The Walking Dead (TV Series) What Lies Ahead (2011) User Reviews

The Pack of Walkers and the Signal

[claudio_carvalho · 9/10 · 19 October 2011]

The caravan of survivors find the road blocked by smashed-up cars and the cooling water hose of Dale's truck bursts. The group decides to stop to get fuel and supplies from the vehicles but out of the blue, a pack of walkers come in their direction. Dale stays in the top of the truck and the others hide below the cars. Sophia leaves the hideout too soon and two zombies chase her. Rick rushes after the walkers, reaches Sophia and asks her to stay hidden in the bank of a stream. When Rick kills the zombies and returns to Sophia, he does not find the girl anymore in the place. The group organizes a pursuit to seek out the girl.

"What Lies Ahead" is a good beginning of the Second Season of "The Walking Dead". There are inconsistencies in the plot, but I liked the episode a lot. In "Guts", for example, the walkers were able to smell humans while walking; however, the pack of walkers on the road does not sense the presence of any of survivor. The decision of keeping Carl in a chase in the dark is also not reasonable despite the argument that Sophia is his friend. Andrea is annoying with her erratic behavior and the conclusion of the episode is ironic, after the pray of Rick that asks to Jesus Christ for a signal.

I saw this episode yesterday in Fox do Brasil on cable TV but unfortunately there are many commercial breaks in the moments of tension, in a great and abusive disrespected with the viewers. Shame on you, Fox do Brasil. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "What Lies Ahead"

Note: On 09 April 2016, I saw this show again.

The Zombie March

[rwk2 · 8/10 · 18 October 2011]

My buddy talked me into reality (as far as zombies go) today: "What, you don't think they should move at different speeds? Ever been on a sidewalk? NO ONE walks at the same pace." Good point: why would every zombie be able to balance and walk only at a slow mosey? Running is out, that takes much more coordination. But a semi quick trot in pursuit of food? I'll buy that. And some zombies aren't as motivated as others, hence some shamble aimlessly while some explore random places. This makes sense.

Two things that don't though. "This is a graveyard. I don't know how I feel about (scavenging)." More like a battlefield and even so, you're like the last people on earth. Afraid of a little bad PR? Get your children, friends, and compatriots anything that helps them survive. It's not robbing the dead. It's picking something useful up off the sidewalk. Seriously, I rolled my eyes just hearing her say that.

Dale keeping Andrea's gun because he doesn't feel comfortable with her having it. What? Is that even his call? You're twice as likely to shoot it accidentally, true. However, you're hundreds of times more likely to shoot a zombie since there are millions of them around. This is all after they've been overrun by zombies twice, first in the woods, now by a herd. Obviously she needs a gun. As a matter of fact, everyone needs a weapon, even the kids, at least a knife. How can that not be obvious? You have two trained policemen with you. Start teaching people weapons safety.

As opposed to some others I didn't think the CGI blood was overdone, personally. (Dressing a deer is messy, I assume dead humans are too). Plus, honestly, sometimes I want to see the gore. The lecture on suicide was pretty collegiate but still good to hear. Can't even say I totally disagreed with her. The religion undertones of this episode weren't too much in your face and they basically fit. Even the three walkers hanging out in church: that's probably where they reanimated after begging forgiveness, incapable of exiting, they eventually sat down. Other zombies have been shown sitting in cars, buses, and at home. Not really that odd.

All in all, I'm enjoying the ride. Way to come out swinging, keep the punches coming, and then leave it on a massive cliffhanger. Well done.

Gets you excited for the rest of the season!

[and_mikkelsen · 9/10 · 3 January 2024]

This was a great way to kick off season two, after a great first season! It doesn't take long for things to get intense and from there the episode is an exciting ride, that leaves you on edge to find out how things will play out!

The first part manages to create some very intense scenes where you can almost hear your heart beat! Especially since you never know who will make it!

Sophia going missing and the search for her is one of the more memorable storylines in the show, and I think this episode handles the beginning of that well!

The episode leaves you with a shocking cliffhanger and you feel like things have just begun!

Excellent Season Opener

[slightlymad22 · 9/10 · 23 October 2014]

The first episode of the second season of AMC's "The Walking Dead" shows no sign in a drop of quality.

