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The Walking Dead – Season 9, Episode 12 Guardians

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82% Tomatometer 17 Reviews
While one community struggles to ease tensions that threaten to divide from within, the true nature of another group comes into focus; a mission to rescue a friend has deadly consequences.
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The Walking Dead — Season 9, Episode 12

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Critics Consensus

"Guardians" presents dual stories of tested leadership with thematic resonance and provides the malevolent Alpha a plump opportunity to demonstrate her villainy -- although The Walking Dead is still withholding crucial context from viewers longing to understand the motivations of their heroes.

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Daryl Dixon

Danai Gurira

Michonne

Melissa McBride

Carol Peletier

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Alex McLevy AV Club 03/04/2019
B
The scenes depicting life among the Whisperers are far more interesting than a lot of what we've been getting from our heroes in the back half of season nine. Go to Full Review Jeff Stone IndieWire 03/04/2019
C+
The Walking Dead has so conditioned us to expect the worst (especially when characters start displaying empathy), that it taints what should be a nice redemptive moment for Michonne. Go to Full Review Richard Rys New York Magazine/Vulture 03/04/2019
3/5
Offers an up-close-and-personal look at two very different leaders who share one thing -- a willingness to do (almost) anything necessary to keep their people safe. Go to Full Review Brian Richards Pajiba 03/27/2019
Samantha Morton continues to remind us of how amazing and compelling she is as Alpha, and kudos to the show's writers for giving her so much good material to work with. Go to Full Review Noetta Harjo Geek Girl Authority 03/04/2019
This was an interesting look at the tough decisions mothers have to make to protect their kids. On one hand, Alpha uses tough love to teach Lydia about the dangers of the world. Go to Full Review Kevin Lever Tell-Tale TV 03/04/2019
3.5/5
"Guardians" finds The Walking Dead building a foundation of how one community can thrive on togetherness while another remains out of fear. It's a strong episode about the ways leaders use or abuse their power. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis While one community struggles to ease tensions that threaten to divide from within, the true nature of another group comes into focus; a mission to rescue a friend has deadly consequences.
Director
Michael E. Satrazemis
Executive Producer
Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, Gale Anne Hurd, Scott M. Gimple
Screenwriter
LaToya Morgan
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 3, 2019