The Walking Dead -- TV Series Thread

[Chief Rum]

Dola, that has to be a record for the most ever major characters to be set up to possibly die..
and yet not.

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Dola, that has to be a record for the most ever major characters to be set up to possibly die..
and yet not.

but it shows they can have a tense episode without having to kill people off

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

but it shows they can have a tense episode without having to kill people off

Agreed. It just seemed funny to see so many scenes like that.

So it didn't play out quite as we expected, but it definitely put a lot on the plate to deal with in Season Six.

I am surprised we didn't get more on the W people (although what we got is definitely intriguing).

[Radii]

Given the expectation that someone from the main group die in a season finale, I enjoyed the fact that they had a ton of people in serious trouble that all get out of it, as a general thing.

I really didn't like the way they handled Glenn though, that's the only thing I had a huge problem with in the episode. Majorly injured, left for dead, no way out, next we see of him he's jumping out of the woods at seemingly full strength. Meh. I'd rather they not do that shit.

Overall though, good finale. Carol's playing weak for the crowd while in reality being the strongest and most ruthless member of the group remains my favorite part of the show right now. I love Carol. I'm really happy Morgan made it finally, and hopefully he's part of the main cast now. I guess that means Gabriel won't be around long though, quotas, etc

There have been a lot of mentions about how Michonne doesn't need her sword anymore. I fully expected a key moment in the finale to involve Michonne saving Rick (or someone else) with it. Now I expect a key moment in next season's premiere, or maybe the second episode if the premiere ends up being mostly setup, to involve Michonne and her sword.

[booradley]

Didn't Pete kill the Perfesser with a sword? Not sure there are many of those laying around ...

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Radii

There have been a lot of mentions about how Michonne doesn't need her sword anymore. I fully expected a key moment in the finale to involve Michonne saving Rick (or someone else) with it. Now I expect a key moment in next season's premiere, or maybe the second episode if the premiere ends up being mostly setup, to involve Michonne and her sword.

you did catch the very last scene they tucked on after the credits, right?

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

you did catch the very last scene they tucked on after the credits, right?

There was a scene after the credits? Shoot, I missed that.

[Radii]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

you did catch the very last scene they tucked on after the credits, right?

oshit. I did not.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by booradley

Didn't Pete kill the Perfesser with a sword? Not sure there are many of those laying around ...

I thought it was more like a stick with a really sharp end / blade attached.

But USAToday actually says THIS

Pete just had to come after Rick with Michonne’s discarded sword

Was THAT what Pete had?

[Radii]

Originally Posted by booradley

Didn't Pete kill the Perfesser with a sword? Not sure there are many of those laying around ...

Well damn I'm glad I mentioned it, because I did not make this connection at all either

[Swaggs]

What is the theory on the Wolves?

The scene at the end kind of contradicted the scene with Morgan. They were smart enough to set up that elaborate trap and have the technology to pull it off (apparently multiple times), but the guy at the beginning held him up without having ammo in his gun. Are they just chaotic and entertaining themselves? And why are there so many "W" walkers?

From the description while Morgan was talking with him, I thought it sounded like they were ostracized and being used to hunt.

Maybe I just didn't pay close enough attention.

[Chief Rum]

I assumed it was Michonne's sword after he cut Reg's throat, but up to that point, it just looked like a stick to me. I would have to re-watch to see why it looked like a stick to me; I was surprised when Reg was suddenly dying.

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

What is the theory on the Wolves?

The scene at the end kind of contradicted the scene with Morgan. They were smart enough to set up that elaborate trap and have the technology to pull it off (apparently multiple times), but the guy at the beginning held him up without having ammo in his gun. Are they just chaotic and entertaining themselves? And why are there so many "W" walkers?

From the description while Morgan was talking with him, I thought it sounded like they were ostracized and being used to hunt.

Maybe I just didn't pay close enough attention.

I just read a review of last night's episode and Negan (or the lack of him) was specifically mentioned and is apparently linked to the Wolves in the comic. So I guess the Wolves is a precursor to that storyline and fabled badass (from my perspective, a non-comic book reader).

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Radii

Well damn I'm glad I mentioned it, because I did not make this connection at all either

and at the very end, she goes to put the sword away on the mantle, but then changes her mind, puts on the old-school Michonne face and keeps the sword on her.

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

and at the very end, she goes to put the sword away on the mantle, but then changes her mind, puts on the old-school Michonne face and keeps the sword on her.

Is that the post credit scene?

I remember Michonne doing the sword on the wall thing a few episodes ago.

