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This is the eleventh episode of the third season of the Walking Dead and it's pretty entertaining, only if that is cause we see the reunion between Rick's gang and Andrea, as war is looming over the horizon. I was interested to see the reactions, and it shows the mistrust of all the characters when they see Andrea. Many things have happened over the course of the past few seasons to understand this mistrust.

In this episode, "I Ain't A Judas," Andrea manages to sneak away from Woodbury with the help of Milton so she can go the prison and beg for peace. When she arrives, she is met coldly for her being associated with the Governor. Meanwhile, we see the return of Tyreese as he and his gang show up at Woodbury offering their assistance to the upcoming war.

Overall, this isn't the greatest episode this season but for some reason, I loved how Andrea decides to meet up with her old friends despite uneasy friction. It's interesting to see how Andrea tries to keep the peace, no matter how futile her action are. A bold move, but is it bold enough? A pretty entertaining episode this episode is. I rate this episode 9/10.

While Andrea has never been a fan favorit, i think she got some time to shine in this episode and I think Laurie took advantage of that, as some of the more memorable scenes in the episode, are with her!

It is interesting to see how moraly split she is, as she doesn't want to pick a side, but rather wants both sides to live in peace! It makes for a great arv near the end of the season for her, and something for us viewers to latch on to!

The scene at the end might be one of my favorite scenes with her this season! You can see her inner conflict!

Michael Rooker is equally great as Merle! A more complex character who is not strictly good or bad!

Had heard nothing but great things about 'The Walking Dead' from friends and IMDb reviewers. It took a while to get round to watching, both from being busy and also not being sure whether it would be my cup of tea. Finally getting round to it a few years ago and slowly working my way through it, having had a very long to watch and review list, 'The Walking Dead' turned out to be very much my cup of tea and as good as the hype made it out to be, have found it extremely addictive.

Season 3, as far as previous episodes go, has been very solid. "I Ain't a Judas" is another very episode to Season 3, after a hugely promising start to the season. Not as good as some other episodes and perhaps one of the lesser ones but there is a lot to love. It is yet again a strong reminder of how Seasons 1-5 of 'The Walking Dead' to me were absolutely brilliant and seeing the show in its full glory days (Season 6 was uneven, Season 7 was a huge disappointment and am still debating whether to watch Season 8). It is as emotional, complex and as tense as one would expect, at the same time it has adrenaline and guts.

It still shocks me at how an intelligent, well-made (so much so that it is easy to mistake it for a film) show about zombies could be made when so many films have tried and failed abysmally to do so.

"I Ain't a Judas" is a little too heavy on the talk and other episodes do better at advancement and providing new information.

Like all the episodes of the show, "I Ain't a Judas" is incredibly well made in the production values, with gritty and audacious production design, photography of almost cinematic quality, effects that look good, have soul and are not overused or abused and pretty frightening make-up. The music is haunting and affecting, having presence but never being too intrusive.

The writing generally is intelligent and thought-provoking, with lots of tension and emotional resonance and shows signs of character complexity and multiple layer storytelling. The more eventful parts are thrilling and terrifying as well as uncompromising.

Appreciated the ever strong and still progressing story, where a lot happens and full of different strands without being confused or over-stuffed, and character building, which the episode has a bigger emphasis on, and that the pace is rarely dull or rushed, if not as taut or edge of your seat as most of the previous episodes. The character writing and the character interactions are what is particularly great here. Am really appreciating the season continuing to give stronger development to Andrea regardless of whether people like her or not. Tyreese's return and Carol's plan are also interest points.

Everything is nicely paced without rushing through the more important parts. The world building is already stunningly immersive and effective. Direction is smart and atmospheric while the show throughout has been strongly acted. Andrew Lincoln is excellent as ever, while Laurie Holden, Michael Rooker and Melissa McBride are equally impressive.

All in all, very good. 8/10 Bethany Cox

Slower but pretty solid 11th episode of this amazing third season.

Andrea sees the Governor preparing the dwellers of Woodbury to attack the prison and she decides to sneak out to visit Rick and the survivors to convince them to make an agreement with the Governor. She asks Milton to help her and the minion discloses her plan to the Governor that orders him to help her. Milton helps Andrea to capture a walker and they stumble with Tyreese group that Rick had expelled from the prison. Milton brings them to Woodbury and they offer to help the Governor in the war against Rick.

