@@NikkiStevenReact As much as Lydia has Henry under her spell, I don't think it's a coincidence that Henry let Lydia out of her cell and Daryl just happened to be listening. Daryl could've tortured her but most adults forget that teens only open up to other teens. I think he might be trying just as much to turn her as she it trying to turn them. Too early to tell who's more successful... Although, (you may doubt him but) Daryl is a good judge of character. How good depends on if we find out Lydia was truly genuine at the end of the episode come next week.
@@NikkiStevenReact on the talking dead, they said they think even Lydia will be surprised that Alpha came for her. What Lydia said about her mother was absolutely true. In the comics the way the women of the whisperers are treated,(including Lydia, excepting Alpha) are so much worse then just beatings. While I don't think the show will depict rape in any way, I just thought you should keep that in mind before judging Lydia too harshly. They literally live like animals.
lombax316 I saw the trailer of episode 12 and I get why Daryl said no because her mom is bad person her mom litterly killed someone and killed a dad when Lydia had a flashbacks
It’s definitely ambiguous, but I don’t believe Lydia was lying about her mother not coming for her. The abuse mixed probably with the culture of the whisperers led her to believe no one was coming. Was Henry being Henry? Yes. But I believe his core beliefs in this case were right. We’ll have to wait and see!
Yep. I think Lydia really believed that they would abandon her. I think everything she said in that last conversation with Darryl and Henry was the truth.
the flashbacks at the beginning of the epsiode and the ones where the dad doesn't have a beard are the ones Alpha lied about and the ones where Alpha is bald are the real ones.
Yeah she is, as a fan of the Whisperers from the comics, never thought i would see the day and i can't believe she is making them work on this level, they are unsettling, creepy and now every time Walkers are on screen i am worried they might be Whisperers in disguise. Not to mention her character development for Tara and Especially Daryl is amazing, never thought i would end liking Tara.
He didn’t deliberately let the Saviors out tho he was just stupid by going in to try kill the guy that killed his brother and they disarmed him and got out
@@jammoth3mvp759 He did though. He could have shot one of them through the gates just as easily but he was just dumb and went into a room of mean 10 times his size
Henry is playing Carl's role from the comics, which I haven't even read that far but, people spoil everything these days, so Henry is really important to the story arc. Great reaction to yet another great TWD episode 👍🏽👍🏽
I don't think she was lying in the end, I think she thought the '' MOM '' wouldn't come for her... I think she hoped she would come, but in the end actually believed the mom doesn't care about her at all.. I haven't read the comics or anything but I believe this girl may come to help take down these people... The Mom reminds me so much of Carol, I hope to see them go head to head.
Whether you read the comics or not, I feel like this episode strongly hints at how trustworthy Lydia will end up being, with the backstory, and Daryl feeling sympathy, her relationship with Henry, and Henry's words about seeing good in people. Carl also saw good/potential in Siddiq and now he's our doctor. I just see that pattern with the show and can't un-see it.
This was honestly one of the best episodes so far. Lydia and her PTSD, and obviously having been brainwashed, was written really well. And Alpha was set up beautifully as a villain (whom I think I might end up hating more than the Governor, which is saying something because he's my least favorite TWD villain at this point; especially if they add comic elements to Lydia's abuse) You don't often see a family where the wife/mother is abusive. Also, I don't necessarily think Lydia was lying about Alpha not coming for her. I think she just underestimated how much she wanted her brainwashed daughter back. Not to mention that she probably didn't think she'd get special treatment above others who've been left behind before. But now that she knows her mom has lied about so much, I doubt she'll be running back into her arms.
DarkraixCresselia it’s not PTSD as such (although I imagine she has that, too) It’s Stockholm syndrome. Talking Dead explained this a little on their show after, but yet other than the title you’re spot on. It wasn’t so much her being brain washed, she was a child who saw these things happen, then ever since her Mom has been lying to her and manipulating the memories to make her out to be the better parent and to make it seem like the Dad’s fault was Lydia’s death so Lydia would be more “mouldable” and easier manipulate because she’s racked with guilt, then told it’s because she was a weak child, it got her weak father killed and all these beatings from Alpha and now for her own good so she’s “stronger”. But the baby cry made her remember her Dad and triggered the real memories to surface more than the lies. That’s why she asked to be put back in her cell, because she remembered she’s safer in there with these new people than she is with her own Mother. As a mental health professional, it is great to see lesser known conditions being introduced to people who may not have heard much about the conditions before, and they seem to be handling it right within the writing so far. It’s definitely interesting to read up on. I read the comics as well and wondered if they’d keep that aspect of Lydia’s past in. Henry is doing a good job in Carl’s comic role so far. How do you feel so far about Henry taking on the Carl/Lydia storyline? High hopes or prefer Carl?
