I'd say, that the first-half of the new season went "quick" ....... of course, comparing it to Season 2, wherein most of the episodes were just bland and dragging.
Hoping for a kick-ass "finale" on MON.
By the way, some of my guesses for Episode 8:
** Since it's a finale ...... death is inevitable. I'd say Oscar the convict get's the axe (moreso that Tyrese the football guy, will reportedly make his debut in the finale ...... can't have two afro-american leads, right Hollywood?).
** The hick brothers, Daryl & Merle, finally see each other.
** Since there'll likely be a firefight ...... I'd say that the Guvnor, somehow finally gets that long overdue eye-patch of his.
** Michonne proves her worth.