The Walking Dead Thread

[Silver Pines]

Fear The Walking Dead just went all in, mocking preppers, Christians, the Bible, and right-wingers all in one episode.  And Strand is still talking about the man he "loved".  I'm sick of hearing it; it turns my stomach.  And I'm about done with this poorly-written, uninteresting mess.r

[Cripplecreek]

Fear The Walking Dead just went all in, mocking preppers, Christians, the Bible, and right-wingers all in one episode.  And Strand is still talking about the man he "loved".  I'm sick of hearing it; it turns my stomach.  And I'm about done with this poorly-written, uninteresting mess.r

About the only thing I saw that I like is the return of the old guy and he's a former central American guerrilla torturer.

[RoosGirl]

I stopped watching.  You can too. ;)

[Silver Pines]

About the only thing I saw that I like is the return of the old guy and he's a former central American guerrilla torturer.

Yeah, I did see that.  Otherwise it was one long political rant.  Wth is wrong with that flubbery pillow- faced Kirkman?  He must be trying to alienate half his audience.

[Silver Pines]

I stopped watching.  You can too. ;)

Might as well.  My phone is more interesting, lol.

[SZonian]

Fear The Walking Dead just went all in, mocking preppers, Christians, the Bible, and right-wingers all in one episode.  And Strand is still talking about the man he "loved".  I'm sick of hearing it; it turns my stomach.  And I'm about done with this poorly-written, uninteresting mess.r

I'm done...no more FTWD for me.  Was losing interest anyway...this just seals the deal.

[Silver Pines]

I'm done...no more FTWD for me.  Was losing interest anyway...this just seals the deal.

@SZonian

They even made fun of someone having a pocket Constitution.  Oh, well, I read that the premiere was down 55% in ratings from last year,  so it's limping. 

I hope Daniel kills every one of the self-righteous jerks before it gets canceled.

[SZonian]

@SZonian

They even made fun of someone having a pocket Constitution.  Oh, well, I read that the premiere was down 55% in ratings from last year,  so it's limping. 

I hope Daniel kills every one of the self-righteous jerks before it gets canceled.

@CatherineofAragon

It's unfortunate because I thought the show really had promise in the beginning...the denial, the realization and then the response.  But no...they decided to go full libtard and mock those who had the foresight, no, the temerity to actually plan for TEOTWAWKI...and to pile on with regards to faith, mocking "Bible study" and then the "good Christian kids" going into the bunker to get high. 

[Silver Pines]

@CatherineofAragon

It's unfortunate because I thought the show really had promise in the beginning...the denial, the realization and then the response.  But no...they decided to go full libtard and mock those who had the foresight, no, the temerity to actually plan for TEOTWAWKI...and to pile on with regards to faith, mocking "Bible study" and then the "good Christian kids" going into the bunker to get high. 

@SZonian

I agree, I thought it was fairly good in the beginning.  It was no Walking Dead, but I didn't expect it to be, and I've given it every chance.

For me the last straw was Alicia's sarcastic "Praise Jesus." 

[SZonian]

@SZonian

I agree, I thought it was fairly good in the beginning.  It was no Walking Dead, but I didn't expect it to be, and I've given it every chance.

For me the last straw was Alicia's sarcastic "Praise Jesus."

Yep, me as well...

[Maj. Bill Martin]

I've also decided to punt on it since last week's episode.  Heck, the showrunner Erickson was pretty open about wanting this to be a very "diverse" show, so he was coming at it with a social justice warrior perspective right from the start.  Mocking/demonizing the military, for example.

But last week....  That girl was absolutely terrified that she was going to have to hang out with religious kids, but once it was clear they were just there to mock religion and smoke dope, the happy vibes started.  I suppose that's what comes from living in a bubble -- the showrunner is so convinced that his own views are the ones held by everyone else that he doesn't even see the possibility that he might alienate a huge chunk of the audience.  Oh well....

[Suppressed]

‘Walking Dead’ Stuntman John Bernecker Dies From Injuries In On-Set Fall

Via Twitter
by David Robb
July 14, 2017 6:30am

John Bernecker, the stuntman who suffered massive head injuries in a fall Wednesday on the set of The Walking Dead, has died at Atlanta Medical Center.

The death was confirmed to Deadline by Coweta County Coroner Richard Hawk, who said Bernecker died of blunt force trauma at 6:30 PM ET on Wednesday. A source at the hospital told Deadline earlier that Bernecker had been placed on a ventilator while his family made arrangements.

Federal workplace monitor OSHA and SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents stunt performers, have launched investigations into the accident.

It’s believed to be the first stunt-related death in the United States in more than 17 years. AMC said earlier today that it temporarily halted production on Season 8 of the zombie apocalypse series in the wake of the accident.