@@MothproofKT Ah, ok. I don't really watch Talking Dead anymore, so I obviously missed that. But now that I'm thinking about it, Stockholm Syndrome definitely makes more sense than just "simply" PTSD. Yeah, the writing is really good so far. I was telling this to my mom, but if they kept the same staff as the past couple of seasons, this episode could have been stretched out over half the season. But the new showrunner is doing a great job with the show. So far, this is my favorite episode of the latter half of the season. I didn't read the comics, so I'm the wrong person to ask for that opinion. But that being said, between Henry and Carl, I feel like Carl would have handled things differently; heck, he might have not been in that situation in the first place, he would have wanted to be at home with Michonne and his little sister and brother. Henry got me angry a couple of times, but as a teenager, he's written pretty well. He's not as experienced as the other characters, he's going to make dumb mistakes, and is obviously wearing his heart on his sleeve. But his heart IS in the right place, and he has the potential to learn and grow, especially in the coming times, 'cause it's going to get interesting. I have faith that in regards to the Carl/Lydia storyline being taken over by Henry, it'll work out fine.
DarkraixCresselia your PTSD assessment was correct as well though. Hence the memory refocus was triggered by a baby crying and that threw her through all those memories, some of which are clearly hugely traumatic for her. There’s one in there where her Mom is telling her to wear the skin mask for the first time. That would be hugely effed up for any kid, whether you’re raised in an apocalypse or not! So don’t discredit yourself, I think you’re the first person in the comments to make that link! I agree, Carl would’ve handled it different given how much experience he’s had in the apocalypse so far! He would’ve heard about the new threat and either offered to help or stayed home to help protect his family. And I think you’re right, Henry is wearing his heart on his sleeve, but it is in the right place. My heart broke when he told Daryl why Carol use to cut her hair so short. That woman has been through so much to be the strong person she is today. And even though she’s been through all that abuse from her ex husband, and all the horrors in people she’s witnessed since like Terminus, and she still raised her Son to be kind, caring, and to take a chance. And that says so much about her heart too!
@@MothproofKT I can't imagine that I'd be the first person to do so, just one of the first to publicly comment about it. But thanks regardless :) Especially since Rick is gone. I'd imagine he wouldn't stray too far from Michonne, or Judith and RJ, since they're the last links to his dad that he has. I like that even though we're looking to the future, we still get callbacks to earlier in the show/before the apocalypse, especially when it makes sense in context. For me, I never really wondered why Carol had her hair short, or why she decided to grow it long, but it not only makes sense in terms of her reasoning, but it also expands on her character. People are still angry at Henry (some even calling for him to look at the flowers) but they should still try to give him a chance; I'm willing to bet there are other characters that were annoying, but they're beloved now. It's kind of like how my mom told me people aren't happy that Negan's around, and I said that from what I heard from the comics, people will be glad he's still here. I hope they expand more on him, both past, present, and future. I still like him myself.
You can believe her ... she had no idea her mum would come after her ... her story is real and she will be as surprised as the rest our that her mum will come and get her
This was legit one of favorite episodes of The Walking Dead. So freaking interesting. The fact that they made Lydia more interesting in just two episodes than some of the other characters that have been on for seasons is amazing in my opinion. This episode is in my top ten for sure.
Cassady McClincy (Lydia) also had parts in 2 other shows that I really liked, Castle Rock and Ozark. She's makin big moves😉😁. And Samantha Morton(Alpha) is a gorgeous/talented human being. I am in awe at the way some actors today embody their characters and truly transform. It took me a min to realize it was her. Now I'm ready for a Alpha/Negan meeting! Haha. Great reaction as always! Much Love 🤔💚
So if I understood it correctly, Lydia had it backwards. Everything the dad was doing in the beginning (being rude, cutting his hair, etc) that was actually her mom. Her dad was the one singing to her and being nice.
They handled Alpha and Lydia’s backstory really well. Loved this episode! Loving this season! The Whisperers are so intriguing! Ahhh TWD feels fresh again I love it!!!
I think that alpha only found hilltop because she has Luke and Aden. She realized her daughter was missing and that she must be at hilltop. She wants her brainwashed child back. I honestly don’t think that Lydia wants to go back with her mom..and in the clip from the next episode, it shows Daryl telling alpha that she can’t have her daughter back.
Oh yeah. Those Hill House reactions are how I found this channel. Hill House is actually the reason I even started watching reaction channels in general. None of my friends or family were watching it! Now I’m hooked on reactions.
The Whisperers must have a plan. They can't risk this many people in front of Hilltop without some kind of protection, like hostages or other. They know they could all be killed in a matter of seconds.
Most likely a part of Lydia knew full well what the truth was, as if you listen close, the point where she talks about the chess game with her mother, Lydia starts to say "My dad used to..." before stopping herself and changing it to "My mom used to...". So at least a portion of her stories were intentionally mixed around.
Agreed i still think it was a good cop bad cop sort of thing they just had to convince her more. The scene where Henry took her out and she had her PTSD episode i knew them both planned it, otherwise they would have not let her out of her cell.
Lol I was the same as you Nikki when I realized she scratched Daryl's pretty face!! No way you can live now! The ending of this one was terrifying! Can't wait til next week!
When they first showed Ed being abusive, I knew exactly why Carol's hair was too short to grab. I'm still glad that Henry said that, because all of the people that are mad that Carol married Ezekiel can maybe feel better about it now; I mean we are all happy that Carol is finally happy, right?
