The Walking Dead | S5 E7 'Crossed' | Reaction | Review

[@JuanSolo9]

Remember back in the Season 2 flashback when Shane and Lori where watching Atlanta get bombed by the military? That's why there are scorch marks and melted walkers in the streets, because of the napalm.

[@linaskranauskas]

No, Dawn is not 'trying her best to keep this place going'. She's a manipulative, evil lunatic, who has created a nest for rapists who kidnap survivors on the street and hurt them on purpose so that she could 'save' them and they would feel forever in her debt. In my opinion, hospital's arc is totally legit. The writers tried to portray what would go wrong with an isolated system which would be relatively 'safe' (from walkers), but would try to function almost just as before the apocalypse; I think they succeeded to paint the orwelian reality of such system in a couple of episodes.

[@itsme6018]

I really liked this arc mainly for Beth's character development. She shows strength that no one expected of her. And you see a bit of a different side to Daryl, standing up to Rick by siding with Tyreese's plan. He's never really done that before and you have to wonder if his time with Beth changed his outlook ("there's still good people out there...").

[@echo8630]

I actually liked this storyline more than anything with the governor, but Beth's my favorite so I'm probably biased.

[@shirleycoakley1751]

One note: Rick actually starts to listen to his people. Something that he doesn't always do. This is much better than his "storm the gates" strategy. Also this episode shows so much growth by Beth and brings her a sense of confidence and pride. GO BETH!

[@carlmccartney1025]

Lmao

[@pyr1412]

Those walkers melted into the ground were from the bomb that went off in Atlanta during the flash back in season 2 when Rick was still in his coma and Shane and Lori and the others were looking on in horror as the bombs were going off

[@saraarnett2557]

RJ napalm 😬

[@JHolland]

Rick has completely lost it lol , the way he stairs at that guy with the gun to his head , pure psycho hehe

[@LikeAZombie01]

Wouldn't you be in that world, especially after the guy just tried to feed Daryl to a walker.

[@imcrystalclear3448]

I get it, Steve - the hospital story has been my least favorite arc, but the last few episodes sets up the mid-season finale. Hang in there, it does get better.

[@pyr1412]

I'm Crystal Clear the mid seasons Wednesday

[@psfreak333]

My main issue watching the hospital was their system and personalities all just seem off and incoherent....but I wouldn't go as far as to say boring at least for me but everything has a purpose!

[@panjamysy]

I absolutely love the intensity of every single relationship on this show. Every character pairs up with every other character so well even if they hardly ever interact. Sometimes they pair people up for scenes that I think "This is weird." but then it works so perfectly. Like Daryl and Beth and Carol and Tyreese. There isn't a single character in Rick's "Family" that isn't likeable and well developed.

[@tinyrick5514]

Rick i wouldn't mess with

[@schlock159]

You are not the only one Steve. The hospital story didn't sit as well with some of the fans. All i can say is keep watching ;). Oooh, and the second half has some really good stuff ;).

[@jamesinnes8129]

Im so jealous of new subscibers look how many episodes they can binge watch. Love from the uk, Lacey and Steve (Steve and Lacey)

[@DuoReacts]

@James Innes ~ Thanks so much!! I mean you could go on a break for a week or two, then you could binge a little LOL ~ Lacey

[@jamesinnes8129]

@@DuoReacts If i become a $10 Patreon will i be able to watch full reaction episodes from season 1 ep 1? Never subscribed to a Patreon before.

[@DuoReacts]

@@jamesinnes8129 Yes, the $10 tier has access to ALL Full reactions. You would get to see everything we have ever watched from season 1 to current. ~ Lacey

[@MistaUnicorn]

I get to binge the whole series! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones :P

[@jamesinnes8129]

@@MistaUnicorn Yes very lucky, Lacey is so good at the editing that the 10 min you get feels like you've watched the whole episode. And Steve makes me belly roll. My favourite reactors ever. Enjoy buddy.

[@fkw1239]

“It's not so much the destination as it is the journey." -Captain Jack”

[@lombax316]

1) While she didn't see it, Rick's plan nicely correlates to Michonne's realization that they've been out there for too long. When living in a constant state of fight and survival, you risk losing your empathy and humanity. 2) A season 2 flashback showed that the military fire bombed the city. That's why there's melted walkers. 3) Dawn genuinely wants to save as many lives as she can. She doesn't necessarily care that a percentage of them are abused cause she justifies things to herself that most of the wards and officers are happy. She's also still holding on to the false belief that things can eventually return to how things use to be so the atrocities are just a temporary evil. 4) Bob was genuine at first but from his perspective Rick and friends are the bad guys. As far as he knows, he can't trust these people. We've been following Rick from the beginning so it's hard for most people to see things from another perspective.

