This episode is a certified classic. Hell this might be my favorite episode from the final season and it could possibly end up in my top 10 overall. The horror was so good and the whole episode had so many intense moments... easily a 10/10.
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Scariest episode of TWD imo
April-Jo19 September 2021
Unexpected Banger !
tristan_1919 September 2021
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On the Inside is a fantastic episode, providing thrilling suspense and atmosphere. The music is genius. The actors are excellent once again. Virgil truly shows he cares, and Kelly and Connie's reunion is a beautiful moment. Daryl is playing a dangerous game, and the threats are multiplying in more ways than one. Can't leave without mentioning the cinematography ! Looking forward to see Maggie and co use the masks in the next two episodes...
Terrifying
tobyford-7680819 September 2021
11x6 review ( twice viewing)
redwolfred19 September 2021
This was by far one of the "scariest" episodes of the whole show, Greg Nicotero embraced his horror roots to the fullest in this setting, only enhanced by the unnerving situation Connie and Virgil find themselves in. The use of sound and lack thereof due to Connie's deafness genuinely gave a sense of panic, like i was there.
If i were to say a negative I'd say that the secondary storyline with the Reapers felt distracting from the otherwise fantastic craft by the team, and maybe it's a more personal opinion but i'm not big on the whole "spy" Daryl story at this point.
All in all though, definitely an iconic episode in the franchise due to it's uniqueness in the show.
If i were to say a negative I'd say that the secondary storyline with the Reapers felt distracting from the otherwise fantastic craft by the team, and maybe it's a more personal opinion but i'm not big on the whole "spy" Daryl story at this point.
All in all though, definitely an iconic episode in the franchise due to it's uniqueness in the show.
The Walking Dead going back to its horror roots - a Greg Nicotero masterpiece
Holt34420 September 2021
Episode 11.06 titled "On the Inside" is a direct follow-up to episode 11.04 and 11.05, regarding the Reapers storyline and how the group learnt of Connie surviving. Escaping from walkers, Connie and Virgil hide in a house occupied by mysterious creatures; Pope tests Daryl's loyalty to the Reapers with a conflicting mission; Kelly leaves Alexandria in search of Connie. I think the editing and pacing was perfect, the transition between Alexandria and Commonwealth shows truly how different the two communities currently are surviving.
Greg Nicotero returns in the director chair once again and as we come to expect from the zombie veteran, his direction and overall vision is perfect, thus creating an episode that's both visually stunning and full of zombie gore plus high quality drama, but what's better in this episode is how much scarier and suspenseful it is. The cinematography is perfect, the production design is brilliant. The dialogue and overall writing is on the same level as the previous episodes, and captured well by Nicotero as I strongly believe a different director wouldn't have made it as good or far from terrifying as Nicotero did. The musical score is powerful and brings that extra suspension. The Walking Dead is upping their game on every Department for this season and I'm liking every single minute of it.
This is the return of Lauren Ridloff as Connie after her break to film The Eternals, and seriously this was a big come back as she delivers among the best if not the best performance as Connie in this horror driven episode, which was directed and edited in such a brilliant way. Kevin Carroll delivers a great performance as Virgil. The reunion between Connie and Kelly was predictable but really good and the actors did a wonderful job at reuniting. I also want to add that I found Connie and Virgil working together was very good combo. The Reaper storyline was also interesting but didn't have any notable performances, but the surprise performance was Jacob Young as Deaver, with the little screen time Ritchie Coster had as Pope I still want to add his presence with or without dialogue is felt throughout the scenes as he just has the appearance and mannerism nailed down.
"On the Inside" has lots of things that fans of The Walking Dead is going to like, new and old, the writers and Greg Nicotero gave us a more horror driven episode which the show needs from time to time, to make it unpredictable and unique. I loved it from start to finish and I'll admit, I haven't been scared like this since episode 10.10 titled "Stalker" which was also horror driven with some halloween vibes, this episode isn't inspired by the slasher genre but more psychological horror and just the great kind of horror. Overall, an incredible episode. The horror and zombie legend, Greg Nicotero can still make an impact to The Walking Dead and thus created a flawless episode.
Greg Nicotero returns in the director chair once again and as we come to expect from the zombie veteran, his direction and overall vision is perfect, thus creating an episode that's both visually stunning and full of zombie gore plus high quality drama, but what's better in this episode is how much scarier and suspenseful it is. The cinematography is perfect, the production design is brilliant. The dialogue and overall writing is on the same level as the previous episodes, and captured well by Nicotero as I strongly believe a different director wouldn't have made it as good or far from terrifying as Nicotero did. The musical score is powerful and brings that extra suspension. The Walking Dead is upping their game on every Department for this season and I'm liking every single minute of it.
