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Maybe the Best Episode of the Third Season

[claudio_carvalho · 9/10 · 19 February 2013]

Rick is totally disturbed and seeing Lori everywhere. Meanwhile the Machiavellian Governor asks Andrea to lead his people because he needs time. Daryl and Merle are looking for food and see a Latin family with baby under attack of walkers. Daryl helps them and when Merle is ready to pillage them, Daryl points his weapon to his brother and protects the family.

Meanwhile Glenn questions the leadership of Rick to Hershel and wants to attack Woodbury, but Hershel convinces him that it will not be good and he leaves the prison to seek where the breach where the walkers are entering is.

Out of the blue, the prison is attacked by The Governor and his men and he brings an armored truck full of walkers to release inside the prison. When the situation is hopeless, Glenn, Daryl and Merle arrive in the prison and help the group against the walkers and The Governor attack.

"Home" is another excellent episode of "The Walking Dead", maybe the best of this wonderful Third Season. Daryl finds how worthless his brother is but in the end, family is family. Andrea is suspecting of the real intention of The Governor. Rick is completely nuts but he is an effective warrior when the group needs. The relationship between Glenn and Maggie is totally affected by their torture in Woodbury.

The attack to the prison with the shot in Axel took me by surprise and I wish that The Governor have a dreadful fate. It seems that the despicable Merle will join Rick's group. I hope Andrea returns to her friends and together with Michonne, they will be a great reinforcement to the group of survivors. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "Home"

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

Would someone give Michael Rooker an Emmy please?

[grondonamanu · 10/10 · 26 November 2020]

One of the best characters of TWD. The show was robbed over and over during these seasons.

Great characterwork and THRILLING action!

[and_mikkelsen · 10/10 · 14 January 2024]

This episode went from good to brilliant REALLY fast! Like in a second this episodes changed COMPLETELY!

At first this episode seems like youre average Walking Dead episode, exploring the state of our characters! I enjoyed Glenns development as it shows his love for Maggie.. and her love for him!

The scenes with Merle and Daryl were great too as we can see how different they both are.. and yet they are not that far apart! Both have feelings, but do to their childhood, they are afraid to show!

The fight on the bridge was great and excellent shot!

However.. the fight at the prison is on a whole other level! BEST actionsequence thus far! Expertly shot and directed! Incredible camerawork!! It is litterally edge of your seat until the credits role!

Things Are Getting Interesting.......

[g-bodyl · 9/10 · 2 October 2014]

This is the tenth episode of the third season of Walking Dead and my oh my are things getting interesting! While there is nothing in the way of action (except the last ten minutes), we are treated to some brilliant characterization which includes a helpless Rick and a stubborn, trigger-happy Glenn. But what happens in the last ten minutes blew my mind and it shows Woodsbury may mean trouble.

In this episode, "Home," Rick is having visions of Lori, so he asks Herschel for advice. While Rick is having his issues, Glenn decides to take charge and he plans on attacking Woodsbury despite Herschel's concerns. Meanwhile, Daryl and Merle try to survive in the woods and Daryl may be having second thoughts about leaving his group behind.

Overall, this is a fantastic episode and this episode is personally emotional because I truly feel the pain Rick is feeling by not being in the right state of mind. Every time he saw Lori, I choked up. But things may be coming to a conclusion soon and in the meantime, we could be seeing a full-out war. I rate this episode 9/10.

It really is best episode of Season 3

[gohorns98-617-999543 · 10/10 · 24 February 2013]

I quite agree with other reviewers this really is one of the best episodes shown so far on UK TV. We were all sat bolt upright on our sofas watching intently on all the happenings - willing Darryl to return, something very bad to happen to the Governor and nothing more horrible happen to the Group. Plus we are still wanting the question answered... was it Oscar who unlocked the "back" gate to the prison and therefore let the Walkers in? We can only presume it's so and that this will be tackled in a future episode. We all absolutely loved this episode and there were many whoops when a particular wanderer returned to the fold. Brilliant.

Another One Bites The Dust In An Awesome Episode

[slightlymad22 · 9/10 · 31 October 2014]

Another great episode, as the tension builds.

Plot In A Paragraph: With Rick on the verge of a nervous breakdown, Glenn takes charge of the group in the prison, seemingly in an attempt to fix his bruised ego. Whilst the Governor looks to settle a score.

