***OFFICIAL 'The Walking Dead' TV Series Thread*** (4 Viewers)

[(HULK)]

They said they were 60 miles from DC. That'd be about Fredericksburg. Pretty population dense from there all the way to the white house. Nothing at all like they portrayed last night.

 

[The Big Guy]

They said they were 60 miles from DC. That'd be about Fredericksburg. Pretty population dense from there all the way to the white house. Nothing at all like they portrayed last night.

Yeah not sure why they are meandering up country road bumpkin when they should be working their way up 95 or one of the main roads. Of course we know by now that most of the highways are pretty impassible so the question sort of answers itself without having to beat us over the head with this one. But yes, they should be close enough to towns that they are not days without food, water and gas.

 

[El Floppo]

Maybe I was too drunk but did they explain what happened to their cars, guns, food/water? Seems crazy to me that there is nothing to eat, drink or no shelter in surburbia. What the hell were they doing just walking on the open road? And they didnt notice another group ahead of them? And the rain storm/tornado or whatever was just lol bad. I mean eating bugs and stray dogs. GTFO.

So so bad, the writers are clearly trying to take us in a Lost flight pattern where there are over the top cliff hangers each episode.

A)cars ran out of gas and they had to leave what they couldn't carry.

B)if not the open road, you want them walking through the woods without any visibility? we've already seen that zombies are super-stealthy ninja footed- better to be on the open road IMO.

C)I must have missed it- what group was ahead of them? they showed the slowly building group of walkers following them that they had to take out.. or are you talking about the zombies that attacked the barn?

A. There is no way I am leaving a city the size of Richmond on foot and without the weapons/food when they just drove from atlanta - that seems like a huge plot hole thats tough to accept. Maybe they talked about this last night about what happened to their cars and I was drunk and missed it

B) Again, maybe I missed it but I thought they were looking for a place to hole up (I think Michonne suggested that last episode) or are they now trying to walk to DC? Seems incredibly stupid on a ton of levels

C) They walked up on water (which they didnt drink for some crazy reason), which means there is someone watching them up ahead (another plot point thats tough to accept)

a- I thought the episode opened with them leaving their cars, which seemed to have run out of gas.

b- they could either hang out next to the cars with their guns waiting for... a gas truck? ... or hoof it to find more cars and shelter as they head towards DC.

c- ah right- the water left by "a friend".... that's the group you were talking about. they don't trust anybody offering things after terminus and everywhere else, so weren't going to drink the water.

 

[Copeman]

I think the barn door scene was just showing the overall theme of the episode, that Rick even mentioned when he said "This is how we survive". They are all survivors. I think by having the three people (Daryl, Maggie, and Sasha) who were all on the verge of letting go, being the first three to the barn door, showed that. Simple as that. I enjoyed it.

 

[comfortably numb]

I think the barn door scene was just showing the overall theme of the episode, that Rick even mentioned when he said "This is how we survive". They are all survivors. I think by having the three people (Daryl, Maggie, and Sasha) who were all on the verge of letting go, being the first three to the barn door, showed that. Simple as that. I enjoyed it.

Right,

I looked at that scene more as a symbolic scene as opposed to how plausible it would be

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

Very poignant to have Maggie and Sasha together in the ending scene - the two characters who have lost the most.

 

[flapgreen]

I liked the episode. I don't care if everyone else didn't. I love the dark hopeless episodes. Loved "The Road."

 

[flapgreen]

I think the barn door scene was just showing the overall theme of the episode, that Rick even mentioned when he said "This is how we survive". They are all survivors. I think by having the three people (Daryl, Maggie, and Sasha) who were all on the verge of letting go, being the first three to the barn door, showed that. Simple as that. I enjoyed it.

Same

 

[The Big Guy]

I think the barn door scene was just showing the overall theme of the episode, that Rick even mentioned when he said "This is how we survive". They are all survivors. I think by having the three people (Daryl, Maggie, and Sasha) who were all on the verge of letting go, being the first three to the barn door, showed that. Simple as that. I enjoyed it.

Same

I get it and yes it does show very well that when it comes down to it, they are fighters and are all fighting to survive and have not given up. But are we all that dumb that they have to beat us over the head with it so heavy handedly?

 

[stbugs]

I think the barn door scene was just showing the overall theme of the episode, that Rick even mentioned when he said "This is how we survive". They are all survivors. I think by having the three people (Daryl, Maggie, and Sasha) who were all on the verge of letting go, being the first three to the barn door, showed that. Simple as that. I enjoyed it.

