The Walking Dead [MAJOR SPOILERS!]

[Guild McCommunist]

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Andrea's a gigantic bitchbag but I knew she'd survive. She's a character they try to hard to develop but no one really cares. I thought she was alright when she was all emotionally distraught over her sister's death and stuff but now she's trying too hard be "strong, independent woman". I really lost all interest in her once she banged Shane. That was fucking gross.

Also, anyone notice one of Rick's lines?

He didn't ask for this.

Also, the katana chick thing is really dumb. Like the series was all about a realistic approach to the zombie apocalypse, focusing on characters and scraping by. Now katana wielding chicks with zombies chained to them slicing off heads. I know she's from the comics apparently but I thought they'd abandon a lot of this.

Hershell's infinite ammo was quite funny though. I was thinking "Wow, I want that shotgun". I'm guessing he was reloading when they cut away from him but it was still really funny.

Despite some of these minor gripes I'd have to say I enjoyed the episode, the ending was particularly neat, essentially establishing a whole new tone for the next season. Season two focused on hope and a conflict with Shane. Season three looks like it'll abandon a lot of the hope from season two and a conflict will arise between the group and Rick. I mean they've lost their utopian camp, some friends and family, and they're now all infected with this virus. Plus zombies are now everywhere so it definitely sets a darker tone on things. Whether this will flop or be a bit, only time will tell.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

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Katana wielding girls in a zombie apocalypse is awesome xD
*snip*

That's Japanime. This is a serious, character based western TV show. The two should never cross. It's like trying to replace Commander Shepard with Tidus from FFX.

 

[Phoenix Goddess]

That's Japanime. This is a serious, character based western TV show. The two should never cross. It's like trying to replace Commander Shepard with Tidus from FFX.

How in the world did anime make itself into this thread

Please don't bring that crap here. I'd hate for this thread on an awesome show get ruined by someone plastering anime crap everywhere. I'm sure there's a thread(If not, make one then) for that and it isn't this one.

 

[Deleted User]

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Andrea's a gigantic bitchbag but I knew she'd survive. She's a character they try to hard to develop but no one really cares. I thought she was alright when she was all emotionally distraught over her sister's death and stuff but now she's trying too hard be "strong, independent woman". I really lost all interest in her once she banged Shane. That was fucking gross.

Also, anyone notice one of Rick's lines?

He didn't ask for this.

Also, the katana chick thing is really dumb. Like the series was all about a realistic approach to the zombie apocalypse, focusing on characters and scraping by. Now katana wielding chicks with zombies chained to them slicing off heads. I know she's from the comics apparently but I thought they'd abandon a lot of this.

Hershell's infinite ammo was quite funny though. I was thinking "Wow, I want that shotgun". I'm guessing he was reloading when they cut away from him but it was still really funny.

Despite some of these minor gripes I'd have to say I enjoyed the episode, the ending was particularly neat, essentially establishing a whole new tone for the next season. Season two focused on hope and a conflict with Shane. Season three looks like it'll abandon a lot of the hope from season two and a conflict will arise between the group and Rick. I mean they've lost their utopian camp, some friends and family, and they're now all infected with this virus. Plus zombies are now everywhere so it definitely sets a darker tone on things. Whether this will flop or be a bit, only time will tell.

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[Nathan Drake]

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What is so terribly unrealistic about somebody even remotely skilled with a sword in a zombie apocalypse? The entire group didn't land too far from the Prison, which means the sword wielder (Michonne) was potentially out on a scavenging run or the like. I'm sure there was a reason for the chained walkers, which will likely be explained. It was all about making her entrance dramatic, and the team did a damn fine job on that front.

Oh, I was watching the Talking Dead after, and I guess the actress that plays Andrea was actually incredibly tired at the point where they shot Michonne's entrance. She was genuinely exhausted from running pretty much sun up to sun down. The barn roof collapsing wasn't something that was anticipated either. That was a surprise shot that they only got because somebody noticed the main beam was close to collapsing. It was a quick job of ushering all of the zombies from the house, back towards the barn in order to amplify the power of the shot, at that point.

 

[shortz1994]

shit! i have to play catch up, been moving cross country an missed the last few episodes... it was nice living were they film this great show.(just out side atlanta) freaked my wife out when the show first started an she would see the zombies..(came home crying cause she thought, night of the living dead was for real.lol).

