[s8e1] Mercy Direct

Critics and audiences viewed "Mercy" as a "solid start" that addressed long-standing complaints about the show's pacing by dropping viewers directly into the action.

: Reviewers from X-Geeks noted a "nice blend of dialogue and action," highlighting the creative ways Negan's guards were neutralized. [S8E1] Mercy

: Rick's forces use armored vehicles to breach the Sanctuary's gates, while a secondary "black-ops" team consisting of Daryl, Morgan, and Carol leads a massive walker horde toward the facility via controlled explosions. Critics and audiences viewed "Mercy" as a "solid