Ep 13. Arrow on the Doorpost

In "Arrow on the Doorpost," the thirteenth episode of season three of The Walking Dead, both Rick and the Governor are attempting to negotiate a peace deal in a desperate attempt to avoid an all-out war. The Governor, played by David Morrissey, has his sights set on the prison where Rick, played by Andrew Lincoln, and his group have managed to fortify themselves against the walker horde.

The two leaders sit down for a tense meeting in an abandoned barn, with only a table and a few chairs between them. Much of the episode is a tense back-and-forth between the two men. They tell each other their stories, trying to feel out each other's motivations and goals. Rick tries to appeal to the Governor's emotional side, urging him to let his anger go and join forces against the real enemy - the walkers.

Throughout the conversation, the two men use veiled threats and aggression to try and gain the upper hand. It's clear that neither side fully trusts the other, and the tension is palpable. The show does a great job of building up the sense of dread and uncertainty, leaving us wondering how the meeting will turn out.

The episode also follows a few other characters who are struggling to come to terms with the harsh new reality of the world they now live in. Michonne, played by Danai Gurira, is still nursing her wounds after being attacked by the Governor, and is wary of Rick's decision to sit down with him. Meanwhile, Andrea, played by Laurie Holden, is torn between her loyalty to her old friend Michonne and her desire to reconcile with the Governor.

Despite the tense negotiations, it becomes clear that the Governor has other plans up his sleeve. As the episode draws to a close, Rick realizes that the Governor is not interested in peace, but rather in using the meeting as an opportunity to scout out the prison and plan his attack. The final moments of the episode set the stage for a brutal and devastating conflict between the two groups.

Overall, "Arrow on the Doorpost" is a tense and intriguing episode of The Walking Dead that further explores the complex relationships between the characters. The show does an excellent job of building up to the inevitable conflict, leaving us on the edge of our seats and eager to see what will happen next.