Walking Dead

cossie1600 · 12-02-2013, 04:01 AM

It started out with too much talking, but the last 10 minutes was great

Jordo! · 12-02-2013, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

It started out with too much talking, but the last 10 minutes was great

To be fair, despite all my bitching and moaning -- I agree; it was a good episode.

Although, I'm a bit annoyed that we watched like 30 people die of the flu, but the kidnapping of Michonne and Hershel pretty much happened completely off camera...

Oh, well...

DCNISMO · 12-02-2013, 08:01 AM

Samuel Jackson would be great....but I'm guessing he wants way too much money to be on a TV show. Most A list actors want the freedom to shot movies and not be tied down to a grind it out weekly TV shoot.

I liked the walker coming up out of the mud and munching on that girl, what a new way to get bit. I did not see that coming. Creepy for sure.

The Dimer · 12-02-2013, 09:27 AM

I really liked last night's episode. I agree that it's much more in line with the comic now, it just took a different route to get to the same destination.

There is still a little character role confusion between the two, but they found a way to make it work.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Chef kid · 12-02-2013, 09:37 AM

I always find it funny how the noisiest zombies can always sneak up on them. Also, what was up with that zombie in the mud by the river? Just happened to be there this whole time and come out? Just glad the governor is gone.

The Dimer · 12-02-2013, 10:31 AM

Apparently that flash flood sign the little girl dug up was the only thing keeping him under the mud.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

HKYStormFront · 12-02-2013, 10:51 AM

i'm guessing he had been buried in the mud during a flash flood and died and turned zombie but couldn't move to dig itself out so when she started digging and happened to pull up that sign, it was enough for him to get loose i suppose. that whole scene was played out well, imo.

i thoroughly enjoyed this episode. there were some great character moments and the ending was, to me, how the showdown at the end of season 3 should have gone. regardless, i did have one major gripe. i understand that the people who were with the governor did not know rick or his group at all, i get that. but it was quite obvious that they were going to welcome them into their group before the gov went all hacky-slashy. so when rick pulled out his gun and shot the governor, why did everyone else suddenly open fire? why would these people so blindly follow this guy they've known for a week or so at the most into mortal combat? i mean i cans see the tank guy but all those other people were just people, not soldiers. i didn't get that.

still, i enjoyed the episode thoroughly and i can't wait to see where it goes next. surely, Daryl grabbed little ***kicker on his way out, he was the one taking care of her most of the time anyway.

Jordo! · 12-02-2013, 02:25 PM

Agreed -- overall good.

Some heavy handedness in the directing/writing (e.g., "Zombies can't cross water"; stepping on Odin-esque chess piece), but at least they are back on track.

Good point on S.L.J.

Maybe a more laid back character actor would work better anyway... we've only seen a little bit of this particular character in the comic thus far...

( Click to show/hide )

saber · 12-02-2013, 04:27 PM

Does nobody care about Carol? Daryl didn't even bat an eyelid. I think I read somewhere (and laughed when I read it), I would care more for my futon that I just threw out than the anger Daryl feels for Carol's exile.

Good episode but totally agree with above sentiments, what the f*ck are those people in Woodbury 2.0 smoking? The only one that actually behaved the way I expect 'normal' people would after a beheading was Tara. Everybody else, FIRE AT WILL! WTF?

Still - quite an episode. I expected Herschel to die after his heroic efforts in the prison. It was time.

TheGreatOne · 12-02-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i thoroughly enjoyed this episode. there were some great character moments and the ending was, to me, how the showdown at the end of season 3 should have gone. regardless, i did have one major gripe. i understand that the people who were with the governor did not know rick or his group at all, i get that. but it was quite obvious that they were going to welcome them into their group before the gov went all hacky-slashy. so when rick pulled out his gun and shot the governor, why did everyone else suddenly open fire? why would these people so blindly follow this guy they've known for a week or so at the most into mortal combat? i mean i cans see the tank guy but all those other people were just people, not soldiers. i didn't get that.

