We watched ep12 tonight, with 4 more episodes to go I'm not believing they will all live happily ever after.
Printable View
We watched ep12 tonight, with 4 more episodes to go I'm not believing they will all live happily ever after.
Just what we said at the end! It'll end in tears.
I have to say though, that I don't think I remember another series as inconsistant as TWD. The "character episodes" are just too self-indulgent IMO, and don't really add much to the overall story. I think they could cut a few episodes from each season, not lose much in terms of character development, and have a much better pace. (And I don't normally mind "slow-burners").
Even though we've had the 'apparently friendly commune turns into nightmare' scenario twice already with Woodbury and Terminus, I quite enjoyed this episode. Excellent to see Carol on top of her game. Unlike Daryl.
They are also doing a spin off show
The spin-off should be good, at least they can alternate them and fans won't get withdrawal that way! :icon_biggrin:
It'll be nice to have a blank canvas to work with, they have been sort of expected to stay close to the graphic novels in the main series, it will be interesting to see what happens when they catch up to the comics!
So, 4 episodes left, I guess we'll meet either the Saviours or Hilltop - next season should be frantic action and blood and guts galore - I hope!
Ok so I know I am a bit late to the party but over the last 48 hours I've binged on the season second half and got myself up to speed.
As with some of the previous comments plot wise it's starting to feel a little samey - they get out of the dangers of the wild into a safe place that isn't quite what it seems. Not quite sure where else they can take the plot but there you go.
Quite like what they're doing with the development of some of the characters. Also loving the special effects which seem to have improved - the way some of those zombie heads come off looks very realistic.
As usual I'm hooked again and can't wait for the next episode
Maybe Rick and the group are the threat this time and will destroy something good. Although the scenario is a bit like the Stepford Wives I can see it unraveling as some type of genetic cleansing experiment to get the 'right' people in place to take civilisation back.
The significance of the letters noticed by Rick e.g the 'W' on a walker and a different letter stamped on Rick at the party is an interesting one.
The significance of the letters noticed by Rick e.g the 'W' on a walker and a different letter stamped on Rick at the party is an interesting one.[/QUOTE]
Ah yes, good spot. I'm also quite enjoying watching Rick's character get more dehumanised over time.
Whatever way it nets out I think we'll have some gratuitous violence coming our way soon
Ah yes, good spot. I'm also quite enjoying watching Rick's character get more dehumanised over time.
Whatever way it nets out I think we'll have some gratuitous violence coming our way soon[/QUOTE]
The letter A stamped on Rick has been used in previous episodes the signifcance is that it is linked with Terminus. Or could it be a red herring?
Wouldn't fancy working in the special effects department though. Apparently to get the zombie look just right they have to go and study decomposing corpses. As the series has gone by they've made them look more and more decomposed.
Not a job for I think
It has been very slow. The W and A marks could be something they will go on. But like others have said I think Rick will try take over the camp and it will all go a bit wrong
Last weeks glimpse of next weeks episode showed it all I think.
The residents of the Alexandria Safe Zone have all gotten a bit soft, there will be a mass attack from a walker pack and they all go into Chocolate Teapot mode, leaving Rick and crew to defend the town.
I don't think they will need to seize control - it will be handed to them. None of the folk behind the wall have a clue what it takes to survive.
SPOILER >>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
The twist is the other camp(s) - there are three in the area, Hilltop, The Kingdom and Alexandria Safe Zone. I can't remember, but I've a feeling they all know about each other. The real impending threat is from The Saviors, a group of nutters made up of outcasts from the 'good' camps. We'll probably either meet them or at least have a nosey at them in the season finale.
As far as the letter 'W' on the walkers head - two days ago issue #138 of the comic/graphic novel was released and the new main character is Alpha, leader of The Whisperers. They are another group of survivors who dress as zombies, to the point of wearing their skin as masks (memories of Rick and Glenn in season 1 painting themselves in blood and guts to blend in with the walkers...).
Now, what better way to identify your group amongst the walking dead than a nice visible 'W'? I'm only speculating, I've not read it yet.
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...88198703,d.ZGU
Thought the W was for 'Wolves' something that was scribbled on one of the walls when they went to look for Noah's parents when 'Cutty' got bitten in the previous episode.
Bloody hell Noah , mind that revolving door .....:distress:
interesting kettle terence
Read a nice little guess at a possible plot twist coming...
Rick's new tart is the abusive one, she beats the husband! Ol' blue eyes sheriff deputy is gonna kill the wrong 'un and it'll all kick off in the finale!
BTW I really thought Glenn was going get wankered, it's about time a major got cuffed :smile-new:
Well I am looking forward to it tonight. Hope it picks up a bit this week.
I did not read the spoiler post that Kev wrote but have just realised from watching the episode again that the 'W' is probably a 'M'. Maybe Morgan?
Blimey, I thought the "revolving door" comment was a metaphor for doing away with new characters. Great scene, that one.
Good stuff, next weeks looks like a good 'un as well.
The reverend needs sorting out asap!
He's starting to get right on my wick.
Oh hell naw! Not Noah! One of the few supporting characters that I actually started to like.
That Father nonsense at the end was just another example of how badly written so much of this show is. Totally out of the blue. Wonder if Carol turns out to be wrong with her gut feeling about the drunk doctor. How on earth have these inept people managed to survive for so long?
I wonder how long we will have to wait for the new spin off series ?
Warming up nicely. Ricks warnings on being prepared and that humans are the ones to worry about have gone unheeded. Daryll has found evidence of deadly humans marking people with the W/M in among the walkers. I wonder if
Carl's love interest is a scout for the outsiders?
It's certainly getting interesting after a slow start. I know can't wait to the next one and see who the humans are and what Michonne is up to.
Season finale next week. Here are my predictions.
There'll be a 'trial' for Rick, outcome will be that he is going to be exiled. Before this can be enforced, the 'W gang' will attack, Rick and his gang will show these softies how it's done.
I don't think Michonne is up to anything. I reckon last night was her putting the wild woman in her to bed and becoming a human being again. Rick was going to completely alienate "his" group from the others and she stepped in as deputy sheriff and smacked him down.
Of course, in the end Rick will be proven right, something will happen soon where he shows his mettle, Michonne and the others who are falling into the idealistic frame of mind will have to lift their game. Carol never lost it and Darryl will soon get his mojo back.
I still can't weigh up this 'W' malarky, although vaguely following the comics I reckon the ones with W in their heads are the Whisperers and Carls new pal is the leaders daughter.