The Walking Dead **SPOILERS**

[doowopgirl]

We have just got The Walking Dead here in Ireland. Not being a zombie fan, I was quite dubious. If Frank Darabont is involved, then I am more than willing to give it a go. Loving it, big time. Love the whole very Kingsian atmosphere. It has the ordianary people in extraordinary circumstances vibe, the whole survivors banding together, the whole just because we survived so far doesn't mean we have to like eachother thing going on. And the possibility of SK writing an episode. Can't wait. I would like other peoples reactions to this show.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

I watched that first series twice now, I think it's great although it 's tremendously influenced by The Stand (no bad thing IMO).

There's a thread for it in the social group 'SKMB Closed'.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Speedygi81]

I really loved the TV series adaptation and I love the actors that's casted for it, their acting as well, but some of the important and essential plot details were changed and because I read the comic I must say I felt under-satisfied with the overall treatment at the end of the first season. I'm still deciding if I want to watch the next one...

[Bev Vincent]

The second season just started filming in the Atlanta area.

[GNTLGNT]

I like me dem Zombies-yassuh I do....

[Haunted]

DoowopDear; I was not sure about the series because like you I am not a zombie fan BUT BUT I could not resist the characters and their messed up lives and the makeup on the actors playing the zombies is AWESOME and so believable plus I am familiar with the surroundings. CANNOT WAIT for the next installments!!

[Haunted]

I really loved the TV series adaptation and I love the actors that's casted for it, their acting as well, but some of the important and essential plot details were changed and because I read the comic I must say I felt under-satisfied with the overall treatment at the end of the first season. I'm still deciding if I want to watch the next one...

The read version is ALWAYS better, eh? Fer sure fer sure:love:

[fushingfeef]

The second season just started filming in the Atlanta area.
This is great news! We need to see more quality horror TV shows like this! Even my wife is addicted to the show and she normally does not seek out horror.

[seanryan]

Just read this and figured it might be of interest:

http://www.moviesonline.ca/2011/06/walking-dead-season-2-updates-2/

[am78]

I was really doubtful about The Walking Dead too.
I didn't think it would last beyond a few episodes, or be good.

Its had some cheesy, eye rolling moments (like when Rick and another character chop up a corpse and cover themselves with blood and intestines. That was so absurd). I didn't think it was believable that Rick could lay in a coma and not get attacked by a zombie. Mostly the show has been good. I love Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes. He is a fantastic actor.

[CorbinKale]

Four weeks to go!

http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead

[Jax]

This show scares the beejesus outta me. I'm not a zombie fan at all, and was hesitant about watching it at first. Once I started watching I couldn't look away. I enjoy the show a lot, it's just those damn dreams I have afterwards that bother me, but like I said, damned if I can't not watch it.:laugh:

[Haunted]

16 OCTOBER 2011 AT 9PM!

[J.T. Adams]

Is Sai King still writing an episode of this? Was this just a rumor?

[Moderator]

Is Sai King still writing an episode of this? Was this just a rumor?

Just a rumor.

[J.T. Adams]

Just a rumor.

Wow, there's a lot of people I know saying this. Thanks for clearing this up M.

[Mr Nobody]

Wow, there's a lot of people I know saying this. Thanks for clearing this up M.

Personally, I reckon it was probably going to happen...right up until Darabont got the chop (or walked; I've heard that story both ways).
I'm just interested to see how the series goes, at this point. For me it's not so much a returning favourite as it is an untried new show...and I'll treat it accordingly.

[bookworm101]

Did anyone catch last nights season premier? I thought it was good, but could have used a few more commercials. (good grief) 4 minutes of commercials 5 minutes of show. I started timing it. I know the need advertisers for profit, so they must have made a killing last night. No pun intended. LOL

[CorbinKale]

It was very good! They backloaded the commercials, so they could do the first 30 minutes without interruption. I thought that trade off worked pretty well. Commercials, or a little 'Dancing with the Stars' couple twirling across the bottom of the screen during the first half hour would have ruined the immersion.

[mstay]

It was gross!!!!!!!! But really good I thought.:biggrin2:

[Jax]

That episode was intense. Whew. Part of the time I had my shirt collar up over my mouth, and my hands up to my eyes, peeking through my fingers. I was watching the show in the bedroom, my husband was in living room watching football and he cracks the door open and says, "must be good, you're talking to the TV again." Lol. Couldn't help it, when they were hiding under those cars with the zombies walking past them...intense. :eek2:

[Chris Jones]

I Love this show and was not dissapointed by the first episode of season 2, it was great. Now I cant wait for the next episode, and theres 13 episodes this series. Welcome back constant dreams about Zombies.

I would hate to watch this show with commercials, they always take you out of the atmosphere. I always watch it online because it doesnt usually air in the U.K for ages, and there is no way I can wait knowing that there is a Walking Dead episode I havent seen. Im not a big fan of television but this show gets me every time.

[Haunted]

Just viewed last night--wowie wow...very, very intense. Cant wait to get home to watch it with the family and see what they think; they missed the first season, could you believe such a thing???:eek2:

[CorbinKale]

If y'all haven't seen the webisode, it is well worth watching. It is in 6 parts and a bit tricky to find them in order, so I'll list them here for convenience.

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/videos/the-walking-dead-webisodes-1-a-new-day

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/videos/the-walking-dead-webisodes-2-family-matters

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/videos/the-walking-dead-webisodes-3-domestic-violence

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/videos/the-walking-dead-webisodes-4-neighborly-advice

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/videos/the-walking-dead-webisodes-5-step-mother

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/videos/the-walking-dead-webisodes-6-everything-dies

[~Ally~]

I freakin' loved the premiere of season two. It doesn't air here til tonight (10-PM FX; JD) but I could not resist temptation--go figure--so watched it online on Monday afternoon.
I'm even going to rewatch it tonight...just because I can. :eyebrow:

I've said it before and I'll bore y'all by saying it again, but those zombies are the best damn walkuhs evuh!
Seriously, I was worried the show would go downhill without Darabont's input, but if standards continue to measure up to this episode then we are onto a winner folks.:y:

[Sigmund]

We loved the premier!

My son thinks it's Lefty-Daryl's brother who shot the deer and the little boy. Dang! Rick almost, almost said what the doctor back at the CDC told him. I hope Morgan and his son are still alive and make it to the group. Andrea's cheese might be slipping off her cracker.

[chris2-4]

Just watched the new ep. and it's really good, not as good as the first this season though. I feel sorry for the character Andrea, she gets attacked by zombies twice now this season, and they're both close calls. She can handle herself pretty well though. I hope this show has a long run, I'll be watching every week.

[Cowboy]

Looks like Season 2 is shaping up to be as good as the first season. I'm liking it.

[Chris Jones]

Just watched episode two and it was of course brilliant yet again. I cant wait to watch episode three now. I intially planned to wait for a few episodes to air and watch it all in one go but I just couldnt wait. Hurry up next week, I need to know what happens.

[ashiepoo84]

Second episode was so much better!!! This season looks like it is going to be awesome!! I also had to cover my eyes for parts.

[Goodlovin]

Just picked up the blu ray for season one this weekend and tore through it in no time. Loved the first five episodes and was sort of lukewarm about the season finale. I dvr'd the first two episodes of season 2 and cant wait to watch them this week.

I got to think this is the best show on TV at this point though Sons of Anarchy is having a hell of a season.

[Cowboy]

The Walking Dead show is capturing something that the movies don't always get. Don't get me wrong, there have been some good zombie movies, but the show is making it a bit more realistic. My wife who is normally not a horror fan is fascinated by the show and has commented on this point a few times.
Looking forward to the next episode.

[jellydonut25]

I was nervous about this show and how it would fare without Darabont at the helm, but last week's episode was actually done without his involvement and I liked it a lot.

If they keep going in the mold that Darabont laid out, and keep hitting the same type of story-beats, this show can and will continue to be good.

[Sigmund]

Hi, Everybody!

AMC has renewed The Walking Dead for season 3!

The Season 2 premiere and its encore airing were watched by more than 11 million
viewers,

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/10/25/the-walking-dead-season-3-amc/

Peace.

[JohnDalglish]

I got to think this is the best show on TV at this point though Sons of Anarchy is having a hell of a season.

Hi,

Yes indeed, and Haven hasn't been too shabby either IMO

Is it just me or does TV seem to have improved?

Particularly with the King influence.

Long days and pleasant nights

[CorbinKale]

Hi, Everybody!

AMC has renewed The Walking Dead for season 3!

The Season 2 premiere and its encore airing were watched by more than 11 million
viewers,

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/10/25/the-walking-dead-season-3-amc/

Peace.

Great news! Thanks for that link!

[~Ally~]

Just when I thought it wasn't possible to hate Shane's character any more than I already do he goes and proves me wrong. Grrr...the man's an animal. :grr:

I want the walkuhs to eat his brainzzzz.

[CorbinKale]

Just when I thought it wasn't possible to hate Shane's character any more than I already do he goes and proves me wrong. Grrr...the man's an animal. :grr:

I want the walkuhs to eat his brainzzzz.

That's a tough one. Because of Shane's choice, Carl lived. He DID tell Otis to take the bags and leave him, but Otis refused. It was a tough call, but Shane chose Carl over Otis. Strictly as an observer, I could say that Shane committed a repulsive and criminal act. If it was my son, whose life he saved, I would probably be glad he made the hard choice to sacrifice Otis, rather than allow all three of them to perish.

[Chris Jones]

I was quite shocked when I seen what Shane did. Quite a slow paced episode without too much happening, but its to be expected especially with this season being 13 episodes long. I have a feeling next week is going to be good though.

[Manxkitti]

I just watched the first season recently on Netflix. I thought it waspretty good.

[mstay]

Did anyone watch this last night? All I can say is eewwwwwww!:barf: That guy in the well!

I picked up what I thought was a King reference in this episode...the two youngsters in the drugstore.

Also, there was a commercial for a new hotel in Las Vegas with more than a few images that reminded me of Kubrik's The Shining movie. I wonder if it was on purpose?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH1dYDEg-wY

What do you think?

[Chris Jones]

Another episode where not much happened really. Im a little dissapointed but hopefully the show is building to something crazy. I really hope it steps up a gear next episode. Fingers crossed.

[Sigmund]

That's a tough one. Because of Shane's choice, Carl lived. He DID tell Otis to take the bags and leave him, but Otis refused. It was a tough call, but Shane chose Carl over Otis. Strictly as an observer, I could say that Shane committed a repulsive and criminal act. If it was my son, whose life he saved, I would probably be glad he made the hard choice to sacrifice Otis, rather than allow all three of them to perish.

Hi, Mr. Kale!

I saw it the same way. Repulsive and criminal, but to have all three die...

(My son strongly disagrees with me.)

Peace.

