I think it was an ok episode, there were some really good things. I still think it's a long set up for something really big and nasty coming...
Carol was great. I loved the stuff with Daryl and Aaron... I felt so bad for Buttons, and I think Daryl had a lot more respect for Aaron after he put him out of his misery. (It was hard, but the right thing to do.) The spaghetti dinner was hilarious, and I felt like it was a bit of a nod to Herschel, who wanted to have Spaghetti Tuesdays on Wednesday.
I feel for Sasha, she is going through some serious stuff.
Rick and Jessie were awkward. MH and BIL think there is something to the kid's stamp and the letter on the zombie heads, but I don't think so. They also think the W stands for Washington. I think it stands for wolves. Thoughts?
I read somewhere the last five or six episode titles are all words taken from Dale's watch speech. There's got to be something to that...
I liked this episode. I loved Carol freaking out that kid, even though I think that kid was so naive that she could have said she was getting more chocolate for cookies. I can't tell if Rick and Daryl are really starting to accept living there or if it's part of the front. I thought the As we're really weird. Reminded me of the scarlet letter but I can't see that fitting in to the story. The W is definitely for wolves and I really do think that girl is a spy for them. I haven't read the comics so I don't really know who the wolves are. I'm guessing Jessie's husband is an alcoholic bc of him drinking on the porch and being a jerk then being all friendly at the party. Not sure what Rick's deal is with Jessie. Super awkward.
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Post by snakefisherbub on Mar 9, 2015 11:42:37 GMT -5
I haven't watched last night episode but I want to talk about something I just learned. Some people may know this already but I didn't or didn't realize.
Possible spoilers if you aren't at least to season 4.
So if anyone watches Gotham, the guy who plays the Penguin was in Walking Dead. He's in season 4. Rick and Carol are out and raiding some houses when they come across a couple. The guy has a dislocated shoulder and the girl a bum leg. Carol puts his shoulder back in place. Rick reluctantly agrees to let then help hit some houses. Rick gives the guy his watch and says to meet back with them in 2 hours. Well Rick and Carol discover the girl has become zombie food and go back to wait for the dude but he never shows up. This whole thing is I guess a little forgettable because it's also the episode where Rick makes Carol leave on her own.
Fast forward to season 5 when they are locked up at Terminus and guess who is there. Yup that guy they met earlier. Him and Rick share a look but it doesn't end well for the dude. Rick ends up getting his watch back from a bin of stuff.
What? To me that is crazy. Like some little thing you don't really think about comes back and is maybe still not important but meaningful. Crazy he ran into him again and ended up getting his watch back. That watch is a big deal to him.
I haven't watched last night episode but I want to talk about something I just learned. Some people may know this already but I didn't or didn't realize.
Possible spoilers if you aren't at least to season 4.
So if anyone watches Gotham, the guy who plays the Penguin was in Walking Dead. He's in season 4. Rick and Carol are out and raiding some houses when they come across a couple. The guy has a dislocated shoulder and the girl a bum leg. Carol puts his shoulder back in place. Rick reluctantly agrees to let then help hit some houses. Rick gives the guy his watch and says to meet back with them in 2 hours. Well Rick and Carol discover the girl has become zombie food and go back to wait for the dude but he never shows up. This whole thing is I guess a little forgettable because it's also the episode where Rick makes Carol leave on her own.
Fast forward to season 5 when they are locked up at Terminus and guess who is there. Yup that guy they met earlier. Him and Rick share a look but it doesn't end well for the dude. Rick ends up getting his watch back from a bin of stuff.
What? To me that is crazy. Like some little thing you don't really think about comes back and is maybe still not important but meaningful. Crazy he ran into him again and ended up getting his watch back. That watch is a big deal to him.
Yah I noticed that too.
there have been a lot of odes to past characters this season.
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cakewench, I think the W also stands for Wolves, but not sure about the A.
This whole place where they are is making me more uneasy the longer they stay there. I really wonder who took Rick's gun that he hid in the blender. And, I feel bad for Sasha, too. Last night's episode is definitely setting it up for something bad. I've heard a few things about how this season ends and so far, it looks like it's going in that direction. And where is Morgan?!?
The scene with Rick and Jessie was weird. I caught part of TTD after the show and the host said they "broke the internet" because of that kiss. I think that was a little bit of over-reaction.
Also, to the kid that Carol threatened, take the cookies!
cakewench, I think the W also stands for Wolves, but not sure about the A.
This whole place where they are is making me more uneasy the longer they stay there. I really wonder who took Rick's gun that he hid in the blender. And, I feel bad for Sasha, too. Last night's episode is definitely setting it up for something bad. I've heard a few things about how this season ends and so far, it looks like it's going in that direction. And where is Morgan?!?
The scene with Rick and Jessie was weird. I caught part of TTD after the show and the host said they "broke the internet" because of that kiss. I think that was a little bit of over-reaction.
Also, to the kid that Carol threatened, take the cookies!
When we last saw Morgan he found the map that had their route to DC on it. I'm sure he's following that. Maybe Daryl will find him when out recruiting.
