The Walking Dead

[rondohondo]

thought for sure this thread was going to be about the 2011-12 Celtics   

[Redz]

Looking forward to tonight. 

In a bit of a tv show void these days so glad to get a favorite back.

yee haw!

watching the last episode now...I like the split season format

[raynman]

thought for sure this thread was going to be about the 2011-12 Celtics   

Same here ! haha.. Unfortunately, these zombies have become more exciting to watch than our erratic and lethargic Celtics.. 

[Bahku]

Interesting episode ... not bad, though it's a bit odd that there wasn't a single "walker" appearance, (other than flashbacks and the very brief car accident). Looking for a bit more action and activity next week ... any predictions?

[Bahku]

Watching the post-show "Talking Dead" discussion, and those (production people) who have seen upcoming episodes say they are "mindblowing", and that as seemingly slow as this episode may have seemed, (and somewhat devoid of zombies), the next few episodes will make up for it. Any guesses as to what's wrong with the sick girl? (They hinted that it may soon be discovered that the virus may be mutating to an airborne contagion).

[Mean n Green 20]

Watching the post-show "Talking Dead" discussion, and those (production people) who have seen upcoming episodes say they are "mindblowing", and that as seemingly slow as this episode may have seemed, (and somewhat devoid of zombies), the next few episodes will make up for it. Any guesses as to what's wrong with the sick girl? (They hinted that it may soon be discovered that the virus may be mutating to an airborne contagion).

The comic books provide so much more action and suspense even in the lulls. Those who have interest in the show should really check out the comics. I have been disappointed how the writers have deviated from the comics storyline. There are so many plots and subplots that confining the show to the farm is an injustice.

[Casperian]

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I think you should put spoiler tags on that post. The group doesnīt know about this until later in the comics.

Iīve read the comics, too, and while I absolutely love them, I disagree that thereīs more action than in the TV series. There were many issues where we donīt see any zombies at all, and where itīs all about the characters and the group dynamics. All of the "bad guys" are human, anyway.

Personally, I have no clue why so many people on the internet complain about "slow pace", I think the show is great. Iīm glad they decided to stick with the nature of the comics, while changing the specifics. Keeps it interesting for those of us who have already read the comics.

[Mean n Green 20]

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I think you should put spoiler tags on that post. The group doesnīt know about this until later in the comics.

Iīve read the comics, too, and while I absolutely love them, I disagree that thereīs more action than in the TV series. There were many issues where we donīt see any zombies at all, and where itīs all about the characters and the group dynamics. All of the "bad guys" are human, anyway.

Personally, I have no clue why so many people on the internet complain about "slow pace", I think the show is great. Iīm glad they decided to stick with the nature of the comics, while changing the specifics. Keeps it interesting for those of us who have already read the comics.

I took out that little spoiler. Hopefully noone was up at this time to read that. I apologize to anyone who did.

I first started watching the show and then recently took interest in the comics. For me there are certain intangibles that have been lost in translation from comic to television. When I was referring to action and suspense I also meant developments within the group or interactions with other survivors. Sometimes I question the direction of the show. The focus on finding the little girl for multiple episodes was a bit strung out. The comic had a miniseries which presented this issue in a compelling cliffhanger style. And now another bedridden person, I mean as they were saying on the aftershow please get us off the darn farm and back on the road. Hopefully after tonights show we will at least have some more guests at the farm.

I agree that there was alot more character development and  focus on the group dynamics in the comics as well as the first season. In the show we have barely gotten to know Hershel's family. The comics provided us with a variety of strange but interesting characters. Apart from Shane, Rick, Lori, Daryl I could care about the rest. Part of the thrill of reading the comics was that the group was always on the road or never truly safe when stationed. You could see them grow and change from this lack of security.

The only actors I can relate to on the show are Shane and Daryl. They seem to best fit into this new world. Rick still seems a bit green behind the ears. Tonight I was happy to see Rick lose a little more of his humanity.

[BASS_THUMPER]

problems with other survivors seems greater than dealing with the zombies in up coming episodes

[Celtics4ever]

The only actors I can relate to on the show are Shane and Daryl.

Shane is jerk.  Don't know what that says for you as a person.  JK

Rick is the main character not Shane, folks.

[jgod213]

i really enjoyed last nights episode...

I love Shane.  His actions were validated by the rest of the group.  Best line of the night: "Hey Dale, next time i need a radiator hose i'll make sure to give you a call."

Rick is back! OK corral shoot-out was awesome.

What was Lori thinking? Who is going to go save the day? i hope daryl goes looking for her since he blew her off earlier...


I'm waiting for a showdown between Dale and Shane.  There's only so many run-ins and gun-pointing two people can have together before someone makes a move. i can't stand dale or hershel!

[slamtheking]

glad the show is back.  last season was a bit of a drag with them being stuck on the farm even though the last show was a helluva finale.  Hoping there's a bit more action this year or more about what's going on elsewhere in the world.

[Shoot the J]

That was a long few months. Glad to have some quality TV back.

I can't imagine they stay at the farm much longer. They seem to be wearing out their welcome, and now that they know the whereabouts of Sophia, I think the story has to take them elsewhere.

I can't stand Dale either. It's only a matter of time before Shane takes him out. The sooner, the better.

[Redz]

problems with other survivors seems greater than dealing with the zombies in up coming episodes

indeed

What was Lori thinking? Who is going to go save the day? i hope daryl goes looking for her since he blew her off earlier...

I didn't really understand what were sudden desperation to go retrieve them was all about. 

[Tai]

The only actors I can relate to on the show are Shane and Daryl.

Shane is jerk.  Don't know what that says for you as a person.  JK

Rick is the main character not Shane, folks.

Which is what I loved about the last scene and what was later discussed in Talking Dead. It re-established Rick as the star of the show, and showed that he, at least for the foreseeable future, is willing to defend that title. That'll be important going forward, considering that Shane has that "why not Me?" attitude about him, and his outburst to Dale. Shane clearly wants to be in charge, and I can see that desire overcoming his friendship with Rick.