The Walking Dead

[thurley42]

I started to read the books but decided to wait because they differ alot from the show....and I have really enjoyed the show thus far, and don't want to start getting disappointed in it.

I mean.....no Redneck Ninja

 

[BuddyLee]

I started to read the books but decided to wait because they differ alot from the show....and I have really enjoyed the show thus far, and don't want to start getting disappointed in it.

I mean.....no Redneck Ninja

Through the year of waiting from last season to this one I read most of the books. It's good to read them in the downtime of the show. You can keep your interest fed at least.

 

[LC_Sulla]

Shane killed Otis because it was the expedient thing to do. Shane knew that they both couldn't survive with their injuries and he choose to save himself over Otis. The audience may forgive Shane somewhat because Otis only appeared in two episodes and he clearly isn't going to be a main character in this incarnation of the story. But if Rick had been with Shane under the same circumstances, I can almost guarantee that Shane would have killed his friend in the exact same way.

What Shane did doesn't automatically make him a villain, but it does make him exceedingly more dangerous to the group. Now that Lori has offered Shane the brief hope that she might still be into him, who is to say he won't be a lot less likely to have Rick's back the next time they're surrounded by zombies? There's no better way to get away with murder than by letting the undead do it for you.

As much as I enjoyed this episode and the two that proceeded it, the pace for this season is maddeningly slow and it feels like the events are being needlessly padded out. Some of it is working very well, especially the Shane segments and the bonding between Daryl and the other survivors. However, I really want the search for Sophia to wrap up as soon as possible. At first it was a compelling angle, but it is definitely wearing out its welcome.

THE WALKING DEAD 2:03 'Save the Last One' | CraveOnline

 

[thurley42]

THE WALKING DEAD 2:03 'Save the Last One' | CraveOnline

You might want to usehat newfangled spoiler alert function

 

[Dakota]

As much as I enjoyed this episode and the two that proceeded it, the pace for this season is maddeningly slow and it feels like the events are being needlessly padded out. Some of it is working very well, especially the Shane segments and the bonding between Daryl and the other survivors. However, I really want the search for Sophia to wrap up as soon as possible. At first it was a compelling angle, but it is definitely wearing out its welcome.

^^ Totally agree...

 

[BuddyLee]

^^ Totally agree...

If you don't like that, don't read the books.

Most of the story is about "the walking dead", that is, the survivors. It's about their story, the psychological and sociological drama that ensues within the group over events aplenty. Can't just cut to the chase all the time. That's what made Breaking Bad a great show.

 

[thurley42]

If you don't like that, don't read the books.

Most of the story is about "the walking dead", that is, the survivors. It's about their story, the psychological and sociological drama that ensues within the group over events aplenty. Can't just cut to the chase all the time. That's what made Breaking Bad a great show.

I am suprised how many people think the title refers to the Zombies and not the survivors...

side note: Do you ever read the comments on TWD/TTD's FB pages after an episode? Man there are some crazy people out there....putting full dissertations out on the correct amount of time to look for a child, etc, etc, etc,

It def makes for some lulz...

 

[Dakota]

If you don't like that, don't read the books.

Most of the story is about "the walking dead", that is, the survivors. It's about their story, the psychological and sociological drama that ensues within the group over events aplenty. Can't just cut to the chase all the time. That's what made Breaking Bad a great show.

I know it is about the survivors. I'm actually glad they are not following the books here - makes it more interesting to see how they are going to twist things up a bit, but one difference from last season vs. this one is the slowness - IMO. I haven't watched last night's episode so no spoilers.

 

[thurley42]

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The only good part was the Souix attack.

 

[thurley42]

Well it took pretty much the entire season and half of the last episode but we finally got a decent episode.

 

[warneckutz]

Well it took pretty much the entire season and half of the last episode but we finally got a decent episode.

The ending floored me. I tried not to read much about the comic version so I wouldn't spoil things but I couldn't get past how it ended.

Lots of conflict to come.

 

[thurley42]

SPOILER If you haven't watched don't read my post.

The ending floored me. I tried not to read much about the comic version so I wouldn't spoil things but I couldn't get past how it ended.

Lots of conflict to come.

The comic isn't anything like this....Shane was dead in the first two comics, Redneck Ninja aka Dayrl (whom I think is the most interesting) doesn't even exist.

