Reminder: Dan has said he doesn't want people talking about character arcs, the future, even things that don't happen because it changes how he thinks about characters and situations... Talking about character arcs, even if you don't say what the arc is or how long it lasts, is a spoiler. Even little hints, when combined with other little hints, can become big spoilers.

Kudos to Daryl. While everyone else was freaking out he had the presence of mind to drop his gun and grab Carol. He definitely saved her life.

This is one of my favorite episodes in the entire series. It was so heartbreaking seeing Sofia walk out of the barn and Daryl having to hold Carol back. The expression on Rick's face when he put Sofia down was so powerful. The acting in this show is amazing.

The Walking Dead is my favorite TV show of all time.This episode is in my top favorites, maybe even the top. I really enjoy your critical thinking and personal investment of these characters. You are a joy to watch. P.s. if you would like to know about your "reach" of people....I'm a 76 year old women. God bless and glad you are feeling better.

That final scene gets me every time. Kudos for realizing that Otis was probably the one who put walker Sophia in the barn. So many reactors miss that bit of dialogue about Otis having been the one who handled the walkers and assume Hershel and his family knew she was there the whole time. Also, even knowing Sophia was already dead, I still disagree with Shane. You can't give up that soon on a lost child. Plus, as you so aptly pointed out, if it had been Carl missing, he would have had a completely different reaction. He'd have been the one pushing to keep looking, no matter what. My heart breaks for Carol. Thank goodness Daryl was there and reacted quickly enough to stop her from getting to Sophia. And Rick was feeling all kinds of guilt, but he didn't hesitate to step up and do what needed to be done when all of the others, including Shane, were frozen in shock. This episode remains in my list of best episodes of the series.

Sophia's appearance was a shock that fans still remember to this day, and once again it was Rick who had to do the hard work while everyone else, including Shane, stood frozen.

Here’s a bonus baby! Happy Saturday 😘

Absolutely heartwrenching, this episode still makes me cry just as hard as I did the first time watching it. I had so much hope for Sophia being alive just as much as Rick & Daryl. The writers were cruel for that one, speaking of cruel SHANE IS THE WORST. He's so unhinged and let me tell you he would be a terrible leader because he only cares about himself. People like to say he cares about Lori and Carl but I don't think that's true. I think he uses them to make him feel like he's the guy he's jealous of. He wants to be Rick so bad it's actually really scary & sad.

This episode was is heartbreaking! When I saw Sophia walk out that barn I cried and also realized for the first time that no one is safe in this show! But as other people said here is that it is all "fun and games" when you kill walkers you don't know but when it's the real hard one to kill Rick steps up and does what is necessary!

I could feel your emotion in this reaction, especially when you exclaimed how you feel about Rick. I am so excited to watch your journey with TWD!! 🧟‍♂️

I will say it again Dan, you are probably thee best reactionist I've found on KZfaq. I get so overly invested in shows as well, and it's pretty awesome to see your thoughts on this walking dead adventure. I hope you continue to watch it and react.

Dan, you made a great point that Ive never heard before, that if Carl were lost, Shane would never leave. Great point and it shows the clear difference between him and Rick. Rick genuinely cares about all the group, and Shane only pretends to. You talked about character archs, well 11 seasons is all about that. There are some mind blowing archs in this show man, and its gold. It biggest of them is, well your just going to have to see when we get there.

Daniel, I just have to say: your "whuuuhh" sound of surprise tickles me every time xD (American here) But fr tho, your insights into people really shines through your commentary and its genuinely wonderful to experience as a viewer :3 keep enjoying this wonderfully traumatic show! I'm gonna be here for every second 😁

Rip Sophia

Best reveal ever

I feel like for a lot of people this was the episode that made the apocalypse in the walking dead so much more real. They had so much hope that she’d be alive, and were holding onto the morals and values of the previous world in trying to find her. But then there she was, evidently dead the entire time- l because if we consider the timeline she likely was placed there the day she went missing. The previous episode was honestly kind of a calm-before-the-storm sort of feel. Sophia’s death + Shane’s inability to care about anyone other than himself is a dynamic that’s bound to throw things out of order. Great reaction! Can’t wait until the next one :)

I lost respect for Shane back when he touched Lori and she wasn’t consenting (at the CDC). It shows his true nature that he cares only about himself and disguises it as care for Lori and Carl. He is broken by the apocalypse and being rejected by Lori. 8:50 so true!!

Shane was actually right this episode

Hey bro another great reaction bro u are one of the only authentic people doing twd reactions cant wait to see more i like how fast they are coming out to keep up the great work

This episode was epic! The scene when they all unload on the barn walkers 🤯

I commented a few videos ago that Shane is lost. This just demonstrated it. He really just doesn't know where to go in terms of going forward. He is just stuck in frustration and anger and that's it.

When i seen this episode years ago i had tears because i hated shane so much.... But he was actually right with his call

Herschel is dilutional about the state of the world with good social skills, Shane is a practical realist with poor social skills. Shane makes the right calls but goes about it in inefficient ways to get the ends he desires.

Morality has always been a big part of this series. Change is also a big part of this series. Death is a big part of this series, with Sophia, this is TWD telling us anyone can die.

Happy Saturday to you as well! Great reaction like always!

Great reaction! I really like this episode. It's incredibly well done. But boy, I can't wait for the next episode..

What a great heartfelt reaction. This episode was a really big one in he series and definitely made me cry. Carol's reaction was heartbreaking.

It's pretty laughable that they allowed Hershel to maintain any power at all. As soon as they realized he was off his rocker they should have taken the farm by force. There's not a thing Hershel could have done to stop it. Hershel's decisions put them at risk from walkers and other human groups alike.

