Ep 8. Coda

Rick and his group are desperate to save Beth after she was abducted by officers from Grady Memorial Hospital. They hatch a plan to trade captive cops for their beloved Beth and Carol, and make their way towards the hospital with weapons drawn. Along the way, they come across a horde of walkers and make a bold move to fight their way through.

At the hospital, the exchange takes place and tensions run high as negotiations falter. Meanwhile, Father Gabriel deals with his guilt over what he believes to be his role in the downfall of the church and the loss of lives. He struggles to reconcile his beliefs with the harsh realities of the new world he lives in.

As the exchange reaches its conclusion, an unexpected turn of events leads to a devastating loss for the group and a moment of reckoning for Rick. Amidst the chaos, he must decide how far he is willing to go to protect his loved ones and secure their survival in a world where danger lurks around every corner.

Coda is a heart-wrenching episode that makes viewers question the moral complexities of survival in the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. It is a fitting conclusion to the first half of Season 5, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what will happen next for Rick and his group of survivors.