..
http://deadline.com/2017/07/walking-dead-stuntman-dead-john-bernecker-on-set-fall-1202128636/
Excerpt. Read more at

[Silver Pines]

I report, you decide, lol.  I'll see the premiere before I judge it, and the article does say that other critics have given it favorable reviews.  I guess we shall see.

Either way, I'm in until the end.


'The Walking Dead' (Spoiler-Free) Review: Season 8 Premiere Is A Total Mess

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/10/10/the-walking-dead-season-8-premiere-is-a-confusing-frustrating-mess/#18d9abfc767c

[Gefn]

Is this show scary? I don't like scary shows

[Silver Pines]

Is this show scary? I don't like scary shows

@Freya

It's about the survival of a group of survivors after a zombie apocalypse.  I'm like a lot of the show's viewers---not into the zombie thing, but we watch it for the human drama, which is really good.  At this point, the zombies are just kind of a backdrop.  One or two might pop up, but that's it.

[Gefn]

Right now my life is scary enough. I might pass on zombies. I'll give it a try when I'm a little happier

Thanks Cathy, ❤️

[sneakypete]

Is this show scary? I don't like scary shows

@Freya

The Zombies are a little scary at first. After all,Zombies are SUPPOSED to be scary.

Then you start to realize they are just a "vehicle" to attract views to a show that is about nothing less than "the end of the world as we know it" due to any sort of catastrophe,and what the survivors have to go through and the adjustments they will have to make to survive and bring back civilization.

You don't have to watch it long to figure out the other humans are a LOT scarier than the zombies. Hell,the Zombies have the IQ of roaches,and just stumble along at a slow walk. You don't even have to run from them,and they are very easy to kill because they don't even attempt to block any blows.

What they do is pull in the younger viewers who have no clue about survival and MAYBE get a few to contemplate it.

I decided to watch it for the first time around season 4 because I was bored and so many people were ranting about how good it is. Zombies ain't my thing and I couldn't imagine me being interested in a show about them,but damned if the acting,writing,and production wasn't so good that it pulled me right in and I ended up binge-watching it until I was up to date. In fact,it was so good I didn't even realize it wasn't about Zombies until after I had watched a couple of seasons,and then it "clicked".

[sneakypete]

Is this show scary? I don't like scary shows

@Freya

A more direct and shorter answer  is that the show is more "suspenseful" than scary.

[sneakypete]

Right now my life is scary enough. I might pass on zombies. I'll give it a try when I'm a little happier

Thanks Cathy, ❤️

@Freya

As for the Zombies,imagine a supporting cast of slightly smarter than normal Dims.

[Gefn]

@Freya

As for the Zombies,imagine a supporting cast of slightly smarter than normal Dims.

Ok!       

Thanks @sneakypete

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

Only 8 TWD "specials" until the season premier!

[Not including Talking, I quit recording that when I quit watching Fear, so I don't know if they're doing any]

[Victoria33]

@Freya
@CatherineofAragon

Right now and for a day or so before today, they are showing The Walking Dead from the time it started.  I have that on while working on a book proposal for an agent.  I would rather have that on than listen to Trump on TV all day long.

The Walking Dead has a two hour intro one on Oct. 22. 

[Gefn]

@Freya
@CatherineofAragon

Right now and for a day or so before today, they are showing The Walking Dead from the time it started.  I have that on while working on a book proposal for an agent.  I would rather have that on than listen to Trump on TV all day long.

The Walking Dead has a two hour intro one on Oct. 22.

Thanks @Victoria33 , my "other" mom ❤️

[Silver Pines]

@Freya
@CatherineofAragon

Right now and for a day or so before today, they are showing The Walking Dead from the time it started.  I have that on while working on a book proposal for an agent.  I would rather have that on than listen to Trump on TV all day long.

The Walking Dead has a two hour intro one on Oct. 22.

@Victoria33

It's airing now?  Well, but I guess they would have to start a week early to get 8 years worth of episodes in. 

At least there will be something to watch for the next week, if I want.   Except that it seems every time I turn on a TWD marathon I land on those damn hospital/Beth episodes.

[Silver Pines]

Only 8 TWD "specials" until the season premier!

[Not including Talking, I quit recording that when I quit watching Fear, so I don't know if they're doing any]

@InHeavenThereIsNoBeer

Okay, I'm a little embarrassed to admit it, but I was weak and started watching Fear The Walking Dead again.  And something incredible happened.  The last few episodes were really good---I mean seriously, edge of your seat good.  I hardly believe it.

[SZonian]

@InHeavenThereIsNoBeer

Okay, I'm a little embarrassed to admit it, but I was weak and started watching Fear The Walking Dead again.  And something incredible happened.  The last few episodes were really good---I mean seriously, edge of your seat good.  I hardly believe it.

