S3.E13

Arrow on the Doorpost

Episode aired Mar 10, 2013
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43m

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Rick and The Governor meet face-to-face, ostensibly to make a peaceful resolution to prevent further bloodshed. Back at the prison, tensions arise between Merle and the rest of the group.Rick and The Governor meet face-to-face, ostensibly to make a peaceful resolution to prevent further bloodshed. Back at the prison, tensions arise between Merle and the rest of the group.Rick and The Governor meet face-to-face, ostensibly to make a peaceful resolution to prevent further bloodshed. Back at the prison, tensions arise between Merle and the rest of the group.

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Trivia
The title "Arrow on the Doorpost" comes from the practice of many native American tribes of sticking a tomahawk or arrow into a tree or gatepost marking the the outer boundary of their land during times of war with other tribes. The tomahawk or arrow would be planted at the beginning of the conflict and not removed until the conflict was resolved. In some modern native American families this tradition has been updated, and the family will similarly mark a post on a verandah or tree in the front yard while a family member in service to the military is deployed in combat.

Goofs
When Hershel and Milton are seated and talking outside the barn (while Rick and The Governor are inside trying to strike a deal), you can see a hearing aid in one close up shot of Hershel. You don't see the hearing aid again.

Quotes
Milton Mamet: May I see it. Your stump, I'd like to, um... ahem, see where the amputation was. How high above the bite.
Hershel Greene: I'm not showing you my leg.
Milton Mamet: It's important data.
Hershel Greene: I just met you. At least buy me a drink first.

Connections
Featured in The Walking Dead: The Journey So Far (2016)

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The Walking Dead Main Title
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Written by Bear McCreary

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10/10

A solid episode.

I disagree heavily with the negative reviews about this episode, I thought it was an interesting insight into the relationships that could have formed the characters from both Woodbury and the Prison. Both parties exhibiting striking similarities.

Whilst many of these reviews have banged on about the 'impending war' that has been formulating since the mid-season break, this is an episode that levels the field, and makes you feel some strings of attachment to both parties.

The ending montage acted out to the song 'Warm Shadows' by Fink is one of my favourite scenes to date, not only on TWD but across all shows. The directors attention to creating parallels between Rick and The Governor is fantastic, not only in the motions they take but also their general demeanour and choice of actions.

I assure all of you negative reviewers that come the end of this season you will be begging for more TWD, so don't wish it away.

A solid episode.