[Haunted]

I thought the 'walker' in the well was wonderfully gross, I was terrified their gotoguy was going to get bitten and thought the drugstore sex was a bit gratuitous but all in all I was mostly satisfied with this addition. I will have to think long and hard about Shane's treatment of Otis.

ps I am on a 'borrowed' machine and cannot use the spoiler icon; if I have ruined this episode for anyone I apologize.:down:

[Moderator]

Gotcha' covered, Haunted. :smile2:

[prufrock21]

I knew immediately when I saw that they had tied the rope around the well pump that the pump would become loose
and the well zombie would fall back in the well. No surprise there.

Note: my first time using the spoiler-thingy. Did I use it correctly?
http://www.stephenking.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13301&thumb=1&d=1313676786 (http://www.stephenking.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1438)

[Moderator]

Yes, you did. :smile2:

[prufrock21]

Thank you, Ms. Mod. :laugh:

[Mr Nobody]

*sniffs* 'Course, had I been writing it, I'd have had two die. :wink2:

I heard a nasty rumour that this season was going to be split after the first six episodes. That right? Because, tbh, not a whole hell of a lot has happened so far. Nice bit of tension in ep 1, but after that...nada. It's quite laggy compared to the first season...and tension can be created very cheaply by insinuating there's something there, when in fact it's just wide open space. It'd also make the Walker pay-offs have more impact.

[Sigmund]

I think Lori is pregnant with Shane's baby. And she knows it because of the time line (shown in tonights episode).

My son called it. (Just before Glen walked into the barn, my son told me, 'The Vet has a barn full of walking dead.' And then my son said, " The people at the homestead seem to have a lot of meat. I'm thinking they have eating small portions of the walking dead'.

Well, he was correct about the walking dead in the barn. I will have to wait to see if the people have been eating small portions of them.

[prufrock21]

They have walking dead in the barn. My first impression is that these people are somehow related to the vet and his family.

[mstay]

They have walking dead in the barn. My first impression is that these people are somehow related to the vet and his family.

Or maybe just the walkers that have wandered onto the farm? Either way I think they can't bear to kill them. Maybe?

[prufrock21]

Or maybe just the walkers that have wandered onto the farm? Either way I think they can't bear to kill them. Maybe?

Right. The vet, being a doctor, wouldn't kill them. But how did they get them inside the barn? Lured them in? How?

[Chris Jones]

Oh man, I thought Daryl was a goner for a moment there. He has been my favourite character of this season so far and I'm enjoying his development and excited to see where they go with the character. There is definitely going to be a lot going on next episode, it going to kick off big time. Between Shane, Rick and Laurie (the whole love triangle/pregnant thing, between Rick and the Group and Hershal and his group (Hershal is getting upset with everyone and I am pretty sure he is a racist), between the walkers in the barn and everyone outside and between Daryl and everybody. Im looking forward to it.

[Mr Nobody]

I knew it.
Shots of that big old barn, doing nothing. The reluctance to let them stay for long. The fact that they've been stuck at the homestead since ep. 2. The general feeling of 'summat ain't right here; all the walkers in the woods...'.
'Twas pretty obvious what was in the barn.

Have to say this season's not impressing me as much as the first, though it's still not really got as bad as I thought it might.

[Sigmund]

Right. The vet, being a doctor, wouldn't kill them. But how did they get them inside the barn? Lured them in? How?

How, indeed?

Peace.

[cat in a bag]

I couldn't quite tell, the shot was too quick, but it looked to me like they were feeding the walking dead people. My theory, based on an earlier conversation between the vet and Rick is that the vet has aspirations of grandeur, he is studying them and trying to find a cure. But they very well could be eating them....ewww.

[prufrock21]

Oh man, I thought Daryl was a goner for a moment there. He has been my favourite character of this season so far and I'm enjoying his development and excited to see where they go with the character. There is definitely going to be a lot going on next episode, it going to kick off big time. Between Shane, Rick and Laurie (the whole love triangle/pregnant thing, between Rick and the Group and Hershal and his group (Hershal is getting upset with everyone and I am pretty sure he is a racist), between the walkers in the barn and everyone outside and between Daryl and everybody. Im looking forward to it.

Daryl seems to be the only one who has his act together. Everyone else is skittish or worried or afraid. A fine acting job, by the way.

[Goodlovin]

I am beginning to not like the goody two shoes character that is Rick. He is pretty much always annoying me.

[prufrock21]

I couldn't quite tell, the shot was too quick, but it looked to me like they were feeding the walking dead people. My theory, based on an earlier conversation between the vet and Rick is that the vet has aspirations of grandeur, he is studying them and trying to find a cure. But they very well could be eating them....ewww.

It's an idea. Perhaps, being a vet, the doctor thinks they are animals.

[dsurrett]

I've never seen the show, mainly because I'm not a zombie fan. But after seeing where other non-zombie-ites like the show, I might have to check it out.

[Sigmund]

I've never seen the show, mainly because I'm not a zombie fan. But after seeing where other non-zombie-ites like the show, I might have to check it out.

Hi, dsurrett!

I think it's more of the drama, psychology/sociology of people when there is a catastrophe. With zombies. :oo: :laugh:

I hope you watch the first few episodes and you enjoy it.

Peace.

[CorbinKale]

Concerning the zombies in the barn... why do I get the feeling that the Vet's wife and stepson are among them?

[Ubasti]

This season seems to have so much more drama than last season. At times I almost feel like I'm watching a soap opera ... who's she pregnant by? Who's sleeping together? Who's suffering from control issues? ... blah, blah. It's still an awesome show though. About the walkers in the barn ... could they be family/friends of the veterinarian? I do agree that it seems like he's keeping them as test subjects to develop a cure.

[Haunted]

I couldn't quite tell, the shot was too quick, but it looked to me like they were feeding the walking dead people. My theory, based on an earlier conversation between the vet and Rick is that the vet has aspirations of grandeur, he is studying them and trying to find a cure. But they very well could be eating them....ewww.

I had thought this too!! Herschel has an optimistic view of whatever is causing this 'disease'. He feels science handled AIDS and other plagues and that whatever is causing this zombieism can be cured and he is a scientist.

Also, I dont think he and his family can bear to kill the walkers and maybe those people in the barn are the family members and friends that Herschel was talking about, his wife, his stepson etc.,

Someone suggested also that the meals served at the farm were portions of 'walkers'. EWWWWWWW. Why would anyone eat bad meat for surely that's what they are!!

[prufrock21]

Concerning the zombies in the barn... why do I get the feeling that the Vet's wife and stepson are among them?

It's what I thought his family members are in the barn. Otherwise, why keep zombies alive in your barn?
He could be using them for experiments. But what a weird experiment.

[sam peebles]

Yeah, I agree that it's mostly friends and family and neighbors in the barn.

You can't eat a zombie for the same reason a bite from one is fatal.

[mstay]

The end of last nights episode made me cry! Should have expected it though...:sad:

[Sigmund]

Hey, mstay!

I know what you mean! I think Shane and Dale have both gone off the deep end, albeit on polar opposites! I have heard a lot of people say that Rick has lost it but, in the end, after everyone had killed all the Walkers, it was Rick that shot Sofia-not Andrea, T-Bone, Shane or Daryll. Rick.


Now, that all this has come about, how will Hershal react? Will he be even more determined that the group leave or aquiece and let them stay. I think Shane's outburst with the Walkers on the leash-shooting them over and over and they keep on try ing to attack- woke ol' Hershal up to reality.

JMO.

Peace,

[star_scream19]

The end of last nights episode made me cry! Should have expected it though...:sad:

i believe i've just watched the same episode (ep7. as im watching in the U.K) by far the best episode of season 2 so far!! finally feel as though things are starting to happen as i was not overly impressed with the first 6. still an incredible show however!

[mstay]

Yes, star scream, it was episode 7. I agree that it has improved since the first of this season. Now we have to wait till February to see what happens next!

I hope you are right about this Sigmund - I think Shane's outburst with the Walkers on the leash-shooting them over and over and they keep on try ing to attack- woke ol' Hershal up to reality.

[cat in a bag]

Most excellent!

I think the reason Herschel was so determined the group leave was so they wouldn't find the Walkers in the barn, but after that secret was out, because he knew that Sophia was among them, he put her there, but yet did not say anything...he just let them all keep searching, hoping that they would find her.

I was glad it was Rick who stepped up at the very end, he isn't ready to hand the leadership reins over to Shane quite yet!

[Haunted]

The end of last nights episode made me cry! Should have expected it though...:sad:


I was stunned!! Poor Herschel. The little girl was in there all along, so sad!!
Shane has really gone around the bend.

Now we wait until February!!

[~Ally~]

Oh the latest episode made me cry. :sad:

It was very poetic the way they all blasted the walkuhs away, after arguing they were no longer human, yet once they realised Sophia was now one of them nobody wanted to shoot her. It was clear Rick would be the only one who could shoot her, no matter how much Shane may try and undermine him, or shake his confidence, Rick is the true leader. The fact he still has humanity and cares for others isn't a weakness, but something to be valued in a world where the remaining survivors are becoming increasingly ruthless in their belief it's the only way to truly survive. But without humanity, what's the point in living? Shane is losing the plot, big time, that man is going to become a danger to them all!

I'm unsure whether Herschel knew Sophia was in the barn, since he wasn't the only one capturing the walkuhs and placing them there. I don't believe he would have allowed the group to stay on his land for so long if this was the case, he was slightly deluded but he isn't a bad man. He just wanted to keep those he loved safe in case a cure could be found one day. Ooh, and Sophia made such a beautiful zombie...I wouldn't have wanted to shoot her either!

One question, though, was Merle an hallucination, or real?? I think he was real, and yup I know he had both hands, but I never thought he chopped his hand off anyway.

I'm loving how we are seeing the characters personalities develop more this season, rather than simply relying on the next zombie fright scenes for drama.

[sam peebles]

You know who's been annoying me a lot?

Dale.

I'm not sure who he thinks he is, but he did not have the right to steal all those weapons and try to hide them. That is not his decision to make. This is supposed to be the zombie apocalypse, and hiding somebody's firearm is tantamount to murdering them. He accuses Shane of murdering Otis, which--while being true--he doesn't know as fact. And then he accuses Shane of aiming down his gun at Rick, and then Dale...aims down his sights at Shane, who is completely unarmed. This isn't the first instance of Dale overstepping his bounds either, such as when he took Andrea's pistol (is that the blonde woman's name?).

I like Dale, I think he's a sweet old guy, but he needs to knock it off.

[~Ally~]

I dunno sam peebles, I think Dale took the weapons as he senses how unhinged Shane is becoming, and that the man is dangerous!
Shane merely wanted to go in and blow the walkuhs away, without allowing Rick to discuss things with Herschel...and the undisputed fact remains that it is Herschel's land and if he wants to keep walkuhs in his barn, then that is his choice. The group had no right to open fire on the walkuhs, while they were securely contained they posed no risk to the group, and if they didn't want to share the farm with walkuhs then they should have packed up and moved on.

