, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation
The Governor's return to leadership is explored further as he takes control of a new group and sets his sights on the prison. The episode delves into the Governor's manipulation and deception, showing his willingness to do whatever it takes to protect his new "family." The tension builds as the Governor's plan to take over the prison begins to take shape, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation. The episode also explores themes of power and control, as the Governor seeks to assert his dominance over those around him.
The major flaw of this two-parter is that, as told, there really isn't enough story to justify spending two episodes on it. It's not hard to understand why the writers wanted to: by giving Brian a full hour in "Live Bait" to get to know Lily, Megan, and Tara, they had a chance to get inside his head in a way that made his actions in the following episode more powerful. And even "Dead Weight" had sluggish spots. In particular, Brian's sudden decision to try and get his family out of the camp after he kills Martinez and realizes the new leaders might not be so friendly (and that he might have to kill again) is a pointless plot cul-de-sac; it's arguably there to reinforce Brian's feeling that he's trapped, but it's not necessary, and even the neat visual of a muddy road full of zombies doesn't really redeem it.
Still, this was one of the highlights of the season so far, and goes a good distance towards helping to shore up some of the questionable aspects of the Governor's character. By forcing us to piece together his motives, the writers have succeeded in making the man more than just a vague collection of potential threats. He now has a very clear purpose, and woe betide anyone he decides is in his way. Early in the episode, Martinez tells him and the others that he won't allow any "dead weight" in his group. It sounds like a threat, but turns out to be hollow; Martinez is a decent enough, and it's hard to imagine him stabbing anyone in the back who failed to live up to standards. The Governor, though? To the Governor, everyone is weight. It's just that some of them aren't dead yet.
The major flaw of this two-parter is that, as told, there really isn't enough story to justify spending two episodes on it. It's not hard to understand why the writers wanted to: by giving Brian a full hour in "Live Bait" to get to know Lily, Megan, and Tara, they had a chance to get inside his head in a way that made his actions in the following episode more powerful. And even "Dead Weight" had sluggish spots. In particular, Brian's sudden decision to try and get his family out of the camp after he kills Martinez and realizes the new leaders might not be so friendly (and that he might have to kill again) is a pointless plot cul-de-sac; it's arguably there to reinforce Brian's feeling that he's trapped, but it's not necessary, and even the neat visual of a muddy road full of zombies doesn't really redeem it.
Still, this was one of the highlights of the season so far, and goes a good distance towards helping to shore up some of the questionable aspects of the Governor's character. By forcing us to piece together his motives, the writers have succeeded in making the man more than just a vague collection of potential threats. He now has a very clear purpose, and woe betide anyone he decides is in his way. Early in the episode, Martinez tells him and the others that he won't allow any "dead weight" in his group. It sounds like a threat, but turns out to be hollow; Martinez is a decent enough, and it's hard to imagine him stabbing anyone in the back who failed to live up to standards. The Governor, though? To the Governor, everyone is weight. It's just that some of them aren't dead yet.
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- fernandoschiavi
- Mar 9, 2024
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- Douglasville, Georgia, USA(on location)
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