The episode starts with Rick (Andrew Lincoln) talking into his Walkie Talkie leaving a message for Marcus who we last seen in the first episode of season one. He says they are leaving Atlanta and are heading to Fort Benning. There is a lot of drama when one if the children in the group goes missing, and we get a good shock ending that ensures you will be watching the next episode as soon as possible.

Melissa McBride as Carol is the star performer here, whilst Norman Reedus as Daryl and Lincoln do some bonding in some good scenes. Once again it's Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale who is the human conscience of the group.

Incredible Season Opener!

[g-bodyl · 10/10 · 30 May 2014]

The second season of Walking Dead is finally here, at least for me and all I can say how incredible this opener is. What I really liked is how they don't overdo the walker violence, because it adds to the element of surprise, which happens here. When the walkers do appear, the action is excellent. On the human side, the characterization is top-notch and each character brings their own set of dynamics to the table, which I like!

In this episode, "What Lies Ahead," the crew decides to stop on the highway to forage for supplies, but are overran by a herd of zombies. During the chaos that ensues, one of the survivors, Sophia goes missing. Rick forms a search party to attempt to find her.

Overall, this is an excellent season opener and what a way to start off the second season! This episode even has several cliffhangers and one that will make you go bonkers. While a little light on the action, the drama is top-notch. I rate this episode 10/10.

Makes one highly anticipate what lies ahead

[TheLittleSongbird · 9/10 · 25 May 2018]

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.

"What Lies Ahead" is a terrific Season 2 opener that makes one highly anticipate the rest of the season. And 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.

Like all the episodes of the show, "What Lies Ahead" 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 that make the zombies even more terrifying. The music is haunting and affecting, having presence but never being too intrusive.

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

Appreciated the ever strong and still progressing story and character building, that the pace is never dull or rushed and how quite daring the ending is. The highway sequence is particularly great in thrills and style.

My only complaint of "What Lies Ahead" actually is that it does contain a few sloppy lapses in continuity in comparison to the first season.

It's all thrilling and tautly 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 an excellent lead and Norman Reedus and Jeffrey DeMunn are especially up to his level.

Overall, terrific. 9/10 Bethany Cox

Decent Second Season Opener

[Threepwood_Lives · 8/10 · 18 October 2011]

Originally posted on Reviews Of Unusual Size

Re: The shell-shocked crew head... somewhere. The don't get far, running into a huge accident blocking the highway. Then they lose a member during a zombie attack.

Outstanding: Some great, tense horror moments in this episode, especially in the tense early moments of the attack. The actors here run the gamut from over the top and up, but I really like Andrew Lincoln in this.

Unacceptable: Unfortunately, a few little things let this episode down, mostly the ludicrously sloppy autopsy, the constant gun argument and the director's tendency to cut away to the reaction shots during action scenes. I know this is a TV show, but the first season had no qualms. But they had a budget, too.

Summary: Overall a decent second season opener, and a huge improvement over the last season's big CDC-CGI extravaganza.

The most annoying characters ever.

[carlo3769 · 9/10 · 5 January 2021]

Watching The Walking dead for the first time and I'm loving it but I'm not sure I can stick with it due to the most annoying characters ever, namely Lori Grimes, lets hope she gets killed off soon, I mean when the group are on the highway and are stuck in all the abandoned cars and she complains about everybody looking for supplies to survive, give me a break, she's pathetic, then there is Shane, who thinks he is the leader when in reality he's an idiot, then last but not least there is Andrea, she needs to get a grip of herself and stop screaming at the slightest thing.

What's Lies Ahead is Promising and Dangerous

[bucketlax · 10/10 · 24 March 2019]

It's masterfully shot, relentless, and full of exceptional performances. But mostly, it's a pointedly human story and study; that's what makes the Season 2 opener of The Walking Dead such high caliber television.

The budget left when Frank did

[winzentween · 6/10 · 18 October 2011]

Season 2 premieres of The Walking Dead has clearly established the titular zombies as shambling or running dead defying all previous cannon and moving clearly away from George Romero towards Danny Boyle territory. The first episode of the troubled but successful series was overall mildly enjoyable though horribly annoying in parts due to budget constraints, poor writing and lack of character conviction. It was possibly one of the worst episodes yet in a series with no bad episodes? Yes it was far more violent but fake looking cgi blood just doesn't cut it which is clearly one of the monetary issues which will plague this season and was one of the reasons its creator Frank Darabont left. Though there seemed to be lots of zombies it could have been the same ten and failed to inspire the spectacle of season 1 premiere. Ironically though they are zombies they were far from what we expect and at one point they seemed so mobile, able and organised that they might as well have been vampires. There were some awful moments with very stupid people and their dumb kids constantly getting into trouble and frankly by this point people this dumb would be dead and eaten. Also religion made a big return which though appropriate considering the circumstances the scenes were unrealistic and melodramatic, overtly long and frankly ludicrous with no one blaming the almighty for allowing the extinction of the near human race unless god is a zombie and so he has recreated us all in his new, slightly mouldy image?