[@mamamayhem7125]

I think Abraham thought he killed Eugene and that was the biggest reason he had an issue.

[@dansreviews5574]

BTW There’s a after credits scene for the next episode!

[@lazerx1828]

I agree with Steve, it's like a drama with characters that we're not really invested in (except the original cast)

[@KT-ku8dg]

I appreciate your honesty! Not every story arc will be great but there are great ones to come. :)

[@ESPirits87]

Poor Sasha, she left her guard down because she was conflicted by Bob.

[@Syndratic]

Sasha basically let her guard down because the guy said his name was bob and she's grieving old bob's death so she must of felt for him since they had the same name, unfortunate that he was able to take advantage of that.

[@nadaalwabel2498]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I don't know but the Hospital storyline gave me an 80's tv show vibe....

[@aang2474]

Lmaooooo about gabe "I don't think he'll last long" Meanwhile badass s11 gabe "excuse me?"

[@ShadowWizard]

😆

[@diegohorandocarmo4726]

I’m with you Steve! This is part of the whole series where you get the ups and downs of the show! Sometimes we just don’t get why some episodes were shot! Well, see you...until 5/8!!!

[@takersgurl]

People should just listen to savage Rick. I love Rick like this.

[@auwe4963]

I feel like I'm watching Rob. lol Anybody know what I'm talking about? This episode was great!

[@deadfan1964]

Yes it was.

[@stephwest1382]

so ready Let's Do it/ Duo it// I just love your reactions to my favorite show. I have never missed an episode and I am not going too..

[@whitmanbell]

in my recollection, this is about the period when I began to see this show more as a soap opera with zombies and less as an action drama. One man's opinion. Thanks for ALL your reacts!

[@whitmanbell]

Also, as the plot quality decreases, the show has added 3 major actors from the Wire (greatest show of all time). That's not a coincidence.

[@Jumaoli]

yeah...this plot is very slow and confusing, but the story moves on pretty quickly

[@TheHofman]

How Rick looks...dam, I wouldn't mess with that guy ;)

[@mrsfahrenheit]

that Negan hint tho👏🏻😌

[@movieman175]

Not a fan at all of the hospital story arc so I'm right there with you Steven.

[@importantnobody1345]

You guys remember the bombs that were dropped in I think Shane's flash back? That's what the melted walkers were from I think.

[@melissapena5001]

I think most people hated the hospital episodes but I understand the Beth arc of her strength and changing from a kid to an adult. Some episodes will be slower to show back stories but just wait for it. It does get better later. Without sad and weak times nobody would be happy and have better times to compare.

[@tiffanyphillips6086]

The first half of season 5 is a little slow. Just wait just the second half is a lot better. Dawn is doing what she think its best. She wasn't made for this world.

[@lynncantrell5502]

I wouldn't say that the premiere of season five was slow

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

More like the middle. First few eps are good.

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

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[@LaredoIsntSoBad]

I think you need sleep Steve. You along with your grizzly bear yawns look out of it these last few episodes. I wouldn't blame the script just yet...just yet. lol

[@willcichocki5212]

You guys should try the walking dead games from telltale very good

[@sam-psonsmith9951]

I didn't care about the hospital arc at all. for me this part of season 5 was actually hard to watch. There are some good moments in almost every episode. But the entire Hospital arc just feels tedious to me. I was glad once it was over.

[@BenTIStudios]

I really liked this storyline. I love your honesty though.

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

A lot of Beth fans did. I didn't hate her, but she added nothing IMO.

[@BenTIStudios]

@@MacGuffinExMachina I disagree on the Beth storyline. I agree initially though. But I felt she did in season 5. But that's not the sole reason why I felt that way as far as the storyline goes. Wasn't just because of 'Beth'.

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

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[@samuelmiller4964]

16:10 ~ He may be one of the "good ones",but he doesn't knpw Rick's group. Fight or Flight, it's human nature.

[@michelleortega1514]

Yea it does get better.I agree this storyline is confusing and slow.There is another season later on that is not that great but still pretty good.Hang in there it's hard to watch shows when you have the greatness of breaking bad fresh in your mind.

[@BenRai2k]

Its alright to have episodes or portions of the show you are not the biggest fan of. There is a whole season I am not a huge fan of.

