***OFFICIAL 'The Walking Dead' TV Series Thread*** (6 Viewers)

[snogger]

I loved this episode

Great development. Even though the world is ####... giving up is not an option.

Different strokes for different folks but these last few shows have been great.

 

[comfortably numb]

We're not at Dexter level....yet and I am in no way even remotely expecting this show to be on the level of some of the current and recent past greats.
This is filed under a fun and entertaining show where you overlook a lot of things. So I am not too concerned about Lori mowing lawns.

With that said, I know this show will not produce emmy winning actors or be a top show any many peoples list but, keep the show moving. We're at the point where internal struggles and the sense of helplessness doesn't require a whole show to get across to us.

1st season or 2, OK, I get it but now, you put half the people to sleep and you achieved it doing it with one of the shows most bad-### characters.

Maybe it is money related and they are doing the best the can with what they have.

 

[(HULK)]

Clear was a great character development episode.

This one was only okay.

 

[packersfan]

I liked it a lot more than last week but still way too much filler. Thought Reedus did a great job in his breakdown scene. He was definitely born to play Daryl Dixon. This show has always been about the characters so I don't need wall-to-wall walker kills to keep me happy and I appreciate what they're trying to do in terms of further defining the characters (especially Beth in this episode) but the last two episodes probably had about 10 minutes combined of essential information that drove the story forward. That's not a good rate.

 

[packersfan]

"You're going to be the last one standing".

Sure seemed to be some pretty massive foreshadowing for both of their characters.

"You're gonna miss me when I'm gone, Daryl Dixon."

 

[stbugs]

I liked it a lot more than last week but still way too much filler. Thought Reedus did a great job in his breakdown scene. He was definitely born to play Daryl Dixon. This show has always been about the characters so I don't need wall-to-wall walker kills to keep me happy and I appreciate what they're trying to do in terms of further defining the characters (especially Beth in this episode) but the last two episodes probably had about 10 minutes combined of essential information that drove the story forward. That's not a good rate.

Agreed, I enjoyed it, but definitely could have been better to way better. Hulk is right above, that episode was a great one between Rick, Michonne and Carl (and Morgan). That is the tough part about some of the past couple, we have already seen the bonding of Carl/Rick/Michonne a few times recently and last season and we have seen the growth of Daryl before as well. I understand that losing the prison was a huge event, but they could have combined last week and this week and probably had a solid 1 episode.

 

[packersfan]

I liked it a lot more than last week but still way too much filler. Thought Reedus did a great job in his breakdown scene. He was definitely born to play Daryl Dixon. This show has always been about the characters so I don't need wall-to-wall walker kills to keep me happy and I appreciate what they're trying to do in terms of further defining the characters (especially Beth in this episode) but the last two episodes probably had about 10 minutes combined of essential information that drove the story forward. That's not a good rate.

Agreed, I enjoyed it, but definitely could have been better to way better. Hulk is right above, that episode was a great one between Rick, Michonne and Carl (and Morgan). That is the tough part about some of the past couple, we have already seen the bonding of Carl/Rick/Michonne a few times recently and last season and we have seen the growth of Daryl before as well. I understand that losing the prison was a huge event, but they could have combined last week and this week and probably had a solid 1 episode.

I thought they were trying to flesh out Beth's character (cue up "I'd like to flesh her out comments) more in this episode and some of it worked, some of it didn't. Did they really need to blatantly rip off "Lost" with the I've never game? Like I said, I can appreciate what they're trying to do but I don't think it's completely succeeded the last two episodes. I agree they could've pared down these episodes into one good one if they chose to.

 

[Courtjester]

I liked it a lot more than last week but still way too much filler. Thought Reedus did a great job in his breakdown scene. He was definitely born to play Daryl Dixon. This show has always been about the characters so I don't need wall-to-wall walker kills to keep me happy and I appreciate what they're trying to do in terms of further defining the characters (especially Beth in this episode) but the last two episodes probably had about 10 minutes combined of essential information that drove the story forward. That's not a good rate.

Agreed, I enjoyed it, but definitely could have been better to way better. Hulk is right above, that episode was a great one between Rick, Michonne and Carl (and Morgan). That is the tough part about some of the past couple, we have already seen the bonding of Carl/Rick/Michonne a few times recently and last season and we have seen the growth of Daryl before as well. I understand that losing the prison was a huge event, but they could have combined last week and this week and probably had a solid 1 episode.

