The Walking Dead/Stradivarius

Stradivarius
Season 9, Episode 7
Airdate	November 18, 2018
Written by	Vivian Tse
Directed by	Michael Cudlitz
Stream
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The Walking Dead — Season Nine

Stradivarius is the seventh episode of the ninth season of The Walking Dead, and the one hundred twenty-second episode overall.

Starring: Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon), Danai Gurira (Michonne), Melissa McBride (Carol Peletier), Alanna Masterson (Tara Chambler), Josh McDermitt (Eugene Porter) (credit only), Christian Serratos (Rosita Espinosa), Seth Gilliam (Gabriel Stokes) (credit only), Ross Marquand (Aaron), Katelyn Nacon (Enid), Tom Payne (Paul "Jesus" Rovia), Khary Payton (Ezekiel) (credit only)

and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan) (credit only)

Also Starring: Callan McAuliffe (Alden) (credit only), Avi Nash (Siddiq)

Guest Starring: Eleanor Matsuura (Yumiko), Dan Fogler (Luke), Cooper Andrews (Jerry) (credit only), Nadia Hilker (Magna), Lauren Ridloff (Connie), Matt Lintz (Henry), Kerry Cahill (Dianne), C. Thomas Howell (Hilltop Resident)

Co-Starring: Angel Theory (Kelly), James Chen (Kal), Karen Ceesay (Bertie), Matt Mangum (DJ), Anthony Lopez (Oscar), Jackson Pace (Gage), Kelley Mack (Addy)

Plot Overview

Michonne escorts the new group to Hilltop, oblivious to the new change in leadership.

Carol tries to convince Daryl to return to Hilltop.

Notes

Music

• The Jesus and Mary Chain - "April Skies"

Arc Advancement

Happenings

• Jesus and Aaron find Rosita and bring her to Hilltop to recover. She left Eugene in a barn. The next day, Daryl, Jesus, and Aaron leave to find him.

Characters

• Daryl went out looking for Rick's body and simply remained out. At some point he got a dog he's simply named Dog.

• Carol tries to persuade Daryl into coming to Hilltop with she and Henry. He initially refuses, but agrees after talking to Henry.

• Maggie has left the Hilltop for Georgie's group, leaving Jesus in charge who's recently been reelected. However, he doesn't think he's permanent and seems largely uninterested in his position.

• Jesus has been secretly leaving Hilltop to meet with Aaron to train him and maintain the line of communication to Alexandria.

• Daryl has an identical X-shaped scar on his back identical to the one Michonne has.

Trivia

Behind the Scenes

• Not only is this episode the directorial debut of Michael Cudlitz, but it also marks the first time a former cast member has returned to direct.