The Walking Dead Thread

[RoosGirl]

Okay, I know the guys probably weren't thrilled with last night's episode, but as a Rick/Michonne shipper, I really enjoyed it.


"Glenn saved me but I couldn't save him."

Meh.  All the great special effects and then the whole deer thing looked like junk to me.  And not even for one second did I think it was Rick being eaten.  I felt like this was just a lot of filler.

[Silver Pines]

Meh.  All the great special effects and then the whole deer thing looked like junk to me.  And not even for one second did I think it was Rick being eaten.  I felt like this was just a lot of filler.

@RoosGirl

I need to go back and look at the deer again; Spoil the Dead posters are saying it was terrible CGI.

Filler, no doubt, but I love me some Richonne.   How many more episodes are left?

[Cripplecreek]

Meh.  All the great special effects and then the whole deer thing looked like junk to me.  And not even for one second did I think it was Rick being eaten.  I felt like this was just a lot of filler.

I could see what was coming with the deer.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

I think Eugene is still loyal to Rick's group.  That video game he was playing "Yars Revenge", involves the "hero" trying to infiltrate the enemy base to fire a deadly shot and kill the enemy leader.  I don't think Eugene himself will shoot Negan, but I think some of the ammo Eugene makes may malfunction at a critical time....

[Silver Pines]

I think Eugene is still loyal to Rick's group.  That video game he was playing "Yars Revenge", involves the "hero" trying to infiltrate the enemy base to fire a deadly shot and kill the enemy leader.  I don't think Eugene himself will shoot Negan, but I think some of the ammo Eugene makes may malfunction at a critical time....

@Maj. Bill Martin

Hmmm, that's interesting.  I could see that happening.

[Cripplecreek]

@Maj. Bill Martin

Hmmm, that's interesting.  I could see that happening.

I personally think Dwight will end up taking out Neegan quite possibly with Eugene's help.

That odd little interaction between them at the end of last week's episode got it in my head.

[RoosGirl]

@RoosGirl

I need to go back and look at the deer again; Spoil the Dead posters are saying it was terrible CGI.

Filler, no doubt, but I love me some Richonne.   How many more episodes are left?

Not sure how many more episodes.  Yeah, I'm pretty sure the deer would have looked better if it were two people (one front and one back) in a deer costume.  At least it would have looked like it was actually there instead of some weird hovering in the space kind of thing that it looked like the way they did it.

[EC]

Saw this and thought of you all. 

http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,252863.msg1252784.html#msg1252784

[Silver Pines]

I personally think Dwight will end up taking out Neegan quite possibly with Eugene's help.

That odd little interaction between them at the end of last week's episode got it in my head.

@Cripplecreek

That could be.  They're definitely going to be up to something together.  I'm going to hope that Maggie or Rick will take him out, whenever it comes.  Hell, even Carl.

[Silver Pines]

Saw this and thought of you all. 

http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,252863.msg1252784.html#msg1252784

@EC, thank you!

I'm just going to say it...if Kirkman wanted to go hog-wild, he should have spent some more money on CGI.  Shiva just doesn't look real at all.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

I personally think Dwight will end up taking out Neegan quite possibly with Eugene's help.

That odd little interaction between them at the end of last week's episode got it in my head.

I definitely think Dwight is going to be instrumental in taking down Negan.  I just think Eugene will have a role in that as well.

[Cripplecreek]

Looks like Morgan's days as a pacifist are over.

"I'm gonna kill em 1 by 1".

[Silver Pines]

Looks like Morgan's days as a pacifist are over.

"I'm gonna kill em 1 by 1".

We're getting ready to watch now, but I read spoilers, so....it's about freaking time.

[Cripplecreek]

We're getting ready to watch now, but I read spoilers, so....it's about freaking time.

Crazy episode.

Be sure to watch Talking Dead too. Michael Rooker (Merle) is on

[Silver Pines]

Crazy episode.

Be sure to watch Talking Dead too. Michael Rooker (Merle) is on

YES!

[Silver Pines]

I knew that kid was a redshirt the first time I saw him.  It's really too bad.  Richard, though...no big loss.

[Silver Pines]

The Saviors used up precious gas to drive over and pick up one melon.  When we know they're in walking distance, because the long-haired Savior had to walk back home from the Kingdom.

The melon was wearing a seatbelt.

[Cripplecreek]

The Saviors used up precious gas to drive over and pick up one melon.  When we know they're in walking distance, because the long-haired Savior had to walk back home from the Kingdom.

The melon was wearing a seatbelt.