I think the kid is a good person at the end she didn't think her mom would come.. You can see she doesn't want to go back with her mom.. I love watching you two love from Tennessee💚💜💙💛
Okay, I get it. Shaving your head makes things easier. One less thing to worry about. Wearing a dead face as a mask to survive? Okay. I can see that. Even eating worms. Gotta do what you gotta do. But, c'mon, all this time she's never come upon chapstick?
DNYCE Bushton yeah I kinda did too cause he’s being a dumb ass. Kinda like Carl was at times but I fucking loved Carl so i would always give him a pass. Lol
Lydia truly thought they wouldn’t come for her. She wasn’t lying she was unaware that her mother had some feeling for her, no matter how limited they may be.
That was always Alpha's symbol in the comics, but judging by the casting, I am left to believe that the symbol on Sherri's note was just an Easter egg to promote what was coming😁
@@dancingdragonfly1667 it may have just been an Easter egg, I can see that. I mean that is a huge time gap and no one knows how long the whisperers have been there in the Alexandria/Kingdom/Hilltop area. But it would be wild if dwight and sherry ended up being with them lmao
In the beginning they had mentioned that Carol was a breast cancer survivor & that she had finished her chemotherapy about a month before all hell broke loose so I had always assumed her hair was just growing back after she lost it Never occurred to me that she may have always had short hair for safety reasons This was a fantastic episode. Alpha is terrifying. I haven’t felt this level of excitement for the show since the first season. I’m very impressed with the direction they are heading
I think Lydia is finally being truthful and actually believes that Alpha won't come for her...and is probably fine with that. That's going to be a problem since I doubt Daryl will be willing to give her back knowing her history. This season has been so good. Can't wait for next week.
Hey you two adorable people! Yes, this episode was amazing! I agree Nikki, Alpha is more creepy with the mask off! Lol! Loved ya'll reactions! Thank you for sharing! Have a fabulous week! Later!💜
Omg, Nikki! When you said, "We just had pasta tonight," I can relate. I was eating pasta at that exact moment in the show. You'd think after several seasons I would have learned my lesson about eating during the show. Lol
I just found you guys! Totally adorable! Thank you for your reactions! Couldn't resist the tie in to Lydia O Lydia the Tattooed Lady (& Breaking Bad's Lydia - as well as Todd's ringtone).
I love rewatching these with you guys after I see them myself. It makes me not feel as bad for being scared. That being said, I highly recommend the next show you react to be the Netflix series Kingdom. It's like a zombie apocalypse in feudal Japan with samurai.
I'm so glad TWD is back! I've missed watching the two of you! This episode was sooo good and I agree, Alpha needs to put the mask back on!! Good one guys!
Great reaction as always! I believe that Lydia was telling the truth during the last story, I'm sure she didn't think her mother would come for her, there's definitely more to that than meets the eye. I don't think we can use how other (more sheltered) kids act in regards to Lydia because her mother conditioned her from a young age, her brainwashing with those memories makes that pretty evident. I think Henry's very empathetic, and the fact that the past 6 years of his life hasn't hardened him (to the point where he's a misanthrope who can't trust anyone) is a testament to how well Carol and Ezekiel have raised him and run the Kingdom. I do think that this empathy and want to relate to others his age is going to potentially backfire on him with Lydia (especially if Alpha has a say). I am a comic reader, I really liked Alpha's introduction, I think this episode gave us early clues of how ruthless and vindictive she can be.
I think Lydia really believes that her mother will just walk away. This for her was the first time that she was truly alone with her thoughts. Now to see where Lydia goes from here.
Nikki's reaction to that mini worm eating date between Lydia and Henry was GOLD!!!! This second half of the season is getting better and better. I am loving Alpha and cannot wait to see what happens next. I actually am 50\50 in believing Lydia. She could have knocked Henry out but that baby cry triggered some deep memories. We'll see I guess. Awesome reactions!!
It actually breaks my heart what Henry said about carol, that she shaved her head so that Ed couldn’t grab it and beat her, and now she has super long hair and she feels safe
I just can't wait to see Daryl fight Beta, the comic fans know what i mean, dual knives anybody, we know Daryl is in for a challenge and a side note edit, Omega means the end and with Alpha in the picture, well, its the beginning of the end.
Today is my birthday and i'm depressed because i'm alone :( . well, that was BEFORE i saw this video available :D !!!! you literally made my day you guys tanks
Loved the episode.. Great reaction as usual @Nikki&Steven .... I have a feeling Henry is about to take annoying to a whole new level in the next two episodes. Just can't wait to see Negan vs Alpha. It's going to be epic.
TRIVIA: Henry's story with Lydia now was actually Carl's in the comics. Jesus and Maggie are the ones in the comics who interrogate Lydia NOT Daryl and Michonne/Tara.
Lydia was tramatized for many years. It wasn't her father who was mean and abusive it was her mom...., he was the one who sung to her, he had the tattoo, he supposed to cut his beard but that was her shaving her head, her mom killed her dad, she belived he was weak! The little girl went on her memories as a child, so when she heard the baby, she realized that her mom had been lying to her all these years. The world is thriving out there, you don't have to live with the walkers but that is what she had been told.
