Far from it, actually feel it is the complete opposite. It is a slower paced and more intimate episode than the tension filled, pull no punches approach that a lot of episodes of 'The Walking Dead' adopt, but that doesn't mean that that is immediately a bad thing depending on how it's done. Am not always a fan of the filler episodes, again though depending on the content being interesting and whether it advances anything that happened previously. As far as these type of episodes go, "Bury Me Here" is better than most.
"Bury Me Here" may not progress previous events further and instead introduces new ones. It does however succeed in advancing the character development of the characters focused upon, in this case Morgan and Carol, and giving the characters' mojos back that was missing in most previous Season 7 episodes. "Bury Me Here", along with "Rock in the Road" to me is easily one of the better episodes of what was an underwhelming season and one of the most interesting characterisation-wise. While it may not be for everyone, it is not a 1/10 episode. Lennie James' performance (and Melissa McBride's) and Morgan's character development, as well as the emotional impact, are enough to give it a 4 at least. At the same time it to me is not perfect enough to receive the highest possible score.
There are times where it is a little too slow and aimless, with it taking time to get going.
It is also one of those episodes where what the viewer expects to happen actually does happen, meaning that it is somewhat low on the surprise factor.
However, "Bury Me Here" is beautifully and atmospherically filmed, while the scoring is not too intrusive while having presence and the direction is sympathetic without being lethargic. The script is thought-provoking without being too flowery or overly-talky (although the episode is talk-heavy, not unusual for 'The Walking Dead'), is subtle and has pathos without being over-sentimental. Although it may not advance past events, the story more than makes up for it with its emotional impact, which is genuinely poignant in especially the portrayal of Morgan's conflict, and the subtle tension that builds.
Absolutely loved the character development given to Morgan and Carol, Morgan's character writing is some of his most powerful and complex and adds so much to his character. Carol is the most interesting and consistently written she's been in a while where motivations are more decisive and make sense. McBride is affecting as Carol but James makes "Bury Me Here" well worth watching, tremendously moving and perhaps the best acting turns of all the season's episodes (well it is a contender).
Overall, well worth watching and one of Season 7's best. 8/10.
"Bury Me Here" may not progress previous events further and instead introduces new ones. It does however succeed in advancing the character development of the characters focused upon, in this case Morgan and Carol, and giving the characters' mojos back that was missing in most previous Season 7 episodes. "Bury Me Here", along with "Rock in the Road" to me is easily one of the better episodes of what was an underwhelming season and one of the most interesting characterisation-wise. While it may not be for everyone, it is not a 1/10 episode. Lennie James' performance (and Melissa McBride's) and Morgan's character development, as well as the emotional impact, are enough to give it a 4 at least. At the same time it to me is not perfect enough to receive the highest possible score.
There are times where it is a little too slow and aimless, with it taking time to get going.
It is also one of those episodes where what the viewer expects to happen actually does happen, meaning that it is somewhat low on the surprise factor.
However, "Bury Me Here" is beautifully and atmospherically filmed, while the scoring is not too intrusive while having presence and the direction is sympathetic without being lethargic. The script is thought-provoking without being too flowery or overly-talky (although the episode is talk-heavy, not unusual for 'The Walking Dead'), is subtle and has pathos without being over-sentimental. Although it may not advance past events, the story more than makes up for it with its emotional impact, which is genuinely poignant in especially the portrayal of Morgan's conflict, and the subtle tension that builds.
Absolutely loved the character development given to Morgan and Carol, Morgan's character writing is some of his most powerful and complex and adds so much to his character. Carol is the most interesting and consistently written she's been in a while where motivations are more decisive and make sense. McBride is affecting as Carol but James makes "Bury Me Here" well worth watching, tremendously moving and perhaps the best acting turns of all the season's episodes (well it is a contender).
Overall, well worth watching and one of Season 7's best. 8/10.