[Draft Dodger]

it was. I almost missed it but decided to stick around to see who was on the Talking Dead.

[stevew]

The priest is pretty much the worst character this show has had on in a while.

[stevew]

The Wolves=The Saviours most likely, right?

[GoldenEagle]

[stevew]

I guess Lennie James explained that his character was honking the horn to make sure there werent any walkers nearby. Something about him valuing human life, which is lame as hell and ruins an otherwise cool scene.

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by stevew

I guess Lennie James explained that his character was honking the horn to make sure there werent any walkers nearby. Something about him valuing human life, which is lame as hell and ruins an otherwise cool scene.

yes, I am just pretending that he interpreted it wrong

[stevew]

the 8+8 thing is always going to be a problem with this show. Really feel like the first half of the season was pretty light on content. Whereas they needed a few more episodes the 2nd half. I kinda feel like there isn't much story left. I'd be cool with a flash forward of a year or two at some point in order to do a full reset.

I also enjoyed it more by recording the first 4-5 and then only watching the last couple on same day.

[cthomer5000]

Can someone explain where those W guys got the photos from? I feel like I missed a scene or something. Or is someone inside feeding them info?

Or did Daryl + Aaron drop a bag or something?

[stevew]

Dropped bag I'd assume.

[SteveMax58]

Good finale overall.

* The Rickster did a good job of actually leveling with those people and explaining the real world. I almost like him now...almost.

* Loved the Morgan scenes. Thought he honked the horn to draw walkers to the car in order to buy himself some additional time when they wake up.

* Really enjoying the Darryl/Aaron(?) scenes. I like the dynamic of these 2 working together.

* Love Carol. She is awesome in every possible way. She is actually the mastermind but also not afraid to do the dirty work herself.

A couple of confusions/annoyances as well, unfortunately. These are par for TWD course for me anyway...but I still feel compelled to state them for some reason.

1. Pete "accidentally" kills Reg by slicing his throat? Come on...its just too dam convenient. And in front of everybody nonetheless just to provide visual evidence of what a dick he is. Happy to have the Pete dynamic over with but just a clumsy way to do it imho.

2. I don't "get" Gabriel's character at all. I mean that in the sense that I have no idea why he is doing anything that he does...most of which is asinine. Wtf is his motivation for leaving the gate open? Seems like another "too convenient" story angle since he had his talk with Deanna(?). Also have no idea what the walker scene was all about with him either...so he finally kills one but then cries about it. Ok, but then leaves the gate open for other walkers. I'm just not following this character at all.

3. As mentioned, Glenn's scene where he re-emerges just seemed a little too much. Glenn is a bad dude and all...but come on.


Overall, a nice setup for next season. Will be interesting to see the dynamic that Morgan brings.

[stevew]

Dola

I guess we are to assume that digital cameras don't work anymore? It's kinda a stretch. Also I get that everyone lives hand to mouth but stuff like Nextel could be fixable

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by SteveMax58

Wtf is his motivation for leaving the gate open?

That wasn't intentional, as far as I could tell. He was just sloppy, careless (in quite a literal sense).

As mentioned, Glenn's scene where he re-emerges just seemed a little too much. Glenn is a bad dude and all...but come on.

That was a bit too Tyreese-goes-nuts-on-the-zombie-mob convenient. I wonder if the explanation/resolution of that got lost on the cutting room floor.

[Swaggs]

I don't feel like Gabriel is acting unrealistically, given the circumstances. He is obviously a man of faith that is questioning his beliefs. So much so, he apparently wishes to die, but is incapable of suicide (probably due to his beliefs). He tried with the walker outside and to goad Sasha into doing it for him. I think they have done a decent job of demonstrating that he is a coward and self-serving. I think leaving the gate open was just an act of fatigue and/or indifference..

[chrisj]

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Can someone explain where those W guys got the photos from? I feel like I missed a scene or something. Or is someone inside feeding them info?

Or did Daryl + Aaron drop a bag or something?

Yep - Aaron left the bag in the car when they ran from it.

[stevew]

I was glad the way they cut that fence scene with Aaron/Daryl. We've seen enough dispatching a group of walkers scenes to last forever. The consistency of stuff is still a bit off. Maybe I assume that everyone alive is a killing machine but sometimes people get hung up on 1-3 walkers. Sometimes they can kill 15. Just a bit weird depending on what each scene is attempting to convey.

