As Deanna takes in the aftermath of the Wolves' deadly attack, she struggles with the community's downward spiral, as well as her own ability to lead. After her son stops a raid in the pantry, Deanna sees her that he is a hypocrite, having taken items for himself. When she confronts him, he blames her for the mess they're in. That night, she is attacked by a walker and repeatedly stabs it until Rick finally delivers the final blow. She asks if her vision for the future is a pipe dream, to which he replies "No".
When Glenn doesn't make it back, Maggie decides to secretly go out and find him. Aaron learns of her plan, and tries to convince her to stay. He insists that Glenn may still be alive. When Maggie refuses to stop, Aaron helps her. He shows her a passageway through the sewer. They make their way through the tunnels, only to be stopped by an entrance blocked by walkers. Maggie tearfully admits she's pregnant. Returning to the surface, Maggie erases Glenn's name from the memorial wall. Aaron helps, and jokingly suggests that Aaron-Erin is a good name for a boy or a girl.
"Now" is a tense and emotional episode that follows the aftermath of the Wolves' attack on Alexandria. The episode is notable for its focus on the characters' emotional struggles, particularly Rick's guilt over his role in the attack and his determination to protect his family and the community. The episode also explores themes of community and resilience, as the residents of Alexandria come together to rebuild and recover from the attack.
One of the most memorable scenes in the episode is when Rick and the others discover that the walls of Alexandria have been breached by the walkers. This moment highlights the fragility of their sanctuary and the constant threat posed by the outside world.
When Glenn doesn't make it back, Maggie decides to secretly go out and find him. Aaron learns of her plan, and tries to convince her to stay. He insists that Glenn may still be alive. When Maggie refuses to stop, Aaron helps her. He shows her a passageway through the sewer. They make their way through the tunnels, only to be stopped by an entrance blocked by walkers. Maggie tearfully admits she's pregnant. Returning to the surface, Maggie erases Glenn's name from the memorial wall. Aaron helps, and jokingly suggests that Aaron-Erin is a good name for a boy or a girl.
"Now" is a tense and emotional episode that follows the aftermath of the Wolves' attack on Alexandria. The episode is notable for its focus on the characters' emotional struggles, particularly Rick's guilt over his role in the attack and his determination to protect his family and the community. The episode also explores themes of community and resilience, as the residents of Alexandria come together to rebuild and recover from the attack.
One of the most memorable scenes in the episode is when Rick and the others discover that the walls of Alexandria have been breached by the walkers. This moment highlights the fragility of their sanctuary and the constant threat posed by the outside world.