Walking Dead Spoilers...

It has been a LONG time since I have seen an episode of Television that really blew my mind. Lots of shows are great - and I enjoy them. However only one episode of one show is THE show; that show is Season 1 Episode 5. If you have seen it you hopefully know what I am talking about - if you have not then do yourself a favor watch Dexter Season 1.

How does this relate to The Walking Dead?

Because I had that moment again on my couch this week - She was in the barn - Season 2 Episode 7:

Mind = Blowed.

The show has been dancing around the central problem of the main character which is that he is an optimist beyond all reason. Weaving an intricate portrait of a reality where human resources are so scarce that the waste of them is the only true remaining capital crime. Rick (our fearless leader) is simply not connected to the reality of this as he attempts to search for a little girl in the woods. All the while the camp they are staying in -which seems so safe - is teaming with walkers.

Painting Rick as trapped in a safe bubble of reasonable days and insulated from madness while taking the time to paint Hershel with the only true remaining insanity - That Walkers are "Sick People" - was genius. In one scene of the complete full circle of madness Hershel attempts to garner Rick's understanding by supporting a Walker capture. Hershel tells rick to "Lead it"; literally telling Rick to use HIMSELF as bait...

It all serves to set you up for the climax: a pressure drop that has only been replicated one other time for me - but I will tell you this - it was riveting.

The Walking Dead is HOT this season - make sure you are up to date!