I use to really dislike Carol, but she is now my favorite character. DH noticed the last scene when Rick was walking down the street he crossed Morgan Street, so maybe another Easter egg? ETA: mrsp,
I really enjoyed last night's episode. I have to admit I was so excited about Rick's little kiss on the cheek! I also loved how Aaron reached out to Daryl and made him feel welcome. The Buttons scene was sad and it said a lot about the world they live in now since they were so quick to accept what happened. Carol is such a bad ass and arguably one of the strongest members of Rick's group. I am very afraid of what is ahead for the group, especially in the season finale. I agree that it feels like the show is setting them up for something big to happen.
{Comic Book Spoilers}It looks like Jessie/Rick is the substitute Andrea/Rick and I am really happy about that.
They are sticking pretty close to the comics in a lot of areas so I am pretty happy about that. One of the things that annoyed me was how they were insistent that there did not need to be guards in the towers. Just because you are safe from the roamers doesn't mean there isn't a threat from people. I get that the group is a bit angry at how jaded the community members are but damn Carol, pump the brakes a little. I felt this episode was a bit slower than usual but it might be to prepare people for the finale. Also, RIP Buttons.
ETA - Sam's death at Terminus was one of the hardest ones for me of the show. The look he gave Rick right before they killed him broke my heart.
I use to really dislike Carol, but she is now my favorite character. DH noticed the last scene when Rick was walking down the street he crossed Morgan Street, so maybe another Easter egg? ETA: mrsp,
RIP Buttons The episode was kind of slow, which means the shit storm is coming! LOVE Carol and her sweet lady front The A reminded me of Scarlet Letter...perhaps Rick and Jessie (Jessie?) will get together and conceive a baby...hence the A? Who knows
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I use to really dislike Carol, but she is now my favorite character. DH noticed the last scene when Rick was walking down the street he crossed Morgan Street, so maybe another Easter egg? ETA: mrsp,
Didn't see Morgan street. That's funny.
I didn't either. I'm going to have to go back and watch that part.
Also, where are all the kids that we could hear from outside the walls? I have yet to see any little kids and babies Judith's age. I'm skeptical of this place, obvs.
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Post by peaseblossom55 on Mar 9, 2015 19:14:35 GMT -5
I thought it was interesting. I love the scene with Carol and the boy. I was crying about Buttons, I've been less emotional over certain character's deaths on the show.
Does anyone know what happened to the preacher? Cuz I seriously can't remember.
The preacher is there in Alexandria with them. The next episode seems to be focused on him according to the previews. He (and a few others like Eugene and Tara) were barely (or not at all) in the last 2 episodes... my guess is that the actors weren't available for those episodes for whatever reason and they tried to creatively cover that up...
Does anyone know what happened to the preacher? Cuz I seriously can't remember.
The preacher is there in Alexandria with them. The next episode seems to be focused on him according to the previews. He (and a few others like Eugene and Tara) were barely (or not at all) in the last 2 episodes... my guess is that the actors weren't available for those episodes for whatever reason and they tried to creatively cover that up...
Okay I was thinking he made it to Alexandria but then didn't see him. I don't have cable so I watch on couch tuner the next day, so I don't always get to see the previews. I go to amc.com but they don't always post the preview and just a clip.
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{Comic Book Spoilers}It looks like Jessie/Rick is the substitute Andrea/Rick and I am really happy about that.
They are sticking pretty close to the comics in a lot of areas so I am pretty happy about that. One of the things that annoyed me was how they were insistent that there did not need to be guards in the towers. Just because you are safe from the roamers doesn't mean there isn't a threat from people. I get that the group is a bit angry at how jaded the community members are but damn Carol, pump the brakes a little. I felt this episode was a bit slower than usual but it might be to prepare people for the finale. Also, RIP Buttons.
ETA - Sam's death at Terminus was one of the hardest ones for me of the show. The look he gave Rick right before they killed him broke my heart.
{Comic book spoiler}Actually, Jessie does exist in the comics and has a brief romantic relationship with Rick. I had forgotten about that whole situation. They may stick close to the comics for their "love story."
I wasn't crazy about this episode... I thought it felt slow, but I think they are trying to lull the group and the viewers into a false sense of security and then things will get really bad in the season finale (probably with the Wolves group that they keep hinting at).
I think that Buttons was supposed to represent Daryl. Buttons used to run free and would always escape from the walkers, but then after an interaction with Daryl, he thought he was safe and didn't run from the walkers who then overtook him. I think it's trying to hint that Daryl shouldn't stay where he is "safe" and needs to roam free (as he will by being a recruiter with Aaron) rather than stay confined in Alexandria. I'm hoping it's that and that the Buttons story isn't hinting at Daryl's death...
Also, I love Daryl and Aaron's new friendship and almost teared up with Aaron gave Daryl the bike to work on.
I wasn't crazy about this episode... I thought it felt slow, but I think they are trying to lull the group and the viewers into a false sense of security and then things will get really bad in the season finale (probably with the Wolves group that they keep hinting at).