And now Morgan is angry and fixin to go to war and I think Carol will be going to war as well.

[Silver Pines]

And now Morgan is angry and fixin to go to war and I think Carol will be going to war as well.

@Cripplecreek

The writers have ruined Carol for me by turning her into such an insufferable bitch.  I'm glad to see she'll be doing something useful, though.

I'm glad Morgan is back and I hope he won't backslide into pacifism.  I couldn't believe it when he choked Richard!  The Savior guy was so freaked out that he jumped back a little when Morgan approached him, lol.

[Cripplecreek]

@Cripplecreek

The writers have ruined Carol for me by turning her into such an insufferable bitch.  I'm glad to see she'll be doing something useful, though.

I'm glad Morgan is back and I hope he won't backslide into pacifism.  I couldn't believe it when he choked Richard!  The Savior guy was so freaked out that he jumped back a little when Morgan approached him, lol.

I think we're about to get the old Carol back.

I think what drove Morgan to abandon the pacifism was the realization that the situation was unnatural and causing people like Richard to attempt to sacrifice themselves and getting innocent people killed. I don't think he killed Richard out of anger at Richard so much as it was anger at the whole situation. I think he was angry at the realization that his pacifism wasn't going to save anyone so he intends to kill all the saviors on his own.

I actually have sympathy for Richard. I get it. He lost everything and every attempt to fight back was blocked as he was forced to kiss the Savior's asses again and again and again. I think this is what finally got through to Morgan. These people are being driven insane by repeatedly being forced to turn the other cheek.

[Elderberry]

Richard told Morgan that he was wanting to sacrifice himself. He also said that what they needed to do was convince the Saviors that "They get it". And then kill them. So Morgan put two and two together and followed Richard's plan.

[SZonian]

Richard told Morgan that he was wanting to sacrifice himself. He also said that what they needed to do was convince the Saviors that "They get it". And then kill them. So Morgan put two and two together and followed Richard's plan.

I think it was also to avenge his protégé...Benjamin's last words cut through Morgan and caused him to regress a bit.

[Silver Pines]

I think we're about to get the old Carol back.

I think what drove Morgan to abandon the pacifism was the realization that the situation was unnatural and causing people like Richard to attempt to sacrifice themselves and getting innocent people killed. I don't think he killed Richard out of anger at Richard so much as it was anger at the whole situation. I think he was angry at the realization that his pacifism wasn't going to save anyone so he intends to kill all the saviors on his own.

I actually have sympathy for Richard. I get it. He lost everything and every attempt to fight back was blocked as he was forced to kiss the Savior's asses again and again and again. I think this is what finally got through to Morgan. These people are being driven insane by repeatedly being forced to turn the other cheek.

@Cripplecreek

I think Morgan had also developed a bond with Ben and was really overcome when he realized how stupid his death was---gone for no reason, over a cantaloupe.  When Morgan asked Richard if he had talked to Ezekiel, and he brushed it off with, "Nah, later", the expression on Morgan's face wasn't a pleased one.

I'm not without sympathy for Richard and what he went through, and Ezekiel did need a fire lit under him.  But damn, that plan was reckless. 

[Silver Pines]

Sneak peek for episode 14:


http://www.amc.com/shows/the-walking-dead/video-extras/season-07/episode-14/sneak-peek-of-the-walking-dead-season-7-episode-14

[Cripplecreek]

@Cripplecreek

I'm not without sympathy for Richard and what he went through, and Ezekiel did need a fire lit under him.  But damn, that plan was reckless.

@CatherineofAragon

I think that recklessness is exactly why Morgan is going to try to kill the saviors. He thinks he can prevent a war by killing the saviors himself. Unfortunately that's pretty damn reckless of Morgan. He hasn't encountered the Saviors at their worst. He's never encountered Neegan or Neegan's 2nd in command.

The Savior that is in charge of the meetings with the Kingdom is kind of interesting. He's an ass but it seems like his heart isn't in it. He's just trying to do his job and doesn't want any more crap from his own people than from the Kingdom.

I've also noticed that Neegan doesn't go to Hilltop or the Kingdom. I wonder if there's some significance to that.

[Silver Pines]

@CatherineofAragon

I think that recklessness is exactly why Morgan is going to try to kill the saviors. He thinks he can prevent a war by killing the saviors himself. Unfortunately that's pretty damn reckless of Morgan. He hasn't encountered the Saviors at their worst. He's never encountered Neegan or Neegan's 2nd in command.

