The Walking Dead
11-04-2010, 02:09 PM
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WARNING!!! POSSIBLE SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At the scene where the black dude is sniping them from his upstairs window and sees his wife in the scope and has a emotional breakdown... Deputy is on his way to atlanta now... This is pretty scary for a show (I'm never scared by shows or movies)!
Edit: Damn, it just showed his old partner at that camp, this is getting REALLY good!!!
Edit II: I'll update this as it goes on, so far it's GREAT!
11-04-2010, 02:20 PM
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One question I do have however is why don't the zombies eat each other? Why do they have to eat non-infected humans? You'd think they'd eat any kind of flesh, including their own... This seems to be a common theme amongst zombie movies, and in some I can understand, but it doesn't really explain it in this show. Anyone who reads the comic or knows more about it know the answer?
PS: He's in atlanta now and he just turned onto that block with like 1000 zombies who were all chasing him and his horse... Holy anxiety batman!!!
PS: He's in atlanta now and he just turned onto that block with like 1000 zombies who were all chasing him and his horse... Holy anxiety batman!!!
11-04-2010, 02:25 PM
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OK, seriously, I just finished that episode (which was over an hour long) and it was EPIC! I got to the tank scene and have to ask, WHEN IS THE NEXT EPISODE?!?!? I have to watch it, NOW!!!
Anyone know?
Anyone know?
11-04-2010, 02:44 PM
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11-04-2010, 02:46 PM
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One question I do have however is why don't the zombies eat each other? Why do they have to eat non-infected humans? You'd think they'd eat any kind of flesh, including their own... This seems to be a common theme amongst zombie movies, and in some I can understand, but it doesn't really explain it in this show. Anyone who reads the comic or knows more about it know the answer?
If you're a zombie, and human flesh or any animal flesh that's not infected tasted like steak to you, vs zombie flesh that tasted like poop, which would u rather eat? lol
11-04-2010, 03:09 PM
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7pm? Damn, the earliest I can find on Comcast is 10pm on Sunday... 
The anticipation is already killing me, lol! I caught a preview of the next episode from the original link and that has eased my anticipation a little bit... The first episode leaves on a massive cliff hanger, so it's good to kind of see what happens. I love spoilers, but I know a lot of people don't, and if you don't, DO NOT WATCH THE PREVIEW FOR THE SECOND EPISODE!!! Lots of spoilers!
The anticipation is already killing me, lol! I caught a preview of the next episode from the original link and that has eased my anticipation a little bit... The first episode leaves on a massive cliff hanger, so it's good to kind of see what happens. I love spoilers, but I know a lot of people don't, and if you don't, DO NOT WATCH THE PREVIEW FOR THE SECOND EPISODE!!! Lots of spoilers!
11-04-2010, 03:33 PM
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Just got through the pilot.... VERY GOOD!!! I love human stories in a post apocalyptic reality. This ain't no Resident Evil... which I like.
Freaking unnerving! From the dad dealing with the emotion of losing his wife, to the main character revisiting the "park girl" and looking at her with pity; in stark contrast to the horror and fear of their first encounter.
This is exactly what a zombie TV SERIES needs to be. Not an action movie flick, or video game shootem up adventure.
Short term, this has great potential for a season.
Long term, I'm not too sure as it'll have to go down the path of "delving into the mystery" of how the zombie outbreak happened. Kind of like how Lost season 1 was a lot about each character, their background, how they got here, and providing a deeper understanding of why they are doing what they are doing now. The problem is, the zombie outbreak mystery has been hashed out ad naseum in other places (movies, games).
So for now, just let us get to know the human struggle in this world that has been turned upside down... because THAT's the theme that's relevant to our real lives today.
Freaking unnerving! From the dad dealing with the emotion of losing his wife, to the main character revisiting the "park girl" and looking at her with pity; in stark contrast to the horror and fear of their first encounter.
This is exactly what a zombie TV SERIES needs to be. Not an action movie flick, or video game shootem up adventure.
Short term, this has great potential for a season.
Long term, I'm not too sure as it'll have to go down the path of "delving into the mystery" of how the zombie outbreak happened. Kind of like how Lost season 1 was a lot about each character, their background, how they got here, and providing a deeper understanding of why they are doing what they are doing now. The problem is, the zombie outbreak mystery has been hashed out ad naseum in other places (movies, games).
So for now, just let us get to know the human struggle in this world that has been turned upside down... because THAT's the theme that's relevant to our real lives today.
11-04-2010, 03:39 PM
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I saw the tv spots for the show and it peaked my interest. After seeing your posts, I'll definitely be checking this show later tonight OnDemand. Thanks for the reviews guys.
I liked 28 days later, btw. It seemed to have a different angle on the zombie genre. I thought it had a very human element to the story and it wasn't just about killing/escaping zombies.
I liked 28 days later, btw. It seemed to have a different angle on the zombie genre. I thought it had a very human element to the story and it wasn't just about killing/escaping zombies.
11-04-2010, 03:44 PM
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its pretty good. no real special effects. if i was to imagine the world with zombies this show does it. the ONLY issue i have is i really think he should be running around w/ a ar/mini14/mini30/ect. no sign of one yet.
11-04-2010, 04:23 PM
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I saw the tv spots for the show and it peaked my interest. After seeing your posts, I'll definitely be checking this show later tonight OnDemand. Thanks for the reviews guys.
I liked 28 days later, btw. It seemed to have a different angle on the zombie genre. I thought it had a very human element to the story and it wasn't just about killing/escaping zombies.
I liked 28 days later, btw. It seemed to have a different angle on the zombie genre. I thought it had a very human element to the story and it wasn't just about killing/escaping zombies.
Also... the characters in this show aren't so "hardened" as in the "28 days later" movie.
However, the human element is even deeper in this show than 28.
I sure hope he recovers his bag-o-guns in ep2.
11-04-2010, 05:19 PM
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Good show, I'll keep watching.
11-04-2010, 08:23 PM
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This is exactly what a zombie TV SERIES needs to be. Not an action movie flick, or video game shootem up adventure.
Short term, this has great potential for a season.
Long term, I'm not too sure as it'll have to go down the path of "delving into the mystery" of how the zombie outbreak happened. Kind of like how Lost season 1 was a lot about each character, their background, how they got here, and providing a deeper understanding of why they are doing what they are doing now. The problem is, the zombie outbreak mystery has been hashed out ad naseum in other places (movies, games).
This show is actually based off a comic book series. I haven't read the comics yet so I don't know if it's following the comic event by event. But if somebody's eager to know what happens next, probably best to start reading the comic book.
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