See I agree with this especially if next week is just a Maggie centered episode and then we follow that up with a Carol and Tyrese episode and then end the season with a sappy reunion at the end of the train tracks setting up next season. They could combine a couple of these episodes together.

I think there were some interesting things about last night's episodes that you can tell the producers have been reading fan comments. An example is I have heard people complain how many times Darryl uses the cross bolts without them ever breaking. Well broken bolt last night.

That being said, the burning down the house, though I am sure they were going for symbolism of some type, was stupid and just didn't make any rationale sense no matter how you slice it. Hey it is the middle of the night and we are surrounded by walkers, lets start a fire and attract more.

 

[packersfan]

I liked it a lot more than last week but still way too much filler. Thought Reedus did a great job in his breakdown scene. He was definitely born to play Daryl Dixon. This show has always been about the characters so I don't need wall-to-wall walker kills to keep me happy and I appreciate what they're trying to do in terms of further defining the characters (especially Beth in this episode) but the last two episodes probably had about 10 minutes combined of essential information that drove the story forward. That's not a good rate.

Agreed, I enjoyed it, but definitely could have been better to way better. Hulk is right above, that episode was a great one between Rick, Michonne and Carl (and Morgan). That is the tough part about some of the past couple, we have already seen the bonding of Carl/Rick/Michonne a few times recently and last season and we have seen the growth of Daryl before as well. I understand that losing the prison was a huge event, but they could have combined last week and this week and probably had a solid 1 episode.

See I agree with this especially if next week is just a Maggie centered episode and then we follow that up with a Carol and Tyrese episode and then end the season with a sappy reunion at the end of the train tracks setting up next season. They could combine a couple of these episodes together.

They did an excellent job of that three episodes ago. They told four stories in one episode. That was terrific work there and I think they should've followed that approach more the last two episodes.

 

[Timmay]

How does Daryl not try to get with drunken beth? Especially during the Never ever scene while drinking moonshine. Uhh Daryl this was a layup. Never ever have I been with a farmers daughter...

I feel like I didn't have to watch that episode last night and could very well pick right back up with next weeks episode and know everything that is going on.

 

[Disco Stu]

I could be wrong but it seems like the people who were complaining about them being holed up in the prison too long are the same people now complaining about it taking too long to get to the next secure location.

 

[packersfan]

How does Daryl not try to get with drunken beth? Especially during the Never ever scene while drinking moonshine. Uhh Daryl this was a layup. Never ever have I been with a farmers daughter...

It's been well established Daryl has zero game. But yeah, I'm not sure what more Beth could do to give herself to him. When Rick finds out he's gonna be PISSED.

 

[comfortably numb]

How does Daryl not try to get with drunken beth? Especially during the Never ever scene while drinking moonshine. Uhh Daryl this was a layup. Never ever have I been with a farmers daughter...

I feel like I didn't have to watch that episode last night and could very well pick right back up with next weeks episode and know everything that is going on.

Exactly, IMO, thats when you know an episode missed badly....or at the very least if that episode brought on some amazing acting on some level which imo is not where this show is at.

Hopefully down the road this episode comes back into play with some of their scenes.

There was def some sexual tension in this ep, Was waiting for Beth to get to the point and say i never had sex....the awkward pause...Beth sheds a smile as she starts to motion towards Daryl...Daryl begins to uncomfortable move when a wave of ZOMBIES interrupts with one dragging 2 hubcaps around the house.

 

[Disco Stu]

Ok, my turn to nitpick...

A girl Beth's size who has never had a drink would be passed the F out after that much moonshine.

[/tdoss]

 

[snogger]

How does Daryl not try to get with drunken beth? Especially during the Never ever scene while drinking moonshine. Uhh Daryl this was a layup. Never ever have I been with a farmers daughter...

I feel like I didn't have to watch that episode last night and could very well pick right back up with next weeks episode and know everything that is going on.

and if she drinks even better!!!

 

[babydemon90]

I didn't mind the Beth/Daryl development, but it was a bit much to devote the whole episode to it. Would have liked if it was split between them and say, Carol/Tyreese.

One thing, some of these characters need to die. Getting awfully complacent about the main characters being safe - I kept thinking when they were sitting on the porch that a walker should come out of nowhere and eat Daryll just as Beth was telling him he'd be the last one standing.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

How does Daryl not try to get with drunken beth? Especially during the Never ever scene while drinking moonshine. Uhh Daryl this was a layup. Never ever have I been with a farmers daughter...