Same

Agreed. Rather than try and nitpick the episode for why they didn't get killed in the barn or why they wouldn't drink the water (pretty damn obvious at this point to be skeptical) or why they couldn't possibly be on a road 60 miles outside DC where there is no Kwik-E-Mart, I enjoy the point of the show and the transition from Atlanta to DC.

 

[El Floppo]

I think the barn door scene was just showing the overall theme of the episode, that Rick even mentioned when he said "This is how we survive". They are all survivors. I think by having the three people (Daryl, Maggie, and Sasha) who were all on the verge of letting go, being the first three to the barn door, showed that. Simple as that. I enjoyed it.

Same

I get it and yes it does show very well that when it comes down to it, they are fighters and are all fighting to survive and have not given up. But are we all that dumb that they have to beat us over the head with it so heavy handedly?

we? no. most of the people who watch the show? probably.

 

[Gator Shawn]

id like to ask the writers why were the walkers gravitating to the barn in the middle of the night? to get out of the rain? do they care ?

I think it's possible that new dude might have led them there as a test.

I loved this episode. It's what I've been hoping for a while. A glimpse of what their day-to-day is like.

Daryl breaking down off by himself after putting out the cig in his hand was a really good scene. I kept worrying they were going to run it with a Stealth Zombie™ and was glad they didn't.

 

[Mario Kart]

Another reason for the zombies to the barn could be the fire. Could have smelled it which is an odd smell that might have attracted them.

 

[3C's]

They said they were 60 miles from DC. That'd be about Fredericksburg. Pretty population dense from there all the way to the white house. Nothing at all like they portrayed last night.

It turns to fairly rural not very far to the west of Fredericksburg.

 

[dhockster]

I don't know if the tornado was in the comics or not, but we have to remember that this is a show based on a comic book. If a tornado came along and wiped out walkers but left the main characters alive in a comic book, would we be surprised? No, it very much fits with what happens in comic books.

So don't be surprised when some of those comic book things happen in a show based on a comic book.

 

[(HULK)]

I don't know if the tornado was in the comics or not, but we have to remember that this is a show based on a comic book. If a tornado came along and wiped out walkers but left the main characters alive in a comic book, would we be surprised? No, it very much fits with what happens in comic books.

So don't be surprised when some of those comic book things happen in a show based on a comic book.

Not in the comics

 

[TenTimes]

I think the barn door scene was just showing the overall theme of the episode, that Rick even mentioned when he said "This is how we survive". They are all survivors. I think by having the three people (Daryl, Maggie, and Sasha) who were all on the verge of letting go, being the first three to the barn door, showed that. Simple as that. I enjoyed it.

Was wondering if there was some symbolism involved when they showed Carl laying Judith down and going to help hold the door. I wonder because that seemed like one of those profound scenes where every single thing they showed was important for some reason, like as you said, a scene that helped sum up the theme of the episode.

 

[tommyboy]

I was too busy playing candy crush on my phone to pay much attention to this snoozefest

 

[playin4beer]

I fell asleep ...

 

[Loan Sharks]

Worst episode ever.

 

[skol asylum]

and herein lies a big problem on this show.

Seems like the writers write the show around cool zombie scenes and less around the characters/story.

What point did the tornado have for this episode?

The point was to have a scene of all of them holding back against a hoard of zombies and then walking outside to see a cool scene of impaled zombies hanging on broken trees.

Instead you now have people rolling their eyes at the barn door scene and tornado not touching the barn in any way,

The point is the group was at the end of the rope and lacking faith. The preacher threw down his collar. Maggie said she used to have faith. It begins to rain and preacher man says he was sorry to God. The horde is wiped out by a force of nature which leaves them untouched. Its about regaining some semblance of faith and hope in a world turned to ####. Its not that hard to follow what the writers are doing here. Yeah it was cheezy that the tornado left them unscathed, but the show is also about cool zombie kills.

 

[flapgreen]

I think the barn door scene was just showing the overall theme of the episode, that Rick even mentioned when he said "This is how we survive". They are all survivors. I think by having the three people (Daryl, Maggie, and Sasha) who were all on the verge of letting go, being the first three to the barn door, showed that. Simple as that. I enjoyed it.

Same

I get it and yes it does show very well that when it comes down to it, they are fighters and are all fighting to survive and have not given up. But are we all that dumb that they have to beat us over the head with it so heavy handedly?

That's just part of it. I'd rather it be a little less extreme but that's not how most people like it, especially women. I'm ok with what it is.

 

[Gator Shawn]

I think the barn door scene was just showing the overall theme of the episode, that Rick even mentioned when he said "This is how we survive". They are all survivors. I think by having the three people (Daryl, Maggie, and Sasha) who were all on the verge of letting go, being the first three to the barn door, showed that. Simple as that. I enjoyed it.