Meanwhile, in the prison, Rick and his group are protecting the prison that is under siege of walkers with short supply and ammunition. When Andrea arrives, she has a cold reception by her former friends that do not trust on her. Carol is the only one that really welcomes her and asks her to kill The Governor. Andrea blames Michonne telling that she poisoned the survivors against her and she returns to Woodbury.

"I Ain't Judas" is the weakest episode of this wonderful Third Season of The Walking Dead. The series seem to be on hold, with nothing new happening in the story. Andrea visiting Rick and the survivors, and Tyreese and his friends telling that they were inside the prison and offering to describe the lay-out is very few for us, fans. I was expecting that Andrea followed Carol's advice but unfortunately she gives up. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "I Ain't Judas"

Note: On 12 April 2016, I saw this show again.

Andrea visits the prison and attempts to mediate.

This is a less eventful episode from the point of view of spectacle, but it has plenty of strong exchanges between characters that rack up the tension.

Rick and the Governor's leadership is largely in the spotlight as it effectively portrays more build up to the tribal conflict between the respective groups.

The Governor is a strongly written character who is plausibly portrayed to influence his people with both fear and manipulation. One scene with Milton is particularly good and fantastically acted by Dallas Roberts. You could easily believe he is as terrified he appears to be.

At the prison there are a number of good scenes involving Andrea. My favourite is her conversation with Michonne who does not speak much, but when she does the writers have her cut to the chase wonderfully.

Very intriguing are the scenes involving the new group who Rick scared away in a previous episode with his psychotic rantings. This nicely shows how people align themselves to the best prospects of survival.

The only scene that does not work for me is a visual sequence towards the end involving Andrea and The Governor. If the aim was to create suspense it failed, because it was quite obvious how that scene would end.

All performances are strong as usual and the production is as great as ever.

Plot In A Paragraph: when Andrea sees The Governor preparing Woodbury for war she heads to the prison to try to broker a peace deal

A subplot is Tyrese and Sasha believe they have found a safe haven at Woodbury, but as viewers we know the Governor will try and make them pick up weapons,

Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus lead the way acting wise with Melissa McBride. But for some reason Steven Yeun's acting is in not hitting the heights of the earlier episodes. Even though Merle is a horrible individual, but Michael Rooker plays him so well, you kind of end up liking him despite all the unpleasant things he says and does. And Scott Wilson is again superb as J

The episode once again ends with the fine singing voice of Emily Kinney (Beth)

"I Ain't a Judas" delves into the complexities of loyalty and betrayal, with Andrea caught in the crossfire of her affiliations. Her attempts to negotiate peace underscore the desperate longing for a semblance of the world before, a theme that resonates deeply within the series. The episode effectively portrays the inner turmoil of characters forced to choose sides in a conflict that mirrors the moral ambiguities of war.

Andrea's journey to the prison is fraught with danger and emotional turmoil, serving as a physical and metaphorical journey towards self-discovery. Her interactions with the group highlight the transformations each character has undergone, emphasizing the distances created by pain and loss. The episode is poignant in its exploration of reconciliation and the quest for understanding amidst the backdrop of an unforgiving apocalypse.

The confrontation between Andrea and the Governor upon her return to Woodbury is a testament to the crumbling veneer of civility in a world ruled by power and fear. This dynamic is further explored through the lens of Andrea's moral conflict, as she grapples with the realization of the Governor's true nature. Her character's arc, fraught with dilemmas, mirrors the broader theme of the series: the struggle to retain one's humanity in the face of unimaginable horrors.

I love Walking dead and i disagree with recent reviews however I have one moan and something that should not happen at this level, we are talking top five programs on earth at the moment along with Breaking bad, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, Revolution....OK maybe not Revolution, but Person of interest, YES!!! Anyway to the point, the Governors messed up eye changes throughout the series, pathetic when these people get paid more than team members at MacDonald's yet they still make the same mistakes.

I will look forward to more inadequate back scene logistics, maybe Rick can change an arm sling to a limp before the end of episode 12.