I think the isolated structure plays really well for binge watching, but can be frustrating watching in real time. I'd like to see more ensemble episodes too, but I think overall, the smaller contained episodes have been the better episodes of the series, beginning with Gimple's "Clear".

I completely don't get the criticism of JDM in the role. I believe he's perfect. I think Negan's immature speech is part of his character. I think its how he probably rose to power. He probably was just a fun guy who liked to joke and make fun of people, but with a hint of narcissism. He probably became the head of…

Oh brother. Not all of the Mexicans are enamored with the dead. Its just one little cult that has taken some of the implications expressed in the "Day of the Dead" celebrations to an extreme. Basically the writers are damned if they do, damned if they don't try to have a more diverse cast. FFS.

Maggie asked Daryl about Beth in the opening ep 1 sequence in the box car.