This is not the first time Rick made a move against Negan, but hopefully he is prepared for what happens next.īeing the 100th episode, Mercy was an important episode to all cast and crew and rightfully so.
He unfortunately gets left behind, trapped in a bunker with the foul-mouthed villain himself. Father Gabriel, who tries to see the good in everyone, attempts to save Gregory, despite the fact that he sold out The Hilltop to Negan.
Meanwhile, a small crew strategically take out all lookouts and lead a huge herd to surround The Sanctuary timed exactly right for Rick and his team to leave, trapping the Saviors within their camp. That said, there has been a lot of chatter regarding the snail’s pace throughout Season 7, but hopefully fans’ expectations will be met with the intense story they have been waiting for as Season 8 unfolds.Īs a much more focused Rick prepares for the battle at hand, everyone diligently works to accomplish their next move: they armor up and confront Negan right at his doorstep. With the premiere of Mercy on Sunday, October 22, 2017, being the 100th overall episode of the series, Director Greg Nicotero celebrates the glory in the details – paying homage to older episodes while offering a fun Easter-egg hunt for die-hard fans. Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes – The Walking Dead _ Season 8, Episode 1 – Photo Credit: Jackson Lee Davis/AMC