I heard a theory that Sophia came across the barn and climbed in not knowing there were walkers inside which I don’t know if I like

Great reaction Daniel. This show always has someone see both sides. Shane definitely lost it this episode

Thank goodness Shane did what he did otherwise they would have never found Sophia! They weren't just looking for her alive. They were also looking for her dead or her as a walker, but because Herschel was keeping this barn full of walkers they didn't even know to look there. Otis is dead because he shot Carl and then couldn't do the difficult thing and leave Shane behind to save Carl. If Otis had done what Shane asked him to do, when Shane told Otis to take the bags and leave him behind, he was still be alive.

I’m 1 year late but I’m loving the reaction to the show and the discussion you have. I love how into the show you are now. I remember the first episode aired on Halloween in 2010. I was 13 at the time and it was really awesome to see a tv series about zombies. Before, all we had were movies. Also in my opinion, Rick shooting Sophia solidified him as the leader of the group. No one else could do the hard thing, but Rick.

Top 5 episode of the whole series

Common Glenn W

If you ask me, Shane has kept it under control for a long time because we've all broken up with people before, but we usually don't have to watch them be with other people. Shane is having to watch Lori and Rick be together. That's really hard. Now, she's possibly carrying his child?? Come on man, that's too hard.

Another top tier reaction. This was one of the many gut punches this show gives you so get comfy 😜

Shane was the best in this episode. He's the wake up call of the group. I hated the writing of Sophia in this because she was one of THE MAIN CHARACTERS in the comics and I wish we got to see her character grow up with Carl, develop and become the badass she was in the comics.

Sophia 😭

Great episode, great reaction! Dan, Im enjoying this so much. Tell us the truth, did ya edit out some tears? Inquiring minds want to know. 😀 I'm really also relueved that you have a moderator. Now I can stop worrying about you being spoiled.

Hell yeah another vid. Loving it bro

Great reactions!

3:10 I agree. When the group that saved rick in episode 2 got lost shane said they wouldn't risk anyone by going to help them or after that to get merl and same now with sophia were he wants to call of the search but when carl got shot he didn't hesitate to go and get suplise with Otis knowing it would be risky to go with just one other person to protect you. Also the moment they saw Sophia all of them acted like Hershel. 10 Second befor they were shooting at the walkers not even carring about saving amo (hitting them in the chest and all) but the moment they saw Sophia no one would shoot until Rick stepped forward. If it was such a big deal for them that Hershel didn't want to shoot his familie and neighbours they could have just left and looked for another similar isolated farm and make that one their own. Instead they tried to make his theirs and disrespected Hershels rules after he saved 3 of their peoples lifes (Carol, T-Dog and Daryl) and Otis "sacrificed" himself for them.

The memess😭😭

The first real big shocking scene in the show. It won't be the last. Prepare yourself.

Notice how Shane “couldn’t make the hard choice” by putting Sophia down. He’s so full of shit.

I went back today & watched a few of your early Walking Dead videos - I would love to know what you think about Shanes behaviour on reflection here knowing just how awful this world is by season 3. Love your take on this masterpiece of a show.

the thing is that Shane is a realist... a realist with the hottest head in the universe and is quite the narcissist, but still...

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Thanks!

How people say lauri was bad when Andria was around.

If you have any thoughts of "really liking Shane" you clearly are not a great judge of character. It was subtle, but made very clear from the beginning that Shane only really cares about Shane. He will do the minimum to look good in the eyes of others, but will do anything that takes care of Shane (oh, and somebody else's family is something he believes helps take care of Shane). He was always a bad un. Getting really pissed off..... get used to it!

I’m loving your reaction to the show! I agree I barely had respect for Shane but what he did this episode was unforgivable,unnecessary and angering. Like Rick said they had no idea about the barn and they’ve been there for it least 1 week already.

I'm going only to say this because it's different how people feel and view things BC they've their own perspective but: "There're things you will definitely realize more YEARS later when you come back to these episodes appreciating these chars, these moments more." Other than that, Enjoy TWD to all of it's moment ❤

At this point of the Story I liked Shane much more than Rick. Shane was the more interesting character. You could never know what He would do the next scene. Would gone wild? Or would He be nice? Rick was much more predictable and boring for me.

I never liked Shane

With all due respect my bro with that mentality I don’t think you’d do that well in the apocalypse. Not everything’s about morals in the apocalypse. What Shane did actually woke up Hershel’s delusion about walkers being people which was better for him in the long run. Imagine living next to a barn full of flesh eating individuals who could eat you alive at night with something as simple as a strong wind breaking the barn open one night after walkers overfill. You won’t be mad at Shane’s method than lmao. Yeah Shane does things but most of what he did is better for survival. Everyone was so deluded in season 1 and 2 about survival

Idc shane was right about this 100%

To me I don’t understand the dislike for Shane like I do get it but I feel like sometimes people don’t think about their hypothetical situations properly and I’ll and I will explain what I mean, the common argument is “Shane will get them kicked out!” Ok… how? if hershell is such a pacafist that won’t use guns and the group doesn’t want to leave how is hershell going to make them leave? By acting like Shane? The thing that is being argued is bad? Don’t get me wrong Shane ilhas done a lot of dick moves, which make him look insane whe he actually is speaking the truth people don’t want to hear! It’s the apocalypse there is no more “owning land” that just isn’t a thing if they don’t want to leave (why would they) and hershell can’t make them then they won’t, get what I’m saying?

shane is the best character , you crazy

Nah, in my eyes Dale is 10X worse then Shane. Shane was the only smart one at this point, aside from Glenn really.

Shane was right and you know it, that's why you're upset.

Thanks for the bonus ep! Made my evening :)

I love your reactions and your "wuhh"