Love the reaction guys this episode was amazing hell this story line this season is good and can't wait to see where this season is heading. TWD is back
Lydia was not lyring. The Whisperers have that rule, if you get lost or separated from the group, you're on your own, they won't look for you. But for some reason Alpha broke that rule, we will know about it in the future. . Alpha is a twisted abusive mother who "loves" her daughter her own way and has a weird thought about the apocalypse: the world belong to the dead now, and the living have to adapt and "walk" with them.
Alpha is the leader in the pack, Beta is the second in command while Omega is the weakest. Alpha represent strongest, while Lydia is the Omega, the weakest.
I watched you for about 1 season of the walking dead i love the way you think you got just a new follower and i just wanted to say it to you ( sorry for my english im french from Qc haha
If you get confused while watching the flashback scenes, pay attention to the tattoos: it's Frank, Lydia's father, who has Lydia's name on his arm. Any scene where he doesn't, and Lydia's mother does, is a lie. She even slips and messes up pronouns, once or twice, while sharing her story.
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Lydia is actually not lying. Her mom is really abusive. That triggering scene was very real.
We weren’t questioning the abuse... that was clear. we weren’t questioning the idea that she wouldn’t come for her.
@@NikkiStevenReact She probably didnt think she would because of how they do things, or more like she was hoping Alpha wouldnt come for her.
@@NikkiStevenReact As much as Lydia has Henry under her spell, I don't think it's a coincidence that Henry let Lydia out of her cell and Daryl just happened to be listening. Daryl could've tortured her but most adults forget that teens only open up to other teens. I think he might be trying just as much to turn her as she it trying to turn them. Too early to tell who's more successful... Although, (you may doubt him but) Daryl is a good judge of character. How good depends on if we find out Lydia was truly genuine at the end of the episode come next week.
@@NikkiStevenReact on the talking dead, they said they think even Lydia will be surprised that Alpha came for her. What Lydia said about her mother was absolutely true. In the comics the way the women of the whisperers are treated,(including Lydia, excepting Alpha) are so much worse then just beatings. While I don't think the show will depict rape in any way, I just thought you should keep that in mind before judging Lydia too harshly. They literally live like animals.
lombax316 I saw the trailer of episode 12 and I get why Daryl said no because her mom is bad person her mom litterly killed someone and killed a dad when Lydia had a flashbacks
It’s definitely ambiguous, but I don’t believe Lydia was lying about her mother not coming for her. The abuse mixed probably with the culture of the whisperers led her to believe no one was coming. Was Henry being Henry? Yes. But I believe his core beliefs in this case were right. We’ll have to wait and see!
Yep. I think Lydia really believed that they would abandon her. I think everything she said in that last conversation with Darryl and Henry was the truth.
the flashbacks at the beginning of the epsiode and the ones where the dad doesn't have a beard are the ones Alpha lied about and the ones where Alpha is bald are the real ones.
Drew Nelson when I first watched it I was so confused then I immediately watched it again, I understood same dialogue, different person 👏🏻
Another badass chilling ending! Angela Kang is killin it!
Yeah she is, as a fan of the Whisperers from the comics, never thought i would see the day and i can't believe she is making them work on this level, they are unsettling, creepy and now every time Walkers are on screen i am worried they might be Whisperers in disguise. Not to mention her character development for Tara and Especially Daryl is amazing, never thought i would end liking Tara.
@@saylosrelyks8645 ditto
If we’re getting awesome episodes like this you know she’s doing things right
I am Negan why is there so much hate for Tara? 😂😂😂
I wish frank will comeback for twd
Some day
Why does henry have a fetish for letting people out of jails? You think he woulda learned from the saviors lmao
He didn’t deliberately let the Saviors out tho he was just stupid by going in to try kill the guy that killed his brother and they disarmed him and got out
@@jammoth3mvp759 He did though. He could have shot one of them through the gates just as easily but he was just dumb and went into a room of mean 10 times his size
He was still a young little shit who was about carls age when the show started so i cant blame him entirely. Carl did tones of dumb shit aswell
Dwayne B young little shit and dumb? Damn dude child they are kids growing up in a world we can’t even begin to fathom.
@@MothproofKT did you not read the comment bro😂
I believe Lydia. New problem is that Lydia don't want back to her mother and Daryl will try to save her from Alpha.
I think it's we should believe her. I think she's just a young woman who doesn't FEEL loved, or like her mom would come for her. MAYBE.
I loved the worm eating scene too..flashbacks to Daryl eating the worm in season 5
Lol I was thinking the same thing! He was hiding back there like ‘mmmmm worms!’ Hahaha
It would be so cute and disgusting to have Lydia and Henry lady and the tramping some worms 🐛
Well, as we've seen over the years, Daryl will eat just about anything!!
I think the last conversation with Lydia was legit - she really thought her Mom rejects her
Henry is playing Carl's role from the comics, which I haven't even read that far but, people spoil everything these days, so Henry is really important to the story arc. Great reaction to yet another great TWD episode 👍🏽👍🏽
Alpha is going to be more dangerous than Negan.
