7 Standout Moments From 'The Walking Dead' Season 7 Episode 5
There are a lot of different kinds of flawed leadership on display in The Walking Dead this season-and arguably every season, but it's more pronounced than ever with Rick and his group living in subjugation. There's Negan's winning combination of blunt-force sadism and cult brainwashing tactics; there's Ezekiel's well-meaning but misguided showmanship, and in "Go-Getters" we're reintroduced to the Hilltop Colony's craven leader Gregory, who seems to be in charge more by default than anything.
Fortunately, Jesus (Tom Payne) is back in the picture, and Gregory's ineptitude stirs him into action. Here are the seven standout moments from "Go-Getters."
1) Maggie's awakening at Hilltop.
We haven't seen Maggie since the immediate aftermath of Glenn's death, when she was barely coherent and almost too sick to stand. So there's a cathartic tone to the scene in which she wakes up, finds out her baby is fine and goes with Sasha to Glenn and Abraham's graves, where Jesus is laying flowers because he's really a sweetheart.
Unfortunately, the reprieve doesn't last-Gregory wants to kick Maggie and Sasha out immediately upon hearing they're from Alexandria. His response to hearing Maggie's pregnant? "Well, that's her mistake." You can see the wheels begin to turn in Jesus's head here…
2) The Richonne kiss.
Rick is so emotionally numb right now that he just goes to give Michonne a half-assed peck on the cheek. She's like "NOPE" and pulls him in for a real kiss. These. Two.
3) Maggie shuts down Gregory's repulsive sexual blackmail.
A quick moment, but a crucial one. As Sasha tries to negotiate with Gregory to let them stay, Gregory suggests they "meet one-on-one" to discuss the details. As everybody's skin quietly crawls, Maggie immediately snaps, "Go to hell." There's no need for a specific reference to that horrific scene in which Maggie was almost raped by The Governor-her zero-tolerance response here speaks volumes.
4) Carl and Enid's reunion.
This did not necessarily seem exciting on its surface-thanks mostly to Homeland, teen romances on cable dramas have earned a bad rap-and watching Enid have to be rescued yet again by Carl is a little eye-rolling. Okay, she's from Alexandria and hasn't had to fight as much as Rick's crew, but surely she should know how to handle a lone walker by now?
But things improve once Carl rolls up in his rescue ride, and the two enjoy a short-lived, bittersweet reunion-partially on roller-skates, because why not? Enid tries to persuade Carl to come to Hilltop with her, but he's got stuff to do. Stuff… and things.
Side note: Was anyone else distracted by the face that Carl and Enid have the exact same hair color and texture? If she cut hers shorter, they would legitimately look like two clones kissing.
5) Jesus takes the wheel.
Sorry. Had to do it. After a meeting in which he's thoroughly dominated by the Saviors' second-in-command Simon, Gregory leads him right over to the hallway closet where he thinks Maggie and Sasha are hiding, only to find nothing but booze. They're actually safely in the bedroom closet, and the Saviors leave dissatisfied-but now that it's clear just how far Gregory will go to save his own neck, Jesus is done taking orders.
"You're not in charge any more," Jesus tells Gregory, making it clear that nobody else is either. He's not interested in taking Gregory's place-he's got bigger fish to fry-and if there's anything they should all be learning from the Saviors, it's that traditional power hierarchies are overrated.
6) Maggie, Sasha and Enid become a makeshift family.
Jesus was being sarcastic when he said "We're all gonna be one big, happy, dysfunctional family!", but that's exactly what Maggie and Sasha are already building at Hilltop. The big sister-little sister vibes between Maggie and Enid are strong and clearly intentional as a callback to Beth, while Maggie and Sasha have bonded over their shared grief for Glenn and Abraham.
In the closing moments of this episode, the trio touchingly share some comfort food (there's no situation that tomato soup and grilled cheese won't make better) and give thanks "For health, and food, for love and friends, for everything that goodness sends."
7) Jesus and Carl = Dream Team.
Jesus makes a deal with Sasha to find where Negan lives-unbeknownst to Maggie, who's at risk of losing her baby if put under too much stress. And as Jesus hops onboard a truck headed for the Saviors' base, he comes across Carl, who's stowed away for exactly the same reason. This should be interesting…
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