As for holding the gun to Shane...Dale had to do that to show he isn't weak and doesn't fear Shane. The man is a bully and was trying to intimidate Dale. I have no doubt he would have killed Dale without a flicker of remorse if he thought he wouldn't have to explain his reasons to the group. And Dale took Andrea's gun to protect her from herself while she was depressed and very likely to commit suicide. In this situation I would have done the same thing. Rather than "overstepping his bounds" I see Dale's actions as those of a friend who is trying to protect the people he cares about...I'd want him on my team!

[CorbinKale]

Wow, Ally! Those last couple of posts were very insightful! I think you're right. Wait until someone remembers that Otis had Rick's .357 and ask how Shane got it back to the camp. He already said they were down to pistols at the end, and Otis dropped back to cover Shane's escape. As soon as someone notices, they will all realize that Shane killed Otis. And that will be the end of Shane.

[Haunted]

Wow, Ally! Those last couple of posts were very insightful! I think you're right. Wait until someone remembers that Otis had Rick's .357 and ask how Shane got it back to the camp. He already said they were down to pistols at the end, and Otis dropped back to cover Shane's escape. As soon as someone notices, they will all realize that Shane killed Otis. And that will be the end of Shane.

Re your spoiler in respect to Shane--I know I won't miss him

[Sundragon63]

This series has been strongly rec. to me by a few of my friends who know my reading taste (they watch the show and can't say enough fabulous about it) but I don't want to try and start in the middle and try and figure out what's going on. I'm hoping for a marathon day I can watch & catch up.

[Jax]

I absolutely love this show. The last episode made me cry as well. I'm not sure if the vet seeing the barn walkers blown to hell woke him up to reality, or if it's going to push him into madness. I just recently read the novel The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor, and thought it was really good. I'm not much of a graphic novel girl, so I have no idea how this series is in comparison to the graphic novels. But the hardcover novel Rise of the Governor is the first of three novels. So far the characters in the novel are not even in the tv series, but I'm looking forward to seeing how the tv series and the novels unfold.:y::smile2:

[CorbinKale]

This series has been strongly rec. to me by a few of my friends who know my reading taste (they watch the show and can't say enough fabulous about it) but I don't want to try and start in the middle and try and figure out what's going on. I'm hoping for a marathon day I can watch & catch up.

I bet they'll rerun all of the previous season 2 episodes right before continuing the season in Feb. The series is so good, you might as well get the DVDs. Season 1 is available now.

http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Dead-Season-One/dp/B0049P1VHS

[CorbinKale]

I don't see how they can fire all those rounds with no hearing protection. I cringe when they start blasting. Everyone should talk louder, and there should be lots more "What?" and "Huh?" in the script. lol

[Lady Of Shadows]

Does anybody watch The Talking Dead that comes on after the show? That is pretty interesting, also you never know who the special guests will be.

[Sigmund]

Hey, Lady Of Shadows!

Yes, I watch Talking Dead! I love the different guests and their take on the episode that just aired. I also like the comments and suggestions about who, what, where, when and why. I like the call in questions as well. They always show a bonus clip from the episode. :cool2: And I enjoy the questions/polls. The last one I remember was something like:

Hershal has asked the group to leave the farm. You would:

a. Leave and head to Fort X.

b. Refuse to leave and stay without permission.

c. Threaten/kill however you have to and take over the farm.

Something like 70+ voted for 'c' kill whoever you have to and take over the farm!!!!!

It really is a hoot to watch.

Peace.

[Lady Of Shadows]

Did you watch the one where Alice Cooper called in? That was hilarious!!!

[Sigmund]

Lady of Shadows

Yes, I saw that! How cool! Alice Cooper http://www.sweetslyrics.com/images/img_gal/364_ALICE%20COOPER.jpg is a The Walking Dead fan!

Now all we need is The Prince of Darkness http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ozzy1_2613.jpg to weigh in! :laugh:

Peace.

[Lady Of Shadows]

lol :biggrin2:

[Sigmund]

Hi!

Yay! They're back~~~

Well, almost! AMC will be showing the entire first season (six episodes starting at 8/7c) of The Walking Dead Saturday, February 11th.

Then Sunday Feb,12th they will show season two starting at 1:30pm and then *drum roll* the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead "Nebraska" at 9/8c

There are a bunch of goodie-roonie new games 'The Walking Dead-Dead Reckoning' where you are Shane! Season two quizzes, and sneak peeks plus webisodes.

http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead

Hugs.
Peace.

[sam peebles]

Last night's episode was okay. It was nice to see Rick finally show off some bad-assery at the very end. And next week's episode looks even more promising.

I think the Talking Dead is sort of overkill. Another show talking about the original show that's just as long? And not to make waves or ruffle any feathers, but I don't think the Walking Dead is that amazing or groundbreaking. It's good, but there have been as equally good shows--or better--on television, and none of them have an entirely separate show dedicated to discussing the events.

Dale still annoys me.

[GNTLGNT]

I got the first season DVD for Christmas...and the dingblasted DVD player went belly-frickin'-up:grr:...and I work Third Shift , so I ain't been seein' no Second Season....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Somebody call 1-800-Wahhhmbulance!

[Sigmund]

Hi!

I enjoyed the show. I'm glad Hershel got a clue and finally understood that walkers are dead and there is no cure. The daughter who went to grieve her walker mothers death...she almost got bit and now she is mysteriously ill. Has the walker disease gone airborne? Yikes. Shane is not well but Dale's constant glare of judgment/accusation isn't helping. When I saw the two new guys come into the bar (Michael Raymond-James from True Blood) I was apprehensive. (They reminded me too much of the survivors gone rogue in Cell)They wanted to know everyhting about Rick and the group. I love Glenn but he fell asleep at the wheel. Rick is standing between two strangers, both armed, and insisting they be taken back to the farm and Glenn doesn't even pick up his rifle to cover big Tony. :dunno: Rick showed that he is indeed a bad azz. :cool2:
Oh, and dum-dum Lori. What can I say?

How Rick, Glenn and Hershel are going to survive the bar and the strange group of survivors, I don't know. Who will survive?
And it's time for them to move on. Get off the farm..pleeaasse, and get moving.
I want to see where the man and the little boy Rick met in the first season are and how they are doing.
Daryl was a real knight in shining armor until Sophia was found in the barn. That took the wind outta his sails and he's hurt and isolating himself.


Gotta love it!

Oh, and more walkers, please.

Peace.

[~Ally~]

I loved it!! Just when I was thinking I couldn't possibly fancy Rick any more...Hellloooo Gunslinger! Raawwwrrrrr! :love:

I disagree that Dale isn't helping Shane with the glares, that's exactly what he needs! The rant he aimed towards Dale wasn't anger, it was a guilty conscience coming to the surface. Dale is the one person who sees him for what he really is so that's who he will direct most of his anger towards, but the dood is coming unstuck, so it's going to get interesting.

Sure Glenn froze in the bar, there's a big difference between aiming at a human and a walkuh! Rick is trained to shoot to kill, whereas Glenn's just a boy trying to survive. Andrea's still the one who worries me, she's becoming tough, but uncaring with it. Her and Shane are a match made in hell. As for Daryl...I really like him, he is my wee soft spot. He is devastated over Sophia, he wanted to save her more than anything, since he likes Carol, but he will come good again.

I'm still hoping Merle really is back and Daryl wasn't just hallucinating, that would be a great twist. After all, the two strangers have more people in their camp, maybe Merle joined them along the way? They looked like the kind of people he would hang with.
And yup, I always want more walkuhs. :cool2:

[cat in a bag]

I loved it!! Just when I was thinking I couldn't possibly fancy Rick any more...Hellloooo Gunslinger! Raawwwrrrrr! :love:


:laugh: I know, right?!?

[Cthulhu]

The way Rick smoked those two marauding yankees with his Colt Python .357 Magnum was sweet. Leave it to the Southern Man and the residents of The Great State of Georgia to carry on after the zombie apocalypse with dignity while the Godless Northerners roam the wastelands trying to rape and loot what is left of society. The residents of The Great State of Georgia are attempting to hold on to law, order, and Christian values while dudes from Philly are looking for "cooz". I haven't read the rest of these posts, but I'm sure there is some bleeding-heart spouting off about how Rick "murdered" those two creeps. LOL. Dave and his partner Scrawny Tony had shifty eyes and were acting threatening. When Dave went for his gun, all bets were off. Once someone points a pistol at you, they give up any "rights" they may have had - including the right to continue breathing.

And this show does not need more Zombies. The entire plot (from the comics anyway) is about the evil that men do - the depths to which humanity can sink when the poop hits the fan.

[fushingfeef]

I agree Sig, it's time to get moving again. I love the character development but I'd like to see some new locations, new characters, something new.

Daryl rocks. If there's ever a zombie apocalypse, I want him on my team!

[~Ally~]

The way Rick smoked those two marauding yankees with his Colt Python .357 Magnum was sweet. Leave it to the Southern Man and the residents of The Great State of Georgia to carry on after the zombie apocalypse with dignity while the Godless Northerners roam the wastelands trying to rape and loot what is left of society. The residents of The Great State of Georgia are attempting to hold on to law, order, and Christian values while dudes from Philly are looking for "cooz". I haven't read the rest of these posts, but I'm sure there is some bleeding-heart spouting off about how Rick "murdered" those two creeps. LOL. Dave and his partner Scrawny Tony had shifty eyes and were acting threatening. When Dave went for his gun, all bets were off. Once someone points a pistol at you, they give up any "rights" they may have had - including the right to continue breathing.

And this show does not need more Zombies. The entire plot (from the comics anyway) is about the evil that men do - the depths to which humanity can sink when the poop hits the fan.

I agree with half yer post, but methinks The Dark Lord Lulu is trying too hard to incite hatred from other members. Ooh you naughty boy. :eyebrow: Give it a rest dood, you could have had a decent post there if you didn't once again stereotype a whole bunch of people based purely on their geographical location.

Pee ess, I want more walkuhs cos I like the gore godhammit, but of course I watch the show mainly for the character development...I just like to see zombies having their brainzzzz bashed in! Capisce? :wink2:

[Sigmund]

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[Sigmund]

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[Sigmund]

Hi!

OMG!

So, now you can become a walker just by getting a scratch!!!

Rick and Shane wailing away at each other! They weren't fighting just about whether or not to kill the kid-I think that little talk Rick had with Shane had something to do with all that anger. I'm smart, huh :laugh: ? It's seems like it's getting easier and easier for Shane to make up his mind who lives and who dies. And he's more than willing to do the killing. And his female counter part, Andrea!!!! Ooooo...she ragged Lori out! You have a husband, you have a son, you're having a baby. You have a BOYFRIEND! Ha!
I understand what Andrea was trying to do for the suicidal little girl but, it's not her place to take a chance like that IMO.

Walkers! Walkers galore! That double tap through the walkers mouth Rick did to shoot that walker who was trying to get him!!! GORE!

