The Walking Dead, Am I Alone?

I enjoyed the episode. The show always does a good job of building new worlds and the Kingdom does look like a nice place to be. Sure they have to put up with supplying Negan but I like the way they sabotage the goods. I think Carol is in a good place right now and might actually find a little romance in her life soon. I feel bad for the people in the Kingdom though because I'm sure later on in the season Rick will march in and try to convince these people to revolt against Negan. I'm not saying Negan doesn't deserve what's coming to him but these people seem to be at peace with their situation and I'm going to hate to see them get involved any revenge that will happen later on.

Might add that I like the "King" revealed himself to Carol at the end of the episode. In most season's it takes 5-6 episodes to drag the story on about the motives behind a leader. I'm glad the writers got it out of the way this time.
 

The people in the kingdom are at peace because of their ignorance of what it takes to keep them safe from Negan's sadism. Ezekiel and his men are have made it clear they themselves aren't content. I think if anything it will be the kingdom people and someone in Negan's group looking to join forces to take out the saviors. They're feeding walkers to the pigs isn't just some little sweet revenge in their minds,I don't think. I get the feeling ezekiel is just biding his time till the right moment comes t get out from under Negan.
 
Another terrific episode, the acting was superb. Reminded me of kept me interesting in the show from the early days, people suffering great loss and poignant dialogue about their futures and choices.
 

I wasn't sure what the deal was, with the Polaroid photo, but this link explained the situation. I'm still waiting for Negan to "get"...what's coming to him. I can think of several scenarios(Carol), (Daryl),(Rick), etc. Or, maybe even Dwight....
 
What's the saying " you are what you eat ". Symbolism as to what's coming for Negan's crew when they gave them the pigs that were fed zombies?
 
WhatInThe said:
What's the saying " you are what you eat ". Symbolism as to what's coming for Negan's crew when they gave them the pigs that were fed zombies?
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Can't happen soon enough.

Unfortunately, this coming Sunday's episode will be pretty awful, Daryl will be on that ride over when Negan visits Rick at Alexandria.
 
Something's going to bust loose soon; Rosita is getting ready, Michonne is gearing up. Daryl is always ready, he just looks whipped(needs a shower really bad!). Eugene is...still weird.

I was sooo hoping that Carl would pull the trigger.....



I don't like Spencer.

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And Gabriel, his demeanor has sure changed, I think he found some of Meryl's stash....
 
After last night's episode I've decided that I am out watching it week to week. I'm going to wait until the season is over and binge it so I can skip through scenes and/or episodes. These "bottle" episodes have become very annoying to me and have lessened any impact on what happened on the season opener. Of course this is just my feelings about the show. I hope the rest of you are enjoying it more than I am and do continue watching it on a week to week basis.
 
Just 2 more episodes before this season comes to an end. I'll finish watching them. The last one should be interesting. I think with Carl taking off with Jesus to the Saviors place, someone will most likely be killed off.
 
I haven't watched last night's episode yet, but I'm losing interest a little more each week. They're making it too complicated for me.....too many situations going on at the same time, with the main characters scattered all over the place. And Nagen is getting annoying.....that grin of his drives me crazy.
 
I wasn't thrilled with the previous week's episode, but, I very much enjoyed last night's epi. I was once in a hurry to see the show culminate, but with decent story telling as in what I saw from this past Sunday's show, I don't mind them drawing it out, just get rid of Negan soon and I'm good. But it will be good to see how all the communities come together to rid themselves of Negan's reign.

I get that's it is important at this time for them to show the various communities and how they were affected by Negan and how that brings all the different people together to fight to take Negan down at some point, they can't do that without establishing some understanding of who and how actions of various people affect each other. Also, what Rick's group did, had a major affect not only on his people and Alexandria, but, it has caused Negan to put tighter and even harsher rules in effect on other communities to make sure they don't get any bright ideas about taking him on. Of course, that won't work in the long run, eventually there will be those who revolt. :)

Yep, for me a good episode, laying out the ground work for what's to come and showing that there's more world and people existing outside of Rick and Alexandria who want better for their people and the possibility for something better to come before this show does finally concludes. Not that they'll just get to walk off into the sunset, but, that there could be a productive, positive, future in spite of all that's taken place.
 
