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He actually didn't want to go - it was the show's choice. But he seems to have taken it in stride and he said Jennifer Lynch made sure he had a great last episode. (comics spoilers) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/walking-dead-noah-dies-tyler-781577 There are wide swathes of fans who hated him because of Beth and still believe she is coming back, based on clocks and hidden meanings and what have you (for instance, they think Aaron is a sign of Beth returning, Aaron and Eric are Beth and Daryl, and so forth). It's not everywhere, or heavily prominent, it just annoys me when I see people act like Beth gave a grand sacrifice for Noah and he was so horrible.

Rosita. I liked Noah too. I always have. The character got such OTT hate ("He killed Beth and Tyreese!" "Beth sacrificed her life for him!" - spare me; Noah did not cause either of them to lose most of their common sense). He had so much potential. As it is, he will just be remembered as yet another dead black man on a show full of them. Revolving door indeed.

Tara's one of my favorites.

What a hugely uneven show this is becoming. Everything with Rick, Jessie (who for the third straight episode still has no identity outside of Rick) and her creepy husband, who comes right out of bad USA Network TV movies from 20 years ago - it just sucks. Rick's motivation are as vague to me as ever, I find it more than a little insulting that Jessie is truly just an object for Rick to "save" - a breathing version of those damn owl statues). And it feels like Carol's involvement in this story is a cover, in some sense, for Rick's obsessiveness. Rick has to get involved - Pete's abusive! It's just a waste of Melissa McBride to have Carol stuck doing this for an episode, and I almost dread watching Rick scenes at this point, which is sad, as he was one of my favorite characters. And Andrew Lincoln continues to have no chemistry that I could see with the woman who plays Jessie, in spite of this being such a huge life-altering connection that makes him feel for the first time since Lori, blah blah blah. Everything else, other than the rushed, forced scene of Gabriel going on and on and on about evil heathens (which was overwritten and felt endless), worked for me. I was more involved in Abraham's drama than I ever thought I would be. Are they finally getting a handle on this character? I also liked Francine a lot. Eugene's believable heroics, the glimpses of Tara's humor and heart before her injury, Glenn trying his best to lead only to be horribly betrayed, and poor poor Noah (I will never get over that) - this worked beautifully. And while it's lazy writing to say that Alexandria can't survive without the group, it also makes an odd sort of sense, given how pampered they've been. Glenn watching Noah die - one of the best acting moments in 5 seasons of this show. Bravo, Steven Yeun! I also have to praise Tovah Feldshuh for doing so much with a look or a line reading. I don't really like Deanna very much - I think she's deluded and sheltered and a poor leader - but I can understand her, which I rarely do with "leader" figures on this show. If we get another episode like this I'm going to start hoping Rick just wanders off my screen for a good long while.

Yes. I think Sharon said that was one of the better parts of the story for her. I can't remember. NBA I love your avatar.

It's ironic that McTavish also wrote their breakup (which I thought was quite good, other than the silly stolen Nazi artwork story - it's what kept me watching AMC at that point).

He did. He mentioned it in interviews. He hated it and he didn't like the Opal/Palmer marriage in general.

Looks like Jim's funeral will be coming up soon. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-tv/hot-tv/430789/Spoilers-EastEnders-Dot-Cotton-released-handcuffed-for-Jim-Branning-funeral I guess this must be Sarah Phelps' episode. I also saw this: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-tv/hot-tv/430790/Danny-Dyer-not-leaving-EastEnders Bosses are desperate to hang on to him as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter after he helped turn around the soap’s fortunes. Before his arrival ratings were flagging. But during last month’s live episodes they topped a whopping 12million viewers. The main four Carters all got new contracts, including Danny Boy Hatchard (Lee), even though a lot of people thought he might be on the way out. If they have a story where he has to go around in boxer briefs all the time, then he'll become my favorite Carter.

Margaret Reed is vlogging the preparation for her upcoming play at the Cleveland Playhouse.

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Poor Maureen Garrett - I thought they did an awful job with that character too. I actually think Maureen would have been a decent Mary recast, if she hadn't been at GL.

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The only time I ever see talk of this show online is Kevin/Patrick. Kevin/Patrick this, Kevin/Patrick that. Someone sent me a PM at another site months ago asking if I watched this show and told me about Kevin and Patrick. So I do wonder if the show may push more toward them being the main couple if they get another season.

I'd say it depends on the character and fan approval, but in Emma's case, I do think they will find out about her and she will pay. Likely with her life.

Shavon. As for Mary, my main problem with her is if even if they'd successfully recast her, what would they have done with her? To me she just felt played out.

Great review! Are you a professional writer? I never knew that about Mike Reid's son Pam really was EE. I still miss Pat. Always will. What a great anecdote about the pledge drive. Who could blame you? Maybe the other callers got to have a night chatting with Conor and Mary Flaherty... He's probably past his best, but I still prefer him to a number in the cast. This is the worst EE's male cast has ever been.

I'm baffled as to who in the cast would even want more, given that most of them aren't exactly big stars. Kyle is the biggest and from what you said he's already signed on. Unless it's someone like Sherilynn and she's still not sure about returning.

Thanks. That's such a nice picture of Margaret Mason. I'd never seen it before.

Do you think it might be a new cast member? Thanks for letting us know. I guess we'll see. I'm OK with whatever happens.

Speaking of Jon, he and his wife had a baby girl. http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/jon-bernthal-walking-dead-alum-welcomes-daughter-adeline-2015123