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Author: | Curiosity [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:35 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
I think the people who don't like this are just a bit slow in the head. The show has its flaws, and I'll write more about that when I'm not at work, but it's probably the best thing on telly at the moment, and having watched eps 3,4 and 5 all yesterday, I was climbing the walls wanting to watch #6. |
Author: | markg [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:40 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
It's alright, not bad but not great. It's not the best thing on telly. For example Boardwalk Empire and The Trip are two things that I've been looking forward to each week with far more anticipation. |
Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:02 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
I'm still enjoying it. Pretty good having this, The Trip and Misfits all on at the moment. |
Author: | Malabelm [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:08 ] |
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Curiositree wrote: I think the people who don't like this are just a bit slow in the head. The show has its flaws, and I'll write more about that when I'm not at work, but it's probably the best thing on telly at the moment, and having watched eps 3,4 and 5 all yesterday, I was climbing the walls wanting to watch #6. You love all the shite on telly though ![]() |
Author: | MrChris [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:11 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Nemmi - yep, it was a fake that needed a password which could only be unlocked after going through a load of marketing stuff and signing up to X Y and Z (which I didn't do, of course, and it was this that made me realise it was a fake, checked the US showing date and then got annoyed I'd stayed up to 1am to watch a dummy file). Will be off to TPB in a day or two for the real ep6. |
Author: | kalmar [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:59 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
I've got 6, just haven't bothered to watch it yet ![]() |
Author: | MrChris [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:03 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
kalmyrrh wrote: I've got 6, just haven't bothered to watch it yet ![]() Why, hello there! Could I please bother you for a lendsies again? ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Malabelm [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 0:32 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Episode six was an improvement, but I'm not sure I can see myself continuing with this. Also: ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
Author: | kalmar [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 0:45 ] |
Post subject: | The Walking Dead |
Yeah it was a bit of a letdown. ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! Just IMO, others will rave about it no doubt. |
Author: | markg [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:15 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
Author: | LewieP [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:15 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Definitely enjoyed this series all the way through. I'd say it did feel a little rushed in parts, and there was maybe not quite enough zombies. The CDC thing was pretty wierd, and I'm not quite sure the timeline for everything quite adds up. I guess I'll watch the next series too. Hopefully it is as good or better. |
Author: | Nemmie [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:37 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
I enjoyed episode six and like a lot of TV its good fun as long as you don't think about it too much. When you do that its easy to find plot holes and inconsistencies that can ruin the whole experience. ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
Author: | gospvg [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:35 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Started off really good first episode was excellent but the last episode reminded me of survivors (bbc tv). 6 Episodes is all there is for Season 1. Season 2 is 13 episodes so lets see what they can do with that. |
Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:41 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Ep6 disappointed me, to be fair. ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! People who haven't read the comic might be interested to know that not one single bit of ep6 was in it. I am interested in what season 2 will bring though. I wonder if they'll have the cojones to keep it as harrowing as the comic, though, such as (spoilers for comic, not show): ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! I also wonder if series two will focus on ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
Author: | gospvg [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 13:05 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Doctor Nadolig wrote: Ep6 disappointed me, to be fair. People who haven't read the comic might be interested to know that not one single bit of ep6 was in it. I am interested in what season 2 will bring though. I wonder if they'll have the cojones to keep it as harrowing as the comic, though, such as (spoilers for comic, not show): I think I may have to have a look at the comics then. |
Author: | MrChris [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 13:05 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
The comics are brilliant - I'm two volumes in and can't wait to pick up the next one. The last epiosode of this was a bit pointless, I thought. Did they get told at the last minute they only had 6 episodes? Seemed rushed. |
Author: | gospvg [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 13:08 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
GoodKingWrongceslas wrote: The comics are brilliant - I'm two volumes in and can't wait to pick up the next one. The last epiosode of this was a bit pointless, I thought. Did they get told at the last minute they only had 6 episodes? Seemed rushed. I think the initial order was for 6 episodes, they did not know if it would take off. But the 2nd season should hopefully be better. |
Author: | Zio [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 13:16 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Further to one of DocG's spoilers up there, I'm too wondering if they have the stones to show ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! That whole bit was easily the most harrowing part of the comic so far. A female friend of mine had to skip the actual pages where the first part of that unfolded. |