This is the return of Lauren Ridloff as Connie after her break to film The Eternals, and seriously this was a big come back as she delivers among the best if not the best performance as Connie in this horror driven episode, which was directed and edited in such a brilliant way. Kevin Carroll delivers a great performance as Virgil. The reunion between Connie and Kelly was predictable but really good and the actors did a wonderful job at reuniting. I also want to add that I found Connie and Virgil working together was very good combo. The Reaper storyline was also interesting but didn't have any notable performances, but the surprise performance was Jacob Young as Deaver, with the little screen time Ritchie Coster had as Pope I still want to add his presence with or without dialogue is felt throughout the scenes as he just has the appearance and mannerism nailed down.
"On the Inside" has lots of things that fans of The Walking Dead is going to like, new and old, the writers and Greg Nicotero gave us a more horror driven episode which the show needs from time to time, to make it unpredictable and unique. I loved it from start to finish and I'll admit, I haven't been scared like this since episode 10.10 titled "Stalker" which was also horror driven with some halloween vibes, this episode isn't inspired by the slasher genre but more psychological horror and just the great kind of horror. Overall, an incredible episode. The horror and zombie legend, Greg Nicotero can still make an impact to The Walking Dead and thus created a flawless episode.
one of the scariest episodes of the series in my opinion
calvinluke19 September 2021
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What a episode no spoilers
jamesraymondwallace19 September 2021
This is by far the creepiest episode of the walking dead I've seen felt like night of the living dead with a twist. This season has definitely had the shock and gore value of the first 6 seasons I hope it continues because this season has bin incredible so far if your disappointed in this episode you should stop watching the show.....
One of the scariest episodes of Walking Dead Ever
revieweranarchy7519 September 2021
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I'm sorry. Were we watching Until Dawn or The Walking Dead here?
ichirob3027 September 2021
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Typically, The Walking Dead has believable scenarios given the established setting where as we go further in time, survivor groups must become increasingly crafty or increasingly brutal to other groups over time; however they each come with an understandable followable form of logic regarding their methods of surviving, whether moral or immoral. Our main surivors have it; the prison group had it; Woodbury had it; the Claimers had it; Terminus had it; The Wolves had it; the Saviors had it; The Whisperers had it; hell, even the Reapers right now have it with their religious code. This horror house group did not (no, hunger is not a logical reason for becoming a Wendigo).
I felt that the episode was solid in terms of Daryl's storyline with the Reapers and had absolutely no problem with how that was handled.
My problem with the episode, despite the praiseable horror and pacing, was the feral group preying on the Connie pair. It was something that felt more on par with Paranormal Activity or The Conjuring or even I Am Legend, but had absolutely no place existing in this show. These folk appeared as if they were demonically possessed by some cannibalistic supernatural force, which would have made sense if it was only 1 individual that was on the deep end of mental illness, but an entire group of 6 people all going full beast mode to the point of even ridding themselves of basic human intelligence?
I'm sorry, but I don't buy it. I know I may get heavy "not helpful"s for this given that this episode is highly rated in the 9's but in The Walking Dead, if you are not brain-dead, then you are either a full-on walker or a still-alive formidable human being. There is no in-between. Don't give me that dashing on all-fours shenanigan. That does not make sense. You cannot just suddenly add a supernatural variable, out of nowhere, 11 seasons in.
I felt that the episode was solid in terms of Daryl's storyline with the Reapers and had absolutely no problem with how that was handled.
My problem with the episode, despite the praiseable horror and pacing, was the feral group preying on the Connie pair. It was something that felt more on par with Paranormal Activity or The Conjuring or even I Am Legend, but had absolutely no place existing in this show. These folk appeared as if they were demonically possessed by some cannibalistic supernatural force, which would have made sense if it was only 1 individual that was on the deep end of mental illness, but an entire group of 6 people all going full beast mode to the point of even ridding themselves of basic human intelligence?
I'm sorry, but I don't buy it. I know I may get heavy "not helpful"s for this given that this episode is highly rated in the 9's but in The Walking Dead, if you are not brain-dead, then you are either a full-on walker or a still-alive formidable human being. There is no in-between. Don't give me that dashing on all-fours shenanigan. That does not make sense. You cannot just suddenly add a supernatural variable, out of nowhere, 11 seasons in.
Insane!
MamadNobari9719 September 2021
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This was a very good episode with some of the most suspenseful scenes of the show, the interrogation scene and Connie in the house.
The music in this season has gotten really good and makes every scene much better, so kudos to the composer of this season!