I'm at this point on Team Shane....I know Rick is trying to do the right thing and respect Herschel's wishes...but keeping the walkers around was completely dangerous. Not to mention they had the girl all along, was he ever going to tell them?????

 

[jetmonkey]

Spoiler: Walking Dead

There's a tag for that!

 

[SamSpade]

The ending floored me. I tried not to read much about the comic version so I wouldn't spoil things but I couldn't get past how it ended.

Lots of conflict to come.

Yeah, I absolutely did not expect that. When I saw the view from the barn - indicating that there was obviously one more walker, I thought it would come out and bite someone.

But it explained Herschel's reluctance to kill the walkers - everyone now understood the situation that it's hard to kill one of them when it used to be one of your own, especially one of your own children. None of them wanted to do it.

Does make you wonder why he let them daily risk their lives to look for her when he knew all along.

Good episode, although two things came up - one was that the farm was only marginally aware of the devastation worldwide - they really only knew about it from TV, radio and a few walkers they'd seen. The other was more confusing - the statement that surrounding farms were already overrun. Tends to make me wonder just how it is they can live in the midst of all of it and live relatively safe.

 

[Dakota]

Yeah, I absolutely did not expect that. When I saw the view from the barn - indicating that there was obviously one more walker, I thought it would come out and bite someone.

But it explained Herschel's reluctance to kill the walkers - everyone now understood the situation that it's hard to kill one of them when it used to be one of your own, especially one of your own children. None of them wanted to do it.

Does make you wonder why he let them daily risk their lives to look for her when he knew all along.

Good episode, although two things came up - one was that the farm was only marginally aware of the devastation worldwide - they really only knew about it from TV, radio and a few walkers they'd seen. The other was more confusing - the statement that surrounding farms were already overrun. Tends to make me wonder just how it is they can live in the midst of all of it and live relatively safe.

Add me as another one who was completely shocked and I had the same thoughts... after the disclosure of the walkers in the barn, why didn't he tell somebody she was there??? Perhaps this question will be address during the next episode.

Sam,

As far as them living safely... well... I thought they had a fence around the place?? A few episodes back they mentioned making sure the gate is locked. Do you think that would make a difference?

 

[thurley42]

Add me as another one who was completely shocked and I had the same thoughts... after the disclosure of the walkers in the barn, why didn't he tell somebody she was there??? Perhaps this question will be address during the next episode.

Sam,

As far as them living safely... well... I thought they had a fence around the place?? A few episodes back they mentioned making sure the gate is locked. Do you think that would make a difference?

It was said in a forum that having the walkers in the barn was keeping others away, IE if they are in the area there must not be any food. I didn't hear this myself, but I've heard more than one person say something to that effect...

If they are all dead, that might invited the hoardes on the outskirts to come in and hunt.

 

[Dakota]

It was said in a forum that having the walkers in the barn was keeping others away, IE if they are in the area there must not be any food. I didn't hear this myself, but I've heard more than one person say something to that effect...

If they are all dead, that might invited the hoardes on the outskirts to come in and hunt.

ahhhhh good thoughts!!!

 

[warneckutz]

Add me as another one who was completely shocked and I had the same thoughts... after the disclosure of the walkers in the barn, why didn't he tell somebody she was there??? Perhaps this question will be address during the next episode.

I read somewhere that during "Talking Dead" they adressed how Sophia ended up in the barn. As I read it, Otis found her and placed her in there prior to accidentaly shooting Carl. Supposedly Hersh didn't know she was in there.

 

[Hessian]

I am a late-comer....

I only got into Walking Dead this season,...when they are stuck on the HWY. So,...does anyone think the Public Libraries will have the initial seasons on DVD?
I need to see how these relationships were formed.

There are powerful "LOST" similarities regarding the questions of rights, humanity, unity vs diversity, risk, morals/integrity...

I am very intrigued (although I suspect my family is generally stunned that I am interested.)

 

[Wenchy]

I only got into Walking Dead this season,...when they are stuck on the HWY. So,...does anyone think the Public Libraries will have the initial seasons on DVD?
I need to see how these relationships were formed.

There are powerful "LOST" similarities regarding the questions of rights, humanity, unity vs diversity, risk, morals/integrity...

I am very intrigued (although I suspect my family is generally stunned that I am interested.)

Call the library and ask.

If you want to watch online I recommend sidereel.com. You do have to register to avoid the annoying advertisements but all the links I have used have been safe.