Hey, Ms.~Ally~!
Pee ess, I want more walkuhs cos I like the gore godhammit, but of course I watch the show mainly for the character development...I just like to see zombies having their brainzzzz bashed in! Capisce?

Brainzzzz bashed in, knifed and run over!

Questions: Why did the kid wait until he was going to be left behind to say that he knew Maggie, Hershal and where the farm was? He had all that time while recuperating to say, "Hey Maggie, I went to school with you. I know your little sister. I knew your mom"?

Where was Hershal, Glen, Dale, and Daryl?

The walker Shane sees out in the field...why don't they stop and kill it? (They know he's there and they can kill it easily. It's not impossible that he will eventually find his way to the farm and surprise someone with a nice bite or scratch.)

Is Daryl beating up that kid to find out where the rogues are staying or to find out if Meryl is with that group?

Whew! This episode was wayyyy cool. We only have a couple more episodes...what will the finale leave us?

[Owlnuggets]

Dude.
That kid is gonna stir up some trouble. I feeeeeeel it.

[Owlnuggets]

Also, on a side note, I get a lot of pride from Rick Grimes because that's my family's name.
R E P R E S E N T

[sam peebles]

Yeah, I liked this episode a lot. I must admit that Shane has become one of my favorite characters. I don't like the guy, and certainly wouldn't want his crazy ass around in a zombie apocalypse, but at least he's interesting to watch, and leaves me guessing what the hell he'll do next.

The knife thing seemed a bit crazy to me. I mean, they just found out that you can become infected simply by a scratch, and yet here they are cutting themselves to draw blood and attract zombies, with the SAME knives they use to kill zombies! We literally watch Shane plunge his knife into a walker's skull, and then later when trapped in a schoolbus, use the same knife to slice open his own palm. Umm...not very sanitary. In fact, that seems like a death sentence to me. Not that I expect this to every be addressed.

If it was me, I'd be wearing gloves, goggles, and surgical masks when going zombie hunting, but I guess this would make it hard to see the actors' faces. Oh, and I sure as s**t wouldn't be cutting myself. Open wounds on your hands??? Arrr!!!

[sam peebles]

I've got a love/hate relationship with this show. It's got great production values, the acting and writing are both pretty good. But why does every zombie have its lips chewed off, exposing the teeth and gums? I admit it's an awesome effect, it looks great. But so many of the zombies have this feature. Why? Is there some reasoning behind it, like in their appetite for human flesh they eat their own mouths? In their greediness do they do it while feeding, maybe?

Also, every episode looks like it's going to be so exciting, and then nothing really happens...

The ending to this episode was great, though. Finally something happens! Poor Dale. I didn't like the guy, he was annoying, and kept preaching about civilzation (newsflash Dale, civilization IS dead), but he didn't deserve to go like that. I hope Carl feels like crap. Also, we're still at the FARM??? Come on! Lets move on!

[JellybeanJay]

I am absolutely addicted to this show. My hubby and I just started watching last week. We caught Season 1 on Netflix and Season 2 up to episode 10 on the playstation network, we are finally up to date. I really don't know why we didn't know about this fantastically gruesome and addictive show a long time ago!

[Elemeno P]

I love the show. Got my wife hooked.

I heard on a podcast that they actually have a zombie school in Atlanta for the cast.

[Sigmund]

Wow!

Where do I start? Walkers don't have to bite or scratch you to turn you. It's not airborne. If you die, in any manner...you become a walker!!!! Crud!

I dislike Lori. She told Rick about Shane to try to get him to square off on Shane. Then, when Shane is on the windmill she talks to him about how he took care of her and Carl. And she says to Shane, 'I never thanked you'. To me, she was trying to woo him back in, in case she has to use him if something happens to Rick. She gave him some hope that he (Shane) might still have a chance with her. And, he took that hope and ran with it. As fricked up as he is, she incited his actions. JMO.

Shane has been unstable for a long time. It was pretty cool (deranged) how he took Randall out and murdered him.

Shane takes Rick out where it's just the two of them. Rick knew what Shane was doing and tried to talk him down but Shane is too far gone. Or maybe Shane understands that he is off his rocker and wants Rick to kill him.

When Shane is dead and there are ...flashes of walkers attacking.... and then he gets up as a walker...!!!!!!

It's....HIVE MIND!!!!! (My son figured that one out)

Peace.

[sam peebles]

Yeah, I thought this was a good one, too, Sigmund. And next week looks like its got potential. So many walkers!

In the comics, everyone is already infected with the zombie-virus. You do not have to be bitten/clawed/eaten by a zombie in order to turn. As soon as you die, regardless of the cause of death, you will reanimate (unless someone puts a bullet in your head). I was glad to see that this was the case with the television series as well.

I didn't even consider the possibility that Lori was purposefully manipulating Shane, but what you say rings true. I haven't liked either Lori or Andrea, really. Lori just seems to be a damsel in distress, and Andrea seems dangerous (leaving the suicidal girl by
herself?).

As I've mentioned before, I actually liked Shane. I wouldn't want to be buddies or have a beer with him, but he was interesting to watch. Not sorry he's dead though. I've been expecting that for a long time.

[mstay]

I thought last night was the best episode all season. Isn't next week the last one this season?

As I was watching I kept thinking "Shane's gone crazy!" I think Lori did have a lot to do with it whether she meant to or not.

I don't think Andrea is dangerous. She is just getting tougher and tougher. She left that girl alone because she knew that the girl would try suicide and if she really meant it she would succeed. She even said that now the girl knows that she didn't really want to die. I think maybe Andrea has tried suicide herself in the past.

[bookworm101]

Love this show. Last episode was great.

I've always thought you had to be bit by a zombie to be one, then again I've never seen vampires twinkle in the sun. What's the world of undead coming too? LOL

[JellybeanJay]

I adore this show.

I think that the concept of not having to be bitten or scratched to turn into a walker is going to put a fantastic twist on things. I also think that it has to do with what the doctor whispered to Rick. I think he whispered that everyone is already infected into Rick's ear. This makes sense that Rick would know this after looking back at his actions in the episode where he shot the guys in the bar, why else would he have gone back and shot them in the head once they were already dead.

I think I am really going to miss Shane's character. He was the one character that really showed the viewers just how badly a situation like this can mess with your head and make you regress into an almost primal being. Yup I am going to miss him!

Cannot wait for next week.

[Haunted]

Poor Dale. I didn't like the guy, he was annoying, and kept preaching about civilzation (newsflash Dale, civilization IS dead), but he didn't deserve to go like that. I hope Carl feels like crap.

Dale, I think, was only trying to keep the group grounded by telling them not to give in to despair and that there is always hope. As for Carl, I hope he feels really, really, really crappy. What a little jerk. Someone needs to start paying more attention to him and his activities.

[JellybeanJay]

Dale, I think, was only trying to keep the group grounded by telling them not to give in to despair and that there is always hope. As for Carl, I hope he feels really, really, really crappy. What a little jerk. Someone needs to start paying more attention to him and his activities.

As sad as Dale dying was I really don't think it was Carl's fault. I do agree that someone should be keeping a better eye on him. Let me tell ya, if I was his mother I would not let him out of my sight for one second!

[Sigmund]

In the comics, everyone is already infected with the zombie-virus. You do not have to be bitten/clawed/eaten by a zombie in order to turn. As soon as you die, regardless of the cause of death, you will reanimate (unless someone puts a bullet in your head). I was glad to see that this was the case with the television series as well.


Hi! I want to ask but I'm not sure if I want to know....In the comics...do the walkers have hive mind, too?


I thought last night was the best episode all season. Isn't next week the last one this season?

As I was watching I kept thinking "Shane's gone crazy!" I think Lori did have a lot to do with it whether she meant to or not.

I don't think Andrea is dangerous. She is just getting tougher and tougher. She left that girl alone because she knew that the girl would try suicide and if she really meant it she would succeed. She even said that now the girl knows that she didn't really want to die. I think maybe Andrea has tried suicide herself in the past.

Yep. Shane's cheese slipped off the cracker. I understand what Andrea was thinking when she left the little girl alone but, she knew that her sister Maggie was determined to keep her safe. It's simple not Andrea's place to gamble on the child's life. She deliberately went against the sister's wishes and tricked her into leaving the child's side. JMO.

Next week is the season finale. After these last two episodes, can you imagine what the finale is going to be like? Woo hoo!


I adore this show.

I think that the concept of not having to be bitten or scratched to turn into a walker is going to put a fantastic twist on things. I also think that it has to do with what the doctor whispered to Rick. I think he whispered that everyone is already infected into Rick's ear. This makes sense that Rick would know this after looking back at his actions in the episode where he shot the guys in the bar, why else would he have gone back and shot them in the head once they were already dead.

I think I am really going to miss Shane's character. He was the one character that really showed the viewers just how badly a situation like this can mess with your head and make you regress into an almost primal being. Yup I am going to miss him!

Great observation! :y:

I have a funny feeling getting rid of Shane is only so they can bring in someone who is even worse. Yes, someone who is maliciously evil. *Shudder*

Peace.
Cannot wait for next week.

[sam peebles]

I didn't read much of the comics, maybe five of the graphic novels, but in regards to the hive mind...

No, they don't share a hive mind in the comics, at least that was not revealed in what I've read. I'm not entirely convinced they have a hive mind in the tv series, either. It certainly looked that way Sig, and it's an interesting development if they do, but it may have only been an artistic depiction of Shane transforming into a walker. I'm not sure where they're going with that little scene, but I like your idea. It's a sharp observation that I never even considered.

[Doc Wilson]

My favorite show and the only thing I DVR. I couldn't be happier that we are finally rid of shane. In the comics, he is gotten rid of early on. The TV producers extended the group's time on the farm to develop this shane vs rick angle. The best parts of this story are yet to come, and it kills me how long we have to wait for the next bit.

[cat in a bag]

Awesome episode...I am so glad I resisted the temptation to come to this thread until I had watched it!

Season finale coming up already...:sad: I will miss Shane...he was the one you loved to hate. I am not clear on what happened to Randall, though...did Shane kill him, or was it a freak accident? Because Shane was walking ahead of Randall, and they didn't show anything, you just could hear Randall talking off camera, and then it sounded like he fell, and then quiet.

Lori definitely egged Shane on with her sweet talk...poor guy.

I wonder what killing Shane will do to Rick...he knew he was loony tunes, but he still remembered being good friends before whatever happened to start the whole Walker epidemic happened.

[fushingfeef]

My guess at how the next episode is going to end...just a guess, I haven't read the comics:
The whole hour will be the farmhouse under seige (they set this up when they were bringing in enough food and water for 3 days) and at the very end when things look the worst, they will be "rescued" by that other group of 30 people camping a few miles up the highway. This will set up the entire next season as we will now have new bad guys since Shane is gone, and entirely new clashes between the two groups.

[Haunted]

Mixed feelings about Shane. I was not fond of the person he had become.

