I would love to see some combination of the circus idea with some Lovecraftian horror thrown in

Because The Walking Dead barely has any plot. You could miss three episodes in a row and not even notice.

A reach around could be just what is needed in this situation.

Boo
Surely we can reach some sort of compromise in this matter.

What the fuck was that?
This may be the single worst finale I have ever seen. I didn't expect the show to magically stop being so shitty but Jesus Christ that was awful.

It was great to see
The Cockamouse return. Also any episode that has Karl in it is at least a B+.

After watching these last two episodes
I feel so stupid for giving up on this show in the middle of the first season.