What I don't get is why no one questioned Shane (bad sheriff) about the python. He said something to the effect of "...He gave me his backpack. And when I looked back..." - so were they supposed to believe he had the python in the backpack?

What I don't get is why no one questioned Shane (bad sheriff) about the python. He said something to the effect of "...He gave me his backpack. And when I looked back..." - so were they supposed to believe he had the python in the backpack?

 

it'll come up later on, it has to

 

The story is doing very well as it has so many personal moments between each character and can have many directions to go.

The story is doing very well as it has so many personal moments between each character and can have many directions to go.

+1. I'm actually liking season 2 better than season 1. They're exploring the human/emotional aspects of a "zombie apocalypse" much more this season, and good or bad, the scene with Shane shooting Otis was awesome.

I'm just glad the story isn't so static this season, so far. The characters being forced to expand beyond one or two settings is quite refreshing.

 

As for the dude/zombie with no legs, to further expand on what I said, it really does bring up a good question. [spoiler alert:] The graphic novels are adamant that the infection is not spread from zombies, but that the disease is already internalized within the human body. When a person dies, regardless of how, they will come back as a zombie unless they have their brains destroyed. So, a person can be shot (like Shane is in the graphic novel), stabbed, pass from old age, etc., and they will come back. But then we have the people who died in their cars, and, yes, the hanging man who, which no matter how you consider options go against the principle set forth by the source material. Would it be completely uncalled for if the TV version absolutely deviates? Obviously not as they have already. However, and maybe it's just me, but changing an absolutely essential part of the story really bothers me. [End of spoilers]

 

As for Glenn, definitely the most under appreciated character, haha. In the graphic novels, he appears the most out of everyone except for the one person who is, essentially, chronicling the entire story, which is Rick Grimes of course. Glad to see that the studio hasn't totally butchered the story-- though, there is always time for that.

Netflix has all on season 1. On demand should have the rest.

 

Followed season one religiously, this season stuff keeps getting in the way. It wasn't available on demand, oh well. At least I checked and they are showing episodes 3,4 and 5 (the new one) on sunday. Looks like a mini walking dead marathon for me to get caught up.

From the previews and the fact that Michael Rooker will be on Talking Dead (the post-episode talk show), looks like Merle Dixon (the guy who was handcuffed on the roof, who then severed said hand to escape) will be making a return tonight... I'm pretty psyched as I really liked the anarchy and discourse he provided in the first season.

From the previews and the fact that Michael Rooker will be on Talking Dead (the post-episode talk show), looks like Merle Dixon (the guy who was handcuffed on the roof, who then severed said hand to escape) will be making a return tonight... I'm pretty psyched as I really liked the anarchy and discourse he provided in the first season.

 

Earle wasn't much for elevating the discourse. Dischord maybe?

Ha, touche. I'm not all about the melodrama, but someone like Merle will help keep things fresh-- hopefully.

 

However, I guess Merle won't end up being the Governor... which might be a good thing.

Ha, touche. I'm not all about the melodrama, but someone like Merle will help keep things fresh-- hopefully.

 

However, I guess Merle won't end up being the Governor... which might be a good thing.

 

 

I can confirm that much, it was either on talking dead or maybe I read it somewhere but I distinctly remember it confirming that Merle is not the Governor, from inside sources. With that said I haven't read the comics so I have no idea what that means.

Ha! Clever way of using Merle. I approve.

stupid girl what did she think directly disobeying everyone would make them proud because shes a big girl and can shoot a zombie but oh wait thats not a zombie

That and shooting from what looks to be at least a couple hundred yards away while her friends are standing 2 feet in front of this supposed zombie. Totally safe. Lol. Good episode though. Glad Darrel didn't get killed.

That and shooting from what looks to be at least a couple hundred yards away while her friends are standing 2 feet in front of this supposed zombie. Totally safe. Lol. Good episode though. Glad Darrel didn't get killed.

 

Yeah, good thing she's such a lousy shot!

Yup, as he was standing over him and the fat dude was ripping his hair out.

 

Not sure I'd call him a "bad sheriff" though, as survival is key.

 

 

Had bout bonin his best friends wife while he was in a coma...would that make him a "bad sheriff" ? Jody strikes again ! Lol

ya hes an a** he lost all loyalty for the rick and only wants him to die so he can get with his wife again

BTW, did I mention how jealous I am of that Asian kid? IMHO that farmer's daughter is by far the hottest woman on the show (but that's not really saying a lot).

lol.

