One of the best subtle episodes to pivot into another arc of the series.
Great use of symbolism to capture their journey so far plus their journey in season 5. Also beginning to foreshadow to something new ahead.
+ Great Cinematography, Epic Whole group shots, walking on the road, Rain storm , and barn shots = Team building
+ Great Sound-scape , The new minimalist style is fitting perfect for the situation, Haunting and introspective
PARTIAL ANALYSIS - SUBTLE THINGS POSSIBLY BEING OVERLOOKED
1. The first couple shots establish it's going to be a Maggie & Sasha centric ep.
2. The following incidents illustrate what is going on with them emotionally as they deal with the deaths of loved ones. Such as Sasha not following rank in the fight.
3. "Losing faith" was a theme with some of the characters and many of the shots. Ex. Maggie's scenes with Gabriel destroying his collar, Maggie and Sasha admitted they are not sure if they have what it takes anymore. etc.
4. At the same time as they are losing faith and hitting rock bottom, a couple seemingly "miracle" like things happen. Ex. Dog are killed when they are hungry, it rains when they need water, They find the barn, The storm blows away the walkers saving them at night.
5. Just as they are hitting a low, and coming to a dead-end something positive happens to aid them to move forward. This is somewhat of a set up to foreshadowing what the ending of the ep. means, with Aaron showing up.
This ep. ties up what has happened in season 5, and now sets up for a new arc with Aaron and the next place they will go.
"We are the walking dead" line is a pivotal moment were the series is being summed up in the episode. Using the line of the title is a huge hint that this ep. symbolized the series as a whole.
The team has peaked in there survival roles, and group building, they have become experts at it.
The team camera shot on the road symbolized this as well as everyone holding the doors back as a team in the barn. Holding the doors back as a team was a symbol of the series as a whole as well. It has been the basic struggle they have been facing. As with Glens line, we can do this together.
But all of this might suggest that they have reached there peak now, they could be split up in the future, but they have also solidified as a unit or family.
Except for Gabriel who in every scene seems out of step, and is the last to help with the door.
Much more symbols to list here.
Check out my reviews for more to come, till next time.
Great use of symbolism to capture their journey so far plus their journey in season 5. Also beginning to foreshadow to something new ahead.
+ Great Cinematography, Epic Whole group shots, walking on the road, Rain storm , and barn shots = Team building
+ Great Sound-scape , The new minimalist style is fitting perfect for the situation, Haunting and introspective
PARTIAL ANALYSIS - SUBTLE THINGS POSSIBLY BEING OVERLOOKED
1. The first couple shots establish it's going to be a Maggie & Sasha centric ep.
2. The following incidents illustrate what is going on with them emotionally as they deal with the deaths of loved ones. Such as Sasha not following rank in the fight.
3. "Losing faith" was a theme with some of the characters and many of the shots. Ex. Maggie's scenes with Gabriel destroying his collar, Maggie and Sasha admitted they are not sure if they have what it takes anymore. etc.
4. At the same time as they are losing faith and hitting rock bottom, a couple seemingly "miracle" like things happen. Ex. Dog are killed when they are hungry, it rains when they need water, They find the barn, The storm blows away the walkers saving them at night.
5. Just as they are hitting a low, and coming to a dead-end something positive happens to aid them to move forward. This is somewhat of a set up to foreshadowing what the ending of the ep. means, with Aaron showing up.
This ep. ties up what has happened in season 5, and now sets up for a new arc with Aaron and the next place they will go.
"We are the walking dead" line is a pivotal moment were the series is being summed up in the episode. Using the line of the title is a huge hint that this ep. symbolized the series as a whole.
The team has peaked in there survival roles, and group building, they have become experts at it.
The team camera shot on the road symbolized this as well as everyone holding the doors back as a team in the barn. Holding the doors back as a team was a symbol of the series as a whole as well. It has been the basic struggle they have been facing. As with Glens line, we can do this together.
But all of this might suggest that they have reached there peak now, they could be split up in the future, but they have also solidified as a unit or family.
Except for Gabriel who in every scene seems out of step, and is the last to help with the door.
Much more symbols to list here.
Check out my reviews for more to come, till next time.