The Walking Dead episode 1008 review: Not so smooth sailing

The Bad Things!

1. Siddiq reanimates as a walker! It was bad enough to see the end of Siddiq last week, but to see him come back as a member of the undead was just kind of brutal. For Rosita to have to finish him off in order to protect their child had to be hard, but she made the decision quickly and correctly to stab him in the head.
2. Aaron blaming himself for the spy. It’s difficult to see someone continually blame themselves for anything, especially something that isn’t really his fault. Dante had everyone fooled in Alexandria and thinking about him treating Gracie or training with the other survivors can’t be allowed to eat away at you…and Aaron’s guilt is very strong.
3. Daryl is right. I hate to see Carol and Daryl argue, but having Lydia in Alexandria would be a huge benefit if the Whisperers come. Now, with Lydia out on her own, there is no proof she is still alive…and who knows, out there alone there’s always a chance that your current breath could be your last! Carol using Lydia at the border hurt more than she likely knows.
4. Running off with a stranger. Even if Virgil does remind Michonne of Rick, leaving without Judith and the other survivors or anyone else to help her on the venture might not be wise. However, she seems willing to do almost anything to end their situation with the Whisperers. So this explains where MIchonne is going for a while…even if it seems kind of unnecessary.
5. Finding the herd. Well, they went out looking for the herd and they found it. But falling into an underground cave and being trapped by a massive number of the undead isn’t likely the best-case scenario for the survivors. Now, it’s up to Carol to find them or to work their way through the massive herd. Either way, things look bad for the survivors.