That sounds awesome!!!
With some luck, maybe Alpha will kill Negan.
@@dwnkaomwn3953 Hahahahaha, oh my sweet summer child
@@dwnkaomwn3953 Ok lol
@@dwnkaomwn3953 No way
I don't think she was lying in the end, I think she thought the '' MOM '' wouldn't come for her... I think she hoped she would come, but in the end actually believed the mom doesn't care about her at all.. I haven't read the comics or anything but I believe this girl may come to help take down these people... The Mom reminds me so much of Carol, I hope to see them go head to head.
Whether you read the comics or not, I feel like this episode strongly hints at how trustworthy Lydia will end up being, with the backstory, and Daryl feeling sympathy, her relationship with Henry, and Henry's words about seeing good in people. Carl also saw good/potential in Siddiq and now he's our doctor. I just see that pattern with the show and can't un-see it.
This was honestly one of the best episodes so far. Lydia and her PTSD, and obviously having been brainwashed, was written really well. And Alpha was set up beautifully as a villain (whom I think I might end up hating more than the Governor, which is saying something because he's my least favorite TWD villain at this point; especially if they add comic elements to Lydia's abuse) You don't often see a family where the wife/mother is abusive.
Also, I don't necessarily think Lydia was lying about Alpha not coming for her. I think she just underestimated how much she wanted her brainwashed daughter back. Not to mention that she probably didn't think she'd get special treatment above others who've been left behind before. But now that she knows her mom has lied about so much, I doubt she'll be running back into her arms.
DarkraixCresselia it’s not PTSD as such (although I imagine she has that, too) It’s Stockholm syndrome. Talking Dead explained this a little on their show after, but yet other than the title you’re spot on. It wasn’t so much her being brain washed, she was a child who saw these things happen, then ever since her Mom has been lying to her and manipulating the memories to make her out to be the better parent and to make it seem like the Dad’s fault was Lydia’s death so Lydia would be more “mouldable” and easier manipulate because she’s racked with guilt, then told it’s because she was a weak child, it got her weak father killed and all these beatings from Alpha and now for her own good so she’s “stronger”.
But the baby cry made her remember her Dad and triggered the real memories to surface more than the lies. That’s why she asked to be put back in her cell, because she remembered she’s safer in there with these new people than she is with her own Mother.
As a mental health professional, it is great to see lesser known conditions being introduced to people who may not have heard much about the conditions before, and they seem to be handling it right within the writing so far. It’s definitely interesting to read up on.
I read the comics as well and wondered if they’d keep that aspect of Lydia’s past in. Henry is doing a good job in Carl’s comic role so far.
How do you feel so far about Henry taking on the Carl/Lydia storyline? High hopes or prefer Carl?
@@MothproofKT Ah, ok. I don't really watch Talking Dead anymore, so I obviously missed that. But now that I'm thinking about it, Stockholm Syndrome definitely makes more sense than just "simply" PTSD.
Yeah, the writing is really good so far. I was telling this to my mom, but if they kept the same staff as the past couple of seasons, this episode could have been stretched out over half the season. But the new showrunner is doing a great job with the show. So far, this is my favorite episode of the latter half of the season.
I didn't read the comics, so I'm the wrong person to ask for that opinion. But that being said, between Henry and Carl, I feel like Carl would have handled things differently; heck, he might have not been in that situation in the first place, he would have wanted to be at home with Michonne and his little sister and brother. Henry got me angry a couple of times, but as a teenager, he's written pretty well. He's not as experienced as the other characters, he's going to make dumb mistakes, and is obviously wearing his heart on his sleeve. But his heart IS in the right place, and he has the potential to learn and grow, especially in the coming times, 'cause it's going to get interesting. I have faith that in regards to the Carl/Lydia storyline being taken over by Henry, it'll work out fine.
DarkraixCresselia your PTSD assessment was correct as well though. Hence the memory refocus was triggered by a baby crying and that threw her through all those memories, some of which are clearly hugely traumatic for her. There’s one in there where her Mom is telling her to wear the skin mask for the first time. That would be hugely effed up for any kid, whether you’re raised in an apocalypse or not!
So don’t discredit yourself, I think you’re the first person in the comments to make that link!
I agree, Carl would’ve handled it different given how much experience he’s had in the apocalypse so far! He would’ve heard about the new threat and either offered to help or stayed home to help protect his family.
And I think you’re right, Henry is wearing his heart on his sleeve, but it is in the right place.
My heart broke when he told Daryl why Carol use to cut her hair so short. That woman has been through so much to be the strong person she is today. And even though she’s been through all that abuse from her ex husband, and all the horrors in people she’s witnessed since like Terminus, and she still raised her Son to be kind, caring, and to take a chance. And that says so much about her heart too!
@@MothproofKT I can't imagine that I'd be the first person to do so, just one of the first to publicly comment about it. But thanks regardless :)
Especially since Rick is gone. I'd imagine he wouldn't stray too far from Michonne, or Judith and RJ, since they're the last links to his dad that he has.