Yea, last week's episode drug on, I don't even remember what it was about, last night was a little complex in spots, but came together well. Tara gets to shine! On Talking Dead they said she had been absent for 9 episodes, presumably to have a baby.
 
MarkinPhx said:
After last night's episode I've decided that I am out watching it week to week. I'm going to wait until the season is over and binge it so I can skip through scenes and/or episodes. These "bottle" episodes have become very annoying to me and have lessened any impact on what happened on the season opener. Of course this is just my feelings about the show. I hope the rest of you are enjoying it more than I am and do continue watching it on a week to week basis.
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Some of these 'bottle' episodes are used to set up a future story. But they can't completely ignore what's going on elsewhere. Some people watch for characters or a particular story line. They can't be ignored. It seems in the past tv used shows like that as a filler or budget cutter.
 
WhatInThe said:
Some of these 'bottle' episodes are used to set up a future story. But they can't completely ignore what's going on elsewhere. Some people watch for characters or a particular story line. They can't be ignored. It seems in the past tv used shows like that as a filler or budget cutter.
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I don't see it as ignoring some viewers, this is a vast story that's asking people to reach and expand their minds to explore, how all things will cumulate to get to the conclustion or at the very least how and when Negan's time comes to an end. I get that some people can only see things in a limited view as in real life, but, too some people only watch the show to see people, (main characters,) get their heads bashed in, meet their demise one way or another; I would hate to think we must see that type of violence in every or even every other episode.

I too have not been thrilled with every episode, as I'd like to see more of Michonne, but, oh well. I know one thing, they better not kill her off this season after that horrific opening to the show. :mad:
 
I have enjoyed the development of characters in the past but the writers found ways to at least keep the main characters involved with each episode. Carol had been in what, one episode so far ? And I have almost forgotten about that situation. When we do go back to her I am going to be somewhat detached from her story now. And what about poor Carl ? Have a feeling he is going to be stashed away for another episode. I'm glad some of you are enjoying it but not working for me so far. Reminds me of some of the slower episodes back on the farm. But that season did end on a huge bang !
 
But, but, but, they're running out of main characters, time to build up some newer ones into the fold. Maybe, no? They'll be plenty of time to kill off more of the old gang which is what I fear they may be gearing up for. I'm just so happy to get away from seeing the fear and hurt and disappointment in the faces of our main group, I guess I'm just one of the few who really needed a reprieve, a really big change after the death and demoralization of Rick. I'm not looking forward to getting back to them being harassed. Those earlier episodes were just so very stressful.
 
AprilT said:
But, but, but, they're running out of main characters, time to build up some newer ones into the fold. Maybe, no? They'll be plenty of time to kill off more of the old gang which is what I fear they may be gearing up for. I'm just so happy to get away from seeing the fear and hurt and disappointment in the faces of our main group, I guess I'm just one of the few who really needed a reprieve, a really big change after the death and demoralization of Rick. I'm not looking forward to getting back to them being harassed. Those earlier episodes were just so very stressful.
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I do fear that some might be getting killed off soon. There are rumors floating around that seem pretty solid (won't mention them here). And I do understand needing the space completely :)
 
MarkinPhx said:
I have enjoyed the development of characters in the past but the writers found ways to at least keep the main characters involved with each episode. Carol had been in what, one episode so far ? And I have almost forgotten about that situation. When we do go back to her I am going to be somewhat detached from her story now. And what about poor Carl ? Have a feeling he is going to be stashed away for another episode. I'm glad some of you are enjoying it but not working for me so far. Reminds me of some of the slower episodes back on the farm. But that season did end on a huge bang !
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Honestly, I empathize with how you and others feel fed up to a degree, I was feeling the same with the whole Morgan Kung Fu background story. I can't begin to tell you how many times I've written, I've had it with the show. But, time just causes me to forgive and forget and give into my addiction. :D
 
AprilT said:
Honestly, I empathize with how you and others feel fed up to a degree, I was feeling the same with the whole Morgan Kung Fu background story. I can't begin to tell you how many times I've written, I've had it with the show. But, time just causes me to forgive and forget and give into my addiction. :D
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I'm afraid we probably both share the same addiction !
 