I feel like I didn't have to watch that episode last night and could very well pick right back up with next weeks episode and know everything that is going on.

He's like the Eminence of the post-apocalyptic world.

 

[flapgreen]

How does Daryl not try to get with drunken beth? Especially during the Never ever scene while drinking moonshine. Uhh Daryl this was a layup. Never ever have I been with a farmers daughter...

I feel like I didn't have to watch that episode last night and could very well pick right back up with next weeks episode and know everything that is going on.

Exactly, IMO, thats when you know an episode missed badly....or at the very least if that episode brought on some amazing acting on some level which imo is not where this show is at.Hopefully down the road this episode comes back into play with some of their scenes.

There was def some sexual tension in this ep, Was waiting for Beth to get to the point and say i never had sex....the awkward pause...Beth sheds a smile as she starts to motion towards Daryl...Daryl begins to uncomfortable move when a wave of ZOMBIES interrupts with one dragging 2 hubcaps around the house.

Great! You should be a writer.

 

[kentric]

I liked it a lot more than last week but still way too much filler. Thought Reedus did a great job in his breakdown scene. He was definitely born to play Daryl Dixon. This show has always been about the characters so I don't need wall-to-wall walker kills to keep me happy and I appreciate what they're trying to do in terms of further defining the characters (especially Beth in this episode) but the last two episodes probably had about 10 minutes combined of essential information that drove the story forward. That's not a good rate.

Agreed, I enjoyed it, but definitely could have been better to way better. Hulk is right above, that episode was a great one between Rick, Michonne and Carl (and Morgan). That is the tough part about some of the past couple, we have already seen the bonding of Carl/Rick/Michonne a few times recently and last season and we have seen the growth of Daryl before as well. I understand that losing the prison was a huge event, but they could have combined last week and this week and probably had a solid 1 episode.

See I agree with this especially if next week is just a Maggie centered episode and then we follow that up with a Carol and Tyrese episode and then end the season with a sappy reunion at the end of the train tracks setting up next season. They could combine a couple of these episodes together.

I think there were some interesting things about last night's episodes that you can tell the producers have been reading fan comments. An example is I have heard people complain how many times Darryl uses the cross bolts without them ever breaking. Well broken bolt last night.

That being said, the burning down the house, though I am sure they were going for symbolism of some type, was stupid and just didn't make any rationale sense no matter how you slice it. Hey it is the middle of the night and we are surrounded by walkers, lets start a fire and attract more.

Was thinking the same thing when Beth put on the blouse.

Last nights episode was rather pedestrian. Not sure if its just me, but watching Talking Dead I kept thinking that the woman who plays Beth has no clue how to apply make-up.

 

[pantherclub]

The whole "I want to get drunk because I never have before" direction of the episode was just bizarre.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

The whole "I want to get drunk because I never have before" direction of the episode was just bizarre.

I disagree. She's a teenager, she's seemingly coming to the realization that death is imminent, and her father - who she always remained "good" for - is now dead (she even made some sort of reference to that last night).I can see somone in her position thinking,"Screw it. Before I die, I want to get drunk, etc."

 

[SacramentoBob]

The whole "I want to get drunk because I never have before" direction of the episode was just bizarre.

Zombie apocalypse bucket list.

 

[Billy Bats]

I didn't mind the Beth/Daryl development, but it was a bit much to devote the whole episode to it. Would have liked if it was split between them and say, Carol/Tyreese.

Exactly what I came in to post. I don't mind character development but they could've easily split that in half and have two different stories at the same time. This one was a definite snoozer. And Darryl getting more drunk than a newbie trying moonshine for the first time?! And we all know what would've really happened with a drunk Beth and Darryl in a remote forest in zombie world.

 

[Timmay]

The whole "I want to get drunk because I never have before" direction of the episode was just bizarre.

I disagree. She's a teenager, she's seemingly coming to the realization that death is imminent, and her father - who she always remained "good" for - is now dead (she even made some sort of reference to that last night).I can see somone in her position thinking,"Screw it. Before I die, I want to get drunk, etc."

Maybe it is signs of things to come. Wonder if Beth dies soon.

 

[packersfan]

The whole "I want to get drunk because I never have before" direction of the episode was just bizarre.

I disagree. She's a teenager, she's seemingly coming to the realization that death is imminent, and her father - who she always remained "good" for - is now dead (she even made some sort of reference to that last night).I can see somone in her position thinking,"Screw it. Before I die, I want to get drunk, etc."