I think that Buttons was supposed to represent Daryl. Buttons used to run free and would always escape from the walkers, but then after an interaction with Daryl, he thought he was safe and didn't run from the walkers who then overtook him. I think it's trying to hint that Daryl shouldn't stay where he is "safe" and needs to roam free (as he will by being a recruiter with Aaron) rather than stay confined in Alexandria. I'm hoping it's that and that the Buttons story isn't hinting at Daryl's death...
Also, I love Daryl and Aaron's new friendship and almost teared up with Aaron gave Daryl the bike to work on.
This also shows how far Daryl has come at being a decent human being and not the trailer park trash that his brother made him think he was. Before this, no way Daryl would have become friends with a gay man! Merle was such a red neck hick and would have disowned Daryl for having a gay friend.
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{Comic Book Spoilers}It looks like Jessie/Rick is the substitute Andrea/Rick and I am really happy about that.
They are sticking pretty close to the comics in a lot of areas so I am pretty happy about that. One of the things that annoyed me was how they were insistent that there did not need to be guards in the towers. Just because you are safe from the roamers doesn't mean there isn't a threat from people. I get that the group is a bit angry at how jaded the community members are but damn Carol, pump the brakes a little. I felt this episode was a bit slower than usual but it might be to prepare people for the finale. Also, RIP Buttons.
ETA - Sam's death at Terminus was one of the hardest ones for me of the show. The look he gave Rick right before they killed him broke my heart.
{Comic book spoiler}Actually, Jessie does exist in the comics and has a brief romantic relationship with Rick. I had forgotten about that whole situation. They may stick close to the comics for their "love story."
{Comic Book Spoiler} Holy shit, I just realized who she is from the comics. The blonde hair totally threw me off. I wonder if they will keep the "Rick killed her husband because he was an abusive twat" story line...and her/her son's ultimate demise.
{Comic book spoiler}Actually, Jessie does exist in the comics and has a brief romantic relationship with Rick. I had forgotten about that whole situation. They may stick close to the comics for their "love story."
{Comic Book Spoiler} Holy shit, I just realized who she is from the comics. The blonde hair totally threw me off. I wonder if they will keep the "Rick killed her husband because he was an abusive twat" story line...and her/her son's ultimate demise.
Well If they need to kill people off, by all means kill them off. Im so nervous that one of the main cast will die. The everybody hates Chris kid I'm not partial to. Or the other black girl whose brother just died. I'm blanking on her name. I like her, but I'm not partial to her. I could even see any of the crew that was originally going to DC gone too.
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I really need to read the comics. I know there's no Daryl, but I want to know what happens! Also I want to re-watch the episode to see the Morgan street thing. I really hope he comes back - it seems silly to bring him back for that one cameo!
Also, I think a PP is right - we will see more of Eugene, the preacher, and the DC crew next week. Probably trying to balance story lines and actor schedules, or something.
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{Comic Book Spoiler} Holy shit, I just realized who she is from the comics. The blonde hair totally threw me off. I wonder if they will keep the "Rick killed her husband because he was an abusive twat" story line...and her/her son's ultimate demise.
Well If they need to kill people off, by all means kill them off. Im so nervous that one of the main cast will die. The everybody hates Chris kid I'm not partial to. Or the other black girl whose brother just died. I'm blanking on her name. I like her, but I'm not partial to her. I could even see any of the crew that was originally going to DC gone too.
Well, Norman Reedus did say the finale was going to be a tearjerker so I am guessing a main member will be biting the dust as it is unlikely anyone would be shedding tears over any of the Alexandrians just yet.
Well If they need to kill people off, by all means kill them off. Im so nervous that one of the main cast will die. The everybody hates Chris kid I'm not partial to. Or the other black girl whose brother just died. I'm blanking on her name. I like her, but I'm not partial to her. I could even see any of the crew that was originally going to DC gone too.
Well, Norman Reedus did say the finale was going to be a tearjerker so I am guessing a main member will be biting the dust as it is unlikely anyone would be shedding tears over any of the Alexandrians just yet.
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Well, Norman Reedus did say the finale was going to be a tearjerker so I am guessing a main member will be biting the dust as it is unlikely anyone would be shedding tears over any of the Alexandrians just yet.
I know. It's all wishful thinking!
Truthfully, I kind of hope it's Sasha. She has been annoying me for awhile now.
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{Spoiler} I know how Glenn dies in the comics, so I'm not sure if it will be him since that bad guy technically hasn't been introduced yet. Assuming they go with the comics version of things, which they've already shown they don't. Also, if Daryl dies… you know what? Nope. Not going there.
{Spoiler} I know how Glenn dies in the comics, so I'm not sure if it will be him since that bad guy technically hasn't been introduced yet. Assuming they go with the comics version of things, which they've already shown they don't. Also, if Daryl dies… you know what? Nope. Not going there.
If Daryl dies there will be riots.
i don't think it will be Rick. He was the start of the show. It's like when they tried to do the office without Michael scott. Just disn't make sense.
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