The already weak extra characters plumbed new lows in ridiculousness with a totally token black dude and the minority Asian fav. completely wasting the little screen time they were given in an episode which felt that it went on too long with very little happening. After a brief promising start the episode quickly became a walk in the woods and overall the characters which were not that great in season 1 proved there disposable quality which could easily lead to the show as a whole. The one redeeming moment was an adhoc autopsy which was fantastically awful but fascinating all the same. If they could have added at least two more of these high mark moments which will not be forgotten in a hurry then the season would be assured, instead I worry that it will run out of steam as soon as it runs out of money and probably viewers.

A zombie herd

[xxxNomadicxxx · 8/10 · 15 April 2018]

This actually a good season opener. Solid acting, suspense, action, and drama all in one. The only flaw I picked up on was the zombie herd. Dale on top of an RV with binoculars didn't see a herd that size walking down a freeway till it was within feet of them. How is that possible? It's high noon, open freeway, and they manage to let them get that close! If this episode was filmed at night, I could believe it.

Exemplar production, vicious and frightening poetry, realistic and edgy character development, Daryl the cool and silent predator, intriguing and lethal arcs

[igoatabase · 17 October 2011]

I can't say the finale, TS-19, made me a The Walking Dead worshiper. Until a few months ago I wasn't even interested by season 2 but when the first news about it began to infect the Web my mind recalled the first had more ups than downs. Remembering how excellent Days Gone Bye and Guts were convinced me to plan a new session. The pilot second impact wasn't as dazzling as the first but I found the second episode as much as entertaining. In fact giving an other shot to season 1 changed my mind about episodes like Tell It to the Frogs because its six episodes worked really well as a whole. So What Lies Ahead slowly but surely became one of the first premieres in my line of sight.

Let's not procrastinate any longer, it was one hell of a first strike ! I read a news about some budget cuts but didn't really worry about the impact it could have on the show because less is more. From the frightening make-up to the different sets the production was just as great as before. It still lacked the creativity that made the pilot so mind blowing but there was something refreshing about the woods despite the fact that they could be infested by walkers. But the dead traffic jam sequence was by far my favorite. Its pace was almost frozen like in the worst nightmare, when seconds last minutes. Moreover I was surprised by what the characters did in general to survive because in the end it just made sense. Their behavior was just realistic, oscillating between pure reason and the wildest irrationality. Rick acts as a leader and tries to hide how confused and desperate he is in reality. Things couldn't be more tensed between Shane and Lori. In fact I slightly questioned Sarah Wayne Callis acting in season 1 but her speech to the group about Rick was convincing and was almost reminiscent of all these female warriors, like Ellen Ripley and Sarah Connor, who have changed the way women are portrayed on TV or in movies. She still has a lot to do in order to at least play beneath their league but both the character and actress grew on me. It leads us to Andrea because Laurie Holden has already proved herself as a valuable survival asset, even if ironically she tried to suicide in the finale. Her little chat with Dale about gratitude, as he saved her life, raised the realism barrier even higher. Humans are complex creatures and The Walking Dead isn't shy when it comes to psychology !

Even Rick's decision to keep his son Carl with him for a rescue mission with Shane made sense. Of course the kid could quickly become a burden but if I was his father I would definitely want to keep my family close to me. It's specially true considering what we learned thanks to the young girl arc developed in this installment. It was almost like a fairytale. Overall their adventure was so immersive that there're moments I imagined myself as Rick. His mission with Daryl was intense and at some point I thought I would definitely trade a bag of shotguns for his stealthy crossbow. His headshot skill seems perfect and I can't remember him missing once ! Of course it's only fiction but Norman Reedus has so much charisma that you can't question his character ability. If the show was a video game, he would definitely be my first pick. Who would be yours ? Shane is also one of a kind because in the one hand he saved Rick's life but in the other, a sliced and decomposing one, he had a controversial affair with his wife and has acted like a man about to lose his mind since Wildfire. He's still not as dangerous as the zombies but his actions have become unpredictable and I seriously worry about the safety of Rick and his gang. I'm not sure he will put his plan in motion but his decision could have a dramatic impact on the group.

