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

[stbugs]

Also, Rick's already dead IMHO based on the last shot of the episode. They can make "magic" and have him get off the concrete and lead the zombies to the bridge where it washes out and the zombie herd is no longer an issue.

That said, based on the ending, there is no chance he gets away. The walkers were 20 feet from him in both directions and he wasn't moving. Obviously, most of the previews were dreams, but he could still make it out and "save" everyone in his last hurrah, but that would kind of be BS based on the last shot they showed.

Personally, I'd much rather see the herd just decimate them and get them on the run again.

 

[Jayrok]

I can buy that Rick is dead as the camera panned straight up.  I don't remember the first episode, but he rode the horse at the beginning of his journey and it saved him (I think) during that time frame.  Only fitting that a horse takes part in his death at the end of his journey.  Next week may be a tribute to Rick Grimes as he lays there dying as the walkers descend on him.  Dream sequence and all. 

Of course they can always make "magic" as stbugs says above.  

 

[tommyboy]

he's not dead, he's going to pull himself off that rebar, jump on the horse and take off.  

he's going to go back to Atlanta by himeslf and disappear- not die

 

[knowledge dropper]

he's not dead, he's going to pull himself off that rebar, jump on the horse and take off.  

he's going to go back to Atlanta by himeslf and disappear- not die

It’s about 650 miles from Alexandria to Atlanta.  Just rub some dirt on that impalement wound and he’ll be fine.   I wouldn’t put it past the writers.  

 

[Fan of Charles McCoy]

Maggie is on her way to Alexandria and spots Rick just in time to pull him off and save him. 

 

[Hawkeye21]

Maggie is on her way to Alexandria and spots Rick just in time to pull him off and save him. 

This is my thought as well.  Or maybe she sees him there and leaves him to die so she doesn't have him in the way of killing Negan anymore.  I'm guessing that would kill the show for the others who actually still think it's good TV though.

 

[Jayrok]

The helicopter may show up and spray the dead with gunfire to create a wall of bodies (which has been done in previous seasons!) to allow enough time to extract the hero and fly him away to parts unknown.    

 

[stbugs]

Maggie is on her way to Alexandria and spots Rick just in time to pull him off and save him. 

Without “magic” there’s no chance of that. Based on the last shot, there was no way someone gets by and gets him off in time. Also, Daryl was going to Alexandria and Rick was trying to lead the walkers away so the one “out” direction is not we’re Maggie would have been. I wouldn’t put it past the writers to do anything but he should be toast. 

 

[Hawkeye21]

Without “magic” there’s no chance of that. Based on the last shot, there was no way someone gets by and gets him off in time. Also, Daryl was going to Alexandria and Rick was trying to lead the walkers away so the one “out” direction is not we’re Maggie would have been. I wouldn’t put it past the writers to do anything but he should be toast. 

Whatever ends up happening I'm very confident it's going to suck.  I don't have any faith in the writers and director of this show for huge moments like this.

 

[tommyboy]

This is my thought as well.  Or maybe she sees him there and leaves him to die so she doesn't have him in the way of killing Negan anymore.  I'm guessing that would kill the show for the others who actually still think it's good TV though.

last couple episodes were good.   

 

[pantherclub]

last couple episodes were good.   

I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I cannot fathom anyone who has watched this show especially the last episodes and think they are anywhere close to good.  Basically unwatchable but my ####### still wants to see how this all ends

 

[tommyboy]

I liked how Rick and Darryl fight. I liked Michonne going night time ninja. I liked Maggie wanting revenge. I liked the scene with the garbage lady and priest. I liked the horse bucking off Rick.  Was way more interesting than most of last year's dreck

 

[snogger]

Also, Rick's already dead IMHO based on the last shot of the episode. They can make "magic" and have him get off the concrete and lead the zombies to the bridge where it washes out and the zombie herd is no longer an issue.