[Haunted]

My guess at how the next episode is going to end...just a guess, I haven't read the comics:
The whole hour will be the farmhouse under seige (they set this up when they were bringing in enough food and water for 3 days) and at the very end when things look the worst, they will be "rescued" by that other group of 30 people camping a few miles up the highway. This will set up the entire next season as we will now have new bad guys since Shane is gone, and entirely new clashes between the two groups.

WOW--Really looking forward to that!!

[Haunted]

Does anyone know when the series will return? I view each episode with teenagers who are not going to accept well that the finale is at hand.:eek2:

[Haunted]

As sad as Dale dying was I really don't think it was Carl's fault. I do agree that someone should be keeping a better eye on him. Let me tell ya, if I was his mother I would not let him out of my sight for one second!



Let me tell ya, if I was his mother I would not let him out of my sight for one second!

Hear, hear especially when you could get 'walked' on at anytime!

[Haunted]

I adore this show.

I think that the concept of not having to be bitten or scratched to turn into a walker is going to put a fantastic twist on things. I also think that it has to do with what the doctor whispered to Rick. I think he whispered that everyone is already infected into Rick's ear. This makes sense that Rick would know this after looking back at his actions in the episode where he shot the guys in the bar, why else would he have gone back and shot them in the head once they were already dead.

I think I am really going to miss Shane's character. He was the one character that really showed the viewers just how badly a situation like this can mess with your head and make you regress into an almost primal being. Yup I am going to miss him!

Cannot wait for next week.


QUOTE]I think that the concept of not having to be bitten or scratched to turn into a walker is going to put a fantastic twist on things. I also think that it has to do with what the doctor whispered to Rick. I think he whispered that everyone is already infected into Rick's ear. This makes sense that Rick would know this after looking back at his actions in the episode where he shot the guys in the bar, why else would he have gone back and shot them in the head once they were already dead.[/QUOTE

And I certainly got that impression when Shane killed Randall and then when Shane came after Rick and Carl.

[Haunted]

What did y'all think of the flashes of wild animals while Shane was dying?

[Doc Wilson]

In a neater twist on the CDC man's secret In the comics, rick had to kill shane long before he met the CDC man and learned the secret. So after learning about it, he felt obligated to go back to where he'd buried shane, dig up his zombie, and kill it again!

[Haunted]

In a neater twist on the CDC man's secret In the comics, rick had to kill shane long before he met the CDC man and learned the secret. So after learning about it, he felt obligated to go back to where he'd buried shane, dig up his zombie, and kill it again!

WAAAAAAY COOL!!:biggrin2:

[Triella]

In a neater twist on the CDC man's secret In the comics, rick had to kill shane long before he met the CDC man and learned the secret. So after learning about it, he felt obligated to go back to where he'd buried shane, dig up his zombie, and kill it again!

Yes, that was really great. I love the comic as well as the show. :biggrin2:

I can't wait for the season finale. Looks like it's gonna be a heck of a fight! I'm kinda wondering where all these zombies have been hiding out before, as we've never seen so many close to the farm, but maybe it will be explained.

I really liked the last episode. I felt sorry for Rick, having to kill Shane. But Shane was really losing it towards the end there. You could tell this was a last way out for Rick though, the way he reacted after he killed him. So sad. And I'm glad Carl got to be the one to really kill him. Even though I'm wondering why that kid is always walking off by himself, at any time. Considering there's an zombie-outbreak, you'd think his parents would keep a better eye on him. :oops:

[Sigmund]

Hi!

Okay. Well if the secret the CDC guy told Rick that everyone is infected and will turn into a walker no matter how they die...that would explain the title better. I heard on the Talking Dead show that 'The Walking Dead' referred to the survivors of the apocalypse NOT the walkers. So, if the survivors are infected...ta da they are, The Walking Dead. Bummer.

And yeppers. The finale is going to be fantastic! I'm sorry. I'm going back and forth from the thread here and the thread at The Dark Tower group.

Hershel has invited everyone to live in the house. He's going to put enough provisions in the basement to keep everyone going for at least three days. They are bringing all the vehicles up close to the house facing outwards-just jump in and hit the gas. They have the perimeter fortified and watch tower that will be manned 24/7. Seeing all the walkers in the preview they are going to get hit at night and with a bunch of walkers all over the place. I don't know who posted it but I agree-The Rick/Hershal group is going to be attacked and people are going to die. Then the 30+gang that Randall talked about are going to come in and bail them out. Unfortunately, the head of that group, the mysterious 'Governor' is going to make Shane look like Gandhi. And season 3 will seem far, far away.

Peace.

[JellybeanJay]

Just wondering what some of the other theories are on what the CDC man whispered to Rick, any thoughts?

[JellybeanJay]

What did y'all think of the flashes of wild animals while Shane was dying?

I thought they were really creepy, cool but creepy

[Haunted]

I thought they were really creepy, cool but creepy

I thought they looked like wild animals but my sister said they looked like walkers to her. Was Shane having these thoughts while he was tranforming?

[cat in a bag]

That was my impression, Haunted. Kind of an insider's view of what turning looks/feels like.

[mstay]

I thought they looked like wild animals but my sister said they looked like walkers to her. Was Shane having these thoughts while he was tranforming?

That's what I thought too. I don't know if I agree with the 'hive mind' theory though.

[Haunted]

That's what I thought too. I don't know if I agree with the 'hive mind' theory though.




As you know I are a real dummee, but what do you mean by hive mind theory?

[mstay]

Wow!

Where do I start? Walkers don't have to bite or scratch you to turn you. It's not airborne. If you die, in any manner...you become a walker!!!! Crud!

I dislike Lori. She told Rick about Shane to try to get him to square off on Shane. Then, when Shane is on the windmill she talks to him about how he took care of her and Carl. And she says to Shane, 'I never thanked you'. To me, she was trying to woo him back in, in case she has to use him if something happens to Rick. She gave him some hope that he (Shane) might still have a chance with her. And, he took that hope and ran with it. As fricked up as he is, she incited his actions. JMO.

Shane has been unstable for a long time. It was pretty cool (deranged) how he took Randall out and murdered him.

Shane takes Rick out where it's just the two of them. Rick knew what Shane was doing and tried to talk him down but Shane is too far gone. Or maybe Shane understands that he is off his rocker and wants Rick to kill him.

When Shane is dead and there are ...flashes of walkers attacking.... and then he gets up as a walker...!!!!!!

It's....HIVE MIND!!!!! (My son figured that one out)

Peace.


I didn't read much of the comics, maybe five of the graphic novels, but in regards to the hive mind...

No, they don't share a hive mind in the comics, at least that was not revealed in what I've read. I'm not entirely convinced they have a hive mind in the tv series, either. It certainly looked that way Sig, and it's an interesting development if they do, but it may have only been an artistic depiction of Shane transforming into a walker. I'm not sure where they're going with that little scene, but I like your idea. It's a sharp observation that I never even considered.


As you know I are a real dummee, but what do you mean by hive mind theory?


This is what I was talking about Haunted.

[Siegrid]

I just got Netflix and watched all 6 episodes of season 1 yesterday (thanks to the good folds here:biggrin2:) and now I'll just have to wait for Netflix to get season 2 grrrrr...Unfortunately they are a little backward with English programming in my little neck of the woods so a lot of shows don't play here.

[Drawn to Ka-tet]

I would describe the 'Hive Mind' as a combined purpose/thought. No individual has a purpose or thought, but all work together toward a common goal. Like bees in a hive, the drones all do the the work. It is the 'hive mind' at work.

I'm a huge fan of the series, the graphic novels and the novel, "Rise of the Govenor". I saw the Hive mind in the gymnasium when Otis and Shane went for the medical supplies. And the Hive Mind was in the 'waterfall' scene, when the Walkers tumbled out of the broken window.

Long days and pleasant nights.

[Haunted]

This is what I was talking about Haunted.


THANKS! :blush:

[JohnnyHack]

This is a little idea I came up with:
So, I trust that my mother, Siggy, has already told everyone my Hive Mind idea. For those of you who don't know, a hive mind is what bee's use. The Queen gives them all jobs and they all follow out those rolls for the good of the colony. So, when Shane started having those weird flash backs to things he never did, I figured that's what it was, the hive mind connecting with him. Now, my new idea is this, and it came to me when I was watching the Walking Dead over again with my girlfriend. Does anyone remember the walker from the first episode, the one wearing a suit with the orange eyes that doesn't attack Rick when he get's into the tank? I think that was the Queen (I'm thinking there is more then one head zombie, every group of walkers gets it's own Queen) for that group of Walkers. Why do I think that? Because he didn't attack, he observed. The Queen can't fight because if she dies, then the colony goes with her. That walker was watching Rick and sending the other zombies after him, sending them to look under the tank and try to pry the hatch off the top. That's my guess. Thought it'd be food for thought for all of you.

[Kimberly88]

I for one can't wait until Sunday's finale but I will miss new episodes :( I'm still trying to figure out episode 12 and why Shane and Randall turned without a bite or scratch? Any ideas? My theory is the blood from the walkers that was on Rick's knife when he stabbed Shane caused him to turn? or is it airborne? Anybody? It's kind of driving me crazy...

[cat in a bag]

kimberly88--you don't have to be bitten to turn, you just have to die...any ole way! :eek2:

[Haunted]

This is a little idea I came up with:
So, I trust that my mother, Siggy, has already told everyone my Hive Mind idea. For those of you who don't know, a hive mind is what bee's use. The Queen gives them all jobs and they all follow out those rolls for the good of the colony. So, when Shane started having those weird flash backs to things he never did, I figured that's what it was, the hive mind connecting with him. Now, my new idea is this, and it came to me when I was watching the Walking Dead over again with my girlfriend. Does anyone remember the walker from the first episode, the one wearing a suit with the orange eyes that doesn't attack Rick when he get's into the tank? I think that was the Queen (I'm thinking there is more then one head zombie, every group of walkers gets it's own Queen) for that group of Walkers. Why do I think that? Because he didn't attack, he observed. The Queen can't fight because if she dies, then the colony goes with her. That walker was watching Rick and sending the other zombies after him, sending them to look under the tank and try to pry the hatch off the top. That's my guess. Thought it'd be food for thought for all of you.

OBOY, OBOY AWESOME!

[Haunted]

kimberly88--you don't have to be bitten to turn, you just have to die...any ole way! :eek2:

AWWKACS

[Sigmund]

Hi!

I remember in the first season when I noticed that walker. He was in a bus when Rick rode into town. When Rick got in trouble and was under the tank trying to get away from the walkers, that walker was watching very intently. He was not trying to eat Rick or trying to get to him ...he was WATCHING! I said/posted that it seemed he was a higher level walker because it seemed he could control his need to eat people, he was watching/observing, seemed to be thinking-maybe sending out orders to the other walkers on how to get to Rick?