I just don't understand why some people complain that nothing happened in this episode and it was pointless, HOW?
Connie was separated from the group like more than a season ago and all the time they were thinking about her and wondering if she's dead or not, and we finally get the reunion, now we just need her reunion with Daryl.
And then there's Daryl who's somewhat trying to make the Reapers trust him. And he warned our group so they now know that he's with the Reapers and have to keep the cover. How is this in anyway filler or pointless I ask?
I know TWD had so many abysmal fillers that were hard to even go through, mostly in the 7 and 8th season, but this ain't it, this was a really good episode with some suspense and horror elements to it and it was thrilling to watch. Go compare this to any episode from 7 and 8th season with Gimple's abominable writing and tell me they're better.
Also someone said why Daryl is still with the Reapers. Seriously? This is like saying why homeless people don't just buy a house!
Overall a really nice episode and fun to watch instead of those boring azz episodes of season 7 and 8 and most of the episodes with Carol that we had in season 10 bonus episodes too. I'm really liking the creativity route they're taking and making most of the episodes feel different and exciting, even though the writing is still not perfect in any way and a lot of time most of the things that happen feel forced and contrived.
The music in this season has gotten really good and makes every scene much better, so kudos to the composer of this season!
I just don't understand why some people complain that nothing happened in this episode and it was pointless, HOW?
Connie was separated from the group like more than a season ago and all the time they were thinking about her and wondering if she's dead or not, and we finally get the reunion, now we just need her reunion with Daryl.
And then there's Daryl who's somewhat trying to make the Reapers trust him. And he warned our group so they now know that he's with the Reapers and have to keep the cover. How is this in anyway filler or pointless I ask?
I know TWD had so many abysmal fillers that were hard to even go through, mostly in the 7 and 8th season, but this ain't it, this was a really good episode with some suspense and horror elements to it and it was thrilling to watch. Go compare this to any episode from 7 and 8th season with Gimple's abominable writing and tell me they're better.
Also someone said why Daryl is still with the Reapers. Seriously? This is like saying why homeless people don't just buy a house!
Overall a really nice episode and fun to watch instead of those boring azz episodes of season 7 and 8 and most of the episodes with Carol that we had in season 10 bonus episodes too. I'm really liking the creativity route they're taking and making most of the episodes feel different and exciting, even though the writing is still not perfect in any way and a lot of time most of the things that happen feel forced and contrived.
Surprisingly good episode
hendersonandrew-6145120 September 2021
The 10/10 bot-created reviews on here are so tiresome, but this episode was really surprisingly cool. I'm only watching TWD as I always have and I'm too stubborn to stop so near the end. Most episodes are boring and disappointing but this one had some cool scenes. Connie and Virgil trapped in the house was great, and some genuinely scary scenes played out. I don't care about Virgil at all, can barely remember who he is, but Connie is sweet and I found myself really worried for her as the episode goes on. The other story line with Darryl is more of the same, not really moving the story forward at all but that's TWD for you huh? If you tune in and out of TWD, this is definitely one of the increasingly rare episodes that you really must see. Cheers.
Facepalm
pielakrzysztof30 September 2021
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Hm, over 80% of people here rated this episode a 9-10 stars... The series from the beginning showed us some kind of logical turns of events. Psychological changes, visual changes (Rick grew awesome beard for example), behaviour changes and so on despite walking dead creatures who were humans once. But season 11 offends my intelligence so much that i felt deep inside i must write this comment. Putting aside star wars costumes, Jar-jar like princess, moronic names of groups (reapers... seriously?), non logic behaviours of main characters as Daryll and Maggie, reapers showing up from nowhere in a big empty hall, the same script in every season (they kill one evil group and another appears, in the same region like they were living under the moss just waiting one evil group to die to come to the surface), i just can't calmly watch next episodes. So it's over a decade zombie apocalypse happened. This deaf girl that name i dont remember and some random dude i dont know hide in a house. Ok, normal thing to do when you are running away from humanflesheaters. So they are checking this house, girl sees eyes behind the wall. Unknown dude decides she is sleepy. But hey, in the house live a naked family walking like dogs, because evolution worked bachwards in their cases. Somehow a small group of two legged human beings turn into 4-legged rats in the same time and live in walls and eat humans who are still walking on two legs. So one of them silently sneaked behind this dude, like a ninja, dude stabbed it with knife, ninja ran away behind the walls and the dude calmly turned away from the hole in wall knowing ninjas live in the house and as if nothing happened listened the commotion behind the wall on the other side of the room. Could the series be more stupid in future? I hope so, because for some time now i cant watch Walking Dead as something serious. Its like type B comedy now. I am a little surprised tho that no one from the crew, like Dean Morgan, go to the script writers and say: listen, its just stupid.
