***OFFICIAL 'The Walking Dead' TV Series Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[cstu]

Great episode BTW.

 

[tdoss]

I liked it...but have real issue with Carl not mentioning the girl at the beginning and again after she disappeared in the woods.

It's just nonsense...so he can have his own adventure.

He tells his dad and we solve the mystery too soon...so we get this angle to drag it on for a bit.

 

[Wingnut]

Good episode IMO.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

That priest is even more invisible than T-Dogg was

 

[Psychopav]

So where is the new governor's family? Didn't she mention a husband and a son?

 

[DaVinci]

So where is the new governor's family? Didn't she mention a husband and a son?

The d-bag whom Glenn took down is her son. Didn't see the husband.

 

[Mario Kart]

Didn't really see "haircut's husband" either. He was on the porch but I don't recall seeing him in any day light.

 

[roadkill1292]

Deanna should assign Darryl to cut the grass.

 

[Jayrok]

So where is the new governor's family? Didn't she mention a husband and a son?

Maybe her husband is one of the men she had exiled? Her dbag son may be a chip off the old block.

 

[bigbottom]

Really enjoyed that episode. Carol was hilarious.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Kind of depressing that it's the zombie apocalypse, allowing you to loot from whatever stores you want, and that patrol leader chose a Member's Only jacket. I wonder if he was the same guy who killed Tony.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

Kind of depressing that it's the zombie apocalypse, allowing you to loot from whatever stores you want, and that patrol leader chose a Member's Only jacket. I wonder if he was the same guy who killed Tony.

He may truly be the last member.

 

[Jayrok]

Kind of depressing that it's the zombie apocalypse, allowing you to loot from whatever stores you want, and that patrol leader chose a Member's Only jacket. I wonder if he was the same guy who killed Tony.

Wife and I got a chuckle out of the sweet Member's Only jacket.

 

[stbugs]

I liked it...but have real issue with Carl not mentioning the girl at the beginning and again after she disappeared in the woods.

It's just nonsense...so he can have his own adventure.

He tells his dad and we solve the mystery too soon...so we get this angle to drag it on for a bit.

Only part I didn't particularly like, but I'll chalk it up to hormones. This girl is the first and only girl his age since he was baby Carl more interested in deer than girls, so maybe he doesn't want to blow his chance.

 

[snogger]

Loved the look on Maggie's face after Glenn knocked punk boy on his A$$.

BTW.. There is a "Post Show" Interview here.. at this part:

There are some very funny moments in the episode while they’re all feeling out Alexandria, like when Daryl tells Carol she looks ridiculous in her cardigan.
Let me say, that was an ad-lib by Norman [Reedus]. That was not scripted. When we shot that scene, we all stood there in shock and looked at Melissa [McBride], and like… that’s a tricky thing to pull off, that transformation of a character. We’re so accustomed to spending years watching all of these people dirty, sweaty, covered in blood.

When Melissa stepped out the first time, we all sort of laughing. Even Melissa was like, “This is so silly. How are we going to pull this off?”

When we did the first couple of takes, Norman was just giggling and laughing at how ludicrous this whole idea of Carol dressing up as a soccer mom was.

 

[packersfan]

What Rick threatens at the end is almost identical to what the Governor did last season. Taken in by a group during a time of crisis, when weakness comes he strikes at the authority figure(s) and takes the place for himself.

Rick's character development has been one of the most enjoyable aspects the entire series but it's been really amazing since the prison fell last season and this season in particular.

 

[El Floppo]

some more thoughts:

- I'm glad they explained the wall. don't really buy a dad and his sons being able to get even one segment of wall up... but whatever. mostly, the guy is an architecture professor building a fortified wall... with the support structure on the outside. wtf.

- also glad the explained the town- basic infrastructure necessities like power, water, waste. that said- I'm looking forward to how they explain food. didn't see any crops or livestock yet.

- we don't know that Carl didn't tell his dad something about the girl. after all- Rick is out walking around outside the wall and his son strolls up from the woods... I'd figure a conversation would've started about that.

