First of all, I'm a newer Walking Dead fan, so I've known these characters for far less time than most fans have. But, come on! This whole season so far went down the toilet in reviews on here since the premiere, while I think it's gotten better! The Ezekiel episode, the Hilltop episode, and now this episode. They didn't slow down the story, they expanded it! The story of this arc of TWD isn't our main characters summoning up the courage to fight Negan themselves. It's about how they'll gain allies to take him out together!
Now, to this episode specifically. Tara deserved her own episode. Since she was introduced in season 4, she has been one of the best characters. But, not just that: she went missing last season, and we needed this episode to show us where she's been! Also, the Oceanside colony introduced here is another puzzle piece of the alliance that will take down Negan for good. The plot this season will be building up to seeing all of them to prepare for the comic story line 'All Out War'.
So, no. This isn't a 'filler' episode. No, this isn't an 'unnecessary' episode. And, yes, Tara did deserve this chance to shine. So, anyone who is complaining about this season, you don't get it. This show won't do the Glenn-Abraham death thing every episode. We need to be patient to see Negan fall from power. But, I'm loving the ride anyway.
Now, to this episode specifically. Tara deserved her own episode. Since she was introduced in season 4, she has been one of the best characters. But, not just that: she went missing last season, and we needed this episode to show us where she's been! Also, the Oceanside colony introduced here is another puzzle piece of the alliance that will take down Negan for good. The plot this season will be building up to seeing all of them to prepare for the comic story line 'All Out War'.
So, no. This isn't a 'filler' episode. No, this isn't an 'unnecessary' episode. And, yes, Tara did deserve this chance to shine. So, anyone who is complaining about this season, you don't get it. This show won't do the Glenn-Abraham death thing every episode. We need to be patient to see Negan fall from power. But, I'm loving the ride anyway.