There are some really good scenes in this episode. The Dixon brothers Daryl and Merle argue over the "new" Daryl who insists on doing the right thing. Much to the disgust of Merle "Is that something your officer friend taught you??" There is a great scene where Daryl almost single handedly saves a family from a heard of walkers, whilst Merle stand watching in amusement. Scott Wilson is excellent as Hershel trying to talk sense in to both Rick and Glenn. Melissa McBride shares a good scene with Lee Temple as Axel, as they prepare the prison for attack

Norman Reedus, Scott Wilson, Andrew Lincoln and Michael Rooker are all superb as is Melissa McBride

Woooww!!! crazy awesome episode

[myfantasy-sk · 10/10 · 18 February 2013]

Definitely one of the best episode of season 3 ... just love the way it ended ...

the previous episode got me thinking may be the walking dead lost it .. But this one is back to prove otherwise ...

Easily one of ma favorites series on TV now :) Rick and Darryl are my favorite characters from this show .. so its a pleasure seeing them both together .. Rick was crazy but i guess with this episode everything is going to change.. and with Darryl back in there team .. I'm double excited to see the upcoming episodes not saying much !! hope the next episodes are awesome too :)

9.2/10

[CillianMurphyEnthusiast · 9/10 · 18 August 2023]

"He didn't lend me any" -Axel. Underrated episode. Rick's hallucination of Lori are really interesting showing how much her death affected him. Glenn really changed after seeing what The Governor did to Maggie. Daryl saving the family from the walkers and then from Merle shows how much he's not like Merle and how much hes changed. The attack on the prison was easily the best part of this episode. Axel was the second best prison group member after Oscar. He might not have done as much as Oscar but he was a pretty funny character. It's a shame that he died and then had his body used as a shield. Martinez missed all of those shots on Rick when the attack first started. Rick was just standing there and Martinez started firing his weapons before Rick could react and it only hit the bridge he was standing on. Merle saving Rick from those walkers was awesome.

Coming home

[TheLittleSongbird · 10/10 · 22 July 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.

Actually really liked Season 2, where the weakest episode ("Cherokee Rose") was very good still, but do share others' feelings about many episodes being on the talky side and moments of slowness. The previous Season 3 episodes to me were very good to brilliant, of which this episode "Home" is one of the best. 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.

"Home" may be fairly light on the action, apart from the last quarter or so, and more focused on the character development and interaction. The good news is that this aspect is done exceptionally, the character interaction makes for some brilliant scenes that are suspenseful and emotional.

Like all the episodes of the show, "Home" 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 still shows signs of character complexity and multiple layer storytelling. The climactic parts are thrilling and terrifying as well as uncompromising.

Appreciated the ever strong and still progressing story and character building. The human drama is balanced well with the more action-heavy latter scenes. Also that the pace is never dull or rushed, deliberate but tight. There is a lot of tension and the ending is memorable.

Everything is tautly paced without rushing through the more important parts and emotionally complex. The world building is stunningly immersive and effective. Direction is smart and atmospheric while the show throughout has been strongly acted. Andrew Lincoln is superb, as are Norman Reedus and Michael Rooker. David Morrisey is suitably sinister and mysterious.

Overall, brilliant. 10/10 Bethany Cox

Powerful and eventful episode

[snoozejonc · 8/10 · 15 November 2021]

Rick is shows signs of psychosis and the Governor asks Andrea to lead Woodbury in his absence.

This is a strong episode that, give or take a bit of zombie action, feels like a relative slow burn of character scenes. However it hits like a sledgehammer with a quite intense and hard hitting climax.

The plot, as ever, moves the narrative on slowly, starting with Rick experiencing more hallucinations, before it movies between events at Woodbury and the adventures of Merle and Daryl. The high point for me is the latter, with both actors on good form, particularly Michael Rooker, who makes you despise and almost feel sorry for his character in the same breath.

The final act comes out of the blue and is quite a jolt to the system. For me it accomplishes two things. One it gives a consequence to Rick's state of mind and his general isolationist attitude of towards outsiders who could potentially contribute to the group. Two it really makes the audience hate one character in particular, if that wasn't the case already.

The action scenes are some of the best in the show so far, particularly the gun fight. Generally the cinematography, editing and sound are superb throughout.

All performances are first rate with lots of cast members giving plenty of emotion. Andrew Lincoln portrays a progressively worn down and tortured soul more and more with each episode. If anyone looks like they have been through a zombie apocalypse it is him.

TWD S3E10- Such a good episode, a top five of Season 3

[TheMelancholySpirit · 1 September 2022]

Merle & Daryl are off hunting for food, Daryl saves a couple guys and woman and child from walkers, tensions start to rise between the Dixon bros., most of which Merle shrugs off or takes with a pinch of humour. But Daryl ends up deciding that he will go back to his other family; however, the end of the episode goes a route that while isn't in the slightest unexpected, is pretty awesome. Merle and Daryl both going back, saving Rick, and helping them fight off the horde of walkers that have been brought in by.. you guessed it, The Governor. He just guns down Axel like bam, thus another of the gang-newest member or not-gunned down. The numbers are wearing thin. Rick continues to "see" Lori, I think anymore of that and it becomes a bit irritating. Glenn takes it upon himself, third in command, to be their leader while Daryl is off, and while Rick is... off in a different kind of way. Maybe their best bet is to leave this goddamn prison, no? We'll see.

