The Saviors visit the Hilltop unexpectedly, surprising everyone, with plans of taking more than supplies.The Saviors visit the Hilltop unexpectedly, surprising everyone, with plans of taking more than supplies.The Saviors visit the Hilltop unexpectedly, surprising everyone, with plans of taking more than supplies.
Andrew Lincoln
- Rick Grimes
- (credit only)
Chandler Riggs
- Carl Grimes
- (credit only)
Danai Gurira
- Michonne
- (credit only)
Melissa McBride
- Carol Peletier
- (credit only)
Lennie James
- Morgan Jones
- (credit only)
Alanna Masterson
- Tara Chambler
- (credit only)
Seth Gilliam
- Gabriel Stokes
- (credit only)
Ross Marquand
- Aaron
- (credit only)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe first dialogue isn't until 5 minutes in, just before the opening credits.
- GoofsWhen Rosita is looking through the rifle scope, the cover is still on.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Talking Dead: Bury Me Here (2017)
Featured review
On the other side
"The Other Side" seems to be a quite divisive episode. Despite being well received critically, though with reservations, it has been a lot more polarising with fans and those that disliked Season 7. Evident here, with a good deal of vehement dislike and strong defense, and how none of the reviews on either side have been popular. Can understand both points of view of love and hate. Personally didn't care for Season 7, though there were exceptions such as "Rock in the Road" and "Bury Me Here".
Really wanted "The Other Side" to be an exception, as the premise did sound interesting (though anybody who dislikes Rosita and sees that she features a lot here will be wary). Sadly to me, it is one of Season 7's worst episodes and the worst since "Service", am aware a lot of people disliked "Swear" but while it was not a particularly good episode to me it wasn't that bad. "The Other Side" is not an awful episode but it did underwhelm me and seems to have lost what 'The Walking Dead' is all about and what makes it so great.
Its main redeeming merits is the performance of Sonequa Martin-Green, a performance every bit as powerful, commanding and moving as that of Lennie James in "Bury Me Here". "The Other Side" is also the only episode where the bonding between Sasha and Rosita was actually investable and where Rosita was halfway tolerable and not as one note and annoying.
Also shining is the scene between Daryl and Maggie, a poignant scene for primarily Norman Reedus' remarkably sincere acting when Daryl apologises. It is a well made episode visually and hauntingly scored.
Unfortunately, "The Other Side" was begging for a trimming in the excessively talk-heavy script, which is every bit as long-winded as Negan's monologing in other episodes and sounds awkward. The episode also drags quite badly, meaning that the already too thin story, that doesn't really go anywhere or progress much of what happened before, was incredibly dull. The story felt like 15 minutes stretched out to just under an hour by overlong padding of not always necessary scenes going on for too long and a lot of talk.
For example it takes forever to get to the pay off, which felt forced rather than emotionally resonant or tense. Most of the characters are not interesting and have too little to do. Absolutely agree with those criticising Sasha's decision, that was far too manufactured, out of the blue and considering her character didn't make sense to me.
Overall, underwhelming. 4/10.
Really wanted "The Other Side" to be an exception, as the premise did sound interesting (though anybody who dislikes Rosita and sees that she features a lot here will be wary). Sadly to me, it is one of Season 7's worst episodes and the worst since "Service", am aware a lot of people disliked "Swear" but while it was not a particularly good episode to me it wasn't that bad. "The Other Side" is not an awful episode but it did underwhelm me and seems to have lost what 'The Walking Dead' is all about and what makes it so great.
Its main redeeming merits is the performance of Sonequa Martin-Green, a performance every bit as powerful, commanding and moving as that of Lennie James in "Bury Me Here". "The Other Side" is also the only episode where the bonding between Sasha and Rosita was actually investable and where Rosita was halfway tolerable and not as one note and annoying.
Also shining is the scene between Daryl and Maggie, a poignant scene for primarily Norman Reedus' remarkably sincere acting when Daryl apologises. It is a well made episode visually and hauntingly scored.
Unfortunately, "The Other Side" was begging for a trimming in the excessively talk-heavy script, which is every bit as long-winded as Negan's monologing in other episodes and sounds awkward. The episode also drags quite badly, meaning that the already too thin story, that doesn't really go anywhere or progress much of what happened before, was incredibly dull. The story felt like 15 minutes stretched out to just under an hour by overlong padding of not always necessary scenes going on for too long and a lot of talk.
For example it takes forever to get to the pay off, which felt forced rather than emotionally resonant or tense. Most of the characters are not interesting and have too little to do. Absolutely agree with those criticising Sasha's decision, that was far too manufactured, out of the blue and considering her character didn't make sense to me.
Overall, underwhelming. 4/10.
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Jun 7, 2021
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