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Daryl and Beth search for some alcohol.

This is another reflective character driven episode that focuses on Daryl and Beth. Much like the episode 'After', I think you need to have an interest in the characters to appreciate it.

I think it starts fantastically with a great sequence set in the trunk of a car. This is a very effective use of sound and limited visuals to make a scene work well.

As the story unfolds on we get deeper insights into both characters and their current state of minds following everything they have experienced. Some of the more emotional moments feel slightly forced for the purpose of generating drama, however it does give insight into their backstories and put in the context of their current situation and future.

The privileged society imagery associated with the golf club juxtaposed with the redneck hootch cabin is a great idea, particularly as they are both at the same level of gruesome dilapidation following the zombie apocalypse. These settings work well alongside the histories of these two very different characters.

Daryl for me is generally a more likeable character than Beth. However, I think the stronger performance of the two actors in this episode is Emily Kinney. I think she does emotion in a more natural way, whereas Norman Reedus appears to be forcing it out at times. As ever, his delivery of Daryl's cynical one-liners are the best aspect of the episode.

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.

Season 4, as far as previous episodes go, has been very promising on the whole, "Internship" and "Too Far Gone" being exceptional. 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. "Still" though disappointed somewhat while still having a number of good things. It is not as strong reminder of most previous episodes 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 excels brilliantly in the character development, which is some of the best of the season, but underwhelms in the storytelling.

Certainly "Still" has a number of good things. It, like all the episodes before it, is superbly made. It has gritty and audacious production design, effects that are well crafted and have soul rather than being overused and abused and photography of almost cinematic quality. The music is haunting and affecting, having presence but not being intrusive.

There are moments of thought provoking writing and emotion. The beginning does intrigue and wrenches the gut, very creepy, and the conclusion has power. There is some great character development in "Still" even when focusing on fewer characters.

In this regard, "Still" is one of the best of Season 4, with the development for Beth and Daryl being some of the season's most grounded, engaging and interesting. Emily Kinney, in perhaps her best performance this season, and Norman Reedus give quite wonderful performances.

However, something was missing. 'The Walking Dead' can be good with the quieter and more deliberate approach to the storytelling, personally do not watch the show just for zombie-killing and action (from the very start there has always been much more to the show than that), there are some very good character-driven episodes that are light on action so that is not the problem. For me and others, "Still" is not as good as other episodes at executing this approach well.

After such an unsettling opening sequence, it was somewhat disappointing for the story to be so slight structurally and not particularly eventful outside of the interaction. There was tension in the interaction, but elsewhere the adrenaline and guts were missing and there could have been more tension, for early seasons 'The Walking Dead' this was quite tame.

In terms of moving the story/arc forward, "Still" is one of the weaker Season 4 episodes, and of the show up to this point, the character development advances the story doesn't really go anywhere and it is understandable why fans criticise it as a filler episode.

Overall, a very divisive episode that is not that bad and has a lot of fine things, but not up to top 'The Walking Dead' standard. 7/10 Bethany Cox

I thought this episode was great. I never thought that any kind of character relationship would work with Daryl and Beth, I always thought their personalities were too different, and this episode showed that. But the great writers of the walking dead, made it work, and turned it into one of my favourite character bonds in any series. My only disappointment is how underrated this episode is, people are complaining about the fact it was just Daryl and Beth, and that there wasn't much action, but I still found it one of the most entertaining episodes since the mid season premier.

Fantastic episode

This is the twelfth episode of the fourth season of the Walking Dead. I'm surprised this is the lowest-rated episode in the entire series so far, but then again people don't seem to like filler episodes. I thought this was an excellent character-driven episode and it highlights at a possible thing between Beth and Daryl. The screenplay is excellent as both characters have meaningful words to say.

In this episode, "Still," tensions arise between Daryl and Beth as they try to figure out what to do next. Beth decides she wants her first alcoholic drink, as Herschel never allowed her to have one.

Overall, this is a vastly underrated episode. Sure it lacks on the zombie violence, but this is more focused on character development. We see a new side to Daryl, but it's nice to see more of Beth whom we haven't seen in many episodes as the leading figure. I rate this episode 9/10.

The relationship that Daryl and Beth build in this episode is amazing. The acting between the 2 is phenomenal.Very good writing also, it had my full attention the entire episode. Still trying to figure out why it's only at a 7.3/10 ?? I ranked it a 10

Guess you've all read about how boring this episode is and that the only characters being followed are Darryl and Beth.