I like that even though we're looking to the future, we still get callbacks to earlier in the show/before the apocalypse, especially when it makes sense in context. For me, I never really wondered why Carol had her hair short, or why she decided to grow it long, but it not only makes sense in terms of her reasoning, but it also expands on her character.
People are still angry at Henry (some even calling for him to look at the flowers) but they should still try to give him a chance; I'm willing to bet there are other characters that were annoying, but they're beloved now. It's kind of like how my mom told me people aren't happy that Negan's around, and I said that from what I heard from the comics, people will be glad he's still here. I hope they expand more on him, both past, present, and future. I still like him myself.
You can believe her ... she had no idea her mum would come after her ... her story is real and she will be as surprised as the rest our that her mum will come and get her
This was legit one of favorite episodes of The Walking Dead. So freaking interesting. The fact that they made Lydia more interesting in just two episodes than some of the other characters that have been on for seasons is amazing in my opinion. This episode is in my top ten for sure.
Cassady McClincy (Lydia) also had parts in 2 other shows that I really liked, Castle Rock and Ozark. She's makin big moves😉😁. And Samantha Morton(Alpha) is a gorgeous/talented human being. I am in awe at the way some actors today embody their characters and truly transform. It took me a min to realize it was her. Now I'm ready for a Alpha/Negan meeting! Haha. Great reaction as always! Much Love 🤔💚
So if I understood it correctly, Lydia had it backwards. Everything the dad was doing in the beginning (being rude, cutting his hair, etc) that was actually her mom. Her dad was the one singing to her and being nice.
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They handled Alpha and Lydia’s backstory really well. Loved this episode! Loving this season! The Whisperers are so intriguing! Ahhh TWD feels fresh again I love it!!!
Samantha Morton (Alpha) is a phenomenal actress. I was very excited when I saw her. I love her!
I sense a teen romance developing... just sad we won't ever get to see Lydia lick Carl's socket
For real 😂
that happened?
@@NikkiStevenReact Yeah 😂 That's when Carl stops using his eyepatch, cause he has more self-confidence thanks to Lydia.
@@NikkiStevenReact In the comics, yes. Lydia licks Carl's eye socket... Gross. Lol.
@@NikkiStevenReact yup, and it was beautiful💕
I think that alpha only found hilltop because she has Luke and Aden. She realized her daughter was missing and that she must be at hilltop. She wants her brainwashed child back. I honestly don’t think that Lydia wants to go back with her mom..and in the clip from the next episode, it shows Daryl telling alpha that she can’t have her daughter back.
Daryl was like "She's my daughter now, not yours" XD
Some whisperers were watching magna and her group at night
"The answer is NO"!! "WRONG ANSWER!!
No not really they are followed by some whispers
Lydia was telling the truth, yes she was getting info so if she escaped she had an offering. Even Lydia was surprised that alpha showed for her.
That ending had me completely shook... I would not mess with Alpha
Lydia wasn't lying at the end, she really didn't think her mom come
Anyone else hyped for Hill House finale?
Oh yeah. Those Hill House reactions are how I found this channel. Hill House is actually the reason I even started watching reaction channels in general. None of my friends or family were watching it! Now I’m hooked on reactions.
She wasn't lying the last time 🖤
The Whisperers must have a plan. They can't risk this many people in front of Hilltop without some kind of protection, like hostages or other. They know they could all be killed in a matter of seconds.
Samantha Morton is our Alpha! Great reaction guys! 👍👍👍
Most likely a part of Lydia knew full well what the truth was, as if you listen close, the point where she talks about the chess game with her mother, Lydia starts to say "My dad used to..." before stopping herself and changing it to "My mom used to...". So at least a portion of her stories were intentionally mixed around.
He was watching the whole thing because he set it up with Henry, the trick is to make her feel comfortable.
Agreed i still think it was a good cop bad cop sort of thing they just had to convince her more. The scene where Henry took her out and she had her PTSD episode i knew them both planned it, otherwise they would have not let her out of her cell.
Lol I was the same as you Nikki when I realized she scratched Daryl's pretty face!! No way you can live now! The ending of this one was terrifying! Can't wait til next week!
I think Lydia is going to be surprised her mother showed up. I believe Lydia still! Great reaction!!
I CTFU whenever someone tells Henry to “shut up” 🤣
When they first showed Ed being abusive, I knew exactly why Carol's hair was too short to grab. I'm still glad that Henry said that, because all of the people that are mad that Carol married Ezekiel can maybe feel better about it now; I mean we are all happy that Carol is finally happy, right?
I think the kid is a good person at the end she didn't think her mom would come.. You can see she doesn't want to go back with her mom.. I love watching you two love from Tennessee💚💜💙💛
Lydia wasn't lying at the end, she really thought her mom didn't love her enough to come.
With zombie deer running around this show just got a lot more creepy.
Funny as hell, but you remember Daryl did eat worms and snakes also! Hahaha!
Okay, I get it. Shaving your head makes things easier. One less thing to worry about. Wearing a dead face as a mask to survive? Okay. I can see that. Even eating worms. Gotta do what you gotta do. But, c'mon, all this time she's never come upon chapstick?