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

Yeah, I know which one lol. Not sure if it would be a spoiler to say which one, so I won't. I hope they still watch after getting through that one because the season after is the best IMO.

[@havoc1426]

@@MacGuffinExMachina wait what season do you call the worst? The one where the thing started or the one where it ended (i hope you understand)

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

@@havoc1426 I liked the first half of the one where the thing happened. You know, after the cliffhanger that pissed everyone off. 2nd half was meh. The season after was worse. Some people hate both those seasons, but I just hate that one. Fans love the season that came after that really bad one. I hope that confused Steve and Lacey enough but was understood by everyone else lol.

[@havoc1426]

@@MacGuffinExMachina Hahhaha yea i enjoyed the season after the bad one as well . Had like a bit of the oldshool Walking Dead feeling to it , altough i dont like it as much as the earlier seasons like 1-5

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

@@havoc1426 I like it more than even the first season. It's the first time I preferred the show version over the comic.

[@12chapin]

You’re walking by yourselves at 5am to work, you see in the distance a slow moving stumbling figure waking towards you. What you do?

[@hashtagangel5998]

I looooove Noah's character

[@angie-tq4ew]

If you were handcuffed, and your group threatened with elimination, wouldn't you try to do what you could to get away? I know I would. lol I love Rick, but thank goodness he listened to Tyreese & Daryl on this one. They can't go in guns blazing - everytime. I liked this episode quite a lot. It showed that Rick has flaws; it showed how much more confidence Daryl has, to be willing to contradict Rick's plan; it showed Tyreese's compassion for people he don't even know; it showed Beth's underlying strength coming to the surface; it at least showed that Gabe doesn't have anything under his sleeve but guilt & fear; it showed Maggie & Glenn's leadership qualities; and it showed Rosita being more than just a "hot pants & bootie call." A lot of character development in this episode, you just need to be interested in that, and not just the action episodes. You were making me sleepy, Steve - and I just woke up a few hours ago...🤣🤣 😊🌺🏝️❤️

[@nattyboh2944]

Excellent, excellent post. Fantastic points made.

[@Scott_Burton]

When you really think these people are going to kill you in the end, even the "good ones" can try to manipulate their way to freedom. Note that the officer didn't do anything once he knocked Sasha out? He knocked her out, and fled. Didn't try to kill her, didn't try to steal the gun, didn't try to get a knife to cut his way free.

[@CloudZeroVII7]

Its funny how you say Gabe isn't going to last very long. LOL

[@iml3104]

I think you should also discuss character progression after the season

[@nizzleprizzle9783]

Lmao.

[@caitz1283]

Personally, I love savage Rick.

[@aeroripper]

Yup, season 5 rick was almost feral.

[@GreenBayPack]

Very confusing to the point you don't really care is the norm for the hospital storyline among fans. But there is something I always find interesting that happens every once in a while throughout the series and that's getting to see our group looked at as the bad guys by new people. But even that has nothing to do with the hospital.

[@thebackyardbear]

17:15 Completely agree with Steve... the entire Hospital story line and even the surrounding story REALLY started to suffer. As a matter of fact, I continually lost interest every season going forward until Season 9, when I feel they finally turned a corner.

[@HeathenMaiden]

Steve, don't worry about it. Most of us found the hospital arc as dull as watching paint dry. It was even worse for those of us who don't even like Beth, so there was nobody in those scenes to care about. I didn't care for the Governor solo episodes in Season 4 either.

[@christiannunez6421]

Did you guys know that Sasha was a firefighter pre-apocalypse?

[@grubbyD]

I never liked the hospital storyline either but it gets better after this I swear 😁

[@echo8630]

I like this arc. It makes sense to me. I could see people actually acting like the hospital group if the apocolypse were to happen. I don't think Dawn's bad, that's why she helps Beth. But, her people come first and she'd do whatever to keep the hospital going and HER people happy. It's not that confusing to me but Dawn is definitely wishy washy. I do think the hospital group are WAY more believable than cannibals. Just throwing that out there.

[@Jan_K1]

Atlanta looks so weird without the walkers during season1. good luck hershels Farm

[@Alatorre05]

Dawn isn't necessarily a bad person, but she's just a bad leader, she can't control her people very well. She's done some bad things but she's only done them in hopes of doing the right thing. This group harms people and then takes them in to work for them towards some greater good. It's like human trafficking in the Zombie Apocalypse. Out of all the villains in the show, they're definitely the most complex since they're not outright evil, since they're doing things for a greater good purpose.

