The Walking Dead
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Military strategists and football coaches say the best offense is a good defense.
Now, shes preparing yetanotherassault, this one aimed at wiping out Hilltop for good.
Im sure they could claim Delaware without much pushback.
But Alphas got only one thing on her mind killing.
Well, also sex with Negan, who is completely baffling this season.
It seemed like he was on a path to redemption, particularly with his semi-sweet friendship with Judith.
Zeke lost a kidandhas a fatal disease, but you dont seehimmoping around, do you Carol?
Yes, theyre both outcasts, but Carols role is one shes mostly adopted herself.
(Ironically, she does have something in common with Alpha: Their track record with kids is horrible.
If youre under the age of 17 and hope to survive, stay away from those two.)
Or go to Delaware.
One guy who desperately needs some lovin is Eugene.
Hes back on the radio chatting with the mystery woman and decides to then tell herexactly where hes located.
Pack up yer shit and find this dream girl posthaste, mullet-boy!
All of this is mozz sticks and nachos ahead of the 24-ounce ribeye: the assault on Hilltop.
His lingering look back, Carol staring at portraits of the fallen none of that bodes well.
Once the assault on Hilltop begins, we see hes not planning to open an IHOP.
Eugenes electrified fence appears to kill about 2.5 zombies before short circuiting.
The secondary blockade is much better, skewering the zombies for easy extermination.
But as the second barrier begins to collapse, we see how Beta planned to use his syrup balloons.
Theyre slingshotted over the front line and soak the Hilltoppers in sticky goo.
Thats followed by the debut of the Whisperer Archery Club, which includes skin-masked Negan launching fire-tipped arrows.
Now the gang is trapped between the pressing Horde and a flaming wall.
Is it possible that Judithwhen we saw her on her walkie secretly called in Michonne for reinforcements?
Whoever shows up or doesnt, this was an impressive cliffhanger.