When FTWD went after Christians and preppers, I signed off...waiting for TWD's return.

[sneakypete]

When FTWD went after Christians and preppers, I signed off...waiting for TWD's return.

@SZonian

Really? What if the Christians they  went  after were a re-incarnation of the Jim Jones cult? Or a new Catholic Inquisition?

Although come to think of it,people with your mindset might cheer for a return of "dat ole tyme religion",where the cult officials know what is best for everyone,and enforces their laws with an iron fist and  the occasional pot of flaming oil.

[Silver Pines]

@SZonian

Really? What if the Christians they  went  after were a re-incarnation of the Jim Jones cult? Or a new Catholic Inquisition?

Although come to think of it,people with your mindset might cheer for a return of "dat ole tyme religion",where the cult officials know what is best for everyone,and enforces their laws with an iron fist and  the occasional pot of flaming oil.

@sneakypete

No, I initially did the same thing myself, but like I said, I was weak and went back and watched again.

Stop kneejerking every time Christianity is mentioned, Pete.  Deciding you're not going to listen to your religion being bashed has zero to do with a theocratic rule.  It's a silly comparison.

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

No, I initially did the same thing myself, but like I said, I was weak and went back and watched again.

Stop kneejerking every time Christianity is mentioned, Pete.  Deciding you're not going to listen to your religion being bashed has zero to do with a theocratic rule.  It's a silly comparison.

@CatherineofAragon

I will stop when the Bible-Thumpers stop preaching hellfire and damnation.

Don't hold your breath waiting.

[Silver Pines]

@CatherineofAragon

I will stop when the Bible-Thumpers stop preaching hellfire and damnation.

Don't hold your breath waiting.

@sneakypete

Well, sorry hellfire and damnation triggers you.  Hope you can manage.

 

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

Well, sorry hellfire and damnation triggers you.  Hope you can manage.

 

@CatherineofAragon

I'll be ok.

[Silver Pines]

@CatherineofAragon

I'll be ok.

@sneakypete

Good.

Am I the only one who thinks Eugene is going to die this season?

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

Good.

Am I the only one who thinks Eugene is going to die this season?

@CatherineofAragon

I refuse to even think about it. I want  it all to come as a surprise.

[SZonian]

@SZonian

Really? What if the Christians they  went  after were a re-incarnation of the Jim Jones cult? Or a new Catholic Inquisition?

Although come to think of it,people with your mindset might cheer for a return of "dat ole tyme religion",where the cult officials know what is best for everyone,and enforces their laws with an iron fist and  the occasional pot of flaming oil.

@sneakypete...that's a stretch...the episode in question was quite overt and wasn't even straying into that kind of strawman.  Sorry if my position offends your sensibilities...but I am still free to choose which series I watch, correct?

Peace out.

[Silver Pines]

@CatherineofAragon

I refuse to even think about it. I want  it all to come as a surprise.

@sneakypete

You can speculate and it will still be a surprise.  I hope he bites it.

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

You can speculate and it will still be a surprise.  I hope he bites it.

@CatherineofAragon

Hard to say. I have seen people,mostly women,who like to see men like Eugene hang around because they feel superior to them in courage,strength,and determination in aggressive situations.

After all,who enjoys being the "bottom Indian on the totem pole"?

[Meldrew]

3 minute teaser from new season if you like

from r/thewalkingdead

https://www.reddit.com/r/thewalkingdead/comments/7773zx/8x01_mercy_first_3_minutes/

ETA: Language warning if you read the comments.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

@sneakypete

Good.

Am I the only one who thinks Eugene is going to die this season?

Sorry, he's got two more seasons.

Season 9 is set to focus on Carl gradually taking over from an injured, probably  dying, Rick, while he (Carl) begins to show signs of madness.  Every indication is that he's turning into another Governor, possibly even eventually another Negan (who Carl killed, finally, in season 8).  In the series finale, Eugene starts babbling on about something, probably Trump, and Carl shots him in the knee.  After letting Eugene whine in pain for several seconds, Carl smiles broadly and shoots him in the head.  Twice.  And with that we know that everything is going to turn out okay in the end.

[sneakypete]

Sorry, he's got two more seasons.

Season 9 is set to focus on Carl gradually taking over from an injured, probably  dying, Rick, while he (Carl) begins to show signs of madness.  Every indication is that he's turning into another Governor, possibly even eventually another Negan (who Carl killed, finally, in season 8).  In the series finale, Eugene starts babbling on about something, probably Trump, and Carl shots him in the knee.  After letting Eugene whine in pain for several seconds, Carl smiles broadly and shoots him in the head.  Twice.  And with that we know that everything is going to turn out okay in the end.

@InHeavenThereIsNoBeer

That's too bad. Carl is the one I have been looking forward to seeing him die. Arrogant little snot.