 

[Copeman]

I had mentioned about the support structure part of the wall being on the outside of the wall last week. Not sure what that's all about.

 

[pantherclub]

some more thoughts:

- I'm glad they explained the wall. don't really buy a dad and his sons being able to get even one segment of wall up... but whatever. mostly, the guy is an architecture professor building a fortified wall... with the support structure on the outside. wtf.

- also glad the explained the town- basic infrastructure necessities like power, water, waste. that said- I'm looking forward to how they explain food. didn't see any crops or livestock yet.

- we don't know that Carl didn't tell his dad something about the girl. after all- Rick is out walking around outside the wall and his son strolls up from the woods... I'd figure a conversation would've started about that.

I was pretty wasted (again) watching this but I swore the son said they have been on patrols circumferencing the town and have made it 50 miles getting supplies/ I could have totally misheard that though.

I thought it was a pretty decent episode with just a few "ah come on now" moments.

I kindof like how they left a couple of plotlines open ended. They are kindof going heavy on the "things arent what they seem" angle.

 

[GregR]

- also glad the explained the town- basic infrastructure necessities like power, water, waste. that said- I'm looking forward to how they explain food. didn't see any crops or livestock yet.

They already explained food. They do food runs and have swept everything in a 53 mile radius so far. That's nearly 9000 square miles of an area they said was largely evacuated.

 

[El Floppo]

some more thoughts:

- I'm glad they explained the wall. don't really buy a dad and his sons being able to get even one segment of wall up... but whatever. mostly, the guy is an architecture professor building a fortified wall... with the support structure on the outside. wtf.

- also glad the explained the town- basic infrastructure necessities like power, water, waste. that said- I'm looking forward to how they explain food. didn't see any crops or livestock yet.

- we don't know that Carl didn't tell his dad something about the girl. after all- Rick is out walking around outside the wall and his son strolls up from the woods... I'd figure a conversation would've started about that.

I was pretty wasted (again) watching this but I swore the son said they have been on patrols circumferencing the town and have made it 50 miles getting supplies/ I could have totally misheard that though.

I thought it was a pretty decent episode with just a few "ah come on now" moments.

I kindof like how they left a couple of plotlines open ended. They are kindof going heavy on the "things arent what they seem" angle.

yeah- they did say that.

but that's not at all sustainable- which seems to be the MO for the place and governess

 

[stbugs]

I had mentioned about the support structure part of the wall being on the outside of the wall last week. Not sure what that's all about.

Yeah, you were right. I just figured the pictures were from the inside. No clue why you would do that. Maybe he wasn't a real good architect? Only other thought is that with some building being close to the wall, you put the brace on the outside?

 

[stbugs]

some more thoughts:

- I'm glad they explained the wall. don't really buy a dad and his sons being able to get even one segment of wall up... but whatever. mostly, the guy is an architecture professor building a fortified wall... with the support structure on the outside. wtf.

- also glad the explained the town- basic infrastructure necessities like power, water, waste. that said- I'm looking forward to how they explain food. didn't see any crops or livestock yet.

- we don't know that Carl didn't tell his dad something about the girl. after all- Rick is out walking around outside the wall and his son strolls up from the woods... I'd figure a conversation would've started about that.

I was pretty wasted (again) watching this but I swore the son said they have been on patrols circumferencing the town and have made it 50 miles getting supplies/ I could have totally misheard that though.

I thought it was a pretty decent episode with just a few "ah come on now" moments.

I kindof like how they left a couple of plotlines open ended. They are kindof going heavy on the "things arent what they seem" angle.

yeah- they did say that.

but that's not at all sustainable- which seems to be the MO for the place and governess

For the year and a half (I think that is the timeline, Carl had a growth spurt) they have been there, it is plenty sustainable. 53 miles literally covers the entire DC area and suburbs. I would also assume they are gardening because the applesauce they brought was in a jar, not a can. Finding seeds to grow would be ridiculously easy, so gardening almost shouldn't even have to be explained.

 

[GregR]

Re-watched the first 2 episodes of the series, first time I've done so.