FYI, some minor info about upcoming episode so don't read if you don't want slight spoilers.

Tonight's episode may have some tear jerker moments in reference to a scene with Carl, some people being made to cry and indecent proposals as well, by episodes end there will be some real tense earth shattering moments as someone goes after Negan only to find out something but, lets hope that person gets back home to tell the tale unscathed.
 
Wow, just tonight and one more episode? I guess a person can't just pick n' choose their addiction, but I sure long for the era were you could count on 26 episodes a year, instead of only eight. <sigh>

April, thanks for the mini sneak-peek at tonights episode, I won't look further on the net, but will probably be sitting on the edge of the couch, by the end of the show. ;)
 
Of course I ended up watching last night's episode even though I said in a previous post that I was just going to wait until the entire season was available on Netflix. I couldn't help myself (I need help). I won't go into details since many may not have watched it yet but I thought it was a pretty good episode. At the end of the episode I found Negan's character less annoying but just as scary. And I thought Chandler Riggs did a fine job in the episode. And as a fan of the show The Wire, I did enjoy the homage to Omar when Michonne was whistling while walking on the road.
 
Hate to admit it, but, I found Negan both annoying and amusing on last night's episode, still can't stand him and greatly look forward to his demise.

I may have misinterpreted a little of the spoiler details about Michonne's situation, but, I wasn't too far off, what they meant about her finding out about what he was up to had to do with the little one, Judith, and that she better hi tail it back to Alexandria, where all heck is about to break loos, but, too that she was on her way to take out Negan. Pretty much all the spoilers I read, did come to happen or most will by end of episode 8.

I will see what more I will learn prior to next Sunday. I like being somewhat prepared and I'm glad I was, as that scene with Carl would have really made me even more upset had I not none it was coming. It was just all around disturbingly sad. I cried for poor little Carl having to be picked on like that.

Overall a really good episode.
 
I think I watched 7 - 10 minutes of the pilot and decided it isn't the show for me. I know people who love it though. One of my favorite actors, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, joined the cast I think it was last season. That couldn't even get me to watch it.
 
Do not read the following if you don't like spoilers, these are major one for the upcoming episode for those who enjoy the spoilers or more like me, can't take anymore shocks to the system, enjoy reading and being able to prepare oneself for any upsetting scenes, like the Olivia one:

OK, this is what I have so far if I find out anything more, I'll get back with yous.
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Episode 8 Dec 11
Negan and Carl made spaghetti and biscuits together.

We get to see a bit of Carol and Morgan
Morgan stops by at Carol's place with some food. While Carol tries to rush him out, Richard also stops by he brings more supplies for her. He wants to have a talk about the Savior situation with Carol and Morgan.

Daryl escapes, He slips out the cell with his mystery note. He follows a trail of matchsticks that leads to the exit. He runs into Fat Joey outside and ends up killing him. Daryl ends up making it outside where he sees Jesus hot-wiring a motorcycle. They both leave on bikes out the back gate Joey was guarding.

Rick and Aaron make it to the houseboat after some suspense-fully scary moments. Someone starts to follow them, they don't show who it is.

Michonne returns home after finding where the Sanctuary is. When she gets home and finds Rick in the basement cell that Morgan built, there she explains why she didn’t go with them on the search for goods. She tells him they need to fight Negan, she's surprised when Rick agrees.

Idiotic Rosita uses her lone bullet but she hits Lucille instead instead of Negan. For punishment instead of killing her, he had Arat , one of the saviors, kill someone, she shoots Olivia in the face. After Eugene admits he was the bullet maker, Negan takes Eugene back with him when the Saviors leave.
 

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