This is the guy I remember

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/100602/walking-dead_240.jpg

Also, he is one of the few walkers that is pictured at The Walking Dead website (besides the little girl and bicycle girl.)

I don't know. I'm just besides myself with anticipation! :laugh:

Peace.

[Sigmund]

Hi, Kimberely88!

There are also some of us that believe that is the secret the CDC guy told Rick. Everyone is infected. If you die, you turn into a walker. :ghostface: Jelly Bean Jay posted a wonderful observation regarding this theory!Thank you JBJ! :y:

Everyone's ideas and theories are awesome and make the show all that much exciting!

Sunday, the season finale is going to blow us out of the water!

And Rick/Hershals group, who ever survives...will be on the run.

Hugs.

Peace.

[Sigmund]

Okey-dokey!

That was exciting! Not what I was thinking but, exciting.

Rick and Hershal were planning on how to survive a walker invasion at the farm but they never thought about what to do if everyone had to leave the farm in a panic. Where to meet up, pack supplies in the vehicles if they had to split in a hurry...

Rick finally reveals what the CDC scientist whispered to him-everyone is infected. ( I think it was JellyBean Jay that called that one. :y:) Carol gets all bent out of shape with him 'cause he didn't reveal the secret. Rick couldn't have known if the CDC guy was correct or if perhaps he had gone mad. Carol wants to leave the group with Daryl and tells him they should leave the group. Crud!
Daryl is the man and speaks up for Rick. Yay! Gotta love Daryl. :love:

I'm glad when there simply nothing left to do everyone decided to leave the farm and hope against hope that the others would make it out alive. And most did.

What the he!! They left Andrea behind!

Lori should have been pushed out of the truck and leave her for walker food. I'm sick and tired of her not keeping up with her SON!!!! Then when Rick tells her-and everyone else- how it all went down with Shane she gets her panties in a wad and berates Rick?! She's the one who goaded him to 'take care' of Shane! Make up your pointed little mind, Lori!

The helicopter. We have seen the helicopter a couple of times. Is it always heading to or flying over Atlanta? Who's flying it? (The father and son that Rick first met outside Atlanta-didn't the man tell Rick that his son was in the armed forces and learning to fly helicopters? Could it be the son who keeps going over the area hoping to find some sign of his father and brother?)

The hooded woman who saves Andrea. Is she a character from the graphic novels? Is she a good guy or a bad guy?

The prison we see in the last few minutes of the show. I had mentioned that a prison (not a jail) would be a good place to wait out the winter and have Lori have her baby. A prison would be out in the boonies, hopefully abandoned, but would keep the walkers and bad people out. High fences, gates, and cells. Watch towers, lots of weapons and ammunition. Lots of supplies-food, clothes, generators etc. A kitchen, a hospital with meds and medical supplies and a laundry. A self-contained, small city to live in for a good amount of time. Can they get to it in time and without running into the rogue group?

It was a good episode and I look forward to the next season but...was it sort of anti-climatic? I sort of felt let down.

JMO.

Peace.

[cat in a bag]

I thought it was a good finale! I didn't catch that the hooded figure at the end was a woman, though...I was thinking it was maybe Merle. And how creepy were the walkers on chains with no arms? Yikes! Lori is...she is terrible! Guess we know where her loyalties really were. Poor Rick. Good call on the prison...looks like that is exactly where they will be headed. I don't think they will be alone there, though. I think the hooded figure already has a camp there, and he/she will take Andrea there. But will they be good guys or bad guys?

[Doc Wilson]

Loved, loved, loved it. Agree with siggy about lori, what a POS. worst mom, worst wife, worst human on the show.

You have to be really careful pokin around on the internet if you don't want what happens next completely spoiled. The hooded character is badassed, i recommend letting yourself be surprised by her.

[Haunted]

We watched last episode last night! WOWIE!!

Lori is a miserable wife and mother.
The hooded creature was a woman????????
Armless men on leashes--oboy--she looks like a terror and certainly there will be a power stuggle 'tween her and Rick.
I knew that was a prison! As Mz. Sig said a perfect place to barricade themselves for the winter.
The helicopter seemed to get the walkers moving out of the city???????????

Looking forward to the Fall.:eek2:

[Cowboy]

I thought it was a great finale also. This show is just so well done. I can't help but laugh at all of the Lori comments. It seems that nobody likes that woman because she is a nut job! The new character is going to be a nice addition, they talked about her on The Talking Dead and introduced who the actress would be playing her role. The fact that she is dragging around a couple of zombies on chains is interesting. Why are they not trying to attack her? Can they be trained?
Looking forward to the next season.

[Haunted]

Actress Danai Gurira to Play Michonne in The Walking Dead Season 3

AMC announced during Talking Dead tonight that actress Danai Gurira (The Visitor, Ghost Town) will play the role of Michonne in The Walking Dead Season 3. Michonne makes a brief appearance in the Season 2 Finale as the hooded stranger who wields a Katana sword and rescues Andrea from an attacking walker.

[JellybeanJay]

Oh my goodness!!! I can't believe I was right about what the CDC doc whispered to Rick! I totally guessed on that one but it was the only explanation that made sense to me, after all the blood testing of the group at the CDC.

I really enjoyed the season finale but I can't believe they left Andrea behind! I am anxiously awaiting the Season 3 premiere!!

[JellybeanJay]

Okey-dokey!

That was exciting! Not what I was thinking but, exciting.

Rick and Hershal were planning on how to survive a walker invasion at the farm but they never thought about what to do if everyone had to leave the farm in a panic. Where to meet up, pack supplies in the vehicles if they had to split in a hurry...

Rick finally reveals what the CDC scientist whispered to him-everyone is infected. ( I think it was JellyBean Jay that called that one. :y:) Carol gets all bent out of shape with him 'cause he didn't reveal the secret. Rick couldn't have known if the CDC guy was correct or if perhaps he had gone mad. Carol wants to leave the group with Daryl and tells him they should leave the group. Crud!
Daryl is the man and speaks up for Rick. Yay! Gotta love Daryl. :love:

I'm glad when there simply nothing left to do everyone decided to leave the farm and hope against hope that the others would make it out alive. And most did.

What the he!! They left Andrea behind!

Lori should have been pushed out of the truck and leave her for walker food. I'm sick and tired of her not keeping up with her SON!!!! Then when Rick tells her-and everyone else- how it all went down with Shane she gets her panties in a wad and berates Rick?! She's the one who goaded him to 'take care' of Shane! Make up your pointed little mind, Lori!

The helicopter. We have seen the helicopter a couple of times. Is it always heading to or flying over Atlanta? Who's flying it? (The father and son that Rick first met outside Atlanta-didn't the man tell Rick that his son was in the armed forces and learning to fly helicopters? Could it be the son who keeps going over the area hoping to find some sign of his father and brother?)

The hooded woman who saves Andrea. Is she a character from the graphic novels? Is she a good guy or a bad guy?

The prison we see in the last few minutes of the show. I had mentioned that a prison (not a jail) would be a good place to wait out the winter and have Lori have her baby. A prison would be out in the boonies, hopefully abandoned, but would keep the walkers and bad people out. High fences, gates, and cells. Watch towers, lots of weapons and ammunition. Lots of supplies-food, clothes, generators etc. A kitchen, a hospital with meds and medical supplies and a laundry. A self-contained, small city to live in for a good amount of time. Can they get to it in time and without running into the rogue group?

It was a good episode and I look forward to the next season but...was it sort of anti-climatic? I sort of felt let down.

JMO.

Peace.

The helicopter.......

I have some questions about that helicopter. Do you think it was just a coincidence that the helicopter lead the walkers in the general direction of the farm? One to ponder that's for sure!



Lori.....

I can't stand this woman! Talk about not standing behind your man. I thinlk it took Rick killing Shane to make Lori realize that she really did love Shane, so my question is will Rick be able to forgive her rejection? IMO she should be walker food.

The group....

I was really ticked at the reaction of the group when Rick told them what the CDC dr whispered to him. He didn't know for sure if what the dr whispered was true and even if he did know what would it accomplish by telling the group, mass hysteria and dispair probably IMO.

Ok, I will completely spoiler hide this one because I want to talk about the prison we saw at the end. To me it looked more like an asylum or an old castle. I am thinking it is probably already occupied by the rogue group. The rogue group is interesting. I am kind of thinking that the woman who had the armless walkers chained to her is a walker as well, why else would we not have seen her face and don't ya think the walkers that are chained to her would be having her for lunch if she was a regular person?

Just some thoughts :smile2:

[Sigmund]

I thought it was a great finale also. This show is just so well done. I can't help but laugh at all of the Lori comments. It seems that nobody likes that woman because she is a nut job! The new character is going to be a nice addition, they talked about her on The Talking Dead and introduced who the actress would be playing her role. The fact that she is dragging around a couple of zombies on chains is interesting. Why are they not trying to attack her? Can they be trained?
Looking forward to the next season.

Hi, Cowboy!

I was so focused on the ninja/hooded figure I didn't even notice the armless zombies until Cat mentioned them! Duh! I had to go back. :blush: Well, they are not only missing their arms they also had their lower jaws removed! I guess if you can't grab/scratch or bite you sorta get complacent/depressed and stop trying to feed. And really, if this badazz hooded figure already relieved you of your arms and lower jaw and has you in chains...you probably don't want to aggravate her by trying to attack. :laugh:

Having these two walkers on a chain sort of sends out a message to other walkers, as well. 'Mess with me and this will be your fate.' :cool2:

Lori is not only a waste of oxygen she is as annoying as hemorrhoid. :oops:

It would be cool to watch TWD one episode a week and discuss it. See if we notice any clues that we missed the first time around.

Peace.

[JellybeanJay]

I found this link really really funny!

http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6743808/10-reasons-why-the-walking-dead-should-just-kill-carl

[~Ally~]

I found this link really really funny!

http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6743808/10-reasons-why-the-walking-dead-should-just-kill-carl (http://www.stephenking.com/forums/redirector.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegehumor.c om%2Farticle%2F6743808%2F10-reasons-why-the-walking-dead-should-just-kill-carl)

:rofl: That kid irritates the life out of me...and I love kids, but he seriously needs to do what he's told and stay in the goddamn house already!!! :grr:

The thing that I'm wondering about is The Harlot's (Lori's) baby! Since we definitely know they're basically already infected with "death" what are the possible outcomes when it comes to creating new life?? I've already considered the evolution of walkuhs here, and maybe future offspring of the survivors will be born as zombies, rather than having to die to change? I don't mean they will necessarily be born all rotten looking but maybe there will be a kink in their genes that makes them into flesh eaters, and it won't be discovered until they're older. Anything is possible. :y:

[JellybeanJay]

:rofl: That kid irritates the life out of me...and I love kids, but he seriously needs to do what he's told and stay in the goddamn house already!!! :grr:

The thing that I'm wondering about is The Harlot's (Lori's) baby! Since we definitely know they're basically already infected with "death" what are the possible outcomes when it comes to creating new life?? I've already considered the evolution of walkuhs here, and maybe future offspring of the survivors will be born as zombies, rather than having to die to change? I don't mean they will necessarily be born all rotten looking but maybe there will be a kink in their genes that makes them into flesh eaters, and it won't be discovered until they're older. Anything is possible. :y:

I am also wondering if new life is the solution to it all, maybe this will be some kind of miracle baby that saves them all.

