The Walking Dead

[DonatelloFan]

No 'The Walking Dead' thread on here? Really? I honestly thought there would be one on here, and it be extremely popular, but I guess not everyone loves it.

Anyway, I didn't watch any of the second season until just before the 11th episode, where I watched them all on Amazon. Then I watched the last two episodes the day after they aired.

Can not WAIT for the season finale. I didn't think I would get back into it after just watching the first season, but not the second, but I'm hooked again. In the last two episodes, two main characters die: Dale and Shane. That's crazy.

Three unanswered questions are still looming, and my wife thinks she has the answer to one, I think I read the answer to another, and one, I don't think we'll really know.

1.) Who's the baby Daddy?

Obvious question, but I think it'll be Rick's.

2.) What did the guy at the CDC whisper to Rick?

I read that it may have something to do with Shane and Randall becoming Walkers without being bit. The Wifey thinks he whispered that EVERYONE has the Walker virus in them, but it doesn't affect them until they die.

Has there been anyone die and NOT get up as a Walker? Maybe Rick has known this entire time...

3.) My favorite: Where's Merle?

There's no way in hell that Merle was JUST another character who happens to die. There's so much underlying buildup to him showing back up. The Wifey came up with this: Right before Shane killed Randall, he said the group of guys he came from are rowdy, you'll like them. And he said they're not too far away. What if, WHAT IF, Merle found his way to them? And if so, you know they're going to cross paths next season.

Well, if anyone else wants to discuss it, I hope you will. I'd love to make the Technodrome a 'one-stop' shop for my forum needs...

[ToTheNines]

Can't vote on the poll since I won't say I love it, but I'm a fan. The show takes its self a tad too seriously, very little humor or fun to it (I know it's a post-apocalyptic zombie show, but still). Plus I miss the setting of season 1 big time.

My friends are totally nuts over it though, we get together every Sunday for it.

Favorite character's gotta be Glen, although I don't like how he's been handling his relationship as of late.

1.) Who's the baby Daddy?

Obvious question, but I think it'll be Rick's.

I don't think that really matters. I can't see it affecting Rick one way or another, but I wonder how it would affect Carl if he knew.

I don't see Lori surviving season 3 though.


2.) What did the guy at the CDC whisper to Rick?

I read that it may have something to do with Shane and Randall becoming Walkers without being bit. The Wifey thinks he whispered that EVERYONE has the Walker virus in them, but it doesn't affect them until they die.

Has there been anyone die and NOT get up as a Walker? Maybe Rick has known this entire time...

I'm pretty sure that's what it was, since that's the way things are in the comics. I remember a producer saying it would be revealed at one point in season 2... so we'll definitely know for sure next week.


3.) My favorite: Where's Merle?

There's no way in hell that Merle was JUST another character who happens to die. There's so much underlying buildup to him showing back up. The Wifey came up with this: Right before Shane killed Randall, he said the group of guys he came from are rowdy, you'll like them. And he said they're not too far away. What if, WHAT IF, Merle found his way to them? And if so, you know they're going to cross paths next season.


Good theory. I think Merle and Daryl are being brought into the comics once this current arc is through, so next season would be a good time for his return.

Next season's also debuting The Governor and Michonne. Lot's of cool stuff coming up regardless.

[DonatelloFan]

Never read, and don't plan on reading the comics, but about that whispering thing, if it's in the comics, then I guess that's it. I can't wait to see how they handle that.

I never thought of how it would affect Carl, but yeah, if it's Shane's, that could possibly widen the riff between Carl and his Dad.

You think Lori might die in childbirth? That would be one of those mid-season finale type moments (like, the end of the episode you see her pass out or something, then have to wait 2 or 3 months to find out what happened).

You have to wonder how Daryl's demeanor will change if/when Merle shows up. He's pretty loyal, but you have to think that Merle is pretty pissed off, and will be even moreso pissed at his brother.

[ToTheNines]

Never read, and don't plan on reading the comics, but about that whispering thing, if it's in the comics, then I guess that's it. I can't wait to see how they handle that.

The "whisper scene" never happened, just the fact that no one stays dead unless their brain gets jacked up.

You have to wonder how Daryl's demeanor will change if/when Merle shows up. He's pretty loyal, but you have to think that Merle is pretty pissed off, and will be even moreso pissed at his brother.

Yeah, guarantee you he gets back at T-Dog. If he comes back, that is.