Author: | Rodafowa [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 13:22 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Curiositree wrote: I think the people who don't like this are just a bit slow in the head. The show has its flaws, and I'll write more about that when I'm not at work, but it's probably the best thing on telly at the moment Well, much as it stings to have my taste questioned by a fan of Lie To Me, I'll somehow find the strength to struggle on. ![]() |
Author: | markg [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:34 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
If this thing didn't have zombies in it then nobody would give it the time of day. |
Author: | Grim... [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:40 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Well, it'd just be a bloke walking around in America. |
Author: | markg [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:42 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Say it was the same cast of wandering dullards only instead of being chased by zombies they were just in some other sort of peril, it wouldn't even have got commissioned. |
Author: | kalmar [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:44 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
There is a very similar looking series on Sky at the moment (or recently) about survivors of some sort of disease outbreak, in the USA. I don't think we've mentioned that at all... |
Author: | markg [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:45 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
I mean don't get me wrong I'm watching it too but really only because it's zombies and for some reason like most people I like zombies and the zombies in this are pretty fucking good. But all the other aspects of the show seem to be only exactly as good as they need to be and precisely no better than that. |
Author: | kalmar [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:48 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Man's got a point. It's generic drama with added Zombies. I mean, the characters in L4D are more memorable than this bunch. And it has better zombies! |
Author: | Cras [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:48 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
markg wrote: Say it was the same cast of wandering dullards only instead of being chased by zombies they were just in some other sort of peril, it wouldn't even have got commissioned. I have to say, I somewhat agree with Mark on this. None of the cast are shining out to me as putting in a real quality performance. The setting and direction are great, but the casting isn't thrilling me. |
Author: | MrChris [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:49 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Crasmas Pudding wrote: markg wrote: Say it was the same cast of wandering dullards only instead of being chased by zombies they were just in some other sort of peril, it wouldn't even have got commissioned. I have to say, I somewhat agree with Mark on this. None of the cast are shining out to me as putting in a real quality performance. The setting and direction are great, but the casting isn't thrilling me. Then you're a broken headed wrongaloid. The atmosphere, tension etc has been very well done (except perhaps ep 6). And Egg is brilliant. |
Author: | kalmar [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:52 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Egg is just Egg. Best actor was probably the redneck they left up on the roof. And wtf happened to him? I was expecting a vengeance call at any minute. They should have at least left him as a gnawed skellington on the roof, just disappearing is a complete cop-out. |
Author: | Cras [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:56 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
It is a little astonishing that we never saw him again. Especially considering they're now some distance from Atlanta, so would be a bit of a fiddle bringing him back in next series. |
Author: | MrChris [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:57 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
kalmyrrh wrote: Egg is just Egg. That's what I said. Quote: Best actor was probably the redneck they left up on the roof. And wtf happened to him? I was expecting a vengeance call at any minute. yeah, me too. another thing pointing towards teh 6 episodes being a surprise to the writers. The bits in episode 1 with the black chap and his son were brilliantly well done. I also liked the bits in the camp by the pool with the wimmins vs the redneck. Others also. My point, so far as it goes beyond abusing Craster, is that the series did do a number of things well beyond just having zombies in it. Much more so than a lot of other US TV knocking aobut, e.g. The Event |
Author: | Zio [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:58 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
kalmyrrh wrote: Egg is just Egg. Best actor was probably the redneck they left up on the roof. And wtf happened to him? I was expecting a vengeance call at any minute. They should have at least left him as a gnawed skellington on the roof, just disappearing is a complete cop-out. I have suspicions about what they're intending to do with him. I get the feeling that he may be used in place of a different character from the comics later on in order to give him some kind of background. In other words... ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 14:59 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Zio: oooooh! |
Author: | Zio [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 15:08 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Crasmas Pudding wrote: It is a little astonishing that we never saw him again. Especially considering they're now some distance from Atlanta, so would be a bit of a fiddle bringing him back in next series. He appeared to leave Atlanta long before the others though. I don't think it's as good as I was hoping it would be. I haven't seen Ep. 6 yet, so I'll reserve judgement on that though. For me, the biggest problem has been having a larger number of survivors than the group from the comics, simply as that then sets some of them up into obvious redshirt-esque zombie fodder. Whereas you never quite know who will and who won't survive in the comics. It also means you don't get the time to invest as much emotionally into the characters that are there, so they become harder to care about. I genuinely found some of the deaths in the comics to be a real blow - I liked that character! I didn't want him/her to die! If anyone here is considering trying the comics, get them in book form. Don't be an idiot and buy them in monthly issues like I do - waiting a month for the next small morsel is murder. |
Author: | Curiosity [ Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:45 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