Was wondering if there was some symbolism involved when they showed Carl laying Judith down and going to help hold the door. I wonder because that seemed like one of those profound scenes where every single thing they showed was important for some reason, like as you said, a scene that helped sum up the theme of the episode.

I think it was huge. To me it meant that every single one of them would put themselves in harm's way to protect Judith.

That said, it did scare the #### out of me when they did it.

 

[Gatorman]

Stupid question I have always been wondering. For the Zombie apocalypse, wouldn't GNC be the best place to loot? Grab all the vitamins, Supplements and protein powder you can so you don't need to shoot a dog and have BBQ puppy to survive...

 

[Loan Sharks]

This was the just like the smoke monster episode in lost. Everyone was digging the survival and mystery cool story and characters then all of a sudden smoke monster, WTF?

A magic tornado, a waterproof indestructible barn a herd of zombies walking at the barn and they all are swept away and crushed under trees, oh then the morning after a tornado blows through some guy from the J crew catalog is out for a stroll rolls up on them while they are listening to a music box they thought was better to carry around instead of extra equipment.

Yeah this just went from survival drama to fantasy bull####.

There is a reason Kirkman writes comic books and not serious drama because he sucks at it.

"Oh hi ladies!" "Hell of a tornado last night eh? am I right?"

 

[playin4beer]

My biggest problem was the issue they were having finding fresh water... wouldn't that be pretty much priority #1??

They drove what, 500 miles?? Didn't pass a single lake, river or store with bottled water??

It's not like they are in Nevada... Ok, it hasn't rained in a week.. all of the sudden the creeks

are all dried up now??

I get the food problem.. it's not like they can just hit up the local taco bell.. but fresh water??

They are in Virginia, correct?? I know it's not Minnesota and the land of 10000 lakes, but come on...

 

[Porkchop Express]

One thing these zombie apocalypse survivors have learned is that when there is a mass of zombies about to break into your barn, DO NOT call for others to help keep them out.

 

[Copeman]

One thing these zombie apocalypse survivors have learned is that when there is a mass of zombies about to break into your barn, DO NOT call for others to help keep them out.

Everyone was sleeping and they didn't want to wake anyone. They were just being polite.

 

[pantherclub]

One thing these zombie apocalypse survivors have learned is that when there is a mass of zombies about to break into your barn, DO NOT call for others to help keep them out.

Everyone was sleeping and they didn't want to wake anyone. They were just being polite.

lol

 

[pantherclub]

My biggest problem was the issue they were having finding fresh water... wouldn't that be pretty much priority #1??

They drove what, 500 miles?? Didn't pass a single lake, river or store with bottled water??

It's not like they are in Nevada... Ok, it hasn't rained in a week.. all of the sudden the creeks

are all dried up now??

I get the food problem.. it's not like they can just hit up the local taco bell.. but fresh water??

They are in Virginia, correct?? I know it's not Minnesota and the land of 10000 lakes, but come on...

thats my issue as well, even a zombie show needs to have baseline rules and a general order of things. The leaving the cars, weapons etc and just walking without food and water seems way too outlandish even for this show. They could have at least incorporated some dialogue to set up the storyline at the minimum.

 

[bigmarc27]

One thing these zombie apocalypse survivors have learned is that when there is a mass of zombies about to break into your barn, DO NOT call for others to help keep them out.

Everyone was sleeping and they didn't want to wake anyone. They were just being polite.

lol

I honestly thought that was maybe a hallucination. If not, what the hell happened? The storm miraculously downed trees on top of all the zombies right outside the door but not on top of the barn. I know some were impaled when they walked out, but that was a few and not the dozens that were trying to get in.

 

[cstu]

My biggest problem was the issue they were having finding fresh water... wouldn't that be pretty much priority #1??

They drove what, 500 miles?? Didn't pass a single lake, river or store with bottled water??

It's not like they are in Nevada... Ok, it hasn't rained in a week.. all of the sudden the creeks

are all dried up now??

I get the food problem.. it's not like they can just hit up the local taco bell.. but fresh water??

They are in Virginia, correct?? I know it's not Minnesota and the land of 10000 lakes, but come on...

Dumb writing that insults the viewer.

 

[cstu]

This was the just like the smoke monster episode in lost. Everyone was digging the survival and mystery cool story and characters then all of a sudden smoke monster, WTF?

