[s11e17] Lockdown Review

The episode follows three primary storylines as tensions within and outside the Commonwealth reach a breaking point:

: Mercer and Rosita must manage a large "swarm" (horde) of walkers threatening the Commonwealth's perimeter. This plotline highlights the increasing fallibility of the Commonwealth's military when faced with large-scale crises. Production & Themes

: Following the takeover of Hilltop, Alexandria, and Oceanside, Daryl and Negan lead a group to the Commonwealth to stop Lance Hornsby from targeting their families. The episode concludes with a high-stakes standoff where Daryl holds a knife to Hornsby's throat.

is the 17th episode of the eleventh season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead , and the 170th episode overall. It premiered on October 2, 2022 , serving as the premiere for the third and final block of the series (Season 11C).