9. No Other Way ★

The episode is praised for its breakneck pace, resolving the Meridian conflict with a level of brutality and finality that some felt was missing from previous installments.

" No Other Way " is widely regarded as one of the strongest episodes of The Walking Dead's final season, effectively serving as a high-octane conclusion to the Reaper conflict while setting the stage for the series' endgame. 9. No Other Way

: A standout element is Maggie's character arc. After Daryl offers Leah and the remaining Reapers a chance to walk away, Maggie chooses to gun them down, a move many reviewers found chilling yet consistent with her transformation. The episode is praised for its breakneck pace,