A magic tornado, a waterproof indestructible barn a herd of zombies walking at the barn and they all are swept away and crushed under trees, oh then the morning after a tornado blows through some guy from the J crew catalog is out for a stroll rolls up on them while they are listening to a music box they thought was better to carry around instead of extra equipment.

Yeah this just went from survival drama to fantasy bull####.

There is a reason Kirkman writes comic books and not serious drama because he sucks at it.

"Oh hi ladies!" "Hell of a tornado last night eh? am I right?"

Felt like the show's jump the shark episode.

 

[cstu]

Stupid question I have always been wondering. For the Zombie apocalypse, wouldn't GNC be the best place to loot? Grab all the vitamins, Supplements and protein powder you can so you don't need to shoot a dog and have BBQ puppy to survive...

What was the problem with eating dogs? They should have been excited to have fresh meat.

 

[The Big Guy]

Stupid question I have always been wondering. For the Zombie apocalypse, wouldn't GNC be the best place to loot? Grab all the vitamins, Supplements and protein powder you can so you don't need to shoot a dog and have BBQ puppy to survive...

What was the problem with eating dogs? They should have been excited to have fresh meat.

Dog is a meal served around the word. We have issues eating cute animals in this country because we have all the food options available to us. Of course, the fangs exposed growling dogs are less cuddly, so eating them is just fine with the viewing public.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

My biggest problem was the issue they were having finding fresh water... wouldn't that be pretty much priority #1??

They drove what, 500 miles?? Didn't pass a single lake, river or store with bottled water??

It's not like they are in Nevada... Ok, it hasn't rained in a week.. all of the sudden the creeks

are all dried up now??

I get the food problem.. it's not like they can just hit up the local taco bell.. but fresh water??

They are in Virginia, correct?? I know it's not Minnesota and the land of 10000 lakes, but come on...

Yep, the not being able to find water was the dumbest thing yet on a show with a lot of dumb things. Tall green grass and leafy green trees and no water anywhere?

They showed a piece of plastic on a branch when Daryl found that bar and I thought survivor-man Daryl was going to use it to get some condensation off of the grass/branches/whatever.

Glenn stumbling around like he was almost dead from dehydration. C'mon, tap a plant and get sucking.

Then they wrap it up with magic storm and Eddie Bauer Bro. lol

Looking forward to next week's absurdity!

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

One thing these zombie apocalypse survivors have learned is that when there is a mass of zombies about to break into your barn, DO NOT call for others to help keep them out.

Yes, by all means stay silent. I thought it was a dream sequence at first, but I guess not.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Stupid question I have always been wondering. For the Zombie apocalypse, wouldn't GNC be the best place to loot? Grab all the vitamins, Supplements and protein powder you can so you don't need to shoot a dog and have BBQ puppy to survive...

What was the problem with eating dogs? They should have been excited to have fresh meat.

Dog is a meal served around the word. We have issues eating cute animals in this country because we have all the food options available to us. Of course, the fangs exposed growling dogs are less cuddly, so eating them is just fine with the viewing public.

Yeah, I would be a slow-roasting dog-chef mutha in the apocalypse. Sorry Fido.

 

[Copeman]

Sure you can find water anywhere, but once you do you better boil it. You get sick from drinking contaminated water, remember, there is no meds or doctors to help you out. And if you have to boil water, that means you have to stop and prepare a suitable fire, one that will no doubt attract walkers.

 

[snogger]

One thing these zombie apocalypse survivors have learned is that when there is a mass of zombies about to break into your barn, DO NOT call for others to help keep them out.

Yes, by all means stay silent. I thought it was a dream sequence at first, but I guess not.

With all the noise outside, without yelling or making sounds inside the Zombies would give up trying to get in and wander away.. Just a couple shows back we watched a few come up to glass and hit it and with no noise they get "bored" and wander on..

At least that is how I saw it.

 

[Mario Kart]

I'm beginning to think some posters in this thread wouldn't last a week in a zombie crisis. Things that seem dumb, crazy after 18 months of zombie stuff come in hindsight of not having 18 months of a zombie crisis. Some of these posters are showing a lack of thought or care after 18 months of having the world turn upside down and having to do things just to survive.

Water? Abundant water? If there is a rain drought of a couple weeks, a small creek will dry up. Trees, grass, get that water pretty darn quick. Its not like these guys were walking next to the Mississippi River. Other than rain water, one should assume that any standing water is contaminated to some extent. Especially being in an out of control environment unlike Terminus where people had irrigation and water supplies in a controlled environment.

Many of the complainers in the thread would be dead after a month or so if this thing ever happened. So, any complaints going forward may be "unbelievable" in nature but you'd be dead or controlled by those able to survive. Have fun.