[hoopsguy]

Had not seen this posted yet: THE WALKING DEAD’s Corey Brill Sings ‘The Ballad of Porchdick’ | Nerdist

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Had not seen this posted yet: THE WALKING DEAD’s Corey Brill Sings ‘The Ballad of Porchdick’ | Nerdist

that was terrific

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by SteveMax58

1. Pete "accidentally" kills Reg by slicing his throat? Come on...its just too dam convenient. And in front of everybody nonetheless just to provide visual evidence of what a dick he is. Happy to have the Pete dynamic over with but just a clumsy way to do it imho.

Are we sure about that?

We never actually saw who Rick shot. Could be he shot Reg in the head so he wouldn't return.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Lathum

Are we sure about that?

We never actually saw who Rick shot. Could be he shot Reg in the head so he wouldn't return.

Rick totally shot Pete.

Totally.

[stevew]

I bet they have no idea how it works.

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

There was a scene after the credits? Shoot, I missed that.

Damn. Missed it as I finally was able to finish the finale.

I'll echo the sentiments about liking how nobody died off since everyone watching was fully anticipating it to happen.

[Butter]

I enjoyed it, though agree with the comments that parts were clumsily written. A couple of "too convenient" actions going on between Glenn and the abusive guy. But very much looking forward to next season.

That scene where Noah got killed was the roughest thing I have seen on this show. Just really well done but really hard to watch.

[Edward64]

That's nice. I'm glad someone in Walking Dead found happiness ...

The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus, Costar Emily Kinney Are Dating - Us Weekly

Dawn of a Dead relationship! Emily Kinney and Norman Reedus, who met on AMC’s zombie thriller The Walking Dead, are seeing each other, sources reveal exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.

"They had a connection early on in the show," says a source close to the duo, "but the romance developed recently. They're still pretty guarded about it."

After Kinney’s character, Beth, was shockingly killed off in 2014, she and Reedus, 46, who plays zombie hunter Daryl, stayed in touch through texts, appearances at fan conventions (the two are scheduled to appear at the Walker Stalker Con event in Orlando, Fla., on June 27 and 28), and at Kinney’s music gigs. Says the source, "He was one of the first to support her at her concerts when she was still on the show."

[Honolulu_Blue]

Season 6 Trailer: October 11

[miked]

Weird, I can't see the video because I'm in Ireland.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Fear The Walking Dead - August 23rd

[sabotai]

Catching back up with the show. Just finished watching "The Grove" from season 4. It's always been a brutal show but holy crap did they turn that to 11. Figured the girl who lost her mind was going to do something messed up, but not that!

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by sabotai

Catching back up with the show. Just finished watching "The Grove" from season 4. It's always been a brutal show but holy crap did they turn that to 11. Figured the girl who lost her mind was going to do something messed up, but not that!

Yup, that was one of the most intense episodes for me. It was great.

[Edward64]

Solid episode. I liked the black-and-white flashback and thought it was well done.

Is it murder if someone has been fatally bit and you kill him before he turns?

Who is blowing that horn!?!

[JonInMiddleGA]

Phenomenal job of building tension with a relatively simple creative device.
A true breath holder of an ep

[Honolulu_Blue]

Awesome episode. Some great character moments. Super tense. I even laughed a few times. So good to have it back!

[Kodos]

I thought it was a very well done episode. Good to have it back.

[Logan]

My wife and I watched seasons 1-4 over the summer, and knocked out season 5 over the last two weeks once it was made available on Netflix. So we were able to watch last night live for the first time. Thought it was great.

[Chief Rum]

Love the grand scale tonight, almost like a movie. Good start off to the season.

[Honolulu_Blue]

It was solid from the start to the beginning. It was super tense, it had a number of really strong character moments, and even a few laughs. Eugene about Heath "rocking a good hair game" and I loved the exchange between Father Gabriel and Rick:

Gabriel: "I'd like to help."

Rick: "No."

They are doing a good job of setting up the Rick/Morgan eventual conflict. They have been through the shit and come out on very different sides of things. Morgan understands Rick's way, but just doesn't agree with him. Morgan is looking really hard to find the good in Rick, but it's really not there. That scene with them on the porch when Morgan tried to imply that Rick didn't kill Carter because Rick was good and then Rick just said he didn't kill him because he knew he didn't have to, the world would take care of it for him. So cold. So very, very cold. I love the fact that they've made the lead, the nominal "hero" of the show, pretty fucking crazy and not really all that likable.

I liked how Abraham was so clearly affected by what happened to Reg and then Pete. That was brutal and it's good to have moments like that effect characters and not just be forgotten.

They were using really sound tactics.

There's probably a ton more to talk about, but it was super good.