The Walking Dead 2x2 Reaction

Let me just say if you have been putting off watching the Walking Dead this season please start watching. It's getting really good and I think it's reminding fans why they love the show so much. By this point last season I was bored and hoping that thing would pick up. So far things are going just as fast as they were in the first season and you are given enough to tie you over to next week and it's not taking 5 episodes to get one thing done.

I still need to read the comics, I have vol 2, but I don't have vol 1 and I think I only read part of that one somewhere online. In case you are wondering why I am stating this, I have heard a few comic book spoilers that this season deals with, and while it probably won't happen I don't want anyone giving me too much information.

Anyway, back to the second episode. I'll do a quick little synopsis and then give you my thoughts. I hope to do this for each episode. That will be 13 in all in case you were wondering.

Who are these guys?

This episode we see the prisoners and our group of survivors, mostly Rick, Daryl, & T-Dog deal with each other. As you expect no one trusts the other and the prisoners have little clue on what's going on.

We also have to deal with Hershel might become a zombie. Carol was taught some basic first aid and how to deliver a baby by him (so having a kid yourself doesn't mean you know what is going on... I'd agree with that) and Maggie is ready to believe he's not going to make it.



My thoughts: I really liked this episode. I was a little bummed when I was listening to some podcasts on the show when they said it wasn't going to have Andrea/Michonne or The Governor in it. I don't know why, but I really want to see all that happens with that plot. I do think it was smart for them to deal with the prisoners first and then go to the other story, unlike the first episode where it was quick 2 minute flashes to what Andrea was up to. So good in my book on sticking to the main group this time.

I thought Rick was starting to slip back into his old self, but without giving anything away he's really doing a good job keeping his group safe. Not being too trusting and knowing when to strike a blow to the head. I was taking notes while watching this episode (yes I do take notes, mostly with movies) and I wrote badass next to his name.

Also, Carl once again runs off and doesn't listen to Lori. We see the tension between them, but still not sure why Carl is so mean to her. I assume we'll get to that in episode 4 since 3 seems to be all about Andrea, Michonne and the Governor based on the upcoming trailer. So Carl while he is being more helpful in his wondering he is still doing it. Bad Carl!

I'm starting to think there's going to be a much bigger role for Carol in this season which is great. Last season I thought she was useless after Sofia was dead and should have been killed off. I think they have big things for her. She's really stepping up and trying to take her duties as a midwife serious.

I think people are right when they say that the show's exec team is listening to fans. For a split second you think Lori is going to get bitten... doesn't happen, but it was a close one. So those who hate Lori... I'm not digging her either you almost get your prayers answered.

Lastly, I heard some people complaining about the new credit sequence. I can see what they mean. For me they go way too fast. I'm not a big person on timing, but listening to the music in the credits and the speed of the names doesn't match. It's a little bothersome, but you really don't need to see the credits.

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Walking Dead Season 3 Premiere Reaction

I hoped to watched this sooner and had this up by this morning, but someone didn't want me to see this episode. My internet kept crapping out while I had it loading (I have to watch in on the internet because I don't have cable), my son didn't want to go to bed and I won't watch it if he's in the room and I finally got to the end, when either it didn't load all the way or the only working link I could watch got cut off. So I had to watch it all over again because I could not  start where I left off. I know it's so hard, but I finally got to watch it and wanted to share my opinions of it.

To be fair I might post spoilers. I don't know what people consider spoilers with this show so if you don't want to hear anything about this episode until you watch it then don't read this.

A quick synopsis from the episode is it seems like it's been months since the end of season two. We get that base on the fact the main group has been on the run avoiding the herd and going house to house looking for supplies. Same with Andrea she's been on the run for months with Michonne. They just now find the prison and try to take it over.

Overall I liked the episode. Did it live up to the hype for the new season? I don't think so. It was a solid episode, but it honestly could have been anywhere and worked rather than the first episode. I will say the little tension was nice, but not over done like some of the episode in season 2. There was some great zombie special effects with the riot guard zombies. You are also noticing some personality shifts. Carl some how grew up and seems to dislike Lori, not sure why. Carol and Daryl are joking about sex and seem a bit closer than before. If that relationship continues man the fangirls will be pissed. Rick still seems like he's in his Ricktatorship and everyone is letting him. I'm not sure what's going on with him and Lori, but I think their relationship is pretty much over unless something happens and they rekindle it.

I am a little bummed that they did not get to Woodsberry or shown the Governor. They have been hyping this all summer long and I was hoping to see most of what was in the trailer in this first episode, but I guess next week we'll see him... at least we better. I think that is how they'll piss people off if they prolong by too much bringing The Governor into the show.

I also am not sure where they got silencers or if they made them, but they don't seem like some they need. There still is noise with the shot and I guess the only benefit is that they won't draw as many walkers to them. I also find it interesting that now everyone has a gun. I had to laugh when Rick is trying to kill zombies and he had everyone covering him and Carol almost shoots him and all she says is sorry like she bumped into him.

I will say that the ending is pretty intense and I didn't see any of that coming.