The Negan war is over for the first time in two seasons (or has it been longer?
It sure feels longer).
And after such a laborious war, is long-lasting peace even attainable?
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The original group the architects of this new collective society are together, except that theyre not.
At its best, this world resembles Carls utopian vision of the future.
But, as with any wars aftermath, wounds that were left untreated begin to fester.
Someone who wasnt fine, though, was a young stableboy from Hilltop, Ken.
There seems to be a growing frustration over Maggies leadership.
As the grieving parents note, Gregory, whos still scheming, always maintained a Hilltop first mentality.
(Sound familiar?)
Some at the Sanctuary are, similarly, trying to keep their old ways alive.
Rick, Michonne, and Daryl arrive at the colony to deliver supplies.
Michonne fears the larger implications.
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Later at Kens funeral, Maggie isnt welcome by the parents, which Gregory uses to his advantage.
He would prefer to check on Maggie and the baby at Hilltop.
Carol, thankfully, comes to Daryl separately to say shes going to take over for him.
Later that night, as Maggie is walking Hershel around Hilltop in the stroller, she runs into Gregory.
Instead of getting Hershel to bed, she goes back to investigate and is attacked by a hooded man.
Jesus and Enid hear the commotion and come to their defense.
Maggie knows instantly this is the work of Gregory and goes to confront him in his office.
Clearly, the man doesnt know who hes dealing with.
Maggie subdues this attacker as well, unleashing something within her.
(Nothing else can really grow from the earth around the Sanctuary.)
She also reminds Rick that he once agreed to follow Maggies lead after the war.
The time came and Rick never did.
So now she vows to prove herself as someone to follow.