The Savior that is in charge of the meetings with the Kingdom is kind of interesting. He's an ass but it seems like his heart isn't in it. He's just trying to do his job and doesn't want any more crap from his own people than from the Kingdom.

I've also noticed that Neegan doesn't go to Hilltop or the Kingdom. I wonder if there's some significance to that.

@Cripplecreek

The mid-level guy who oversees the Kingdom's tributes seemed really regretful over Ben's death.  He didn't hesitate to get rid of the long-haired troublemaker, even told him he would kill him.  I wonder if he could be a possible ally in the future.  He must understand he's living under the thumb of a psycho who might throw him or anyone else into the fire on a whim.

I've kind of wondered about the lack of Negan's presence at those places, too.  I wonder if that's going to change.

[Cripplecreek]

@Cripplecreek

The mid-level guy who oversees the Kingdom's tributes seemed really regretful over Ben's death.  He didn't hesitate to get rid of the long-haired troublemaker, even told him he would kill him.  I wonder if he could be a possible ally in the future.  He must understand he's living under the thumb of a psycho who might throw him or anyone else into the fire on a whim.

I've kind of wondered about the lack of Negan's presence at those places, too.  I wonder if that's going to change.

I also think Jana's group "Scavengers"? is going to be a lot tougher than they appear. They're disciplined to the point of following orders given with a simple hand gesture and there appear to be a lot of them. I wonder if Neegan knows about them and avoids them?

Maybe Jana is Neegan's ex wife. 

[Silver Pines]

I also think Jana's group "Scavengers"? is going to be a lot tougher than they appear. They're disciplined to the point of following orders given with a simple hand gesture and there appear to be a lot of them. I wonder if Neegan knows about them and avoids them?

Maybe Jana is Neegan's ex wife. 

Lmao, I'd like to think so, because she looks like she might be able to give him a run for his money.

Every time they go back to that group I start thinking I fell into an episode of Star Trek.

[XenaLee]

I think we're about to get the old Carol back.

I think what drove Morgan to abandon the pacifism was the realization that the situation was unnatural and causing people like Richard to attempt to sacrifice themselves and getting innocent people killed. I don't think he killed Richard out of anger at Richard so much as it was anger at the whole situation. I think he was angry at the realization that his pacifism wasn't going to save anyone so he intends to kill all the saviors on his own.

I actually have sympathy for Richard. I get it. He lost everything and every attempt to fight back was blocked as he was forced to kiss the Savior's asses again and again and again. I think this is what finally got through to Morgan. These people are being driven insane by repeatedly being forced to turn the other cheek.

I love the old Carol that is, as Negan says, a bad@ss.

She will be needed in the battle to come.  They all will.  I just hope Rosita and Sasha don't get themselves killed before that battle.

[Cripplecreek]

Lmao, I'd like to think so, because she looks like she might be able to give him a run for his money.

Every time they go back to that group I start thinking I fell into an episode of Star Trek.

Pollyanna McIntosh plays "Jadis"

[XenaLee]

Pollyanna McIntosh plays "Jadis"

They sure have her "uglied up" for the part (just like they have Michonne).

[Silver Pines]

I love the old Carol that is, as Negan says, a bad@ss.

She will be needed in the battle to come.  They all will.  I just hope Rosita and Sasha don't get themselves killed before that battle.

@XenaLee

I'm worried about them, too.  Rosita has become one of my favorite characters.

[Silver Pines]

Pollyanna McIntosh plays "Jadis"

Wow, she looks good there. 

[Elderberry]

So Eugene went over to the Dark Side?

[Silver Pines]

So Eugene went over to the Dark Side?

I told y'all.  Didn't I tell y'all?

Abraham should come back from the dead just to kick his a**.

[Victoria33]

I thought tonight was dull.  All that planning to shoot Negan, and nothing happened.  Get to it and succeed or fail, but quit fooling around.  Too much talk and not enough action.

[Silver Pines]

I thought this was a good episode.  I liked seeing Rosita and Sasha finally lay everything out between them.  Sasha saved Rosita's life by taking off on her own, but she also took away Rosita's chance to avenge Abraham.

If I never see Daryl cry again, I will be FINE with that. 

[Silver Pines]

I thought tonight was dull.  All that planning to shoot Negan, and nothing happened.  Get to it and succeed or fail, but quit fooling around.  Too much talk and not enough action.

@Victoria33

Lol, you won't agree with what I posted.  I think they're going to really pour the gas on the fire for the next two eps.