 

So why are they keeping the zombies?

 

Finally the show got good. I had about lost hope for season 2. I mean the crap from the first 5 episodes could of been summed up and done in 1.

 

This is about zombies... give me more zombies, shooting, run and gun. What kind of character development do you need? Its about zombies.

 

The show opened up so many storylines that they started developing to just drop them, as if they just ran out of interest or talent to do them. Feels as if they are writing this crap a week before they film it, without any real roadmap for what they want to do.

This is about zombies... give me more zombies, shooting, run and gun. What kind of character development do you need? Its about zombies.

Actually, it's not... at least when you take into account the source material - i.e. the graphic novel/comic.

 

Yes, they're in a post apocalyptic zombie world, so naturally, there will be zombies and shooting and what not... but the underlying theme of the story is what the living must endure to survive and how they change as things get worse and worse. If you're looking for a lot of run and gun, you'll be disappointed (unless the writers decide to drastically deviate from the comic - which, in many ways they have already)

 

ETA: Don't forget the show is on AMC not Spike or FX. If you watch any of the other shows on AMC (The Killing, Breaking Bad, etc), you'll see that they spend a lot of time developing the characters

I have no issues with the show or how it's developed. The writing was terrible in season one, without a doubt-- reason why the creative team was let go. However, it wasn't the mood or the material, it was what the writers chose to do with it all (first season was way to static, going in between essentially two sets-- camp site and the one or two buildings in Atlanta). While the writers totally deviated with the final two episodes from season one with them going to CDC (which never happens in the comics), I found them to be a bit more enjoyable because it really opened up the can of worms, in regards to the characters.

 

Consider trying to write a story about characters, how they interact, etc., but that they are restricted to never leave a single room of a huge house. That is my sentiment for season one, and while it was necessary to an extent (as season 1 pretty much covered only the first issue of the graphic novel); the contrast with the approach now with the characters being in a more diverse area-- well, it really opens things up.

 

And when you consider things like that, it's actually quite impressive with the strength of characters that they have developed so far. Once the process catches up with the material, I think the show will really take off... and it seems with the introduction to the barn at the end of the latest episode, the creative team is starting to realize that. I honestly was worried that they would do the same thing this season as the first, with them hunkering down at the farm forever. However, it appears that there will be more progression then anticipated, and I'm really looking forward to how the writers of the show include the material from the graphics novels (the impact of the barn is quite significant in the source material... at least in terms of it's sign of change). And then maybe we'll see the one location I've really been anticipating sooner then expected?

Having never read the comic (or any other for that matter) I find it interesting and compelling. It keeps me guessing and on the edge of my seat.

Herschel and family are pacifists. Wont kill a living or undead. That's his problem is my guess.

As I was running this morning, and small animals were darting about, it reminded me that when Darryl went missing for maybe a few hours or so, he took the time to kill a small animal (looked like a squirrel) and eat it raw. After he had tumbled down an embankment and been impaled on an arrow, would it really have been such a big deal to miss lunch that day?

Herschel and family are pacifists. Wont kill a living or undead. That's his problem is my guess.

 

 

I was under the impression they were family members/close friends that they were saving, hoping theres a cure one day. Idk though, find out next week.

The more important thing about the barn is what it signifies after everything goes to hell (which is no spoiler as anybody could deduce that from the previews shown... plus, c'mon, it's zombies locked up in a barn that has been brought up numerous times [to be avoided at that]... and then the whole scene with Glenn, of course it won't end well). The direction post-barn incident is what I'm really going to be critical about moving forward. They can really screw the pooch, or the show will get a million times more interesting, no exaggeration.

Watching the marathon now, getting prepped for tonight!

Watching the marathon now, getting prepped for tonight!

 

Know what you mean, gots me a Dominican hottie for the last 20 some odd years, know what that's like.

 

That is what we were taking about wasnt it???? Lol

 

We missed ya today sweetie, don't worry I won't say nutin if you shoot IPSC.

Never having read the graphic novel I was wondering if the wife is pregnant in the comic.

Never having read the graphic novel I was wondering if the wife is pregnant in the comic.

 

Yes, she was.

Wow , great ending - episode started out a little slow, but ended with a bang. Why cant every episode have the sort of momentum the ending segment had? Bad a**!

Well at least they found Sophia...