Sunday, December 14, 2025

[s10e11] — Morning Star

The "Carol-shaped barrier" between these two finally dropped. Their pact to ensure the children’s safety was a long-overdue moment of mutual respect.

Eugene’s "celestial meeting" with Stephanie on the radio provided a rare glimmer of hope and lightheartedness (and a nod to the comics) in an otherwise grim hour. [S10E11] Morning Star

The small detail of Judith painting a blue angel wing on Daryl’s vest was a heart-tugger, reminding us exactly what they are fighting to protect. The "Carol-shaped barrier" between these two finally dropped

The episode title is a clever double entendre. While it refers to the medieval spiked weapon Daryl wields—a "morning star" (or more accurately, a flail)—it also highlights the "star" of the morning: the terrifying arrival of Alpha’s massive horde. The small detail of Judith painting a blue

Before the arrows started flying, we got some of the most moving character beats of the season:

Whether it was her silent sit-down with Ezekiel or her complex interaction with Lydia, Carol is clearly a woman making peace with her past before the end. The Final Ten Minutes

The Walking Dead: S10 E11 'Morning Star' – Review - X-Geeks