[MrPliggins]

It's a good show, but not GREAT. I'd say it's my third favorite AMC show, behind Breaking Bad and Mad Men. However, I love the comics. I couldn't stop reading them.
There is something about the characters in the tv show..it's hard to like most of them. I really hope Lori dies just because I don't like the actress who plays her.
The majority of season 2 was slow moving, but the last two episodes were intense. I love how they're not afraid to kill off main characters. I imagine they'll introduce some new, interesting characters soon, and FINALLY move away from the farmhouse setting.

[Rat A Tat]

Love the comics, love the show.

I have no ideas about what the CDC whisper could be, but that's a good theory I suppose. I don't think there's been anything in season 2 that could be interpreted as Rick already knowing about it. There's the scene in the episode where they take Randall out to let him go, and Shane points out the bodies who have no bite marks. Rick seems pretty nonchalant about that fact.

I was thinking the same thing during last week's episode about that "rowdy" group having Merle in it. I was thinking there would be a showdown between Randall's group and Rick's group in the season finale, but it looks more like it's just going to be a herd. I suppose that doesn't eliminate the possibility of Randall's group showing up.

I think there's still a couple other unanswered questions besides the ones you mention. One in particular that I've always wondered about is the helicopter that Rick sees in the first episode of the series. And of course, there's the question of when Morgan and Duane will show back up, if ever.

Super excited for the season finale!

[ToTheNines]

I don't think there's been anything in season 2 that could be interpreted as Rick already knowing about it.

Well there was Rick shooting the fat guy's head in the bar, even after two rounds in the torso. And early in the season, there was that one guy who hung himself in the woods, but there he was as a zombie just hanging by his neck.

Then in last weeks episode

Randall died of a broken neck and Shane died of a stab wound, and both of them reanimated

So while it's safe to say anyone who dies of any cause other than massive damage to the brain will go zombie, you still can't be sure what Jenner whispered.


I think there's still a couple other unanswered questions besides the ones you mention. One in particular that I've always wondered about is the helicopter that Rick sees in the first episode of the series. And of course, there's the question of when Morgan and Duane will show back up, if ever.

Yeah, the helicopter was super interesting. And I'd love to see Morgan and Duane join the group, I really liked them. I read somewhere that a producer said they'd be back someday. But with AMC's weak budgets, that might not happen.

[Katie]

I love this show.

I gotta say I am all in with the Lori hate. That character grates on me more and more each week. I'm starting to really dislike Carl too. I keep waiting for that brat to bite the big one (ha!) But he just keeps on being a liability.

Can't wait for the Governor!

[ToTheNines]

I gotta say I am all in with the Lori hate. That character grates on me more and more each week.

Same here. That sh*t she pulled on Shane last week was ridiculous.

[TonySiegel]

The show is definitely really ill. Some characters need more characterization though i.e. T-Dog, I'm guessing Hershel's son or he's the farm hand dude?, the younger daughter that tried to kill herself, etc.

[ToTheNines]

I agree about T-Dog, but those other characters are lame and I doubt they survive this Sunday lol.

[Rat A Tat]

Yeah, with the impending herd, I think there will be at least one more death this Sunday. Hershel's younger daughter and that other kid (forget who he is even though I believe he's in the comics as well lol) are easy targets.

Hoping T-dogg survives and gets some more screen time in season 3.

[The Stryker]

The show is good at times but pretty much every character is annoying and shallow.


PERFECT COMIC ADAPTATION.

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

I thought the comic had plenty of great characters. Michonne seemed really out of place at first, but I feel that in the last few story arcs Kirkman has fixed that. It's interesting to see Rick's transformation into more of a hard ass as the series goes on. It's not freaking Shakespeare, but I think it won an Eisner for a reason.

Okay Ninja Turtles fans, did anyone else flashback to the first movie when...

Hershel looks out the back window to see his farm in flames? Reminds me of April and the antique shop.

[ToTheNines]

"Beside the Dying Fire" was crazy! The Greene farm was a freakin war zone.

Lori pissed me off so much though, can't wait for her to die (hopefully). And not that Rick was wrong at all, but his word selection in this episode left a lot to be desired. I guess that's part of his character though, since he and Lori were having "communication" problems before the ZA.

And how effing awesome was it when Michonne showed up?

[shezcrafti]

Okay Ninja Turtles fans, did anyone else flashback to the first movie when...


Hershel's farm in general gives me TMNT movie 1 vibes. Something about the house style itself, and the dramatic natural lighting .

[Villain]

And how effing awesome was it when Michonne showed up?

Pretty damn awesome, I've been waiting for her to appear all season.

[juxtapose519]

Season 1 was awesome. Season 2 was just ok.

They're starting to put a little too much focus on the characters and too little on the actual "surviving the zombie apocalypse" part. It's turning into a soap opera, and I find myself hating characters more and more all the time.