[fushingfeef]

At the very end I couldn't tell if that was an unoccupied prison, or a protected (and presumably populated) compound? Anyone see more than I could?

As for the idea of armless, jawless zombie pets, cool!

[Jojo87]

This series started yesterday on our FOX channel and I watched the first episode. I liked it very much but it's more
George A Romero style this with Zombie's not Frank Darabont style.

[Jojo87]

This series started yesterday on our FOX channel and I watched the first episode. I liked it very much but it's more
George A Romero style this with Zombie's not Frank Darabont style.

[~Ally~]

This series started yesterday on our FOX channel and I watched the first episode. I liked it very much but it's more
George A Romero style this with Zombie's not Frank Darabont style.

How do you mean Johanna, are you referring to the fact that Romero usually produces/directs the zombie~fests? It is a slight change in direction for Darabont, but it works...his walkuhs are the best I've ever seen. Romero needs to up his game now if any of his future zombies are to be taken seriously in comparison with these ones. The effects in TWD are amazing. :cool2:

[Jojo87]

How do you mean Johanna, are you referring to the fact that Romero usually produces/directs the zombie~fests? It is a slight change in direction for Darabont, but it works...his walkuhs are the best I've ever seen. Romero needs to up his game now if any of his future zombies are to be taken seriously in comparison with these ones. The effects in TWD are amazing. :cool2:


Yes Ally I mean that when we talk about zombies we usually referring to Romero because he has direct/produce
most of these zombie stuff, but I don't criticize Frank. He did a great job with this zombie series and I think I will watch the next episode too.

[~Ally~]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTRWwh61mz0v03RIJD3pYDVb4TU16n8G ejwSCNL9RmfV4749sJxQQ

I'm mega excited for the new season of TWD starting tonight (FX,UK 10pm). Yay! :ghostface:

[JellybeanJay]

It started here last Sunday, my hubby is out of town for a month and I promised him that I would wait to watch them with him. I can hardly stand it!!

[ashiepoo84]

We just finished last weeks episode and still have this week's to watch. I am so excited its back. This has got to be one of my favorite shows.

[~Ally~]

I'm bloody loving this series so far. :cool2: After seeing next weeks sneak peek (episode 3) I'm mega excited for the return of a certain character! Waaaahhhhhhhhh, I can't wait!!! :eek2: <--- That's a good eeky face. :y: :y:

[Cowboy]

I'm bloody loving this series so far. :cool2: After seeing next weeks sneak peek (episode 3) I'm mega excited for the return of a certain character! Waaaahhhhhhhhh, I can't wait!!! :eek2: <--- That's a good eeky face. :y: :y:

It is good stuff! I'm loving the series and my boys are enjoying it also. Hopefully, they keep up the good writing.

[arista]

Okay a little late to the party but I wanted to say last weeks episode of Walking dead was awesome.

[JellybeanJay]

I have to say this season has started off with a bang!

Do any of you watch The Talking Dead right after?

[mjs9153]

Yup,and so long to TDog..the new character,the Governor,his voice,the inflections reminds me Elvis,the King..now Rick has to get his crap back together,he still has two kids to look after..

[~Ally~]

I wrote a post here a couple of hours ago and my laptop crashed as I was sending it...looks like it never posted. :grr:

Jaime we don't get The Talking Dead here, is it just a programme where they analyse the show?

Sunday's episode was where The Harlot died! I'm wondering whether Carl was really "man" enough to shoot her, though. After all, she was his mother, even if she didn't know where he was most of the time. :oops: I never did care for Lori, but that was an emotional episode overall and I shed a few tears at the end.

Ooh and I'm loving the new cast additions, welcome back Merle! Also hellooooo to The Governor, David Morrisey is freakin' amazing! :cool2:

[Cowboy]

I agree Ally, the new characters are a nice addition. What a great show!
I watched the Talking Dead last year but it seems to be on so late now, I don't think it was on that late last year. It is pretty cool hearing everyone talk about it and break it down right after the show airs.

[Becks19]

I've been catching up on TWD on Netflix......Man, is this show ever addictive!!

[fushingfeef]

Loving the new season, so much going on, so many zombies, so many deaths too!

[fushingfeef]

Can't wait for the mid-season finale! This year they've really amped things up.
To the Verizon/Fios customers out there, are you getting annoying scrolls at the bottom of the screen saying that we need to contact Verizon so they won't take away the AMC channel? Looks like AMC must be re-negotiating their fees with Verizon.

[dsurrett]

This is the first season I"m seeing it week by week. I caught up on Netflix over the summer.
If they're still looking for someone to play Roland in any DT adaptations, they need to look at Andrew Lincoln, who plays Rick.
Sunday night now means Walking Dead, Dexter, and Homeland.

[arista]

I can't wait to see what happens in the midseason finale...Something tells me [that certain member of team woodbury is going down. Go team prison!

[mjs9153]

Wow! Someone has gotta waste the Gov,he's got it comin! But,who would take over for him? Why the question answers itself,right here..Stephen King walks on and takes over the Woodbury crew..that would be slick as a frog's upper lip..:wink2:

[fushingfeef]

If you haven't watched the midseason finale yet, don't open this spoiler.

Wow, another amazing episode! My jaw about hit the floor when Michone killed the governor's zombie daughter, and again when she stabbed him the eye with the broken glass! And talk about cliffhanger endings, how are Daryl and his brother going to get out of this one? My guess is that they will get help from Rick and crew at the last minute--maybe Andrea has to step up here!

One little thing bothered me, did anyone find it a little weird that no one at the jail had checked the entire perimeter of the fence for holes during their stay there? Those outsiders just walked in through a hole in the fence as easy as pie, why haven't they been overrun by walkers yet, if such a hole existed all this time?

[arista]

I was totally blown away-I think that Carl really has stepped up and become quite the leader even though he is just a kid.

[Shasta]

Fushing:

Hershel said something about how there was an entire section filled with walkers and that's probably how they got in. I don't think anyone has had much time to board anything up, but it seemed to me they were aware of it.

[mjs9153]

If you haven't watched the midseason finale yet, don't open this spoiler.

Wow, another amazing episode! My jaw about hit the floor when Michone killed the governor's zombie daughter, and again when she stabbed him the eye with the broken glass! And talk about cliffhanger endings, how are Daryl and his brother going to get out of this one? My guess is that they will get help from Rick and crew at the last minute--maybe Andrea has to step up here!

One little thing bothered me, did anyone find it a little weird that no one at the jail had checked the entire perimeter of the fence for holes during their stay there? Those outsiders just walked in through a hole in the fence as easy as pie, why haven't they been overrun by walkers yet, if such a hole existed all this time?
I thought they did a walkabout of the fence when they first took up residence inside the wire..could the one inmate that escaped from the courtyard after rick shut him out there with the zombies,have opened it up?I think he was out in the woods deer hunting..

[fushingfeef]

Did anyone see this article about the guy who shot his girlfriend in an argument over whether a zombie apocalypse could be a realistic threat? Stranger than fiction. Guess he'll be safe from the zombies when he's behind bars...or not.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/12/05/walking-dead-fan-shoots-girlfriend-who-wouldnt-get-serious-about-zombie-attacks/

[Shasta]

Did anyone see this article about the guy who shot his girlfriend in an argument over whether a zombie apocalypse could be a realistic threat? Stranger than fiction. Guess he'll be safe from the zombies when he's behind bars...or not.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/12/05/walking-dead-fan-shoots-girlfriend-who-wouldnt-get-serious-about-zombie-attacks/

Uhhh... wow.

I like that the reporter is next to a big thing that says "Life Imitates Art." Okaaaaayyyyy...... I don't recall anyone in TWD getting shot over an argument about whether or not the zombie apocalypse will happen..... :eyebrow:

[arista]

Exactly! This is an example of couple of people who took things way too far!

[arista]

I miss walking dead.

[~Ally~]

I miss walking dead.

I miss it too...I think this season has been the best one yet! All the new character additions have kept it fresh.

People thought the show would go downhill when Darabont left but it just keeps getting better and better. :cool2:

[Shasta]

I miss it too!

[Cowboy]

Here, here, count me in as missing it also. what a cool show! My boys love sitting down and watching it together. Looking forward to the next season.

[arista]

New Year's day they are having a walking dead marathon of shows!

[mjs9153]

well the second half of the season starts in January right? or maybe feb,will be here soon..New Years Day to me has always been watching the old b/w twilight zone on scifi,don't know yet whether they will do it again this year..

[gypsycrow]

Have any of you read through the comic series of the Walking Dead or are you watching it fresh like me? :D

[Shasta]

Have any of you read through the comic series of the Walking Dead or are you watching it fresh like me? :D

I read the first collection book and I want to read the rest but I think I'll wait until after the series is over. I spend way too much time comparing the two while watching and I'd really prefer to be surprised.

[arista]

I have the read the books Rise of the Governor and Road to Woodbury...both give excellent insight to background of the governor and how he got to be where he is. I do not think I should read Comics until the end of the series. I do not want to spend time saying Uh -uh did not happen that way in Comics.

[ShannonAmbannonBooks]

The comic series and the television show, while very similar, are actually pretty different. A big theme in the comics was ... ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN. And if you go into a television series that is 100% faithful to the comics, then nothing is a surprise. But what they did with the television show, is they sometimes do things completely different. Some characters die, some live, new characters are created, new storylines ... So, the theme is still ... ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN.

[arista]

I think that the governor is now way upset and things are going to get really interesting....

[Shasta]

I think that the governor is now way upset and things are going to get really interesting....

I would be too if I got stabbed in the eye with a huge piece of glass. *shiver*

[arista]

IT is going to be just short time before TWD is back on-If the previews are any indications, should be action packed.

[fushingfeef]

It's been too long, hasn't it? I can't wait! So many good storylines to keep us hanging.

[arista]

Did anyone see the Walking Dead Clean up commercial with Daryl? Quite Funny

[smooth operator]

I am a huge fan of TWD. I just watched the first season over again. The week before, I watched the entire 3rd season On Demand - in one day. It is not the zombies that fascinate me, although they were the initial draw, but the people and how they cope with the end of the world as they knew it. Glen is one of my favorites. We have been able to watch him grow from a pizza delivery guy to a strong man and a real asset to his group. When Merle taped him to a chair and threw a walker at him, I was so impressed by the way he handled himself - and the walker. Not to sound cliche, but Glen rocks!! I can't wait to see what will happen next. The Governor has to be very bad news for our valiant little band of survivors.