It's true, it's definitely not an action-packed episode and it focuses more on character development. Personally I don't consider it to be a bad thing because there have been more episodes kinda like this one (previous seasons). These episodes were mostly a perfect representation of the desolate and hopeless feeling you probable get roaming the zombie infested lands. This in combination with the stunning soundtrack were some of the best episodes.

Too bad none of this is accomplished in the newest episode "still". I don't mind the character development but in this episode it seems pointless. I really have no clue what to do with the information given to me in this episode. And then the song.... It's shitty and doesn't even come close triggering some emotional switch.

It's not the worst episode (That was "claimed") but next episode needs to be better than anything I have seen before because I can't go on protecting the illogical events in the walking dead without some compensation.

You don't need to love Beth or Daryl to love this episode, you just have to love a well-writed story and above that, an incredibly performed story. Emily Kinney and Norman Reedus were fantastic here! (And y'all guys know it). Be more fair with the reviews. Don't demand things to TWD that you don't demanda in any other drama series. Great character development here. 10/10

Beth and Daryl's journey reveals more about their characters as they cope with their losses and try to find a reason to keep going. Memorable scenes include Beth and Daryl's bonding over a game of "Never Have I Ever" and Daryl's emotional breakdown as he opens up about his past, showcasing their vulnerability and humanity in a world that has stripped them of both. Meanwhile, Glenn reunites with Tara and encounters Abraham's group, setting the stage for their journey together.

Angela Kang has submitted a brilliant script. No two ways about it, she got a very plumb assignment and she knocked it directly out of the park this week. The slow build of the episode from the opening onward, the way Daryl barely says anything while Beth tries time and time again to get him to open up, the fruitless search for alcohol (only to yield Peach Schnapps, the worst possible thing imaginable), and the inevitable opening up of the locked chest of emotions for both Beth and Daryl was just stunning, both in content and in execution. It's kind of a silly, aimless quest for the two to undertake, but Beth is insistent and Daryl is unwilling to let her wander off to die. Considering the trauma they've underwent, and the fact that as far as they know everyone they've ever loved is now officially dead, why not have a walkabout?

Norman Reedus is he a fan favourite, he may also be the best actor in the regular cast. This is a really emotionally ripping performance from him, and I think the reason why it works so well is that it builds so slowly. As Daryl goes through his day, you can see him repressing, see him looking twice at Beth, see his patience begin to slip, and when the alcohol begins to take hold and he eventually gives up on Beth's drinking game, he's by turns legitimately scary and legitimately heartbreaking. Full credit for Emily Kinney, too, because she gives him a lot to work with and against, and she's got a harder character in the sense that she's supposed to be the positive one (and it's very hard for positive people not to be annoying to those of us who aren't positive).

Impressively, this is the first episode of The Walking Dead for director Julius Ramsay, who has a short film to his credits and a lot of experience in the editing bay. That's probably one of the reasons why the show moved from scene to scene so smoothly. The fact that it was mostly set in two locations, a moonshiner's shack and a golf course clubhouse, helped keep things appropriately claustrophobic, but nothing was quite as claustrophobic and impressive as the opening sequence. From the smooth tracking shot of the long-dormant car crash to the way the scene with Daryl and Beth crammed in the trunk was shot, it was a very impressive Walking Dead debut. Even though Daryl and Beth aren't going to die in the beginning of an episode, it's still really scary to behold. The sound design was spectacular. More impressive was the set design, both of the accident scene after the horde passes - great attention to detail in the massing of footprints - and in the abandoned country club, where it's clear that a lot of horrible things happened after Day Z. A bottle episode in the proper location can be an awesomely frightening thing; this is a great example of that.

Possibly the worst episode of the entire series so far. An hour of Beth putting hers and Daryl's life at risk over a drink. And those are the only characters we see all episode. Don't get me wrong, I think Daryl is a good character, but when paired with Beth, the two are a combination of annoying and just plain boring. I felt as though there was no plot progression whatsoever, aside from a small amount of character development. The content of this episode could have been cut down to 20 minutes, allowing time for other character groups. I really hope we don't see another episode similar to this one.

The description for this episode is: "An enlightening mission springs from a request from one of the group members." If an enlightening mission includes a frustrating teenage girl demanding the search for alcohol, then gosh knows what we've got in stall for us in the next episode. I really hope that the episodes to come are of higher quality than this dull, uninteresting - should I say garbage?