One character who I simply don't like whatsoever, whose face even bugs me at this point, is character of Andrea. Michonne is way too intelligent to have paired up with her. Thinks she gun down walkers like a pro, that she's some new voice of reason for the residents of Woodbury, she's just too problematic and naive. The Governor is becoming more belligerent and violent. Can you blame him? I do and don't side with him, more so don't, however, I understand and I reason with him in some ways. While I like Michonne a lot, she just wouldn't let up. Now, he's lost his daughter.. uhh... again? As well as an eye, and the people are starting to moan and hesitate and are questioning the Governor, and as well as this he believes he's been betrayed by Merle. He also built this "town" for all these people, it's like, what thanks does he get? Most of all he's lost his family, not that he is the sole character who has, but still. But I digress. I can see why he's become like this, he's gone off rails like poor Rick. Both of whom have lost family/significant other.

This episode I thought was so good because of how it flows and how there were so few moments I didn't like. Pretty much just the Lori stuff, everything else is good. And I love the ending, it's just dark & gruesome while has you wondering what's next to come. It turned very chaotic very quickly. Acting and directing good as usual. The episode also has one or two standout walker kills, something I always look for so I can take note of which look cool or memorable, which episode had this particular smart walker death or not. They're even cooler when they are practical effects.

Great episode.

The clash between the group's efforts to maintain their humanity and the brutal necessities of survival is a recurring motif, enriching the narrative with ethical dilemmas

[fernandoschiavi · 7/10 · 6 March 2024]

In "Home," the psychological unraveling of Rick takes center stage, with his hallucinations serving as a poignant reminder of the loss and guilt he carries. The episode expertly navigates the thin line between sanity and madness, using Rick's visions of Lori as a metaphor for the ghosts that haunt each survivor. This narrative choice not only deepens Rick's character but also comments on the pervasive impact of grief in an unforgiving world.

Meanwhile, the tension in Woodbury escalates, showcasing the crumbling façade of the Governor's leadership. Andrea's struggle to play the mediator exposes the deep rifts within and between the groups, highlighting the complexities of power and moral compromise in times of crisis. Her journey, marked by naivety and a desperate cling to past ideals, reflects the broader theme of disillusionment and the search for purpose amidst chaos.

The episode also focuses on the physical and emotional fortifications of the survivors, both in the prison and Woodbury. The scenes of fortifying the prison serve as a metaphor for the characters' attempts to shield themselves not just from the walkers, but from the psychological scars of their experiences. The clash between the group's efforts to maintain their humanity and the brutal necessities of survival is a recurring motif, enriching the narrative with ethical dilemmas and the constant battle between hope and despair.

Dreadful

[larrychesson · 1/10 · 18 February 2013]

What a load of rubbish.....

I had such high hopes for episode 9 after the mid season break, what a let down that was! So I thought, OK, next episode looks much better. That was wishful thinking....

With all the previous episodes, there was a perfect balance between the story line, zombies, action and gore. Now, as my dad says, it's turning into a soap opera! There's too much of Rick, losing his head and seeing ghosts along with other characters talking nonsense that's not leading anywhere! Then, before you know it, the episode is finished!!!! If Rick wants to stroll around like a lost soul, let him and leave him out of it! You don't need to spend 10-15 minutes of a 45-50 minute episode watching him do so!! Each episode is less than an hour and when you finally get into it, it's over! So you wait another week and it's another let down! It seems like the writers are clueless now, just throwing ghosts or meaningless conversations to kill time. Before, each episode was intense and you'll be crying out for another episode. Now, however, I'm not looking forward to the new episodes and when I do watch them, it feels like a chore.

With 6 episodes left of this season, they need to do something spectacular to get me back into the mood of wanting to watch it!

Entertaining, but head-scratching

[tbmforclasstsar · 18 February 2013]

Now listen. I don't want to sound all whiney like Glen when I start getting into this review/recap. The Walking Dead is a very entertaining show, and I am always sure to watch it right away on Sunday nights. It has some pretty good action, some of the characters are pretty likable, and any time I can watch a zombie drama for an hour every week, I'm going to. But man, does this show have some head scratching moments.