Maybe it is signs of things to come. Wonder if Beth dies soon.

I thought there were signs pointing in that direction.

 

[mr roboto]

The criticisms of acting, lack of character development, inconsistencies in plot etc are valid. But any comment like 'Why would they burn a house down? It would attract zombies!' Is completely missing the point. These characters have spent years avoiding zombies. This isn't super-exciting survival game. They are getting mad, horny, reflective, silly, all other kinds of emotions. Survival comes second to many of these scenes where they are trying to wrestle with what just happened or what they've just seen. All the cowboys in this thread are funny, like for 2 years you would still act perfectly rationally and have no other emotional needs.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

The criticisms of acting, lack of character development, inconsistencies in plot etc are valid. But any comment like 'Why would they burn a house down? It would attract zombies!' Is completely missing the point. These characters have spent years avoiding zombies. This isn't super-exciting survival game. They are getting mad, horny, reflective, silly, all other kinds of emotions. Survival comes second to many of these scenes where they are trying to wrestle with what just happened or what they've just seen. All the cowboys in this thread are funny, like for 2 years you would still act perfectly rationally and have no other emotional needs.

I may be remembering this scene incorrectly, but I thought the last scene was pretty great. It was the scene with Daryl grinning and watching the house burn, then sees a walker out of the corner of his eye. His smile disappears as he grabs Beth and takes off.

Sort of that reflective moment interrupted by reality.

 

[packersfan]

And it was Daryl setting fire to his past and walking away from it. Symbolically, it worked for me. I thought the final scene was well done. I just wish there had been more leading up to it.

 

[mr roboto]

The criticisms of acting, lack of character development, inconsistencies in plot etc are valid. But any comment like 'Why would they burn a house down? It would attract zombies!' Is completely missing the point. These characters have spent years avoiding zombies. This isn't super-exciting survival game. They are getting mad, horny, reflective, silly, all other kinds of emotions. Survival comes second to many of these scenes where they are trying to wrestle with what just happened or what they've just seen. All the cowboys in this thread are funny, like for 2 years you would still act perfectly rationally and have no other emotional needs.

I may be remembering this scene incorrectly, but I thought the last scene was pretty great. It was the scene with Daryl grinning and watching the house burn, then sees a walker out of the corner of his eye. His smile disappears as he grabs Beth and takes off.Sort of that reflective moment interrupted by reality.

I agree. That's my point. That scene was great. I wish they gave us that 2 seasons ago though.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

It was a good run

 

[(HULK)]

Underground fire pit was pretty cool. And smart.

 

[Johnny Bing]

And it was Daryl setting fire to his past and walking away from it. Symbolically, it worked for me. I thought the final scene was well done. I just wish there had been more leading up to it.

I wish he would have thrown that crossbow into the burning house. I thought the writers were hinting it was time to retire it when he missed the squirrel due to a broken shaft. It just bugs me every time he shoots that and has to retrieve the arrows, such an ineffective method.

 

[cstu]

The criticisms of acting, lack of character development, inconsistencies in plot etc are valid. But any comment like 'Why would they burn a house down? It would attract zombies!' Is completely missing the point. These characters have spent years avoiding zombies. This isn't super-exciting survival game. They are getting mad, horny, reflective, silly, all other kinds of emotions. Survival comes second to many of these scenes where they are trying to wrestle with what just happened or what they've just seen. All the cowboys in this thread are funny, like for 2 years you would still act perfectly rationally and have no other emotional needs.

I may be remembering this scene incorrectly, but I thought the last scene was pretty great. It was the scene with Daryl grinning and watching the house burn, then sees a walker out of the corner of his eye. His smile disappears as he grabs Beth and takes off.Sort of that reflective moment interrupted by reality.

I agree. That's my point. That scene was great. I wish they gave us that 2 seasons ago though.

Great, burning a house in the middle of the night that will attract zombies while you have to go out into the darkness with a girl who barely knows how to defend herself. What could go wrong?

 

[comfortably numb]

Underground fire pit was pretty cool. And smart.

Yea, liked the resourcefulness scenes with the fire pit and grabbing the stuff from the car.

 

[Timmay]

And it was Daryl setting fire to his past and walking away from it. Symbolically, it worked for me. I thought the final scene was well done. I just wish there had been more leading up to it.

