The Walking Dead

Rico · October 20, 2011, 08:29:21 AM

Quote from: ori-STUDFARM on October 19, 2011, 10:37:09 AM
I think I prefer the 12 or 13 episode format rather than the 20+.

Dexter, Breaking Bad and now Walking Dead seem to run at a better pace for it, I reckon.

Sort of true for some of the more intense shows with a serialized type of story format. Other series that do more stand alone episodes I think you can handle 20+ per season.

ori-STUDFARM · October 20, 2011, 10:09:45 AM

I think that's about right. Serialised story arcs need the shorter run time. As successful as Lost was, I know a lot of people who just fell behind and gave up.

More stand alone does stand up to longer seasons.

ori-STUDFARM · October 20, 2011, 10:26:31 AM

The Walken Dead

Dangelus · October 21, 2011, 03:02:29 AM

Finally got to watch season 2 ep1.

It didn't disappoint! Wow. I was gripped all the way through.

Now this is television! :)

ChrisMC · October 21, 2011, 08:46:11 PM

[spoiler] This show hates kids! It's certainly one of the things that stresses me out about this show, the kids getting hurt and in danger. I have 4 and the protective instinct is strong! [/spoiler]

That said, what a well written, edited and shot episode. Tension is high, as it should be. Could do without the ongoing Shane/Rick/Laurie stuff...it was over way quicker in the comics! ;)

ori-STUDFARM · October 22, 2011, 07:10:12 AM

Quote from: Chris-El on October 21, 2011, 08:46:11 PM
[spoiler] This show hates kids! It's certainly one of the things that stresses me out about this show, the kids getting hurt and in danger. I have 4 and the protective instinct is strong! [/spoiler]

That said, what a well written, edited and shot episode. Tension is high, as it should be. Could do without the ongoing Shane/Rick/Laurie stuff...it was over way quicker in the comics! ;)

Funny that! I only have two and at times, that same instinct seems to disappear and I pray for Zombie Apocalypse!! :)

bevs_plaything · October 24, 2011, 02:41:28 PM

Just catching up on the season 2 opener from last week, and it's bloody good! Probably not the most ideal show to watch before I go to bed!

I remember in the mid-90s, just before bed I played Doom on the Playstation. That night, boy did I have a nightmare!! lol!!!

Rico · October 24, 2011, 05:19:19 PM

WOW! What a gut wrenching second episode of season two. This show just grabs you and doesn't let go!

Bryancd · October 24, 2011, 07:51:43 PM

Seriously!

[spoiler]First off when Rick is running carrying his son, that was the best actor pretending to run a long way actually carrying his kid scene ever. The way he moved, expressed his fatigue..man, I know what it feels like to run so hard you start to fall apart and he NAILED it. Then when his son woke up while being operated on! It's true, the show doesn't pull punches when it comes to kids in peril and it's very effective. I actually also enjoyed a little more pre-zombie insight into Rick's marriage. Makes that story line more engaging.[/spoiler]

Jobydrone · October 25, 2011, 08:14:07 AM

Better than Dustin Hoffman in Kramer vs. Kramer?!? I don't think so...;)

Rico · October 25, 2011, 08:47:35 AM

These actors need to win some awards come next Emmy's. I was tearing up during parts of this week's episode.

[spoiler]Bryan you are so right, the actor playing Rick carrying his son was awesome here. From the part running, to his reaction to his son, to his wanting to go get his wife - everything spot on. And his friend staying near him to keep him close and from leaving and all that was perfect. What got me was when the mom comes and gets off the horse and you see her reaction as Rick just hugs her. I'm tearing up again just typing this (such a softy Rico). But I can tell you, anyone that has kids will know this is exactly how it feels if your kid is hurt. Just such an amazing episode and so very real in an unreal setting.[/spoiler]

Dangelus · October 25, 2011, 12:54:23 PM

Walking Dead renewed for 3rd season! Woohoo!! :)

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/10/walking-dead-amc-third-season-three.html?mid=twitter_vulture

JT · October 28, 2011, 02:10:14 AM

This is really the best show on tv right now. My girl hates blood, gore, horror etc, and she loves this show. I had to trick her" in a way" to watch this. This season is just getting better then the last but, I haven't heard a really good podcast about it yet. A really good insightful review of all things Walking Dead would be great. (no comic or graph novel spoilers) mmm...hint hint ;D

Geekyfanboy · October 28, 2011, 09:33:37 AM

I really need to watch these.. I have all episodes on my DVR for season 1 and whats been aired for season 2.

I'm not big into zombies but I have been told that it's more about the survivors story. Is this the case?

Bryancd · October 28, 2011, 09:44:25 AM

Quote from: Geekyfanboy on October 28, 2011, 09:33:37 AM
I really need to watch there.. I have all episodes on my DVR for season 1 and whats been aired for season 2.

I'm not big into zombies but I have been told that it's more about the survivors story. Is this the case?

I'm the same, Kenny. Not a big horror movie or zombie fan at all but this series is riveting! Great tension, acting, writting, and it feels so real. And it's VERY gory and it makes you feel repulsed, but it's so powerful and you are so engaged it's not gratuitous.