[SZonian]

I thought tonight was dull.  All that planning to shoot Negan, and nothing happened.  Get to it and succeed or fail, but quit fooling around.  Too much talk and not enough action.

It's a DRAMA...there are many things going on at once...Their plan was 2 fold...try for long distance or go in.  They were forced to go in and Sasha and Rosita came to closure...epic episode IMO.  All things leading up to who will and who will not fight against Saviors.

[Elderberry]

It's a DRAMA...there are many things going on at once...Their plan was 2 fold...try for long distance or go in.  They were forced to go in and Sasha and Rosita came to closure...epic episode IMO.  All things leading up to who will and who will not fight against Saviors.

It was stupid to give up on "plan1" They had a perfect location. They saw that Negan did come out that door. After the first opportunity did not work out, they folded and went to "plan2". No discipline at all.

[Cripplecreek]

I told y'all.  Didn't I tell y'all?

Abraham should come back from the dead just to kick his a**.

I don't buy it. He's a coward but a good man. He didn't want Rosalita to come and save him partly because he's a coward and partly because he cares about her more than anyone else. He doesn't want her getting hurt.

When it comes down to it, Eugene knows Neegan will eventually kill him. Everything he's told Neegan so far is a lie and will eventually be exposed. Eugene told Neegan he was a doctor and he turned around and killed his doctor. He's a psycho but Neegan isn't so stupid as to kill his only doctor if he didn't think he could replace him easily.

[XenaLee]

I thought tonight was dull.  All that planning to shoot Negan, and nothing happened.  Get to it and succeed or fail, but quit fooling around.  Too much talk and not enough action.

Well... at least it wasn't all about Rick and Michone getting busy by candlelight after a scavenging session.  Next week will be action-packed.  It is about to hit the fan.

[SZonian]

It was stupid to give up on "plan1" They had a perfect location. They saw that Negan did come out that door. After the first opportunity did not work out, they folded and went to "plan2". No discipline at all.

I think they were forced to ditch "plan1" because of Eugene's call for more walkers to be found.  Mentioned checking the buildings or something over the radio.

[Cripplecreek]

I think they were forced to ditch "plan1" because of Eugene's call for more walkers to be found.  Mentioned checking the buildings or something over the radio.

Kind of foolish of the Saviors to leave high ground overlooking their compound unsecured in the first place.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

It was stupid to give up on "plan1" They had a perfect location. They saw that Negan did come out that door. After the first opportunity did not work out, they folded and went to "plan2". No discipline at all.

They were never going with plan 1.  They had numerous clear shots at Eugene and never took one.

[SZonian]

Kind of foolish of the Saviors to leave high ground overlooking their compound unsecured in the first place.

I was thinking the same thing...plus, the way Sasha and Rosita were flinging that rifle around in daylight, I'm surprised the reflection on the scope didn't give them away when they kept scoping the compound.

Lots of foolishness.  But the way things are being set up, it'll be interesting to see what transpires when the conflict begins.

[Cripplecreek]

I was thinking the same thing...plus, the way Sasha and Rosita were flinging that rifle around in daylight, I'm surprised the reflection on the scope didn't give them away when they kept scoping the compound.

Lots of foolishness.  But the way things are being set up, it'll be interesting to see what transpires when the conflict begins.

Any sniper who sits there with the barrel of the rifle poking out the winder is asking to be dead. Find your vantage point back away from the window in the darkness.

[SZonian]

Any sniper who sits there with the barrel of the rifle poking out the winder is asking to be dead. Find your vantage point back away from the window in the darkness.

[Silver Pines]

I don't buy it. He's a coward but a good man. He didn't want Rosalita to come and save him partly because he's a coward and partly because he cares about her more than anyone else. He doesn't want her getting hurt.

When it comes down to it, Eugene knows Neegan will eventually kill him. Everything he's told Neegan so far is a lie and will eventually be exposed. Eugene told Neegan he was a doctor and he turned around and killed his doctor. He's a psycho but Neegan isn't so stupid as to kill his only doctor if he didn't think he could replace him easily.

@Cripplecreek

We shall see.  It'll be interesting, no doubt.

[Silver Pines]

Well... at least it wasn't all about Rick and Michone getting busy by candlelight after a scavenging session.  Next week will be action-packed.  It is about to hit the fan.

@XenaLee

Two episodes left, right?  I think they're going to really bring it for those two shows.

Not to hijack the thread, but just as an aside, if anyone is looking for a good show to watch, I cannot recommend Bates Motel enough.  It's in its fifth and final season.  It's an amazing show, and the acting is stellar.