Originally Posted by
mvaliz
Ironically I thought the epsiode was decent for all the reasons EXCEPT for the Rick vs Negan fluff. :P
To me there was some actual development. Simon making moves to take over, introduction of a quirky new set of characters in that woman with the van, Hilltop getting food and a setup for a positive future, Nice dramatic dilemma choice between Simon and Dwight, Negan learning about the Trasheap gang getting nuked, and the Trashheap leader becoming a major character in capturing Negan.
On the flipside - While I get why Rick chose his actions, I really do get angry that he opted to go one-on-one with Negan (which, lets be honest, was a bit ridiculous of a 'plan' via "Divert Negan off the road and hope/pray nobody follows them, hope/pray Negan doesn't double back and hope/pray he gets into an accident!?)- totally risking the survival of the entire Hilltop community by choosing 1-on-1 impulse revenge instead of warning Hilltop/others.