 

[CrimzonEyed]

Fix'd "Moral drama with zombies"

 

[Veho]

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What is so terribly unrealistic about somebody even remotely skilled with a sword in a zombie apocalypse?

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The fact that swords would be very ineffective for killing zombies. 90% of the strikes you practice with a sword wouldn't kill a zombie, the only attack that works is decapitation and that's harder to do than you think. If the sword gets stuck in a bone, you're boned. Bashing the skull open would quickly degrade the blade and either destroy the sword or turn it into a club, and we're not talking clubs here.

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[Deleted_171835]

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Oh my god, that was one of the best episodes this season.

Hershel was a badass with his unlimited ammo shotgun. Where can I get one of those?

Lori's being Lori again backing away from Rick when he tried to touch her EVEN though it is partially her fault that Shane died. Not to mention the fact that Rick would have died if he hadn't killed Shane.

I already figured at the beginning of the season that they were all infected. This episode (and the previous) just confirmed it. I understand why Rick didn't tell them earlier. That probably would have lowered the group's morale.

I haven't read the comics so I didn't know about this Michonne character. She looks pretty badass with the katana and two chained walkers, though. At the same time, she also looks a bit out of place.

I'm looking forward to what happens at the prison with Rick and Randall's group. Especially if the group is as crazy as Randall described.

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I'm sure there was a reason for the chained walkers, which will likely be explained. It was all about making her entrance dramatic, and the team did a damn fine job on that front.

I was on another site and seen a short scan of the comic detailing Michonne's story. It seems the chained walkers prevent the walkers from noticing her.

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[gifi4]

Just got around to watching the season finale.
My thoughts:

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Brilliantly done, I was already expecting Michonne's introduction (due to the comics) but was hoping that the group would get to the prison first. And the prison means Woodbury, which means season 3/season 4 (Assuming the show makes a s4) will be awesome what with the governor and all
Edit: Figured I'd add this, Michonne has walkers with her because the other walkers won't attack as often, also she makes it so that the walkers can't bite by cutting their jaw or something, been a long time since I read it.

Also, I advise you guys to pick up The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor.

Edit: Added edit to spoiler.

 

[Icealote]

If I were to read the comics, where would I start to read after the walking dead season 2 has finished at?

 

[nutella]

If I were to read the comics, where would I start to read after the walking dead season 2 has finished at?

I would highly suggest you start from the beginning. The comic and the show are two different interpretations, and you're much better off reading from the start. Don't worry, it's not so long and you'll be up to speed in no time.

 

[Clydefrosch]

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i hate that one. even with them having no arms or jaw, the walkers should still constantly run into her and try to attack, should they not?

and just having two walkers near her shouldnt stop the others from noticing her smell either. otherwise, in a walker raid. if one guy is surrounded by 20 walkers, they dont suddenly lose track of the human, dont they?

 

[Icealote]

If I were to read the comics, where would I start to read after the walking dead season 2 has finished at?

I would highly suggest you start from the beginning. The comic and the show are two different interpretations, and you're much better off reading from the start. Don't worry, it's not so long and you'll be up to speed in no time.

Naaaaww... But what if I wanted to skip all that jazz, what chapter/comic number then? I'm not fond of seeing the beginning again as it was very slow lol

 

[nutella]

If I were to read the comics, where would I start to read after the walking dead season 2 has finished at?

I would highly suggest you start from the beginning. The comic and the show are two different interpretations, and you're much better off reading from the start. Don't worry, it's not so long and you'll be up to speed in no time.

Naaaaww... But what if I wanted to skip all that jazz, what chapter/comic number then? I'm not fond of seeing the beginning again as it was very slow lol

The comic is not as slow as the show, I assure you.
And I honestly can't answer you're question. I don't remember myself. It's pretty early in the series, like early teens or so.
Still highly recommend reading from the start. To anyone. Whether they read comics or not. You may be lost if you read halfway, even if you watched the show (which is damn great btw).

 

[gifi4]

If I were to read the comics, where would I start to read after the walking dead season 2 has finished at?

I would highly suggest you start from the beginning. The comic and the show are two different interpretations, and you're much better off reading from the start. Don't worry, it's not so long and you'll be up to speed in no time.