When Carl got shot at the beginning of the season, I almost fell asleep. I was hoping he would die just so they could move on. They've turned him into an annoying little brat, too. No matter how many times they tell him to stay in the house, he always wanders off into a bad situation. Fingers crossed that they kill him soon.

As mentioned, Lori is a stupid bitch too. She told Rick to take care of Shane and then she gets pissed of when he's FORCED to kill him. What kind of wife sides with the guy who pulled a gun on her husband? Oh right, the kind that would sleep with another guy a couple weeks after her husband dies. Hope she dies too.

Dale was a nice guy, but I didn't care that he died. His whining was getting annoying. Shane was turning into a big dink too. Good riddance.

I'm tired of Glen's whole relationship struggle thing. Oh no, a girl that's way hotter than me wants me to sleep in the same bed as her but I can't because I don't want to make Hershel mad. He gave you the damn watch, just bone her already!

The short haired chick kills me. She went from "Go save my daughter" to "Oh no, my daughter's dead" to "Rick, you have to help your son". She's always got something to moan and bitch about yet she never does anything. Shut up! Who are you?

Darryl is the only character that I've consistently liked throughout the show. I'm liking Hershel more now that he's not being a tard, and I like Andrea now that she's not having her period all the time.

People are complaining that there's too much character interaction and not enough action. My biggest complaint is that the character interaction is just plain obnoxious. Unfortunately, there's always 5-10 awesome minutes in each episode that keeps me watching. I really hope season 3 is better. My hopes are high.

Edit: I completely forgot about T-Dog because he has like 3 lines in every episode. Couldn't even tell you if I like or hate him.

[Redeemer]

Yes first one to vote "Walking...huh????"
I saw an ep or two and seems to be a great series, Ill have to watch the series in its entirety eventually

[HanShotFirst]

Im a big fan of the comic and the show. Tyrese is probably one of my favorites in the book. Daryl for sure in the show

[Allio]

I prefer the story in the video game to the comic and tv show... more likable cast in the game

[ToTheNines]

My buddies and I were discussing the whole Megan Fox April O'Neil thing and came up with this hilarious cast for a walking dead movie.

Matthew McConaughey as Rick
Dwayne The Rock Johnson as Shane
Jet Li as Glenn
Jamie Lee Curtis as Carole
Ice Cube as T-Dog
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori :P
Bam Margera as Daryl
Gary Busey as Merle
Rihanna as Michonne
Anna Faris as Andrea
Liam Neeson as The Governor
Steve Carell as Milton

I seriously want to see this lol.

[Zulithe]

heh interesting casting picks. I remember years ago they were talking about doing a LOST feature film to close-out the show in a big way.

I would love if they did that with Walking Dead when they finally decide to stop the show. With the television cast of course

Hopefully that is years and years away though. They have tons of material they can work with to keep the show going and keep it fresh.

I love this show. And the comic!

[shuriken]

Never was too into the comics, really enjoy the show though.

[Slade]

So last nights episode. Thought it was pretty damn good.

[ToTheNines]

It was good. Governor vs. Merle was brutal.

However, I'm getting ****ing sick of the "previously on Walking Dead" scenes. They give everything away before the show even starts.

[Slade]

It was good. Governor vs. Merle was brutal.

However, I'm getting ****ing sick of the "previously on Walking Dead" scenes. They give everything away before the show even starts.

Yeah I agree. As soon as they showed Merle I told everybody he's gunna die. Didn't expect him to be a zombie though, but still, it gave it away from the first damn second.

[KROW]

I've started watching this on New Year's Eve. It's pretty good. Not a rabid fan like most people, though. Sometimes I just don't see the reasoning behind the characters' decision-making. But yeah, I like it overall.

And then... (http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/undeniable-proof-that-the-walking-dead-and-toy-story-have-th)

[ObiWanFan4life]

Loving the show so far but R.I.P:
T-Dog
Lori
Shane
Dale
and Merle :tcry:
F*ck you governor.

[PizzaPower]

im so ready for tonights episode, gahhh. lol

[dudeabides]

Stupid work til 11 when it airs at 8! I have to swear off the interwebs for spoilers and even stop listening to coworkers. But I'll watch as soon as I get home with no commercials. Good luck surviving everybody.... except the governor he has it coming if they let him be the one.

[ToTheNines]

My buddy read online that there's gonna be 27 deaths in tonights episode. Not including zombies.

[shuriken]

Pretty good ep. I thought it was kinda funny how Martines and Bowman were like "WTF do we do now?" and get in the truck as gingerly as they possibly could.