I had forgot how much different zombies acted back then. Children zombies stop to pick up stuffed animals to carry around. Zombies immediately know to try turning a door handle to get through a door. Zombies climbed chain link fences to get over them rather than just trying to push through mindlessly.

They also moved a lot faster back then, able to pretty much keep up with healthy Rick and Glenn as they ran. If we took any of this as being meaningful (as opposed to inconsistent writing), then you might suppose zombies are getting dumber and less physically able as they decompose. Once the muscles are decayed away they won't be able to move, so you could envision a day would come when all the zombies from the initial outbreak would stop being any kind of factor, and you'd just have to deal with the zombies of survivors who died more recently.

 

[packersfan]

some more thoughts:

- I'm glad they explained the wall. don't really buy a dad and his sons being able to get even one segment of wall up... but whatever. mostly, the guy is an architecture professor building a fortified wall... with the support structure on the outside. wtf.

- also glad the explained the town- basic infrastructure necessities like power, water, waste. that said- I'm looking forward to how they explain food. didn't see any crops or livestock yet.

- we don't know that Carl didn't tell his dad something about the girl. after all- Rick is out walking around outside the wall and his son strolls up from the woods... I'd figure a conversation would've started about that.

I was pretty wasted (again) watching this but I swore the son said they have been on patrols circumferencing the town and have made it 50 miles getting supplies/ I could have totally misheard that though.

I thought it was a pretty decent episode with just a few "ah come on now" moments.

I kindof like how they left a couple of plotlines open ended. They are kindof going heavy on the "things arent what they seem" angle.

The cool twist about last night's episode was the things that may not be what they seem could be Rick and the group. What if Alexandria really is a safe place made up of decent people and it's Rick who lays waste to the place?

 

[kentric]

The Carol stepford wife thing was great.

So... where is Carls squeeze running off to?

I think she could be a plant by some bad guys and that maybe she was heading to see them and report the arrival of Rick's group. They said that she had shown up recently there 'on her own'.

I immediately thought of the three men who were booted out of the place. Figured maybe it was her father or uncle or something like that.

 

[kentric]

An Darryl still having the possum during his interview was funny as hell

When he was holding the possum in his hands it looked like a fake possum (because of how the tail bent). It sure looked like a real possum when he was cutting it up.

For the WD defenders: I'm not being critical of the show, only pointing out something insubstantive. For the record, even though I'm not big on limited action episodes, I thought this episode was very good. Been enjoying the season.

 

[TenTimes]

If these are the wolves that took out Noah's family, I hope he gets his redemption on every one of them.

 

[packersfan]

Re-watched the first 2 episodes of the series, first time I've done so.

I had forgot how much different zombies acted back then. Children zombies stop to pick up stuffed animals to carry around. Zombies immediately know to try turning a door handle to get through a door. Zombies climbed chain link fences to get over them rather than just trying to push through mindlessly.

They also moved a lot faster back then, able to pretty much keep up with healthy Rick and Glenn as they ran. If we took any of this as being meaningful (as opposed to inconsistent writing), then you might suppose zombies are getting dumber and less physically able as they decompose. Once the muscles are decayed away they won't be able to move, so you could envision a day would come when all the zombies from the initial outbreak would stop being any kind of factor, and you'd just have to deal with the zombies of survivors who died more recently.

I think it's more about the writers figuring more and more things about the show as it goes on. Kind of how in early episodes of Star Trek Spock sometimes smiled and got hyper-emotional.

RIP Leonard Nimoy.

 

[El Floppo]

some more thoughts:

- I'm glad they explained the wall. don't really buy a dad and his sons being able to get even one segment of wall up... but whatever. mostly, the guy is an architecture professor building a fortified wall... with the support structure on the outside. wtf.

- also glad the explained the town- basic infrastructure necessities like power, water, waste. that said- I'm looking forward to how they explain food. didn't see any crops or livestock yet.

- we don't know that Carl didn't tell his dad something about the girl. after all- Rick is out walking around outside the wall and his son strolls up from the woods... I'd figure a conversation would've started about that.