Absolutly incredible!
martindebari19 September 2021
Oh my God.
pmartinsd19 September 2021
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I can't even describe how good this was. It was just perfect. The soundtrack and the sound effects are so good. The sound team really deserves a bow because they can put you in Connie's situation and you can actually feel her pain and fear. I don't know how to feel about this. Also, I cried so much at the end, man, so emotional.
Later in this episode we are introduced to some new stuff, some really interesting stuff that even in the end I couldn't figure out what they are.
The only low point on this episode is the reapers arc. I'm losing interest on them, they're generic.
Main arc- 220000272726/10 reapers arc- 8/10
This is horror, this is gore, and I love it so damn much. I loved this. What an episode, fellas.
Rating - 9.7/10.
Later in this episode we are introduced to some new stuff, some really interesting stuff that even in the end I couldn't figure out what they are.
The only low point on this episode is the reapers arc. I'm losing interest on them, they're generic.
Main arc- 220000272726/10 reapers arc- 8/10
This is horror, this is gore, and I love it so damn much. I loved this. What an episode, fellas.
Rating - 9.7/10.
Great!
zareamirreza-7658819 September 2021
100% adrenaline, movie quality
rosariopatinoe20 September 2021
This episode was just...insane. The rythm, the tension, the sound and the atmosphere are superlative. It was like watching a little horror movie (a googd one). Lauren Ridloff deserves a especial mention, her performance in this chapter was amazing.
The Walking Dead meets the greatest X-Files episode!
mhorg201826 September 2021
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Ok. This was one great, creepy episode and the cannibal family instantly made me think of the Peacocks from "Home" the single greatest episode of the X-Files ever. A really well done, crazy episode with tremendous POV from Connie. A really excellent episode.
You never know what is behind the walls.
raphaelmarcelino19 September 2021
I don't write headlines
MNR87BPF19 September 2021
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I have to admit that the episode as a stand alone thing had its suspenseful moments. The part in the house with the strange behind the wall people was thrilling and suspenseful. But that's it. Other than that it is still all pointless to me. Why is Daryl hanging out with these people again ?! I don't get it. I am watching it still because I just want to know how they end this. Imo Rick has to come back. Not because I am such a huge fan, but because of writing. It is just not finished. He is not dead and there hasn't been any Rick Movie yet. So for me it is pretty sure, that he will come back. If not, well, then it is just a big failure in TV history. I have really no idea how this show will end, as there was never a main goal or something. Nothing about a cure, or whatever. It is just crazy bad people after the next. All the time. I really don't care about any character anymore. Not even about Daryl, who is one of my fav characters in the show. Trash TV.
Edit: For instance.. You make a character dramatically disappear due to an accident.. Her sister is desperate and separated from her and keeps looking and looking and then after I don't know.. two years ? They just randomly ran into each other. A tear in the eye.. and that's it.. It didn't do anything to the plot at all. Come on..
Edit: For instance.. You make a character dramatically disappear due to an accident.. Her sister is desperate and separated from her and keeps looking and looking and then after I don't know.. two years ? They just randomly ran into each other. A tear in the eye.. and that's it.. It didn't do anything to the plot at all. Come on..
I like it
alireza-3184819 September 2021
On the Inside
bobcobb30120 September 2022
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So, this show has not been very good at all in Season 11, but I have to praise this episode. This was quite well done and could have easily been changed to being a one-off horror movie or something. They told a good story that built suspense, gave us some very creepy villains for the two survivors to deal with and was just a refreshing change of pace.
Nothing to over the top, still in the frame of reality of this world, but an entertaining story here. We need more episodes like this that don't obsess over the long-running arcs and just tell a fun story to viewers from start to finish.
Enjoyable for sure.
Nothing to over the top, still in the frame of reality of this world, but an entertaining story here. We need more episodes like this that don't obsess over the long-running arcs and just tell a fun story to viewers from start to finish.
Enjoyable for sure.
Just stupidness filling in time!
addywalcott30 November 2021
Why on earth can anyone rate 10 and say this as one of the best episodes ever! Yes there was some good tension created by viewing the world from the deaf character's perspective, but that's the only reason I gave it 3 stars. Apart from that if anyone is able to reflect on it, it was truly moronic. Just really cheap thrills and TWD was always more than just titillating horror cliches. If these 10/10 ratings are to be believed.....then we may as well be the Walking Dead, for all the brain dead morons walking around in today's society. We're doomed!!!!
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