You see, it's weird, but I think this is the best paced and most interesting dramatic series since The Wire. I love that it gives you some things and doesn't necessarily finish them off. Were this a regular TV show, then the guy and his son from ep1 would have showed up to save the day already. The redneck with one hand would have wreaked his revenge already (though I did think maybe he shipped a load of zombs in the back of the truck to the camp... that would have been awesome). It's a show that has thus far taken a very slow road in development of characters, and whilst the actions of episode 6 were compressed into too short a time for my liking, it was still really good, and tied in with what had gone before (Jenner having said he was going to kill himself, and wishing to spare the others the grisly fate potentially awaiting them). What also interests me, especially, is them opening up potential plotlines and then closing them off. Fer chrissakes, they had a character who was psychic! And he died almost immediately (or so we think). To be able to open up a whole new world and avenue of possibilities and then shut them down... that's brave. Also, when leaving camp, one family chose to go away from the main group. Was I the only one who saw the head of that family get bitten during the zombie attack? If he did, then what a marvellous way of showing it! Now maybe I'm overestimating the show and he didn't get bitten and I'm an idiot, but if he did then it's the most subtle and sinister character death going in years! Anyway. In terms of the whole setting, tension, involvement and whatnot, I declare it the best dramatic series of the year. |
Author: | Curiosity [ Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:47 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Rodafowa wrote: Curiositree wrote: I think the people who don't like this are just a bit slow in the head. The show has its flaws, and I'll write more about that when I'm not at work, but it's probably the best thing on telly at the moment Well, much as it stings to have my taste questioned by a fan of Lie To Me, I'll somehow find the strength to struggle on. ![]() Lie To Me, whilst sometimes slightly formulaic, is excellently written and superbly acted. Please name me many better episodic television shows so I can learn! ![]() |
Author: | kalmar [ Sun Dec 12, 2010 4:51 ] |
Post subject: | The Walking Dead |
Curiositree wrote: Anyway. In terms of the whole setting, tension, involvement and whatnot, I declare it the best dramatic series of the year. ![]() Not even close for me. Comparing it to The Wire?! I'm sure you're projecting more sophistication into it than the writers have! Watch 'Breaking Bad' and then tell me this has even one tenth of the tension and character involvement. I don't mean to slag it off, it's OK, just think it's pretty bland considering. Each to their own though ![]() |
Author: | Satsuma [ Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:42 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Curiositree wrote: (though I did think maybe he shipped a load of zombs in the back of the truck to the camp... that would have been awesome). I thought that he was going to do that. Shame, it turned out to just be a few passing zombs. I watched the entire season over the weekend and it's the best telly since The Shield. I don't care it it's a load of so-called hackneyed zombie scenarios - I’m not aware of, or have seen, any Zombie TV series, so it remained fresh in my eyes. We don’t bemoan any sci-fi series simply because there we’ve all seen Star Wars or Star Trek dealing with the same subject do we. Plus I'm sick to death of series after series of Vampire bollocks capitalising on the success of Twylight, so its been a pleasant surprise to have a series dealing with something a bit more gritty than angsty teen emos. |
Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:56 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Finally watched the last of the series last night. Yeah, I can see why some of you aren't hitting your vinegar strokes with it but I think it was fucking brilliant. More please. |
Author: | Derek The Halls [ Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:59 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
I watched one and a half episode of this before finding it intolerably dull. I don't much care for Breaking Bad either though. My favourite series are things like Leverage and Chuck. |
Author: | MrChris [ Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:00 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
I agree with zardoz, but without the wanking. And also - nirjehenge has just proved us absolutely, incontrovertibly right. |
Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:01 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Yep. |
Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Mon Dec 13, 2010 21:57 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
I enjoyed the whole series (well, apart from episode 1 which I didn't get to see but will resolve at one point). I also like Lori Grimes. Current favourite MIL..(Cuddle - Ed) |
Author: | Malabelm [ Mon Dec 13, 2010 22:02 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Episode one was the best. It showed promise, had nice pacing, and some good characters. Lori is too thin and can only act out one emotion: flared eyes of death. She was crap in Prison Break, too. |
Author: | Cras [ Mon Dec 13, 2010 22:10 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
It looks like below where the image cuts off, her body has been entirely replaced by that of a giant insect. |
Author: | kalmar [ Mon Dec 13, 2010 22:14 ] |
Post subject: | The Walking Dead |
AND STILL THEY COME. |
Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:21 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
*stands up and applauds half way through Kalmars post* |
Author: | MaliA [ Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:40 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Well, that last episode was a bit of a let down, wasn't it? |
Author: | Nemmie [ Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:45 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Christmas Tsara wrote: Well, that last episode was a bit of a let down, wasn't it? No. |
Author: | MaliA [ Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:56 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
SnowNemmien wrote: Christmas Tsara wrote: Well, that last episode was a bit of a let down, wasn't it? No. ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
Author: | Nemmie [ Wed Dec 15, 2010 14:33 ] |
Post subject: | Re: The Walking Dead |
Christmas Tsara wrote: SnowNemmien wrote: Christmas Tsara wrote: Well, that last episode was a bit of a let down, wasn't it? No. ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
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