That said, based on the ending, there is no chance he gets away. The walkers were 20 feet from him in both directions and he wasn't moving. Obviously, most of the previews were dreams, but he could still make it out and "save" everyone in his last hurrah, but that would kind of be BS based on the last shot they showed.

Personally, I'd much rather see the herd just decimate them and get them on the run again.

No chance to get away.. hmmmm I swear we've heard that before.. but when?

Oh yea.. Glenn dumpster magic!!!-

Saying that... they showed Maggie looking at all the dead zombies alongside the road with what looked like Ricks hachet.. My complete guess..

she shows up just in time to save him, takes him to Alexandria where in his dying breath he begs Maggie to keep Carl's wish and leave Negan alive.. whether she honors that or not........

ETA - I see others have this thought as well

 

[snogger]

The helicopter may show up and spray the dead with gunfire to create a wall of bodies (which has been done in previous seasons!) to allow enough time to extract the hero and fly him away to parts unknown.    

I like this thought.. Would leave us all

 

[tonydead]

Haven't watched it yet and I'll bet he's going to get up. Dead next episode in some sort of half hero half dreamy fashion. 

 

[DallasDMac]

Is it just me, or did they purposely keep Neegan in the shadows with the beard and short hair in an attempt to make him look like Rick? Some sort of symbolism thing.

 

[jhib]

What was Rick doing to the horse to set it off like that?  I mean, you would have figured it was the approaching zombies that did it, but the horse was apparently content to just stick around and relax once it threw Rick off.

 

[shuke]

Why did trash lady almost kill priest with the zombie tied to the cart?  Was she just f'ing with him or was she going to kill him?  If the latter, how would this have helped her deliver an "A"?

 

[El Floppo]

Oops, hole.

 

[Jayrok]

What was Rick doing to the horse to set it off like that?  I mean, you would have figured it was the approaching zombies that did it, but the horse was apparently content to just stick around and relax once it threw Rick off.

Exactly. The horse was also content with just standing there when the original group of walkers was closing in on it, before Rick jumped on.  

 

[Jayrok]

Why did trash lady almost kill priest with the zombie tied to the cart?  Was she just f'ing with him or was she going to kill him?  If the latter, how would this have helped her deliver an "A"?

Apparently the zombie on the cart is added at the request of the people in the helicopter as part of the requirement for her to deliver an A.  She had Negan tied down with a weird zombie on the cart last season.  They mentioned this on the talk show but I hope they explain it more on the show.   When she thought he was a B it seemed like she wasn't going to have to tie him down with the walker.  But she asked Gabe to help her do something first before they could go. I imagine help her find/grab an A so they could get on the chopper.  Then she pistol-whipped him.  Not sure why she pushed the walker into his face.  Seems odd to kill him if the people want their A.  

 

[Hawkeye21]

I liked how Rick and Darryl fight. I liked Michonne going night time ninja. I liked Maggie wanting revenge. I liked the scene with the garbage lady and priest. I liked the horse bucking off Rick.  Was way more interesting than most of last year's dreck

Eh.  I rolled my eyes a lot in this episode which is usually a good indicator of how good I think an episode was.  It wasn't terrible and certainly not great.  It was alright for me.

Rick and Daryl fighting was expected and was fine until they rolled into a random pit.  That was a huge eye roll moment for me.  Rick falling off the horse and being impaled was also a bit of an eye roll moment for me.

 

[Hawkeye21]

I don't think I've seen anyone talk about this yet.  Did Daryl let our an F-bomb while they were in the pit?  I hat to rewind it and listen again but still couldn't tell.  Sounded like that's what he said but was a little inaudible.

 

[shuke]

I don't think I've seen anyone talk about this yet.  Did Daryl let our an F-bomb while they were in the pit?  I hat to rewind it and listen again but still couldn't tell.  Sounded like that's what he said but was a little inaudible.

Sounded like it to me.

 

[ghostguy123]

Yes it was an F bomb.

Why was that pit there?  Had to be fresh since zero walkers in it.