I wish he would have thrown that crossbow into the burning house. I thought the writers were hinting it was time to retire it when he missed the squirrel due to a broken shaft. It just bugs me every time he shoots that and has to retrieve the arrows, such an ineffective method.

Crossbow is getting old.

I hate it that everyone carries around these knifes to stab the zombies in the head. I understand if you have one as backup, but how do these people not have spears to stab the zombies in the head so they don't have to get right next to their mouths to give them a chance to get bit.

 

[cstu]

Blood is weird, it will bypass most of your sweater and get mainly on your undershirt.

 

[cstu]

BTW, J.B. Smoove should be on every episode of The Talking Dead.

 

[packersfan]

BTW, J.B. Smoove should be on every episode of The Talking Dead.

I haven't watched the whole thing yet. First 5 minutes with him were brutal so he got better?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Underground fire pit was pretty cool. And smart.

Yea, liked the resourcefulness scenes with the fire pit and grabbing the stuff from the car.

That was the best part of the episode for me. Hiding in the car, burying the fire, setting camp, etc. They go from veteran survivors to soused up morons at the end. They could have burned the house as the sun just started to come up to keep me from groaning so much.

 

[Jayrok]

BTW, J.B. Smoove should be on every episode of The Talking Dead.

He was funny from time to time but good grief, spit it out!

Talking dead really needs to be 30 minutes though. Zombie kill recaps and questions from the audience could be dropped.

 

[cstu]

BTW, J.B. Smoove should be on every episode of The Talking Dead.

I haven't watched the whole thing yet. First 5 minutes with him were brutal so he got better?

I'm a fan.

 

[Copeman]

I enjoyed it. I especially liked them scavenging the mirror and hubcaps and at the time wondering what they were going to use them for. Then seeing it a few minutes later. I also enjoyed the whole golfing scene. For those saying they didn't like the character development, and that it was too late, I really don't think it was character "development". I mean c'mon, we pretty much knew everything the writers brought up regarding Daryl and Beth. I just think they wanted to show the relationship "between" these two characters and setting things up for future episodes.

I still can't understand people despising the show (any show), yet still watching it. What a colossal waste of your time/life.

 

[Braktastic]

A new danger threaten the group... boredom.

 

[Disco Stu]

The whole "I want to get drunk because I never have before" direction of the episode was just bizarre.

I disagree. She's a teenager, she's seemingly coming to the realization that death is imminent, and her father - who she always remained "good" for - is now dead (she even made some sort of reference to that last night).I can see somone in her position thinking,"Screw it. Before I die, I want to get drunk, etc."

A teenage girl did something stupid and dangerous? That's unrealistic!!

 

[Kraft...]

Not sure if its just me, but watching Talking Dead I kept thinking that the woman who plays Beth has no clue how to apply make-up.

I thought she looked better in the zombie apocalypse than she did on Talking Dead

 

[packersfan]

BTW, J.B. Smoove should be on every episode of The Talking Dead.

I haven't watched the whole thing yet. First 5 minutes with him were brutal so he got better?

I'm a fan.

I've never heard of him to be honest. I thought he was scaring Norman.

 

[Disco Stu]

Not sure if its just me, but watching Talking Dead I kept thinking that the woman who plays Beth has no clue how to apply make-up.

I thought she looked better in the zombie apocalypse than she did on Talking Dead

Huh. I had the opposite thought. I prefer zombie apocalypse version of Maggie, but real world version of Beth.

And I think she likely went heavy on the makeup to appear older.

 

[packersfan]

Not sure if its just me, but watching Talking Dead I kept thinking that the woman who plays Beth has no clue how to apply make-up.

I thought she looked better in the zombie apocalypse than she did on Talking Dead

Huh. I had the opposite thought. I prefer zombie apocalypse version of Maggie, but real world version of Beth.

I think Emily Kinney is more attractive than on the show.

Lauren Cohen is flat out incredible everywhere.

 

[SacramentoBob]

And it was Daryl setting fire to his past and walking away from it. Symbolically, it worked for me. I thought the final scene was well done. I just wish there had been more leading up to it.

The symbolism wasn't lost on anyone, it was just a dumb time to do it.

 

[packersfan]

And it was Daryl setting fire to his past and walking away from it. Symbolically, it worked for me. I thought the final scene was well done. I just wish there had been more leading up to it.

The symbolism wasn't lost on anyone, it was just a dumb time to do it.

It worked for me. I thought it was a good scene. I wish the episode had more stuff along those lines.