I didn't mind the talking in the begining, gotta set things up. Seems to be what a lot of people complain about this season. I know it was building to something

As for the people blindly following the governor, I hear you on that but I guess its a snap shot of how people can be. You want to badly to survive and believe in something, it was easy to get wrapped up in the moment. Was still surprising, but one of the reasons I love the show

The last 15 minutes were intense...now the long wait to February

TheGreatOne · 12-02-2013, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Long story short: This was a wasted season so far.

Basically, everything is more or less in alignment with the comic now. That is, everyone who is alive or dead -- except for one character

( Click to show/hide )

-- is consistent with the comic, and they sort of kind of resolved some big differences between comic and show (e.g., Rick's baby being dead -- that kid better not show up on the bus...).

Except for the guy with the crossbow. He's a good addition, but not in the comic. And a few other random characters, but they aren't critical to the story anyway...

Buuuuuut... there was no reason to drag out the actual showdown with the Gov. beyond the fall of Woodbury. None. It added zilch to the story. So far the whole season has been about a bad flu and otherwise we are right where we should have been at the end of last season.

Nothing that happened mattered this whole season, EXCEPT for this latest episode. Nothing. Pure filler.

Hershel should have been dead from waaaaaay back. He basically just filled in for whatshisface with the hat, right down to the lost leg.

Also, losing Andrea was a stupid thing for AMC to do. I Predict they'll reintroduce her -- or another sharpshooter chick (I notice they're kind of grooming that one little girl who saved Tyrell for that) when they come to the next big storyline, which should be...

( Click to show/hide )

.

Oh and...

( Click to show/hide )

Haven't read the comics but the spoilers and what happens in the comics sound interesting.

apparently on "Talking Dead" the director or producer was on with the actor that plays Hershel, didn't watch it yet but should be interesting.

Anyways, happy it ended the way it did for now, with everyone possibly off in seperate directions, the prison falling...I know many complained it felt like it was getting stale...well there you go...should be fresh for awhile

Dzel · 12-02-2013, 05:01 PM

In that situation it's survival of the fittest. If you were there and didn't know the back story you would do the same. You would be thinking **** we have a tank. I can protect my family. We can have a life behind these walls.

Sent with TapAhoe

Jordo! · 12-02-2013, 05:13 PM

I think every season the writers brainstorm like mad and then worry about the corners (e.g., character inconsistencies, unnecessary or confusing plot developments,) they wind up painting themselves into later.

Maybe they have a "reset button" mentality, where so long as they wind up back on course with comic on the major plot points/characters alive vs. dead/etc. they figure it will all work out so long as the ratings hold.

That's probably what they're doing.

Meanwhile, Kirkman cashes royalty checks and storyboards unspeakable horrors that will never be part of the show.

Sigh.

Dzel · 12-03-2013, 05:55 AM

LOL

Sent with TapAhoe

Jordo! · 12-03-2013, 02:43 PM

^^^

12-02-2013, 09:27 AM	#679 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	I really liked last night's episode. I agree that it's much more in line with the comic now, it just took a different route to get to the same destination. There is still a little character role confusion between the two, but they found a way to make it work. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk __________________ K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post-MAF Tubes, FI 18" CF TDX, TWM Short Throw Shifter w/ A6 Leopard Knob, 'esfourteen' clutch helper spring, 'kellyefields' hood struts.

12-02-2013, 10:31 AM	#681 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	Apparently that flash flood sign the little girl dug up was the only thing keeping him under the mud. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk __________________ K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post-MAF Tubes, FI 18" CF TDX, TWM Short Throw Shifter w/ A6 Leopard Knob, 'esfourteen' clutch helper spring, 'kellyefields' hood struts.