Alpha is one of the biggest savages of this show and/or comic, but beta is more terrifying. Can’t wait to see the Daryl vs Beta showdown.
Am I the only one that wanted Lydia to bash Henry in the head with that hammer?
I LOOOOVVVVE ALPHA! Shes so scary...im so excited.
DNYCE Bushton yeah I kinda did too cause he’s being a dumb ass. Kinda like Carl was at times but I fucking loved Carl so i would always give him a pass. Lol
nope, henry is cringe AF :/
Love your reaction as always. And yes. Rick was still in a coma by day 23
Lydia truly thought they wouldn’t come for her. She wasn’t lying she was unaware that her mother had some feeling for her, no matter how limited they may be.
We forget how naive Lydia is. She didn't question why does Henry have the keys to the prison.
Is no one noticing the infinity symbol? It's the same symbol that Dwight's wife put on the note she left for him at the end of season 8
That was always Alpha's symbol in the comics, but judging by the casting, I am left to believe that the symbol on Sherri's note was just an Easter egg to promote what was coming😁
@@dancingdragonfly1667 it may have just been an Easter egg, I can see that. I mean that is a huge time gap and no one knows how long the whisperers have been there in the Alexandria/Kingdom/Hilltop area. But it would be wild if dwight and sherry ended up being with them lmao
Oh and I've read the comics btw, I know its alphas symbol, I just dont want dwight to be gone honestly lmao
@@rjhopper8699 I always assumed you knew😁
Lmao, yes!!!!
In the beginning they had mentioned that Carol was a breast cancer survivor & that she had finished her chemotherapy about a month before all hell broke loose so I had always assumed her hair was just growing back after she lost it
Never occurred to me that she may have always had short hair for safety reasons
This was a fantastic episode. Alpha is terrifying.
I haven’t felt this level of excitement for the show since the first season. I’m very impressed with the direction they are heading
Henry is the dumbest character on TWD! Love the Alpha/Lydia background.
i thought negan was cold, but damn alpha she freezing AF
This episode was chilling. I am just loving this season so much! I'm just waiting for Steven to yell out "KILL THEM ALL" like in his savage days.
I think Lydia is finally being truthful and actually believes that Alpha won't come for her...and is probably fine with that. That's going to be a problem since I doubt Daryl will be willing to give her back knowing her history. This season has been so good. Can't wait for next week.
Hey you two adorable people! Yes, this episode was amazing! I agree Nikki, Alpha is more creepy with the mask off! Lol! Loved ya'll reactions! Thank you for sharing! Have a fabulous week! Later!💜
Omg, Nikki! When you said, "We just had pasta tonight," I can relate. I was eating pasta at that exact moment in the show. You'd think after several seasons I would have learned my lesson about eating during the show. Lol
It’s crazy that Ed is still getting referenced, even in season 9
I just found you guys! Totally adorable! Thank you for your reactions!
Couldn't resist the tie in to Lydia O Lydia the Tattooed Lady (& Breaking Bad's Lydia - as well as Todd's ringtone).
I love rewatching these with you guys after I see them myself. It makes me not feel as bad for being scared. That being said, I highly recommend the next show you react to be the Netflix series Kingdom. It's like a zombie apocalypse in feudal Japan with samurai.
Fun Fact: that song that Alpha is singing to Lydia in the flashback is the same “iconic” song from Breaking Bad
Alpha is the first and Omega is the last Letter in the Greek Alphabet.
Is their a Beta among them?
Yes of course just wait...
@@dwnkaomwn3953 Oh i want Beta so bad, he was a beast in the comics and his scuffle with Daryl will explain how he gets his dual knives.
@@saylosrelyks8645 beta makes his appearance next episode
@jari he comes in ep12
I'm so glad TWD is back! I've missed watching the two of you! This episode was sooo good and I agree, Alpha needs to put the mask back on!! Good one guys!
I think Lydia actually thought they wouldn't come back for her... but we'll see!
that episode was sooooo good
im really glad that TWD took that turn
Great reaction as always! I believe that Lydia was telling the truth during the last story, I'm sure she didn't think her mother would come for her, there's definitely more to that than meets the eye. I don't think we can use how other (more sheltered) kids act in regards to Lydia because her mother conditioned her from a young age, her brainwashing with those memories makes that pretty evident. I think Henry's very empathetic, and the fact that the past 6 years of his life hasn't hardened him (to the point where he's a misanthrope who can't trust anyone) is a testament to how well Carol and Ezekiel have raised him and run the Kingdom. I do think that this empathy and want to relate to others his age is going to potentially backfire on him with Lydia (especially if Alpha has a say). I am a comic reader, I really liked Alpha's introduction, I think this episode gave us early clues of how ruthless and vindictive she can be.
I agreed. I believe she didn't think her mom would bother coming for her considering that mentality.
I think Lydia really believes that her mother will just walk away. This for her was the first time that she was truly alone with her thoughts. Now to see where Lydia goes from here.