I love the walking dead so I hope next weeks episode will make up for this weeks blunder.

Some people says excelent character development in this episode and I must agree with them. Finally we focused on Darly. He wasn't talk too much like the others. He was always a quiet character. I shocked when I see the rating. What the hell? Really? 7.2? It must be 10 of 10 because we finally see some goddamn emotional speech. Darly Dixon is the best character in this show in my opinion. After that episode, its proved itself. Beth was so cute too. I felt I watching my little sister on screen... I can't understand the hate this episode. It was the best in the season since 8th episode...

If you've watched the show from the beginning until now, you know what the characters have been through. Watch this episode again and you'll see what it means. Daryl will be the last man standing and this episode should be ranked highly in the fandom of his character.

My favourite episode of the second part of the season so far. Criminally under rated on here.

I always do a plot in a paragraph, but this episode could be summed up in a sentence. So here is my plot in a sentence.

Plot In A Sentence. Daryl and Beth bond, as they continue their journey.

Both Norman Reedus and Emily Kinney totally knock it out of the park in this episode, putting in superb performances as they both fight and bond with each other.

The episode only features the two actors, the first time the show has had such a small cast.

I'm amazed that this episode is rated as the worst episode ever of The Walking Dead as this reviewer loved it.

First things first: I was shocked at seeing that this episode got the lowest rating out of any in the show. Most of the reviews complained about how the episode was "boring" or about who they find Beth "annoying." This doesn't make it a bad episode. Those are the sort of people who watch the show just for zombie-killing and action, and have no idea what good filmmaking or story- telling looks like.

First off, I hated Beth before this episode, but now she's my favorite character. Furthermore, this episode wasn't boring at all. Sure it didn't have very much action, but action isn't what makes something good. If action made for good film, Michael Bay would rule the world, and everyone would hate Stanley Kubrick.

This episode was a masterpiece. There was so much character development, so much rich dialogue, and just overall a lot to like about it. Definitely my favorite episode.

P.S. One review complained that they directly ripped off Lost, which I was also a big fan of. The thing is, that drinking game was an excellent plot device; Lost proved that. Not to mention it's a real drinking game, and it's not exactly a major plot point. Based on these things, why should't The Walking Dead use the scene? Not to mention I lost all respect for Lost after the Finale and am offended that anyone would ever defend it.

Why do people watch this show?

These last episodes (8-13) of season 4, have been the best episodes since season 1 and some occasional good episodes in 2 and 3. But then I see people hating on the 12th episode "Still". We finally have some good character development, since Andrea, and I see people hating on it. Makes me wonder who are the people who watch this show? Little kids who only want to see zombies beaten up?

It's a zombie series and that is the point for sure, to kill zombies. And I like good action, but it's gets overwhelming at times and the action scenes HAVEN'T EVEN BEEN GOOD recently.

Episode 12 "Still" where is not much action if not at all, gets a rating below 7. But every other episode 9, 10, 11, 13 gets a rating over 8. All those episodes have same good character development, but episode 12 doesn't have "action" in it, is immediately hated. I can't understand, because the action in those other episodes is horrible. There is always the same pattern, zombies' brains are plastered and the the character in question kills the last zombie in anger, first knocking it down and kicking it. Maggie does that and new blonde soldier fella' (who was in Band Of Brothers). Same boring, meaningless, and and tension lacking action scenes repeated over and over again. And one episode without those bad scenes gets a bad rating?

This really makes me wonder for what reasons people watch this show. Are people really so dependent on their weekly dose of zombies' brains blown away, that they freak out when they don't get that dose (the case of episode 12)?

I watch this show because I care about the characters and want to learn more about them. Action of course is expected, and I mean GOOD action, not these lazy action scenes that are in there just cause they have to be in there.

AverxgeJoe - A Fellow Viewer

Easily one of the highlights of the 4th season. It's not big on action but it's such an important episode for Daryl and Beth as characters - one of the strongest character development episodes of the series.

Seriously, 7.3? I have been rewatching the series before it concludes in the fall and this was the first one since season 2 that really engaged me throughout and had me in tears as we get a glimpse of Daryl's inner struggles and a complicated relationship with Beth that allow us all to mentally process everything that unraveled since the farm.