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,

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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?

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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.

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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.

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

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?

Spoiler:

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.

Spoiler:

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

The "whisper scene" never happened, just the fact that

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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]

Originally Posted by Rat A Tat

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

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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]

Originally Posted by Katie

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

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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...

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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

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Michonne

showed up?

[shezcrafti]

Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

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]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

And how effing awesome was it when

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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.

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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