*May Contain Spoilers*

We haven’t gotten much from Bob since he was introduced during the premiere of season four, but we got enough to where I was interested. Bob was made out to be a highly suspicious character prior to the season. After the first episode, all those thoughts put in my head were thrown out the window. People still didn’t, and don’t fully trust him, but I really like him. Granted, he has his troubles, but who doesn’t? Alone has shinned the most light on Bob than ever before. The opening is actually a flashback about how Daryl and Glenn found him and took him to the prison (Blackbird’s Song by Lee DeWyze was a perfect fit for the sequence). It’s always a nice treat when a flashback is shown – The Walking Dead doesn’t feature them often. Bob confirmed what I had assumed last time we saw him: he is able to be hopeful and happy because he’s not alone. In hindsight, showing Bob’s days by himself was a great choice because it makes you understand his more upbeat attitude. I also like how his relationship with Sasha is playing out thus far.

There back and forth discussions showcasing different viewpoints continue right where it left off inInmates. His optimism up against her more pessimistic outlook provide intriguing contrast. Bob breaks through to Sasha down the line and even share a kiss – rumored romance confirmed. Maggie was kind of a third wheel here, but continues to stand firm and not waver from her quest to find Glenn. Her unwillingness to give up was well portrayed. Among Maggie’s determination, it was nice seeing her getting closer to both Bob and Sasha. They make a good team. I’m pulling for a heartfelt reunion with Glenn, but I feel it could go either way. I do wonder what a death would do to one of them. Both are so relentless on finding the others, my worry is could Maggie live without Glenn, or vise versa? Hopefully, we don’t have to find out. Character moments stood out in this group, but the action certainly wasn’t lacking. There were two, my personal favorite was the fight in the fog. An intense, well shot, and exciting scene.

Daryl and Beth got lots of development last episode, but there overall story didn’t go anywhere. That all changed this week. Before crazy things ensue, we get to see more of them interacting and how their relationship has grown. Daryl started doing what I’ve been wanting him to do since this pairing: training and mentoring Beth. She is currently the weakest character while he’s one of, if not, the strongest. We see her put through some crossbow and tracking training; it was awesome seeing her hold the crossbow. Beth still has a long way to go, though. They wind up finding a house to set up in (more on the house in a bit). It’s difficult to tell, but it almost felt like the writers are pushing for a Daryl/Beth romance. I prefer a more sibling bond and that’s what it’s been up to this point. Don’t think it would work mainly because Beth is so young at either seventeen or eighteen years old.

During their dinner time a dog barks and Daryl goes to feed it. The dog leaves, but then comes back. When Daryl goes to open the door again tons of walkers are waiting directly on the porch and burst in. He tells Beth to run and then gets stuck in the basement before getting out. I knew Daryl wasn’t going to die there, but in that moment I thought he was toast – one of the best directed walker fights of the season. After Daryl escapes from the house to find Beth, he sees her backpack on the ground, then suddenly a car is shown driving away – Beth’s been kidnapped! That’s the only explanation, she wouldn’t have taken off or anything. Earlier they made a point of showing how supplies were already in the house, there were dead bodies being taken care of, and the place was dusted. This makes me come to the conclusion the whole house was a trap to lure survivors in. I’m thinking they weeded out the weakest person and left Daryl intentionally. What caught my eye about the car was the windows were tinted black and the back window had what seemed like a cross. Not to state the obvious, but Beth’s in serious trouble.

Daryl at this point has given up following and sits defeated on the road. A group eventually approaches, and it doesn’t bode well for him. It was the guys who were in the house that Rick and company left back in Claimed. I knew they’d re-appear somehow, but never thought this would occur. With this sudden development, I’m sure they’ll run into Rick again. This has me worried about Beth. Daryl isn’t dumb and basically has no choice but to join this group for the time being. I don’t think these are her kidnappers. He can’t truly search for Beth in his current predicament. Of course with all these exciting that happened, this group won’t be focused on next week as that’s been the way the second half has gone. Three episode left, going to get bloody!