Last but not least I would like to take a few minutes to pray, yes because religion was also covered, and point out that so many innocent and pacific walkers were harmed during the filming. By the way is it me or are there recurring zombies ? I doubt it's a question of budget, more a fun decision to appeal the careful viewers. But to go back to my people, specially the poor souls in the church, so much hate is just unacceptable ! Seriously. Remember the butchery in Guts and how they had to dismantle a body ? Well What Lies Ahead featured a scene as disgusting and gory. And again I can't thank enough the dream team behind the show for not showing what was going on. It's left to our endless imagination, with the help of Andrew Lincoln's talent, and confirms that graphic violence isn't the most subtle and efficient way to scare an audience. Yes because from beginning to end the horror factor was marvelously balanced. Moreover it magnified the ending and its appearance was just divine.

Note : This review was first posted on Kritikenstein, my weblog.

The episode did everything right for the first half hour then lost momentuma as it progressed

[kkoller0693 · 7/10 · 20 October 2011]

"What Lies Ahead" was a good premiere for Season 2 but could've been a lot better. The opening was fantastic, Rick kneels down and talks into the radio trying to contact a friend who saved his life when he left the hospital in episode one. No response and Rick and the group decide to head out away from the city trying to find refuge somewhere else. They come across a highway that blocks their road with flipped over cars and bodies as well as hundreds of zombies coming towards them. The scene when the group hides from the zombie mob was tremendous. It was suspenseful, it was nail biting, and it kept me on the edge of my seat.

But after Rick bashes two zombies heads in with a rock, the episode quickly loses the greatness that the first half hour had. One of the younger survivors runs into the forest after a zombie finds her under a car. From that point on, it's the group trying to find the little girl. It's boring and pointless. Rarely is a zombie found or killed within the final half of the episode; but when there are zombies, they are taken down awesomely.

The side story between Shane and Rick's wife is still approached a couple of times within this episode. Sometimes Carl is found to be the victim with Shane not talking to or screaming at him to listen to his mother. You really see the change in Shane's character in this episode. He's backed off Rick's family but is not afraid to argue with Rick himself. I thought a fist was going to be thrown but perhaps later this season it will happen.

The ending, while creates a new plot thread, was more funny than anything. The director didn't clinch the seriousness of the ending and left us with a couple of chuckles. It's supposed to be serious and supposed to keep me looking for more but it doesn't. The ending didn't make me want to see more of the show but more of a "whatever" feeling.

"What Lies Ahead" is a descent episode. Character development is all over the place, new plot lines are being created, and the story is progressing. But you have to wonder: after seeing so many zombie movies, you have to ask yourself if "The Walking Dead" can change the zombie genre for the better? I personally it can but it will take time to re-define the genre. And it will take time for me to become fully synced with the show. 7/10

I Really Can't Stand Carol The Drama Queen

[nebohr · 4/10 · 28 December 2020]

The Constant Whining- Her Cowardice And The Eternal DRAMA. It Is Unfortunate That She Makes It To The End Of The Show's Run...Maybe She'll Grow A Backbone AND A Spine ???

A compelling blend of suspense, horror, and drama, effectively setting the stage for the season

[fernandoschiavi · 8/10 · 28 February 2024]

The second season of "The Walking Dead," created by Frank Darabont, kicks off with "What Lies Ahead," an episode that sets a new tone for the series, steering it into darker and more emotionally complex territory. As the survivors leave Atlanta behind, hoping to find sanctuary from the walker-infested world, they encounter a graveyard of cars on a desolate highway, marking the beginning of their trials and tribulations.

This episode masterfully juxtaposes the eerie stillness of the world with the chaos lurking within and around the group. A significant portion of "What Lies Ahead" is dedicated to a harrowing scene where the survivors hide from a horde of walkers, a sequence that not only heightens the suspense but also delves deep into the characters' psyches, revealing their fears and resilience.