 

[Jayrok]

What did Negan say when Michonne left the cell?  He wanted to see his bat and she said it was "still out there."  

Rewound a few times but couldn't make it out.  Something...Luc?

 

[snogger]

What did Negan say when Michonne left the cell?  He wanted to see his bat and she said it was "still out there."  

Rewound a few times but couldn't make it out.  Something...Luc?

wait

Lucille doesn't ring a bell with you??

 

[tommyboy]

I don't think I've seen anyone talk about this yet.  Did Daryl let our an F-bomb while they were in the pit?  I hat to rewind it and listen again but still couldn't tell.  Sounded like that's what he said but was a little inaudible.

yes he did.

 

[BigJim®]

What did Negan say when Michonne left the cell?  He wanted to see his bat and she said it was "still out there."  

Rewound a few times but couldn't make it out.  Something...Luc?

I replayed 3 times and gave up.

 

[snogger]

What did Negan say when Michonne left the cell?  He wanted to see his bat and she said it was "still out there."  

Rewound a few times but couldn't make it out.  Something...Luc?

I replayed 3 times and gave up.

OK, you guys are just messing with us.. right

 

[Jayrok]

wait

Lucille doesn't ring a bell with you??

Of course I know he was talking about Lucille.  What words did he use?  I couldn't make them out.  

 

[Jayrok]

Did he say I'm sorry Lucille... I screwed up Lucille.. you picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille?  

 

[snogger]

wait

Lucille doesn't ring a bell with you??

Of course I know he was talking about Lucille.  What words did he use?  I couldn't make them out.  

It was a couple of days ago but it was something along the lines of "my Lucille, I will find you... "

Michonne telling him "IT" is out there somewhere was a GREAT   after the mind games he played with her..

 

[snogger]

Did he say I'm sorry Lucille... I screwed up Lucille.. you picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille?  

  

 

[Jayrok]

It was a couple of days ago but it was something along the lines of "my Lucille, I will find you... "

Michonne telling him "IT" is out there somewhere was a GREAT   after the mind games he played with her..

ah.. that's what I couldn't make out.  Seemed like he said ... luc (sounds like loose) as short for Lucille, but couldn't make out what he said in front of it.  

 

[NeverEnough]

Eh.  I rolled my eyes a lot in this episode which is usually a good indicator of how good I think an episode was.  It wasn't terrible and certainly not great.  It was alright for me.

Rick and Daryl fighting was expected and was fine until they rolled into a random pit.  That was a huge eye roll moment for me.  Rick falling off the horse and being impaled was also a bit of an eye roll moment for me.

All the build up & this is how they kill Rick off? LAME

 

[Hawkeye21]

All the build up & this is how they kill Rick off? LAME

I'm prepared for a huge letdown so maybe I can actually be surprised.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

All the build up & this is how they kill Rick off? LAME

I hated that they told you the exact episode, 2 weeks in advance.

Couldn't they leave just a little suspense?

 

[bryhamm]

Did he say I'm sorry Lucille... I screwed up Lucille.. you picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille?  

You picked a fine time to leave me ... definitely.

 

[tommyboy]

the aftermath of rick dying and maggie dying...it'll be like the Chappelle show after Dave retired.

 

[wlwiles]

Of course I know he was talking about Lucille.  What words did he use?  I couldn't make them out.  

He said "I am gonna see my Lucille" according to the captions

 

[Jayrok]

He said "I am gonna see my Lucille" according to the captions

Thanks!  

 

[wlwiles]

I don't see how Rick's death is going to be anything but bad tv.  