I was pretty wasted (again) watching this but I swore the son said they have been on patrols circumferencing the town and have made it 50 miles getting supplies/ I could have totally misheard that though.

I thought it was a pretty decent episode with just a few "ah come on now" moments.

I kindof like how they left a couple of plotlines open ended. They are kindof going heavy on the "things arent what they seem" angle.

yeah- they did say that.

but that's not at all sustainable- which seems to be the MO for the place and governess

For the year and a half (I think that is the timeline, Carl had a growth spurt) they have been there, it is plenty sustainable. 53 miles literally covers the entire DC area and suburbs. I would also assume they are gardening because the applesauce they brought was in a jar, not a can. Finding seeds to grow would be ridiculously easy, so gardening almost shouldn't even have to be explained.

congresswoman mentioned having the kids grow up there... relying on scavenging- 2, 5, 10 years later isn't going to work.

oh- wait- you're right, re: applesauce- LL Bean guy mentioned they had apple trees.

 

[kentric]

Didn't really see "haircut's husband" either. He was on the porch but I don't recall seeing him in any day light.

She better not quit her day job. That was one crappy haircut.

 

[El Floppo]

also- did people buried before the apocalypse turn? or just people who died after the outbreak?

 

[mr roboto]

What's the 'wolf' comment?

 

[El Floppo]

What's the 'wolf' comment?

Noah's family's compound was destroyed... seemingly by live humans. there was some "Wolf" graffiti there that implied it was done by the invaders.

 

[packersfan]

Other than Judith, Noah has to be the least essential member of the group right now. That either means he's the next to go or he's on the show until it ends.

 

[TenTimes]

Other than Judith, Noah has to be the least essential member of the group right now. That either means he's the next to go or he's on the show until it ends.

Essential in what sense? To the group, or the show?

 

[GregR]

Noah >>>>> the priest.

 

[packersfan]

Other than Judith, Noah has to be the least essential member of the group right now. That either means he's the next to go or he's on the show until it ends.

Essential in what sense? To the group, or the show?

Both I suppose. Just not seeing a purpose other than to remind everyone that Beth and Tyreese are dead.

I think the Priest has more character relevance since he has the whole redemption thing going on. From the group's perspective, though, Noah's probably a little more useful.

 

[GregR]

I hope the Priest gets eaten just because I hate seeing Sergeant Carver turned into something so pathetic.

 

[lod01]

What Rick threatens at the end is almost identical to what the Governor did last season. Taken in by a group during a time of crisis, when weakness comes he strikes at the authority figure(s) and takes the place for himself.

Rick's character development has been one of the most enjoyable aspects the entire series but it's been really amazing since the prison fell last season and this season in particular.

He's a Road Warrior. If he changes from a 'face' to a 'heel', the audience will still cheer for him.

 

[packersfan]

What Rick threatens at the end is almost identical to what the Governor did last season. Taken in by a group during a time of crisis, when weakness comes he strikes at the authority figure(s) and takes the place for himself.

Rick's character development has been one of the most enjoyable aspects the entire series but it's been really amazing since the prison fell last season and this season in particular.

He's a Road Warrior. If he changes from a 'face' to a 'heel', the audience will still cheer for him.

One of the things I'm really enjoying about this season is Gimple pushing Rick further and further and testing the idea of just how good he really is.

 

[mr roboto]

What Rick threatens at the end is almost identical to what the Governor did last season. Taken in by a group during a time of crisis, when weakness comes he strikes at the authority figure(s) and takes the place for himself.

Rick's character development has been one of the most enjoyable aspects the entire series but it's been really amazing since the prison fell last season and this season in particular.

He's a Road Warrior. If he changes from a 'face' to a 'heel', the audience will still cheer for him.

One of the things I'm really enjoying about this season is Gimple pushing Rick further and further and testing the idea of just how good he really is.

Agreed here. They showed a flashback to his 'We can all get along' speech to the Gov when he rolled up with the tank. That's all gone.