One of the most poignant moments in this episode is the search for Sophia, Carol's daughter, who goes missing during the walker encounter. The ensuing search operation in the woods not only serves as the primary plot but also acts as a catalyst for character development and group dynamics. Rick's leadership is tested, and the moral dilemmas faced by the group begin to surface, setting up overarching themes for the season.

Furthermore, "What Lies Ahead" brilliantly uses its setting - the eerie, walker-infested woods and the claustrophobic interiors of cars on the highway - to amplify the sense of dread and despair. The episode's climax, involving a walker attack and a gut-wrenching decision by Rick, encapsulates the series' exploration of moral ambiguity in a post-apocalyptic world. This moment, among others, underscores the harsh realities the characters must face, where survival often comes at a great personal cost.

In conclusion, the episode is a compelling blend of suspense, horror, and drama, effectively setting the stage for the season. It challenges the characters and viewers alike, asking profound questions about survival, humanity, and the sacrifices one must make in the face of unimaginable horror. "What Lies Ahead" not only delivers thrilling zombie action but also deepens the narrative's exploration of its characters, making it a standout episode that foreshadows the trials and tribulations to come.

A Great Shift in Pace

[devinpbuffington · 10/10 · 28 June 2023]

The second season of The Walking Dead was really make or break time for the series. Season one was like lightening in a bottle and barely comprehensible for cable TV in 2010.

So, when Season 2 was given an order for 13 episodes instead of just 6 there was a ton of hope among the fanbase. What would we see? More of the same? More of what we liked? More of what we didn't? This episode was set to really give us a great idea for the pace we would run at for the next 13 weeks worth of episodes.

The premiere picks up with our group just mere days after Atlanta back on their way through rural Georgia. We get a much better look at how everyday people were affected by the outbreak happening so fast. A simple highway turned to a graveyard of cars and bodies alike. Just pure destruction of so many people wanting nothing more than a chance to survive.

Rick has to live with this secret information given to him by Jenner at the CDC, and that's when tragedy strikes as Sophia goes missing and the group is thrust into a search and rescue squad. Of course, nothing can go without a hitch, and this episode's hitch was Carl getting shot in the final moments of the episode. What a great way to keep people hooked as comic fans didn't know what would change from page to screen, and new fans would want to know what is happening next.

Shane is now on a path to leave, and Andrea is interested in joining him after Dale forced her to leave the CDC rather than sacrificing herself with Jenner and Jacqui. Unfortunately, this is kind of where Andrea starts to deflate a bit as a character moving forward, but for the premiere she's interesting enough to not be boring.

Overall a solid episode and a great way to kick off a season.

A Strong Premiere

[mikeamber-36157 · 9/10 · 28 September 2020]

Each character gets a time to shine in this thrilling opening to the Walking Dead Season 2. Andrea fights walkers in the RV; Daryl saves T-Dog; Rick leads a rescue operation for Sophia. Each character steps up in ways we haven't seen before. The episode ends with the most shocking cliffhanger thus far.

Herds are dangerous

[davisond-70381 · 10/10 · 23 November 2018]

After a strong first Season, Season 2 delivers on an awesome, intense, gory first episode.

The group decide they should now head to Fort Benning but get stopped along the way by a road filled with smashed cars blocking the route, they also dont have much gas and the RV breaks down.

This episode introduces the herd, a pack of walkers all heading in one direction. sometimes they are small and sometimes they are large as you will see in later seasons. The herd creates some tense moments for Andrea hiding in the RV toilet, Daryl hiding under dead walkers, T-Dog with a badly injured arm and the rest of the group hid under cars. The walkers startle Sophia, she goes missing later in the woods and Rick and Daryl can't find her, they even gut a walker in gruesome fashion.

The group split up and discover a camp site with a dead corpse in the tent, a church filled with religious walkers (Lol) and a deer that Corrral tries to pet and a hunter accidentally shoots him, What a cliffhanger.

That's what lies ahead

[nmartini-04832 · 9/10 · 7 November 2018]

The group has miles of hostile territory to get through.

The kind of episode that you can easily rewatch

[IndridC0ld · 10/10 · 13 October 2020]

Its October 2020 and I need a fix of CLASSIC TWD. This was the kind of episode that put you IN TWD's world! Edge of your seat TERROR that gives kids nightmares. The acting, the script, the sets, all combine to create what I call a proper tribute to George Romero's zombie legacy. This whole season is loaded with great episodes, but this first one is what let me know that season one hadn't been a one-off. Enjoy it to the max, because in 2020 we are watching (not watching if you're smart, TWD:World Beyond). World Beyond is the biggest horse pile in the entire franchise.