Love your guys Videos, Intake on the show, reactions This is why This show is So Amazing Because All Of Us Make It A Big ol Happy Family/Community 💯💯
I think Lydia honestly believed that her mother wouldn't come....because Alpha allows other whisperers to mistreat her....you'll see eventually why..
Nikki's reaction to that mini worm eating date between Lydia and Henry was GOLD!!!! This second half of the season is getting better and better. I am loving Alpha and cannot wait to see what happens next. I actually am 50\50 in believing Lydia. She could have knocked Henry out but that baby cry triggered some deep memories. We'll see I guess. Awesome reactions!!
Alpha is scary as..F....! Though she's no match for Carol! Alpha look at the flowers because Carol will have you pushing up daisies!
unless they do what i think they will do and set up her suicide
It actually breaks my heart what Henry said about carol, that she shaved her head so that Ed couldn’t grab it and beat her, and now she has super long hair and she feels safe
I believe Lidia turned to the good side at the end, she was just not expecting them to come back for he for real.
I just can't wait to see Daryl fight Beta, the comic fans know what i mean, dual knives anybody, we know Daryl is in for a challenge and a side note edit, Omega means the end and with Alpha in the picture, well, its the beginning of the end.
Today is my birthday and i'm depressed because i'm alone :( . well, that was BEFORE i saw this video available :D !!!! you literally made my day you guys tanks
Henry running his mouth to Lydia is going to cause the head on the pike
Kenneth Riley not exactly
And not just one
dancingdragonfly 166 Regardless of Lydia’s situation Henry is a legit fool who only got extremely lucky in this episode. Daryl is on point.
GrizzlyScalp950 he’s a kid, and it’s a tv show. Calm down. Lydia isn’t that much of a threat, she’s just VERY messed up and needs help
Can’t wait for the festival. Guess Daryl is getting the Rick Grimes arc unless they give it to Carol or Zeke.
Loved the episode.. Great reaction as usual @Nikki&Steven .... I have a feeling Henry is about to take annoying to a whole new level in the next two episodes. Just can't wait to see Negan vs Alpha. It's going to be epic.
SOOOOOOOOOOO EPIC!!!!!!!!!!
🎵My girl, my girl, don't lie to me. Tell me where did you sleep last night?🎵
Alpha looks badass.
Yumiko is really growing on me. She's tuff!
When Henry took Lydia out of the cell it was planned by him and Daryl. They had a conversation about it like the scene before. Context clues
Yall are so consistent...I appreciate & love it. Now I have to go watch the episode...😜
Lol to the part where henry explained why carol cut her hair short before. "that is not why"
This episode was 10x better than the last..
Btw Lydia is BEAUTIFUL
I don’t think she knew her mom was gonna shoe up
I love how the group that is walking back to hilltop allow the deaf girl to trail 50 feet behind them..
Henry is definitely a summer child.
I had the same reaction when Henry let out Lydia, I was like “haven’t you learned from last time?”
TRIVIA: Henry's story with Lydia now was actually Carl's in the comics.
Jesus and Maggie are the ones in the comics who interrogate Lydia NOT Daryl and Michonne/Tara.
Lydia was tramatized for many years. It wasn't her father who was mean and abusive it was her mom...., he was the one who sung to her, he had the tattoo, he supposed to cut his beard but that was her shaving her head, her mom killed her dad, she belived he was weak! The little girl went on her memories as a child, so when she heard the baby, she realized that her mom had been lying to her all these years. The world is thriving out there, you don't have to live with the walkers but that is what she had been told.
Love the reaction guys this episode was amazing hell this story line this season is good and can't wait to see where this season is heading. TWD is back
I believe that Alpha only wants her daughter back to receive information on the groups and ‘places’.
Lydia was not lyring. The Whisperers have that rule, if you get lost or separated from the group, you're on your own, they won't look for you. But for some reason Alpha broke that rule, we will know about it in the future. . Alpha is a twisted abusive mother who "loves" her daughter her own way and has a weird thought about the apocalypse: the world belong to the dead now, and the living have to adapt and "walk" with them.
I think Lydia wasn’t intentionally lying about them not coming for her.
This was an Emmy episode imo
So far Alphas introduction has been pretty accurate to the comics. Ohh, can't wait for next Sunday.
That doesn’t mean she is lying . They prolly do jus leave but she is Alpha daughter. She prolly thought she woulda gotten left too.
Also notice only Daryl had the keys for the cell which means he gave it to Henry so he can do what he did while he watched👍
Alpha is the leader in the pack, Beta is the second in command while Omega is the weakest.
Alpha represent strongest, while Lydia is the Omega, the weakest.
I watched you for about 1 season of the walking dead i love the way you think you got just a new follower and i just wanted to say it to you ( sorry for my english im french from Qc haha
He won't let carol down he said he will watch henry and dammit he is doing his job ❤❤❤ love how he is always watching but not always seen
Carol vs. Alpha hint? Tough Mombowl!
If you get confused while watching the flashback scenes, pay attention to the tattoos: it's Frank, Lydia's father, who has Lydia's name on his arm. Any scene where he doesn't, and Lydia's mother does, is a lie. She even slips and messes up pronouns, once or twice, while sharing her story.