 

[packersfan]

What Rick threatens at the end is almost identical to what the Governor did last season. Taken in by a group during a time of crisis, when weakness comes he strikes at the authority figure(s) and takes the place for himself.

Rick's character development has been one of the most enjoyable aspects the entire series but it's been really amazing since the prison fell last season and this season in particular.

He's a Road Warrior. If he changes from a 'face' to a 'heel', the audience will still cheer for him.

One of the things I'm really enjoying about this season is Gimple pushing Rick further and further and testing the idea of just how good he really is.

Agreed here. They showed a flashback to his 'We can all get along' speech to the Gov when he rolled up with the tank. That's all gone.

I thought it was absolutely brilliant how he handled the Den Mother. She was all about transparency (so she said) but it was Rick who walked in and told her exactly how things could go down without her seemingly knowing it. He's ruthless.

 

[Gator Shawn]

some more thoughts:

- I'm glad they explained the wall. don't really buy a dad and his sons being able to get even one segment of wall up... but whatever. mostly, the guy is an architecture professor building a fortified wall... with the support structure on the outside. wtf.

- also glad the explained the town- basic infrastructure necessities like power, water, waste. that said- I'm looking forward to how they explain food. didn't see any crops or livestock yet.

- we don't know that Carl didn't tell his dad something about the girl. after all- Rick is out walking around outside the wall and his son strolls up from the woods... I'd figure a conversation would've started about that.

I was pretty wasted (again) watching this but I swore the son said they have been on patrols circumferencing the town and have made it 50 miles getting supplies/ I could have totally misheard that though.

I thought it was a pretty decent episode with just a few "ah come on now" moments.

I kindof like how they left a couple of plotlines open ended. They are kindof going heavy on the "things arent what they seem" angle.

yeah- they did say that.

but that's not at all sustainable- which seems to be the MO for the place and governess

For the year and a half (I think that is the timeline, Carl had a growth spurt) they have been there, it is plenty sustainable. 53 miles literally covers the entire DC area and suburbs. I would also assume they are gardening because the applesauce they brought was in a jar, not a can. Finding seeds to grow would be ridiculously easy, so gardening almost shouldn't even have to be explained.

Also, remember she said that the Northern Virginia area had been effectively evacuated, so there were very few people there dead or alive. There would likely be stores or homes full of food.

 

[jamny]

In the comics, the leader of Alexandria was an old guy, Douglas. Also a former Congressman. They changed it up for the show.

 

[dhockster]

Re-watched the first 2 episodes of the series, first time I've done so.

I had forgot how much different zombies acted back then. Children zombies stop to pick up stuffed animals to carry around. Zombies immediately know to try turning a door handle to get through a door. Zombies climbed chain link fences to get over them rather than just trying to push through mindlessly.

They also moved a lot faster back then, able to pretty much keep up with healthy Rick and Glenn as they ran. If we took any of this as being meaningful (as opposed to inconsistent writing), then you might suppose zombies are getting dumber and less physically able as they decompose. Once the muscles are decayed away they won't be able to move, so you could envision a day would come when all the zombies from the initial outbreak would stop being any kind of factor, and you'd just have to deal with the zombies of survivors who died more recently.

Also, when the scouting group is trapped in the department store, one of the zombies picks up a big stone to break the glass. That is a lot more intelligence then they have been showing in seasons 2-5.

 

[playin4beer]

Professional poker player?? Come ON!! lol...

 

[packersfan]

Professional poker player?? Come ON!! lol...

Carol would so kick her ###. Best bluffer in town.

 

[skol asylum]

Wall supports on outside...to keep people in.

 

[dhockster]

If these are the wolves that took out Noah's family, I hope he gets his redemption on every one of them.

I don't think Alexandria are the wolves. I think the wolves are going to be the ones attacking Alexandria. The people of Alexandria are showing that they are too inexperienced to have pulled off an attack on Noah's community. Plus, as someone else said, with Enid having the Comic book that said "Wolf fight" on the back, I think it is very likely that she is a spy for the wolves and left the compound to update the Wolves on what is going on in the community.