Naaaaww... But what if I wanted to skip all that jazz, what chapter/comic number then? I'm not fond of seeing the beginning again as it was very slow lol

I'm sure it is roughly issue 19 when Michonne is introduced, but remember, 19 issues really isn't much to read, it's not worth skipping them, they aren't the same. I really advise you to read them from the start, it basically shows how Rick and Carl and everyone else (So as not to spoil) become who they are at the later issues... Also, are you buying the comics or pirating? I resorted to pirating but I eventually want to have the full set as comics, perhaps I will get it when issue 100 comes out..

 

[Guild McCommunist]

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What is so terribly unrealistic about somebody even remotely skilled with a sword in a zombie apocalypse?

Pretty sure you answered your own question there.

EDIT:

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The issue is that it's in a gritty, realistic zombie apocalypse and A SKILLED SWORDSMAN WITH A KATANA AND TWO CHAINED UP ZOMBIES JUST WALKED INTO THE FUCKING SCENE. That's like Captain America just rushing into the middle of Saving Private Ryan. It doesn't fucking work.

I know she's a character from the comics but they could AT LEAST have changed her to fit the settings. Swap her katana for something a bit more easily obtainable, like a machete or axe. Make her chained up zombies (apparently her boyfriends or something) just people she used to love and is too attached to them to simply kill them. Hell, make her a bit crazy too, not to the point where she's getting blood for the blood god but enough to where she's still emotionally attached to these zombies. Then perhaps develop a sad story arc around her. Hell, want to know something great? Since she just met Andrea, develop her as a "what if" character, if Andrea could never let go of her sister in season one, or make her a parallel to Herschel, still attached to the people she loved and living a fantasy where he thinks they'll just come back one day. Instead they just throw her in there and make an entire show whose been taking the time to step around the shitholes in the comics step into a big lump of poop.

I'll even let them keep in the "skilled zombie killer"/"she's good with a blade" thing, but I can tell from the brief seconds they showed her that they ruined a potentially great character to conform to a comic that didn't get it right.

Also, can we add a "Spoiler" tag to the title so we can stop talking in spoilers? It's kinda annoying having to put spoilers on everything when everyone who uses this thread anyway is up-to-date on the show.

 

[Deleted_171835]

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The issue is that it's in a gritty, realistic zombie apocalypse and A SKILLED SWORDSMAN WITH A KATANA AND TWO CHAINED UP ZOMBIES JUST WALKED INTO THE FUCKING SCENE. That's like Captain America just rushing into the middle of Saving Private Ryan. It doesn't fucking work.

I know she's a character from the comics but they could AT LEAST have changed her to fit the settings. Swap her katana for something a bit more easily obtainable, like a machete or axe. Make her chained up zombies (apparently her boyfriends or something) just people she used to love and is too attached to them to simply kill them. Hell, make her a bit crazy too, not to the point where she's getting blood for the blood god but enough to where she's still emotionally attached to these zombies. Then perhaps develop a sad story arc around her. Hell, want to know something great? Since she just met Andrea, develop her as a "what if" character, if Andrea could never let go of her sister in season one, or make her a parallel to Herschel, still attached to the people she loved and living a fantasy where he thinks they'll just come back one day. Instead they just throw her in there and make an entire show whose been taking the time to step around the shitholes in the comics step into a big lump of poop.

I'll even let them keep in the "skilled zombie killer"/"she's good with a blade" thing, but I can tell from the brief seconds they showed her that they ruined a potentially great character to conform to a comic that didn't get it right.

Also, can we add a "Spoiler" tag to the title so we can stop talking in spoilers? It's kinda annoying having to put spoilers on everything when everyone who uses this thread anyway is up-to-date on the show.

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She is emotionally connected to the walkers chained to her. They're her boyfriend and her boyfriend's best friend.

And as far as I know, she doesn't actually have much experience with swords. She just found them in a nearby house and decided to use them.

I suggest you read the comic strip I posted above. It gives us a bit of her background.

 

[zactar]

first season was good, but season two is awful

 

[Guild McCommunist]

first season was good, but season two is awful

Only hipsters would think season one is better. It's a glorified six hour pilot episode. All the character and plot development happens in season two. So basically everything happens in season two.