12-02-2013, 10:51 AM	#682 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i'm guessing he had been buried in the mud during a flash flood and died and turned zombie but couldn't move to dig itself out so when she started digging and happened to pull up that sign, it was enough for him to get loose i suppose. that whole scene was played out well, imo. i thoroughly enjoyed this episode. there were some great character moments and the ending was, to me, how the showdown at the end of season 3 should have gone. regardless, i did have one major gripe. i understand that the people who were with the governor did not know rick or his group at all, i get that. but it was quite obvious that they were going to welcome them into their group before the gov went all hacky-slashy. so when rick pulled out his gun and shot the governor, why did everyone else suddenly open fire? why would these people so blindly follow this guy they've known for a week or so at the most into mortal combat? i mean i cans see the tank guy but all those other people were just people, not soldiers. i didn't get that. still, i enjoyed the episode thoroughly and i can't wait to see where it goes next. surely, Daryl grabbed little *kicker on his way out, he was the one taking care of her most of the time anyway. TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs** 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

12-02-2013, 02:25 PM	#683 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Agreed -- overall good. Some heavy handedness in the directing/writing (e.g., "Zombies can't cross water"; stepping on Odin-esque chess piece), but at least they are back on track. Good point on S.L.J. Maybe a more laid back character actor would work better anyway... we've only seen a little bit of this particular character in the comic thus far... ( Click to show/hide ) Jimmy Cliff would be pretty cool -- he's got the right vibe, and I could see him chilling with a tiger __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 12-02-2013 at 02:32 PM.

12-02-2013, 04:27 PM	#684 (permalink)
saber chew chew chew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 1,430 Drives: WRX Rep Power: 25	Does nobody care about Carol? Daryl didn't even bat an eyelid. I think I read somewhere (and laughed when I read it), I would care more for my futon that I just threw out than the anger Daryl feels for Carol's exile. Good episode but totally agree with above sentiments, what the fck are those people in Woodbury 2.0 smoking? The only one that actually behaved the way I expect 'normal' people would after a beheading was Tara. Everybody else, FIRE AT WILL! WTF? Still - quite an episode. I expected Herschel to die after his heroic efforts in the prison. It was time. __________________ 魂の中にある一条の光を信じて*

12-02-2013, 04:01 AM	#676 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	It started out with too much talking, but the last 10 minutes was great

12-02-2013, 08:01 AM	#678 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	Samuel Jackson would be great....but I'm guessing he wants way too much money to be on a TV show. Most A list actors want the freedom to shot movies and not be tied down to a grind it out weekly TV shoot. I liked the walker coming up out of the mud and munching on that girl, what a new way to get bit. I did not see that coming. Creepy for sure.

12-02-2013, 09:37 AM	#680 (permalink)
Chef kid Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 51 Drives: 13 370z black Rep Power: 12	I always find it funny how the noisiest zombies can always sneak up on them. Also, what was up with that zombie in the mud by the river? Just happened to be there this whole time and come out? Just glad the governor is gone.

12-02-2013, 05:01 PM	#687 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	In that situation it's survival of the fittest. If you were there and didn't know the back story you would do the same. You would be thinking ** we have a tank. I can protect my family. We can have a life behind these walls. Sent with TapAhoe __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.**

12-02-2013, 05:13 PM	#688 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I think every season the writers brainstorm like mad and then worry about the corners (e.g., character inconsistencies, unnecessary or confusing plot developments,) they wind up painting themselves into later. Maybe they have a "reset button" mentality, where so long as they wind up back on course with comic on the major plot points/characters alive vs. dead/etc. they figure it will all work out so long as the ratings hold. That's probably what they're doing. Meanwhile, Kirkman cashes royalty checks and storyboards unspeakable horrors that will never be part of the show. Sigh. Dzel likes this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

12-03-2013, 02:43 PM	#690 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	^^^ Dzel likes this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dead Man Driving	dad	The Lounge (Off Topic)	17	02-17-2011 11:00 PM
So I was walking at Walmart..	Gunzero	The Lounge (Off Topic)	13	07-01-2010 01:11 AM
dead stop from 2nd	konsol	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	22	03-10-2010 12:41 AM
Dead Flies Art	frost	The Lounge (Off Topic)	13	10-10-2009 08:54 AM
Honda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist Device With Bodyweight Support System	AK370Z	The Lounge (Off Topic)	5	11-12-2008 01:35 PM