[@jmominis]

I think the hospital arc would be better as a book. There is too many times that things are very intertwined or convoluted before a payoff. If you blink or sneeze you might miss a detail that is important, remember when they brought the hurt doctor in. There were whispers and hints and behaviours that were so subtle that you almost need to rewind. Like the Clonazepam Clozapine story. Still enjoy though after many viewings bc all these details come clear.

[@iulia.bianca.b]

Oh Steve, you're not alone on this one. I absolutely disliked the hospital episodes.

[@tinkerstinker7943]

💚 Ok... people are STILL putting spoilers under original comments, forcing the mods to remove the entire thread. Pls ONLY comment on this reaction 💚

[@morten8586]

15:00 dont agree with him beeing a "son of a bitch". From his pov he doesnt know this people and just wanted to try to escape as our people would too in the same situation. He didnt killed her or anything, he just wanted to get away.

[@deadfan1964]

Enjoy the emergence of the savagery in our group (and the beard). Inside and out. Blood stained, sweat stained animals on the street doing what it takes to survive. Of course holding on to some humanity. Great last 2 episodes.

[@Stefernie2]

Honestly the storyline isn’t the most exciting through this part of the show. That said it’s just all part of the process. I noticed watching this time around the captured female cop was real quick to see this as her chance to get rid of Dawn but the male cop hasn’t caught onto that strategy yet.

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

I wasn't a fan of this particular arc, and neither were most fans, but loved the second half of this season. This arc was not in the comics, which is probably partly why it feels out of place. There's one season that's horrible almost all the way through, and it made a lot of people quit watching the show. I hope you don't when you get to it because it gets way better after. Would it be a spoiler to say which season? I kind of want to prepare you for it. Either way, if you get to a terrible season, just know that it's worth getting through to the other side. This arc is more like a hiccup. For me, at this point in the show, the Vatos and CDC arcs, the middle of season 2, minor bits here and there of season 3, and the length of the flu arc in 4 were similar low quality hiccups. I remember you liking some of the bits I didn't care for, so hopefully this unnamed season won't be as much of a pain lol.

[@lynncantrell5502]

I agree that the hospital storyline isn't the best story of TWD but the mid season finale is a good one, and the second half gets much better. At least we found out what happened to Beth and now our group is on a rescue mission

[@sheerri]

I did have some issues with the hospital storyline upon first watch, so I get where Steve is coming from. Partly because I could not connect with Beth as a character enough to care about what happens to her, and partly because I think the show left things a little too late to explain some of the hospital's backstory and inner workings. The payoff is effective, but we do hit speedbumps along the way.

[@amyfender1]

Hang on Steve.....Just hang on 😊

[@alamoja]

A lot of fans didn't care for the Hospital story. We didn't really get a clear explanation of them. Only this crazy wish washy leader.

[@JoanCollis]

I dont think ur suppose to hate Dawn or this group but more notice the horrible wishy washy leadership and more so the journey of Rick & The Gang and how strong their bond and leadership is or becomes.

[@JoanCollis]

And how strong Rick and his instant decisions with distrust are becoming...i hope that makes sense

[@BlairKillgallon]

Trust me, you’re not only one who isn’t a fan of the hospital storyline. It will get better though.

[@totesmegoatscrystal9688]

Don't worry Steve, the rest of us weren't to thrilled about the hospital storyline either. Some parts are good but it drags too long. Season 5 could've been so much better if they shortened that storyline...Id like it better if maybe they just found Beth hurt, helped her and did it out of compassion and not make them "work for them," and then helped her find our group...and in ONE episode, then it could've worked for the fans. Overall I really enjoyed season 5, it's really good but the hospital stuff is what knocked it down some. Regardless I'm still excited you guys are on season 5, it's still an exciting season and hope you love it overall! Can't wait for the next one!

[@lollypop2414]

I don't think the hospital storyline is anyone's favorite tbh. I didn't dislike these episodes at all, but the hospital parts were probably my least favorite, even though I love Beth. I had no problem disliking Dawn though, even if she's a morally gray character.

[@EccentricMeat]

TWD is my favorite show, but the hospital arc is BY FAR the worst portion of the show. Don't worry, it gets MUCH better very soon!

[@Guswal03]

Steve looked BORED this whole video lmao Can kinda understand him though since the hospital arc is pretty slow.