[ToTheNines]

As a season finale, that was awful. Mega-slowburner.

Also, as far the big death goes... Who cares?

[NinjaPug]

The last half of S3 was pretty bad...the finale was awful. The more they deviate from the books, the less I like it.

I also wish they were done with the prison setting.

[Slade]

I loved Carl in the finale. I'm with him on his reaction to all those people being brought in.

[Allio]

The last half of S3 was pretty bad...the finale was awful. The more they deviate from the books, the less I like it.

I also wish they were done with the prison setting.

ashame after the prison arc, the comics started to go down hill

[Storm Wolf]

Wow....so no one has posted on this in quite some time...I figured with the episode that aired just before this last one there would be SOMETHING here.

Anyways, I really like the show. I've considered picking up the comics sometime so I can compare.

I also liked The Walking Dead video game...It certainly got some tears from me...as the show has.

Anyways....people on my facebook feed were raving about how great the last episode was but I didn't really find it THAT great. Maybe because I was still reeling from the previous episode? I was practically foaming at the mouth and it was kinda disappointing.

I really have to wonder where everyone is going to go from here? Will they attempt to reconnect or just carry on in their own direction? Are there ANY safe havens in this universe? Will Rick ever find another calling other than that of a human punching bag?

[blindturtle02]

I didn't even know we had this thread! Been watching this for quite some time now with my better half. We eventually want to start reading the comics too. Well she's going to have to do the reading and I'll do the listening. But great show. Wasn't able to see the mid season finale last Dec due to grocery shopping but caught it along with the new ep last Sunday. Liked the midseason finale a little better than the recent ep. Glad the governer finally got his! I was a little surprised he bought it. Having never read the comics, I was thinking he'd last longer. Oh well. I don't really miss him. I loved to hate him and I enjoyed seeing him get what was coming to him.

We figured Hershel was done for the moment he was captured. What a shame. I liked that old guy. The latest episode was alright. I never know which character to get attached to because they kill them off from out of nowhere. I was thinking Rick had met his demise but wasn't sure until he started wheezing again. Not really sure what to expect for the remainder of the season. Glad we're getting a 5th season and looking forward to the remainder of 4. Has anyone read the novels set in the comic universe? They're some fun reads. My fiancé and I have read the first two but haven't had a chance to read the third yet. Really need to pick up the first 3 seasons on dvd some time soon, now that I think of it.

[Slade]

Well, since this was bumped I figured I would go ahead and say that I am completely burned out on this show. I just don't care about it anymore. Thought everyone I know is in love with the show. They all think I'm crazy.

[Storm Wolf]

It'll be interesting to see what happens now that the groups moral compass is gone. Hershel seemed to be the only one keeping people from making irrational decisions. He was really the only level headed they had for sometime. I'm guessing someone will have to step up to the plate.

I guess the most heartbreaking part of the scene was the "joy" in Hershel's expression, like Rick finally "got it" after all the times that Hershel had tried so hard to bring back some sort of humanity and compassion to him. Then he was ended. How bittersweet.

[blindturtle02]

I was glad Maggie and Glen weren't killed. That sceen with them having that peaceful moment before all hell broke loose had me worried for a bit. I remember looking at my fiancéat times and saying things like,"Aw God, one of them is going to bite the big one! It's coming. Yep, any second now. Ok, the episode's almost over but it's gonna happen pretty soon now!" Glad I was wrong. lol I try so very hard not to care for these characters but it just ain't working! Oh and the most recent episode also made me want pudding similar to the instances in which Dean Winchester makes me crave pie on Supernatural. Not the crap they put in those squeezy pouches either. What's the deal with those? You're supposed to eat pudding out of a cup with a spoon! Or a big honkin can like Carl had. If there's ever a zombie apocalypse, nobody better stand in the way of me and chocolate. I'd mow down a tun of the undead for that.

[Storm Wolf]

Wow....I thought maybe it was just because I was pregnant that I wanted a giant can of pudding after that scene! Haha!

I'm going to be obssesed with chocolate/peanut butter if there's ever an apocolypse. Gonna be like Woody Harrelson's character in Zombieland. That man just wanted a damn twinkie so bad! Haha!

Yeah...most the time I can kinda guess who's gonna get axed at the begining of an episode...but it's still so easy to fall into the shock of it. I think a good show is one that sees you really attached to the characters.

I'll admit that while I HATED the Govenor there were a few episodes where he seemed to try and redeem himself and reclaim his humanity...and it DID make me feel a bit bad for hating him. Then he just totally ruined it by being a douche again.