A Preview of Part 2 of The Final Season of ‘The Walking Dead’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Whenever a beloved television series is inching toward its outright conclusion, there is great trepidation and concern from the fans and rightfully so. Because the television landscape has a rough history with final seasons and season finales, the kind that often entails slogging stories that seem to be drawn out for no good reason. Which in turn are wrapped up hastily, out of the blue, for one reason and one reason alone, to try and race to the finish line and offer up an epic finale. One that is also rushed in its own concerning manner since what came before dominated the story, and well, it is definitely safe to say, that these concerns are top of mind for fans of the iconic series, The Walking Dead.

Simply because… they really are shell shocked, for this kind of problem has plagued so many television shows and that creates genuine worry that the series somehow won’t stick the landing. Especially when one considers that this upcoming stretch of episodes are the bridge point to the final eight, wherein the potential to languish in some other concept for a time could force that rushed conclusion. But as we inch toward the Part 2 premiere of the final season of this iconic show, we here at Nerds That Geek had the opportunity to get an advanced look at the next leg of the journey and we have some good news to report, in a spoiler-free manner of course.

In that, any concerns and any worries anyone has about this part of the show slowing down and potentially ‘wasting’ time, should be tossed right out of the window. For Part 2 of Season 11 starts off with an outright bang and doesn’t let up, and that really is the first real aspect of this final season that is of note. Because it is genuinely impressive how well Part 2 of Season 11 makes use of its time, since not a single second is wasted, to the point where you’re engaged from beginning to end, and what plays out is so engrossing that the episodes simply fly by and they’re so good, you’re actively eager for more, once they have come to an end. But what’s truly amazing, is that the wonder of this leg of the journey, doesn’t end with its stunning pacing.

Because this part of the story, is jam packed with some epic surprises. The kind that catapult the story forward in a bold and incredible manner, to the point where one’s jaw is going to drop and these incredible twists and turns, allow for the show lean harder into commentary on a big concept that’s been hanging over Season 11 for some time now. Specifically, whether or not humanity is worth saving and well, the explorations that await us regarding that are both powerful and poignant and open up a whole new world storytelling wise, and really all of these elements just go to show that the series understands what is at stake for the end of this series... and that Angela and her staff are up the task and are ready to deliver.

If anything, everything we’ve discussed today, is going to have the internet buzzing about this show over the next eight weeks. Because this is one bold middle act, one that genuinely holds nothing back when it comes everything we love about this series and the best news of all, is that our long wait for more of this beloved franchise is about to finally come to an end. For Sunday, February 20, 2022, will see the Part 2 premiere land on AMC at 9:00 p.m. EST (or you can see it now if you have AMC+), and we here at Nerds That Geek cannot wait for you to experience the wonder of this brave new chapter in a franchise that is eager to blaze trails and wow us... one more time before the endgame begins. Until next time.

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