The last scene is so sad!

[XueHuaBingYu · 6/10 · 28 June 2019]

This episode is the first episode of the season 2. Although I thought they would continue to show how they were trying to find some place where they could find a way to deal with the current condition, but they didn't continue. Instead, they made some trouble. Some interruptions to the main plot. I was a little disappointed but it kind of gave the audiences some kind of excitement.

As I've said this episode gave the audiences a lot of excitement, I was very exciting to see Andrea and that freaking zombie scene. I thought she was going to die. She was so lucky to get out of that situation. She should have thanked Dale for that. Amy's death is really hard on her. After Amy died, Andrea really gave up all. I think what Dale said was so true. Although she wanted to die, I wanted her to stay alive though the show.

What I don't get is who the hell shot Carl? In the forest with no people (of course sometimes there are some zombies, except them, nothing), who would shoot a little boy? I really want to know the answer. And I also love to see Daryl saved T-Dog, the man who failed to save his brother and left behind. I'm kind of becoming to like him. 😁

I still think that no matter what, Shane shouldn't land on his best friend's wife. That was very wrong. And also Lori shouldn't be with anyone if she really loves Rick. 😒

Although his episode is kind of simple and everything's about it finding Sophia, but it kind of gave some excitement. And I like that the running time is an hour. I love the episodes with an hour running time because I feel like 45 minutes running time is not enough. I even want every episode has an hour running time. 😁

Conclusion is that if they could put something interesting in this episode rather than filling with searching for Sophia scenes, yeah, it'd be better than this. But it's not that much boring. In fact, it's also kind of enjoyable. I can't wait to watch the next episodes of this season 2.

9.1/10

[CillianMurphyEnthusiast · 9/10 · 13 August 2023]

Amazing first episode of the season. It starts off with a great scene of Rick talking to Morgan, well, talking to the walkie talkie in hopes that Morgan will hear him. The scene where the herd of walkers was passing through was so dramatic and interesting. Still angry at Shane for wasting all that water. Glenn was laughing to much. Bro forgot he was in a walker apocalypse. Same as when he was all hyped up about getting the car in "Guts" (1x2). Daryl just had his motorcycle at the start of the episode but I don't remember him having it during the first season. Daryl saving T-Dog's by putting the walkers over top of him was a really cool scene. This is the episode where Andrea becomes an annoying character whining and complaining about how she doesn't get a gun. Coral is also very annoying in this episode going all "hey Shane!" "look at this Shane!". Great cliffhanger with Coral getting shot.

Signal of God

[inefableataraxia · 9/10 · 19 December 2018]

The group is on the road but others cars stop them. After a pack of walkers roam around. Sophia escapes from 2 of them. Rick goes after her but only to get her missing afterwards. Carol blames him. The group go to a church and pray, Carol pray for mercy and Rick for a signal. A deer was around and Carl wanted to touch him but a shot got through him and the deer. Overall it was a good episode with some drama and suspense.

On The Road

[Deadlyknights · 8/10 · 3 November 2022]

What Lies Ahead serves as our look into the group getting out of the cities and into a more rural environment. Seeing our group going scavenging for supplies and stumbling upon a highway littered with destroyed vehicles. A herd of walker's comes walking through and in the fray Sophia starts running into the forest being chassed by 2 roamers. Rick follows her and tries to lead the walker's away while Sophia makes a break for it back to the highway. Ending up getting lost in the forest. The group must go out and look for her.

After the exhilarating introduction that was Days Gone By. What Lies Ahead contrasts this with a slower, character building episode. A slower pace and a rural landscape shows us the isolation that characters feel. Knowing nothing is out there. Just trying to get by at this point. Writing and acting is really good. This season premier is not very flashy and doesn't have many notable moments but gets it's point across Not amazing by any means and actually one of the weaker season premieres, placing it just above season 8 and 9's. It's a pretty good episode.

New Possibilities

[bobwattheheck · 8/10 · 30 June 2020]

The season premiere wasn't the most explosive compared to the later seasons, but it gave us a fresh start for the second installment of TWD. It gave us the horror and suspenseful feeling back that has been lacking since the CDC plot. As much as I liked this episode, it gave us a filler first half trying to find a missing girl in the forest.