The Blogging Dead : The Walking Dead Episode 13 : Arrow on the Doorpost (aired March 10, 2013)
Summary
Rick & The Governor meet in an abandoned farm face to face to discuss a truce between the 2 groups, but the Governor has something more sinister in mind. Meanwhile back at the prison, tensions flare when Merle wants to leave the group to join his brother.
The Good
The two head honchos meet up and all the cards are on the table and with a little bit of macho-ism back & forth, the Gov lets Rick know exactly what he wants. Their surrender and Michonne gift wrapped and on a silver platter. Not exactly a action packed episode, but more of a conversation episode, as Rick and the Gov discuss their terms, while Daryl & Hershel shoot the shit and take care of a few pesky walkers nearby.We get some background info on one of the Governor’s henchman Martinez and Hershel & Milton share a funny moment together. These people seem to be getting along, so it’s a shame it’s going to end with a bloodbath, but because it happened in the comic book series, part of me wants to see a war unfold.
Merle’s devotion to his brother will never crack. The creep will never fit in with the Ricktatorship. I just don’t see that happening any time soon. Glen & Maggie forgive and forget and even in the Walking Dead world, make up sex is alive and well (cue porn music).
The Bad
Some slow moments with Rick & the Gov, as they awkwardly stare at each other trying to psych each other out. With the gun taped under the table, I thought for sure the Gov was going to pull a “Han Solo/Greedo” moment on Rick.
