We have started to DVR the episodes and start watching them about a half hour after the initial episode start. I found myself wanting to fast forward through the episode yesterday. It just didn't appeal to me like Glenn's cliffhanger.
I have gone to DVR for TWD also. AMC commercials just cannot be watched anymore. Much more enjoyable to let the show get 20 minutes ahead, and then just blow through it.
Count me in the group that liked the episode. The Eastman character was outstanding. Maybe 90 minutes was too long, but difficult to introduce and kill off a character in one show and make anyone care unless you spend a little depth.