[@shawnwacek6791]

Yeah this episode was a little slow and gets a little interesting it's worth the wait anticipation for the show to pick up speed does Walker's they were melted to the ground or cool looking best looking ones ever from That season

[@CyberWolfVR]

The hospital storyline was the worst in the entire series..

[@Rohan-nc8jt]

I was the same Steve. Terminus we understood why they were what they became but a bunch of coward cops purposely injuring people to make them a captive workforce isn't interesting (to me) by comparison & Beth isn't a character I'm invested in enough to care about...so...

[@gunslinger7779]

Not great not terrible

[@nataliej54]

Understand completely. This was one of the worst story lines. It will get better.

[@IrvingSecret]

Yo dixon is a beast

[@stephwest1382]

Oooh I have firsties

[@CountessDixon88]

The hospital story line is a stupid story line anyway you guys aren’t alone in that.

[@elementop6847]

I get what u mean about not hating Dawn, the thing is Dawn isnt the bad guy. To our group she is, but u gotta think, if we had been following Dawns group since the beginning of the show, and her group was the main characters, we would think Rick and his group were the bad guys. Any way keep up the great content, love u guys

[@amyfender1]

I totally get your point and agree that to outsiders of "our" group Rick and Co. seem evil at times. However, if I had been with Dawn the entire time I believe ( and hope) that I would definitely not see her as good since she knows her male officers are raping the wards repeatedly and she doesn't stop it ( kills them ) to keep them safe. I know she only has a few male officers there and if they're gone she/they will be more vulnerable to threats from the outside but as long as she is allowing the rapes and abuse to continue she is at risk of threats from the outside AND threats from the inside. 😊

[@elementop6847]

@@amyfender1 im not saying thats how i feel, im saying i get what Steve means

[@amyfender1]

@@elementop6847 Oh, I absolutely understand what you mean and I get what Steve was saying too. Please don't think that I was arguing or disagreeing with you....I was just rambling which I tend to do more often than I should lol

[@KevinPresents1]

"It's fine now..Why? Cause I am here to watch your reaction" holy snot you guys 407th like and 74th comment holy cow your blowing up hows guy going to get his comments seen..omg...lol and i'm a member of the team Jack of all trades.. Lacey love the woodstock shirt very cool !..... Maggie has come 180 "Sit down or i'll put you down" holy hell i've been writing holy a lot in this comment ... i agree with Steve on this...This arc is boring the next one is better ..Keep Posting and I'll Keep Watching

[@deggsymarley]

Dawn is not trusted by bob that why he escaped, Dawn has charisma & energy, but comes out as overbearing nature, she only protect Beth to get her on side,

[@Ld.801]

Gabe won’t last long…..ooooooof

[@ShadowWizard]

boy they are in for a surprise 😆

[@gingerlemon865]

Oof, I'm not ready

[@saraarnett2557]

It’s ok Steve, most shows have ups and downs and this is one of the downs. But not totally hating the bad guy is actually a more realistic bad guy. Most people aren’t totally good or totally bad. To an outsider rick is easily a bad guy. It’s not as easy to cheer against people in the gray area. For sure.

[@shereegrimes893]

This is the worst story arc in TWD, I don't care what happens, never did, it's like they didn't know what to write. I'm glad it not just me, I have all the current season's and I always skip the Beth centric episodes..did I mention I hate Beth..lol. I could tell Steve wasn't interested, he looked sleepy, still love watching you react no matter what..PS the show gets better..😙😘😉

[@prudy67]

I don't like the hospital arc either. Weird. And the payoff was not really worth all of the time they spent on it.

[@dawnsays1907]

Please don't hate me..................................... I'm an ok person

[@12chapin]

Kneel befo general Rick.

[@Crazy830Joker]

GREATM

[@The-Xclusiveeeee]

You're not alone Steve i didn't like the Hospital storyline either, this is probably my least favorite season but it picks up massively later on in the show so hang in there :)

[@iml3104]

Maybe he's a good one in he's people

[@paulp9274]

You also have to look at in from the Bob the cop's perspective. He doesn't know anything about Rick or the group, only that they are holding him and his partner hostage. It makes sense for him to do whatever it takes to escape.

[@iml3104]

@@paulp9274 well said

[@auwe4963]

@@paulp9274 I agree. I still don't like him, because he overtook Sasha, lol, but I understand why he felt he had to do it.

[@BenTIStudios]

👫📽️🎬🎤

[@kayden2119]

This was probably the second or third worse arc in the show

[@АлексейЗаботкий]

Such boring and unnecessary ark, just waste of time