 

[Jobber]

Ok, nobody's mentioned it so I will.

Does the red haired guy turn next episode? When Sasha was going Rambo on the Zombies at the beginning, she slashed him on the bicep with a knife covered in infected blood. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised to see the opening of next episode being him chewing on someone - like Waldo in the prison episode.

 

[TenTimes]

Thought their "toro" method at the bridge was awesome. Efficient, safe, noiseless. It was evident they'd practiced it before, a nod to the previous 3 weeks on the road.

 

[TenTimes]

Ok, nobody's mentioned it so I will.

Does the red haired guy turn next episode? When Sasha was going Rambo on the Zombies at the beginning, she slashed him on the bicep with a knife covered in infected blood. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised to see the opening of next episode being him chewing on someone - like Waldo in the prison episode.

Don't think it works that way in this zombie universe. Have to die to turn, contamination won't turn you (Bob didn't turn when bit, he died from the injury then turned).

 

[playin4beer]

Ok, nobody's mentioned it so I will.

Does the red haired guy turn next episode? When Sasha was going Rambo on the Zombies at the beginning, she slashed him on the bicep with a knife covered in infected blood. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised to see the opening of next episode being him chewing on someone - like Waldo in the prison episode.

Don't think it works that way in this zombie universe. Have to die to turn, contamination won't turn you (Bob didn't turn when bit, he died from the injury then turned).

Yeah, what Season was it when they were covering themselves in zombie blood and guts to "blend in"?? I would think that would be worse than a little nick with zombie blood..

 

[cstu]

I'm beginning to think some posters in this thread wouldn't last a week in a zombie crisis. Things that seem dumb, crazy after 18 months of zombie stuff come in hindsight of not having 18 months of a zombie crisis. Some of these posters are showing a lack of thought or care after 18 months of having the world turn upside down and having to do things just to survive.

Water? Abundant water? If there is a rain drought of a couple weeks, a small creek will dry up. Trees, grass, get that water pretty darn quick. Its not like these guys were walking next to the Mississippi River. Other than rain water, one should assume that any standing water is contaminated to some extent. Especially being in an out of control environment unlike Terminus where people had irrigation and water supplies in a controlled environment.

Many of the complainers in the thread would be dead after a month or so if this thing ever happened. So, any complaints going forward may be "unbelievable" in nature but you'd be dead or controlled by those able to survive. Have fun.

You're making excuses for this show just like you did lost.

There are rivers and lakes everywhere between Atlanta and Richmond - in fact the James River goes straight through Richmond.

 

[playin4beer]

I'm beginning to think some posters in this thread wouldn't last a week in a zombie crisis. Things that seem dumb, crazy after 18 months of zombie stuff come in hindsight of not having 18 months of a zombie crisis. Some of these posters are showing a lack of thought or care after 18 months of having the world turn upside down and having to do things just to survive.

Water? Abundant water? If there is a rain drought of a couple weeks, a small creek will dry up. Trees, grass, get that water pretty darn quick. Its not like these guys were walking next to the Mississippi River. Other than rain water, one should assume that any standing water is contaminated to some extent. Especially being in an out of control environment unlike Terminus where people had irrigation and water supplies in a controlled environment.

Many of the complainers in the thread would be dead after a month or so if this thing ever happened. So, any complaints going forward may be "unbelievable" in nature but you'd be dead or controlled by those able to survive. Have fun.

You're making excuses for this show just like you did lost.

There are rivers and lakes everywhere between Atlanta and Richmond - in fact the James River goes straight through Richmond.

But it's a zombie apocalypse ... EVERY BODY OF WATER IS CONTAMINATED NOW!!

 

[badmojo1006]

At first I thought the attack during the storm was a dream by Daryl.

Not a great episode

 

[Loan Sharks]

Ok, nobody's mentioned it so I will.

Does the red haired guy turn next episode? When Sasha was going Rambo on the Zombies at the beginning, she slashed him on the bicep with a knife covered in infected blood. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised to see the opening of next episode being him chewing on someone - like Waldo in the prison episode.

I saw that and that would be the logical thing but at this point these guys have have been completely coated in zombie guts, in their eyes and mouths and such so I don't think they have to make him die because they have been pretty inconsistent about it so far.

I think it was done to more emphasize how Sasha was hurting her friends and how they have to stick together etc.

 

[Rand al Thor]

Another reason for the zombies to the barn could be the fire. Could have smelled it which is an odd smell that might have attracted them.

The campfires never seemed to attract the zombies when they were camping out in the open woods for the past three seasons.