Take last night's episode, "Home." The tenth episode of the third season, "Home" begins with an insane looking Rick trying to talk to his ghost wife. For anyone in this prison other than Rick, it would look like our sheriff and leader is stumbling across the yard aimlessly and talking and seeing things that aren't there. In fact, Michonne is standing in the yard when Rick starts chasing after Lori, and she is clearly thinking exactly that.

My question: why would you let Rick wander around like this? The group lets him walk outside the fence, away from the safety of an area that is zombie free. Has Rick proved he can defend himself in the past? Sure. But would you trust a psychotic widower rambling around with a gun to shoot zombies, protect himself, and protect others in the prison? I'd like to think you wouldn't.

Because here are the facts: Rick has just gotten done screaming his head off inside one of the prison blocks. His wife died during childbirth and Rick wasn't there to protect her. And now, Rick is stumbling around talking to himself and remaining silent with the other living people in the prison. Even trusting him with a gun is like letting a crackhead in Harlem babysit your child.

But OK, we are just going to let Rick wander around with a gun outside the safety of the prison fence. Fine. I guess I'll go with it. There are other affairs to deal with in this episode anyway. Mainly, we get a lot of conversations: Glen wants to go back and kill The Governor. Hershel wants to move out from the prison and find a new place to live. Maggie wants nothing to do with Glen. The Governor wants Andrea to lead the Woodbury people. Colonel Sanders' imprisoned and skinnier younger brother wants Carol to know that he was in prison for robbing a store with a toy gun. There is plenty talked about in this episode. You watched it. We don't really need to cover it all. I'll sum it up like this: Glen is a whiney bitch, Herschel is the only sane one in this show, and no one really cares about the scary-Mel Gibson looking hick.

To read the rest of the review (IMDb form too short) visit: http://custodianfilmcritic.com/the- walking-dead-3-10-home/

A Superb & Excellent Episode.

[javersargho · 10/10 · 10 April 2013]

It's an episode what's awesomeness is indescribable. From the beginning to the end it is an awesome. This is one of the episode I've enjoyed most in all "The Walking Dead" series. Love it so much. Series has come to an wonderful form. Wow. I hope all people of all ages is gonna like it. It's a episode seeing what I haven't feel bore for a single minute. I'm still excited what is gonna happen next. Although all the episodes are exciting. But it's the best one. The things that happened was a bit unexpected but superb. The s02e13 was also awesome like that. After that I've got a test like that episode in this one. Actually while seeing that episode I didn't expect that much. But when I saw it I was just......

A lot of thing can be said about this episode. An episode that makes you very much interested about The Walking Dead again.

I'm going home, where I belong.

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

Daryl and Merle head back home to the prison to help rick and gang from the governor.

Great choice, Daryl.

[XueHuaBingYu · 8/10 · 6 August 2019]

Episode 10 was kind of full of talking. There wasn't that much actions. I was waiting for it to come and when I saw there's not, I was sort of disappointed.

I understand that losing someone is really painful, but Rick? I know that Lori's his wife. But wake up! The whole group is counting on him. And what's he doing? He's letting the emotions take over him. So, I'm getting angry at Rick. Useless Rick! Because he's too into that Lori ghost thing (which isn't real), he was outside the prison and nearly got bit. Even if Daryl didn't come, if he's got bit, it was also good. He kind of deserve it. 😒

That governor guy is really bad. He's the one who first touch Rick and his people. And now, he's declared war? He's terrible. I really don't know why Andrea fell for that guy. I wish he'd be dead soon.

What I don't understand is the guy at the watchtower who Maggie shot. He's not one of Rick's group? If he wasn't, how the hell did he get to the watchtower?

So sad to see one of Rick's group died. And he died in front of Carol. I kind of want to kill that governor guy for that. 😡

In this episode, there are sad scenes but there's a great scene too. Finally, we get to see that Daryl chose to leave his own brother Merle and go back to Rick's group. That was very smart of him. I really like that scene. 👍

All in all, this episode doesn't have that much interesting things. All it has is they talk and keep talking. I really want to see some actions. So, I hope there will be some actions in the next episode.

Quiet After the Storm?

[powell-ian · 8/10 · 5 September 2013]

After the chaos of the previous episodes this is a very subdued episode. It concentrates on all the paired relationships - Rick and Lorie (when will Rick snap out of this?); Glen and Maggie (dull fight); The Governor and Andrea (boring)and finally, Daryl and Merle (a bit more interesting). Best character of the series so far? Michnonne by a mile - silent and deadly. Let's prey they don't bump her off too soon.

Back to the episode, yes its a bit dull exploring those pairing relationships but just when you think "this has been a crap episode" all hell breaks lose - literally - in the last 5 minutes. Which raises the score from a very average 5 to an 8. Cracking stuff indeed.