[arista]

Gotta say this show fascinates me too. The intial thing was good zombie action. However, it has turned for me to see drama that is kind of like soap opera with Zombies thrown in for good measure. I am not so sure Rick is going to have all his marbles to lead the group this time around.

[arista]

They are airing the first and second episode of Walking Dead in Black and White tonight!

[TheInterloper]

The walking dead is tv excellence, haven't missed a show yet I agree very much it's based on the stand the mayor being Randall Flagg and Glenn or someone being Mother abigale. The end was just the beginning ...

[mjs9153]

Any thoughts on the Walking Dead tonight? Looks like an apocalyptic rockfight in the offing..I would like to see the gov and his bad guys drawn into the prison at the end,and Merle staying behind while the others exfiltrate,and he and the gov have a final confrontation..if you have seen White of the Eye,that is how I would end it..Merle reveal his revenge,and..
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=53f_1252322476

[Cowboy]

Rick should have shot the one-eyed Gov. That reminds me a song that my kids love...http://www.youtube.com/embed/d3A7Vq6bIs4

[fushingfeef]

Has anyone "zombified" themselves on the Walking Dead site? Here's my picture of me as a zombie...

17044

Also, my daughter Addie wanted her picture zombified (yeah, she's a weird kid like her dad), so here she is too:

17045

[fushingfeef]

Oops, double posted!

[mjs9153]

"my sweet little cycl-ops!!" ROFFLING

[arista]

Here is my question-why did rick no case the place and know that the governor had handgun under the table. You would think from sherriff experience that it would be no brainer(pardon the Walking Dead pun) Okay my question

[Shasta]

Here is my question-why did rick no case the place and know that the governor had handgun under the table. You would think from sherriff experience that it would be no brainer(pardon the Walking Dead pun) Okay my question

I was under the impression that's what they were doing and that's why they were suprised when he was already there. And then did he just leave the gun taped to the table? Because he left first.

[Shasta]

Has anyone "zombified" themselves on the Walking Dead site? Here's my picture of me as a zombie...

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Also, my daughter Addie wanted her picture zombified (yeah, she's a weird kid like her dad), so here she is too:

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Rad. I am so doing this.

And I sincerely hope I have a kid that cool.

[Bev Vincent]

They broke Chekov's rule! Show the gun in the first act and it has to go off in the third!

[Shasta]

Here you go!

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[arista]

Do you think that Rick will give up Michonne? I hope not because she is so bad arst. Please let it be Andrea.

[fushingfeef]

I really hope Rick doesn't give up Michonne.
Frankly, I think Rick's group is far tougher and can take on the Governor even though they are outnumbered. Who's more a more badass combination than Michonne, Daryl, Rick, and Merle? And Glenn and Carl are no slouches either. I'd want these people on my side in a fight. Who does the governor have now that's so tough? Andrea isn't going to be willing to take up arms against her old crew. That just leaves the governor a few disposable henchmen. Now that Rick's group is properly armed, I think they have a great chance.

[arista]

Totally agree that Grimes gang is formidable. I just hope that they are able to stand up to the challenge.

[Shasta]

They should stop passing up everyone they see and take them in so they can fight too. They being Rick's gang.

[fushingfeef]

Yeah, I think Rick was fed up with having to adjust every time a new personality came on board--he likes his core group of people and doesn't want to jeopardize that. But you're right, maybe he just should be looking for some bodies now at this point to assemble a little army. I keep waiting for someone to use the zombies as soldiers, although I guess the governor did that a little when he crashed the gate.

[Sigmund]

Hi!

Rick won't give up Michonne. The Governor would just kill her and still come after Rick and group.
Daryl, Glen, Maggie and Carol will be awesome fighters. I'm thinking Carol will die in the war. Andrea will pick Rick but she might be better staying in Woodbury and fighting the Governor from within. Milton (the scientist) can smell the crazy in the air and will go over to Rick's group. I'm hoping Tyrese and his wife will figure out the Governor is crazy and go back to Ricks group-even though they were run out. The two guys that were with Tyrese are holding huge grudges against Rick-they'll be out for Rick himself.
The season finale will find Rick and what's left of the group, counting casualties, tending to the wounded and moving into Woodbury. In the back corner of the tv screen you will see movement and...a new, different group of people checking out the survivors.

I can't make up my mind which would be best- having the battle happen at the prison or Woodbury? What do you think and why?

Peace.

[fushingfeef]

I'm thinking it might happen at the prison...remember, the Governor has some "insiders" with him now, so surely he'll use that information. But, it might make the most strategic sense for Rick's group to strike first in Woodbury, like they did last time to get Glen back. Personally, I'd rather see Woodbury burn to the ground with walkers running rampant and people panicking, but that's just because I love spectacle!

[bryras]

I think that Andrea is going to play an important roll for Rick's group too. Maybe she fires "the final shot".

[Shasta]

Yeah, I think Rick was fed up with having to adjust every time a new personality came on board--he likes his core group of people and doesn't want to jeopardize that. But you're right, maybe he just should be looking for some bodies now at this point to assemble a little army. I keep waiting for someone to use the zombies as soldiers, although I guess the governor did that a little when he crashed the gate.

Well, in the comics Tyrese is a badass so they should have kept him around. Rick's going to have a lot to adjust to if everyone dies!

[Shasta]

I'm thinking it might happen at the prison...remember, the Governor has some "insiders" with him now, so surely he'll use that information. But, it might make the most strategic sense for Rick's group to strike first in Woodbury, like they did last time to get Glen back. Personally, I'd rather see Woodbury burn to the ground with walkers running rampant and people panicking, but that's just because I love spectacle!

In the comic it happens at the prison so I'm thinking they'll keep that.

[arista]

I sure hope they do not off Herschel...He is so essentially cool for an older guy.

[arista]

What do you think is in the hitchhiker's back pack? I am sure it was not Zombie repellent ;))

[mstay]

I don't think there was anything important in the backpack. Just stuff. And I hope they felt at least a little bit bad for not helping that man when they could.

I agree that Rick needs to stop pushing all newcomers away. He may need their help. But I can see how it would be hard to trust anyone anymore.

[bryras]

:blush:

Sorry, Arista.

I'm not a big fan of Andrea either.

[Shasta]

The only people I care if they survive are Hershel, Glen, Carol, Daryl, Michonne, and maybe the little blonde girl with no name. The rest can eat it.

[Shasta]

I just read an article in Entertainment Weekly that said Daryl wasn't even supposed to be on the show. They just liked the actor (Norman, maybe?) so much that they added a character for him. I'm glad they did!

[Sigmund]

Hi!

Who wants to play?

Who will strike first, Rick or the Governor?

Where will the war take place?

What side will Milton be on?

What side will Tyrese fight on?

Who will kill the Governor?

Who in Rick's group will bite the dust?

What will be the cliff hanger in the season finale? (Just general ideas.)

Will we see Morgan?

Peace.

[Sigmund]

... Personally, I'd rather see Woodbury burn to the ground with walkers running rampant and people panicking, but that's just because I love spectacle!

:oops: :laugh:

Don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel! :love:

Peace.

[Sigmund]

I think that Andrea is going to play an important roll for Rick's group too. Maybe she fires "the final shot".

Hi!

I have a list for who might kill the Governor (not in any order)

Rick
Michonne
Andrea
Meryle
Glenn
Milton

Or somebody else.:laugh:

[bryras]

Hi!

I have a list for who might kill the Governor (not in any order)

Rick
Michonne
Andrea
Meryle
Glenn
Milton

Or somebody else.:laugh:

Carl! :laugh:

Actually, that would be kind of cool.

[Shasta]

Hi!

Who wants to play?



I really want to play but because I have read the comic, even though it doesn't follow closely, I am sometimes right and it really makes my hubby mad so I don't want to do that to you guys!

[bryras]

I thought that I was safe reading the IMDB posts after watching the most recent episodes. NOT! They throw spoilers around all over the place! I hope the people that posted on there didn't know what they were talking about.

[Sigmund]

I really want to play but because I have read the comic, even though it doesn't follow closely, I am sometimes right and it really makes my hubby mad so I don't want to do that to you guys!


Awww, that's very thoughtful. Much appreciated. I remember another member also read the graphic novels and they were also very careful not to tell us possible spoilers.

Does Carol die? Just kidding!

Peace.

[Shasta]

Awww, that's very thoughtful. Much appreciated. I remember another member also read the graphic novels and they were also very careful not to tell us possible spoilers.

Does Carol die? Just kidding!

Peace.

I HATE those people who say they don't want to tell you anything but then hint about stuff anyway. Ug. I don't want to be that person. Half the fun of the show is the surprise!!!

[nate_watkins]

I've also read the comics, and the show is very loosely based on these comics. I have an idea what will happen, but I certainly couldn't say for sure what will actually happen. But I think Carl will live.

[Sigmund]

I've also read the comics, and the show is very loosely based on these comics. I have an idea what will happen, but I certainly couldn't say for sure what will actually happen. But I think Carl will live.

Hey, Nate!

I remember you mentioning that you read the comics but you have never posted spoilers. :cool2:

Hugs.

[nate_watkins]

Hey, Nate!

I remember you mentioning that you read the comics but you have never posted spoilers. :cool2:

Hugs.

The spoiler just contains speculation. In case you didn't read it.

[Sigmund]

The spoiler just contains speculation. In case you didn't read it.

Hey, Nate!

I understand. I have not read the graphic novels so all I post are my speculations, thoughts and wishes/hopes.

When I add *spoilers* it's 'cause I don't want to mess up anyone else ideas. :smile2:

I strongly feel/fear Carol is going to be a causality. Bummer.

Sig

[Sigmund]

Hi!

All I can seem to focus on in this episode...the Governor's torture chamber and all his *implements* for torture. I could have sworn that I saw a speculum! I almost puked.

Gonna have nightmares.

Peace.

[Shasta]

AHHH! I haven't watched last night's yet. I'll be back tomorrow.....

[arista]

I was so hoping it was Morgan who was burning the walkers.

[Shasta]

I was so hoping it was Morgan who was burning the walkers.

I think it's Milton. At least I hope so.

The governor is a creepy, creepy man.

[arista]

Creepy does not seem to quite discribe the fact that he had all tool on his table that I have only seen while in the ob/gyn exam.

[arista]

I always thought that Michonnes walker's were her brother and boyfriend. I guess not!

[Shasta]

I always thought that Michonnes walker's were her brother and boyfriend. I guess not!

I thought so too. I kind of love that it was a punishment of sorts.

[Cowboy]

I think Shasta is right, Milton torched them. Also, I thought the same thing about the pet walkers, I thought it was Michonnes Brother and boyfriend. Why did we think that?

[Shasta]

I think Shasta is right, Milton torched them. Also, I thought the same thing about the pet walkers, I thought it was Michonnes Brother and boyfriend. Why did we think that?

The governor or someone asks if they were close to her and she just gave a look or something that we interpreted as sad.