Episode Six: This episodes start with what Shane saw
at the hospital when Rick was still in the Coma. The military is killing people
left and right and Shane tries to get Rick out, but is unable to and is unsure
what to do. All the power goes out and Rick appears to be dead, so he lives
Rick behind and gets himself out.
The group meets the doctor asks for a chance of survival not
sure to trust each other. They must submit to a blood test so he can make sure
none of them are infected. This is the first time we see the group letting go and
enjoying themselves. They even let young Carl try a sip of wine. Except the
doctor, who seems unwilling to enjoy the company.
They group gets their own quarters and hot water to shower
in. We know that when things are tough a nice shower is always one way to make
things better. Of course not everyone is
enjoying the safety. We know there’s an over looming cloud of danger. The group
all seem to be heavy on the booze enjoying the taste of… goodness.
Shane is drunk and goes to Laurie trying to tell her, he
really thought Rick was dead and that he wants her.
The next morning the doctor shows the group a brain of a
human and then what happens when they become a walker. The subject, who allowed
the doctors to track the process, turns out to be the doctor’s wife. The process reanimates the body, but just what
controls the movement.
He admits that he doesn’t know what this is that is
affecting the world. Nor if anyone else is alive or if any part of the world is
kept normal. They learn that the generator is about to shut down and the entire
place will destruct. In desperation some
of them men check to make sure he’s no lying.
The rest of the group is not happy with things starting to
look worse; they have 30 minutes before the place goes. The group tries to
leave, but the doctor has everything shut down and won’t let them go. He tells them that when the power runs out
they place will explode and burn all living things inside.
Unwilling to accept death this the men try to axe the door
open and the doctor tells everyone who Rick knew it was going to be the end of
everyone he loves. They plea with him that they are not going to die like this,
the doctor has long forgotten what it is like to want to live.
Rick gets the doctor to open up and how his wife asked him
to get going as long as possible. Rick asks the doctor to let them do the same,
go as long as they possibly can. They have a right. He lets them go, but the
outside is in lockdown and he cannot open it. As they leave the doctor whispers
something to Rick and not everyone is going to go with the group.
Andrea isn’t willing to go and Dale tries to convince her to
go. He decides if she doesn’t go, neither will he. On the top the men are
trying to hack their way through the glass to get out. Nothing works, but Carol
remembers that she took a grenade out of Rick’s pockets when she washed his
cloths. It blasts the window and they run out.
With seconds to spare Dale and Andrea escape and the remaining survivors
shoot their way to their vehicles and drive away with the CDC crumbling behind
them.
Review: This was a great way to end the season. You are left hanging with knowing the group got out alive, but where will they go now? A good show gives you something to hold on, but wanting more. They did this with this show. You are satisfy that they got out, but are wondering where are they going?
I can see why this show has got the following and the praise it has gotten. It is well deserved and I hope that the second season follows in the same direction.
Closing Notes: Well, that is the end of The Walking Dead Season One recaps. I hope you enjoyed them. I wasn't sure I was going to get them all done before Season Two started, but I did. If you are wondering when it begins, it's right around the corner. Season 2 starts on October 16th, which is today at 9/8 central time on AMC. Check your local listing for the exact time in your area. I won't be home to watch it, but I will try to find it so I can review it by Monday.