[Silver Pines]

@InHeavenThereIsNoBeer

That's too bad. Carl is the one I have been looking forward to seeing him die. Arrogant little snot.

@sneakypete, @InHeavenThereIsNoBeer is kidding.  No one knows what's going to happen in season 8, much less 9.

Carl is my boy.  He's a stone cold killer, that one. 

[Silver Pines]

3 minute teaser from new season if you like

from r/thewalkingdead

https://www.reddit.com/r/thewalkingdead/comments/7773zx/8x01_mercy_first_3_minutes/

ETA: Language warning if you read the comments.

@Meldrew, thank you!  What I see here looks pretty good.

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete, @InHeavenThereIsNoBeer is kidding.  No one knows what's going to happen in season 8, much less 9.

Carl is my boy.  He's a stone cold killer, that one.

@CatherineofAragon

That he is.

[aligncare]

@Freya

The Zombies are a little scary at first. After all,Zombies are SUPPOSED to be scary.

Then you start to realize they are just a "vehicle" to attract views to a show that is about nothing less than "the end of the world as we know it" due to any sort of catastrophe,and what the survivors have to go through and the adjustments they will have to make to survive and bring back civilization.

You don't have to watch it long to figure out the other humans are a LOT scarier than the zombies. Hell,the Zombies have the IQ of roaches,and just stumble along at a slow walk. You don't even have to run from them,and they are very easy to kill because they don't even attempt to block any blows.

What they do is pull in the younger viewers who have no clue about survival and MAYBE get a few to contemplate it.

I decided to watch it for the first time around season 4 because I was bored and so many people were ranting about how good it is. Zombies ain't my thing and I couldn't imagine me being interested in a show about them,but damned if the acting,writing,and production wasn't so good that it pulled me right in and I ended up binge-watching it until I was up to date. In fact,it was so good I didn't even realize it wasn't about Zombies until after I had watched a couple of seasons,and then it "clicked".

You just told my own story here, right down to thinking I don’t do zombies so why watch? Then I watched and couldn’t get enough of zombies. LOL.

Are season 7 spoilers allowed? I can’t wait till Rick grabs Lucy and beats Negan’s brains to mush with it. Negan is the quintessential movie villain and I love hating him. I’ve got four more episodes to finish out this season. Gee, since I don’t want to know what happens next I guess I’ll leave now.

[Silver Pines]

You just told my own story here, right down to thinking I don’t do zombies so why watch? Then I watched and couldn’t get enough of zombies. LOL.

Are season 7 spoilers allowed? I can’t wait till Rick grabs Lucy and beats Negan’s brains to mush with it. Negan is the quintessential movie villain and I love hating him. I’ve got four more episodes to finish out this season. Gee, since I don’t want to know what happens next I guess I’ll leave now.

@aligncare, we won't spoil you.  I swear I can't wait until Negan dies.  Just the fact the his mouth will finally shut will be good enough for me.

[Meldrew]

@aligncare, we won't spoil you.  I swear I can't wait until Negan dies.  Just the fact the his mouth will finally shut will be good enough for me.

He can't die until we have some Negan backstory. I'll bet he was an embittered high school gym teacher.  :finger:

[Silver Pines]

He can't die until we have some Negan backstory. I'll bet he was an embittered high school gym teacher.  :finger:

@Meldrew

Lol

I agree, I'd love to see an episode set aside for that.  And I'm one who normally doesn't like bottle eps.

[Cripplecreek]

He can't die until we have some Negan backstory. I'll bet he was an embittered high school gym teacher.  :finger:

Kinda like General Bethlehem in "The Postman". He was a copier repairman before the collapse of civilization.

[Silver Pines]

I have to say, that was some superior firepower going on in the premiere.  Rick taking a Polaroid of Negan....lol.

[Silver Pines]

A couple of things: 

I want to know where they're getting all that ammo.

Jesus can die because he's an idiot and a dangerous liability.

Cool trick to bring back Morales.

[SZonian]

A couple of things: 

I want to know where they're getting all that ammo.

Jesus can die because he's an idiot and a dangerous liability.

Cool trick to bring back Morales.

Good question about the ammo...I don't see anyone reloading, just a whole lot of "A-Team" type of effects with a few finally getting hit towards the end of the episode.
I can suspend reality for a bit, but that sequence was just a bit too much.
I agree about Jesus, especially after the kitchen scene.  Jesus is putting the entire plan in jeopardy by not killing saviors.  They now have to worry about an enemy in their midst and take care of them.
Ezekiel acting like a fool (positivity) in regards to tactics, pressing on even though they aren't supposed to because they've lost the element of surprise...appears that in the trailer for next episode they get surrounded by some group..."Garbage Pail Kids" maybe?