1. They telegraphed it weeks in advance, telling us which episode it would happen in, so no element of surprise. 
2. The episode before leaves him in a dire situation, with a life-threatening wound, so now if he dies in any way other than eaten on that slab with rebar through his gut it's going to be another Glenn-dumpster unbelieveable situation. 
3.  There's no point in another "plot armor" situation next episode if we know he's going to die at the end of it anyway.  If Daryl/Maggie/helicopter/Jesus himself show up in the nick of time to lay down fire and save him, it's pointless because we all know he's gone at the end anyway.  
4.  The logical conclusion is that this whole next episode takes place as a dream sequence within the 30 seconds from the camera panning up at the end of last episode, to when the herds converge on him and have Rick tartar.  So much of this series has been bad, do they really expect that dream flashbacks are going to somehow be good?  
5.  The whole "everything that's happened since he woke up the hospital in S01E01 has been a dream" scenario is still in play, although I don't see how the overall show would continue if that happened.  Rick wakes up, oh it was just a dream, so now this turns into a buddy cop show with Rick and Shane?  
6.  Actually, a buddy cop show with Shane may be the only thing that saves this after all...

 

[El Floppo]

the pit. oof. felt and looked like a scene from gillligan's island... and a throw-away scene, at that- not one that they cared enough about to think about or make look decent.

and if only that horse was capable of going off-road to avoid the zombies on the road. but I guess he didn't put the knobby horse-shoes on. and too true about the horse being completely fine until it needs to be spooked, and then completely fine again. 

thought the writing was too goofy the entire episode- too Rick preachy, proclamtion after proclamation instead of actual dialogue...knowing these were among his last scenes. even the actors all looked like they were in tears every scene with him. 

and stupid way to die, in the bigger scheme of the show. would've preferred a ninja zombie got him. even better- ninja coral zombie... I mean, we never actually saw coral's body- maybe he messed up killing himself. 

I liked michonne's groundhog day. 

yet another batch of infighting... ugh... tired of it 5 seasons ago.

at this point, the only thing I'm interested in is seeing what happens with the helicopter. different rules of fuel, I guess.  and why would they want a zombie on a helicopter? not like there aren't an endless supply of them to be had. 

 

[tommyboy]

he will escape.   we should probably start a betting pool on it

 

[El Floppo]

he will escape.   we should probably start a betting pool on it

I think he'll pull himself off that re-bar and get on the now calm horse. but that's still his death... regardless of where it takes place. it doesn't matter to me if he does it doing something "heroic" like guiding the horde away from... whatever. 

 

[wlwiles]

I think he'll pull himself off that re-bar and get on the now calm horse. but that's still his death... regardless of where it takes place. it doesn't matter to me if he does it doing something "heroic" like guiding the horde away from... whatever. 

This is probably what will happen, although it is completely a dumpster dive magic act to believe that Rick can wake up, hoist his body off that rebar, and get on the horse and escape within 30 seconds 

 

[El Floppo]

This is probably what will happen, although it is completely a dumpster dive magic act to believe that Rick can wake up, hoist his body off that rebar, and get on the horse and escape within 30 seconds 

completely agree. I'm not saying it makes sense anywhere outside of that TWD writers' room, where they gave up trying to go for "sense" a long time ago.

 

[snogger]

I don't see how Rick's death is going to be anything but bad tv.  
5.  The whole "everything that's happened since he woke up the hospital in S01E01 has been a dream" scenario is still in play, although I don't see how the overall show would continue if that happened.  Rick wakes up, oh it was just a dream, so now this turns into a buddy cop show with Rick and Shane?  
 

Well, that would send waves.. how the show continues afterwards, no idea.. but would definitely set social media on fire.

 

[El Floppo]

I don't see how Rick's death is going to be anything but bad tv.  
5.  The whole "everything that's happened since he woke up the hospital in S01E01 has been a dream" scenario is still in play, although I don't see how the overall show would continue if that happened.  Rick wakes up, oh it was just a dream, so now this turns into a buddy cop show with Rick and Shane?  
 

Well, that would send waves.. how the show continues afterwards, no idea.. but would definitely set social media on fire.

didnt' the writer/creators categorically deny this was still in play? or was that Lost...? 

if that's the direction, that's how you end the show, not drop a midseason thing about it.