OT: Walking Dead

[Crucifictorious]

Since I didn't see a WD thread I have to ask what everyone thought of the 90 min Karate Kid episode? I thought it was really well done and both actors did a fantastic job. I know lots of folks wanted to see resolution from the week before but I think after last week's episode, a palate cleanser was needed. At least we now know who the Cheeseman is.

 

[MSUDC11]

Really good episode. I've liked this season a lot, and it's clearly building to a big mid-season payoff.

After a pretty lackluster Season 4, the show has really improved in Seasons 5 and 6. My only complaint was the hospital arc last season, but the Terminus and Alexandria stories (plus Morgan's return) have more than made up for it.

The hoard's arrival will probably come in the mid season finale, so I'm very curious how the next three episodes will play out. Do we find out about Glenn? Does Morgan's wolf captive break free and make him regret not killing him? There was a scene in the S6 trailer where Daryl appears to get captured, so what exactly happens there? Who's going to kick the bucket?

 

[Tin Cup Cowboy]

I thought it was a great episode, and as you said it certainly leveled things out some from the shock of last week.

It was not lost on me that fact that Eastman, who had sworn off taking any life, had to kill himself in his final act. That's deep bruh.

 

[1msucub]

I thought it was great. This is as well-written a tv series as I've watched in my life, simply because it keeps surprising me. Seeing Sophie walk out of that barn is a scene I'll NEVER forget.

 

[captain.sixpack]

I thought it was great. This is as well-written a tv series as I've watched in my life, simply because it keeps surprising me. Seeing Sophie walk out of that barn is a scene I'll NEVER forget.

the walking dead is one of the most poorly written series to ever find this level of success. i still watch it every week but the writing is comically bad. the first 3 episodes were much better than average for the show and then they killed all of the momentum with this 90 minute snoozefest.

 

[1msucub]

the walking dead is one of the most poorly written series to ever find this level of success.

So you're saying you disagree with me?

Seriously, though, you and I may just look for different things out of a television show. I watch almost no television aside from college sports, but all I want is for a show to be creative (it is) thought-provoking (it is) and not filthy (it isn't). It isn't predictable to me because I don't try to figure anything out. I just watch it for the enjoyment of it, and have become invested in the characters. It makes it fun, in my opinion, and I enjoy discussing it with the staff on Mondays. To each his own.

 

[futaba.79]

dead cannibals eat people on this show.........

the living brutalize one another in vicious fashion. If that's not filthy, I don't know what is. If you mean there's no sex, then I guess you're right. If I had a choice between my young grandchild watching a sex scene or someone being eaten, I'd take the sex. At least she wouldn't be traumatized for weeks.

 

[amcdan2000]

After last week's episode, this was a very insightful episode about one of the main characters. I am confused about where Derricks prisoner is. Still dont understand W brand

 

[aerodawg.sixpack]

Meh it was a very boring episode to me. The insight is good an all but why drag it out for an hour and a half. All this over a character that is just going to get himself and/or others killed because he is all up in his feelings about killing people regardless of how dangerous they are.

Rick already owes him a bullet in my opinion for the group that nearly killed him at the RV that he let run off.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

So, it took almost 16 hours for someone to post on this weeks WD.

Yeah, it sucked. 90 min. long show, with 30 min. of commercials, filling you in on their up coming new serie(s).
17 Me to tears. I'm not into Ninjas jumping all over the place.

Morgan... no offense, but he is a non issue to me. I just don't care. Ok, so he saved Rick, but beyond that.

I really don't like being left hanging. To each his own. Let's just get on with the show.

Rant over,...maybe.

 

[Rezdog]

I'm with you on the commercials and self promotion but Preacher has potential.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

You could be right, but

I just resent being boxed in, and force fed AMC's stuff.

And that is exactly what they did.

 

[1msucub]

the living brutalize one another in vicious fashion. If that's not filthy, I don't know what is. If you mean there's no sex, then I guess you're right. If I had a choice between my young grandchild watching a sex scene or someone being eaten, I'd take the sex. At least she wouldn't be traumatized for weeks.

Good points, man. I should've specified; yes, I meant filthy as in inappropriate sexual content, although they have thrown a few scenes of that in over the years. I watch the show by myself in our back bedroom; my young kids aren't allowed to for the very reason you stated. It's just too rough for someone of that age. It has no effect on me because it's totally unrealistic and I'm too freakin old to get scared anymore. All that said, yes....it was a very slow episode, but I like seeing the backstories that fill in the time gaps. Got a feeling it will pick up next week.