TWD - Favorite Moments From 8x01 & 8x02

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited that our show is finally back and to celebrate I have put together a recap of my favorite moments so far.

So here we go........

I thought it was super cool when Daryl sent Dwight a note with his arrows. I actually like referring to them as arrow-grams and I really wish that this scene would have ended with Dwight taking off Daryl's vest and sending it back to him on the Arrow-gram Express! I'm still not a fan of Dwight but maybe in time he could grow on me IF HE WOULD GIVE DARYL ALL HIS STUFF BACK! Anyway overall I really liked this scene but in the back of my mind I could not help thinking about how romantic it would be for Daryl to send Carol a love note through his clever new arrow-grams! 😉

My next favorite scene was the speeches that Rick, Ezekiel and Maggie gave to each of their groups. Rick's was great as usual and Ezekiel's felt like an intro to Medieval Times, basically every time he opens his mouth I feel like I am getting dinner and a show. I have to point out that Maggie's speech blew me away the most. I love how far her character has come and later in the episode when Gregory was threatening the Hilltop to leave the Sanctuary, It gave me chills when everyone decided to stand with Maggie! She has completely earned her place as leader of the Hilltop and it gives me feels to think how proud Glenn would be of her also.

Next I really enjoyed the Richonne family moment. I actually can't get enough of scenes that include their whole unit which means Judith was also in this sweet scene. The words exchanged between Rick and Carl were really touching, and since Rick and Michonne are all about the romance.....

I will give their kiss an 8 out 10. 😍 

Speaking of beautiful relationships, I saved my very favorite moment from 8x01 for last. Honestly I think that every time Carol and Daryl share a hug an angel get's it's wings (theoretically Carol is an angel and Daryl likes to wear wings on his clothes so do the math). What I love most about this scene was that it was hard for Carol to reach Daryl but it was worth the struggle because no one is promised another day in the times they are living in, and I love how Carol paused for minute while they were hugging to be fully present in this moment so that if the worst happens at least she will always have the memory of this embrace. Their connection truly moves me on a level that nothing else does and I hope we will get more from these two as the season continues!

Now onto episode 8x02......

Morgan has always been one of my favorite characters and how he handles the way the world is now is one of the things that I find most interesting about the show. In this episode when Morgan expresses how he can't die, it shows how cursed he still feels. He basically said the same thing to Rick back in season 3 in the episode "Clear", when he says that if you are a good person you'll die or even if you are a bad person you'll also die.....but if you are a weak person like him then you will inherit this world and never escape it. I know that Morgan has come along way since then but it does seem like he is always a little on the edge of falling back. It actually makes me a little scared to think of the toll that this war could have on Morgan's progress but I really believe that he will overcome with the help of his loved ones. #TeamFamily

Next can we talk about SHIVA!!!!! I love that cat so much that I could honestly start a fan club. Her scenes were a highlight for me in this episode and I will never stop trying to figure out how she knows to only eat the bad guys!!! I would really love to see more one on one interaction between her and Carol though, like maybe Carol could brush her fur and give her a nice grooming or nit her a giant ball of yarn. That may sound kind of ridiculous but you are lying if you can't admit how adorbs Carol's Cat Care would be.

Ok-onto a more serious yet encouraging note. Our favorite 'fake it til you make it' King offers many words to Carol and much to take away in the banter between the two (by the way...I NEVER want to hear Ezekiel call Carol 'Baby' again). Is there any surprise that Carol is the voice of reason once again and that she will be the one to save their behinds.  Zeke tends to be a go all in type of person who might not think of all the consequences where our Queen thinks through the scenario and truly knows the plan of action that WILL work. 

Speaking of faking it....while seeing a smile on Carol is about as rare as seeing a unicorn....I will take ANYTHING I can get no matter how forced it may have seemed.

Well, I think that's all for now. I hope you enjoyed my favorite moments as much as I did! I will be back next week with a recap of 8x03 so until then I hope everyone has an awesome week!


Love & Hugs,
-GG