The Walking Dead "The Walking Dead" General Stuff & Thaaaangs Thread - Part 8

[Sawyer]

Perlman's a bit busy at the moment, but DAT PIC!!!

 

[Sawyer]

I assume Cudlitz will be upgraded to regular status in season 5.

 

[TX85]

Finally the new season starts tomorrow,Just set up my DVR again,I wish I can see it when it starts but I might be out somewhere

 

[runawayboulder]

I am VERY EXCITED to hear about Michael Cudlitz joining the show. That guy is awesome.

 

[Sawyer]

What the show has been lacking so far for me is the sense of danger that the comics have created, because the comics have subscribed very much to the George RR Martin style of storytelling.

No character is safe. When you turn the page, you're actually afraid for the characters.

Aside from Rick really, anybody in the comics is fair game to die. However, since Dale, the show has either only killed characters that no one cared about, or characters that were already pretty much universally disliked.

And the show has pulled it's punches a bit in showing the complete depravity that the surviving humans are capable of. The Governor in the comics was the perfect realization of the overall theme of TWD: "In a world filled with monsters, the real monsters are the humans who survive." The Governor in the show never quite reached that level. He got close, but it wasn't there.

In short, I hope the show stops pulling it's punches and gets a little gutsier. I want to fear for the characters I love, and right now I don't, because I don't think the creators have the balls to kill of likable characters.

EXCUSE ME!!!!

I think you owe him an apology.

 

[Man in the Suit]

He was the best.

 

[Hyde]

What the show has been lacking so far for me is the sense of danger that the comics have created, because the comics have subscribed very much to the George RR Martin style of storytelling.

No character is safe. When you turn the page, you're actually afraid for the characters.

Aside from Rick really, anybody in the comics is fair game to die. However, since Dale, the show has either only killed characters that no one cared about, or characters that were already pretty much universally disliked.

And the show has pulled it's punches a bit in showing the complete depravity that the surviving humans are capable of. The Governor in the comics was the perfect realization of the overall theme of TWD: "In a world filled with monsters, the real monsters are the humans who survive." The Governor in the show never quite reached that level. He got close, but it wasn't there.

In short, I hope the show stops pulling it's punches and gets a little gutsier. I want to fear for the characters I love, and right now I don't, because I don't think the creators have the balls to kill of likable characters.

I agree. Also, even though the comics have been going on for a decade now, I think it will be difficult for the show to continue to present fresh stories. Once the prison arc is over, they'll find another place to stay, there'll be some kind of moral dilemma, maybe Negan will be brought in, zombies attack and the cycle goes on. Really, the two storylines I want to see after this season (or during the latter half of this season) are the group splitting into two or three different factions, ala Lost, and the exploration of the military side to the apocalypse. So Rick and co find themselves a government sanctuary, like an entire city or whatever.

But I reckon the new spin-off show cast and the TWD cast will cross over at some point.

 

[SpideyFan866]

I forgot the new season began today.

Just barely averted a personal crisis.

 

[yogamble]

Looking forward to tonight. Hopefully Daryl dies

Spoiler

 

[Infinity9999x]

I agree. Also, even though the comics have been going on for a decade now, I think it will be difficult for the show to continue to present fresh stories. Once the prison arc is over, they'll find another place to stay, there'll be some kind of moral dilemma, maybe Negan will be brought in, zombies attack and the cycle goes on. Really, the two storylines I want to see after this season (or during the latter half of this season) are the group splitting into two or three different factions, ala Lost, and the exploration of the military side to the apocalypse. So Rick and co find themselves a government sanctuary, like an entire city or whatever.

But I reckon the new spin-off show cast and the TWD cast will cross over at some point.

Wait, what? Are they doing a spinoff show of TWD?

 

[Sawyer]

Yep. One that's not tied down by source material.

 

[Infinity9999x]

Yep. One that's not tied down by source material.

Hm. Interesting.

Though I would argue this show isn't really tied down by the source material either. They've been treating the source material fairly loosely. Unfortunately, they've been ignoring a lot of the best ideas from the comics.

Granted, on the same token, they've had some very good ideas that were original. Daryl's a great character, and I didn't mind the Shane/Rick arc. But overall, I wouldn't mind if the show tried to take a bit more from the comics. Or at least start taking some of the same kind of risks.

 

[Sawyer]

I think they've been taking alot from the comic, they just also want to be able to keep some surprise in the series, for those who've been reading.

With this spinoff, they're free of that risk, and the risk of having people ***** about them changing things.

 

[Infinity9999x]

I think they've been taking alot from the comic, they just also want to be able to keep some surprise in the series, for those who've been reading.

With this spinoff, they're free of that risk, and the risk of having people ***** about them changing things.

Yeah, but let's be honest, the percentage of their viewing public who reads the comic is a verryyyy small number.

Now, don't get me wrong, I don't mind that it's different. What bothers me is that they're not taking the same kind of risks. I think it's fine that they're doing new things, but don't lose the nerve the storytelling of the comics had. Like I said before, I want to be actually afraid for the characters I like in this show. They haven't given me a reason to actually worry about any of the main cast (that people actually like).

 

[Evelisse]

it's a lot easier to risk a fan favorite in the comics imo, if there is too much backlash just draw and write in a similar character to fill the hole. On the show people get attached to actors, I'm not totally against killing a Daryl, but it would currently be a hole no one can fill, especially Tyresse, not yet anyways.

 

[chamber-music]

The return of slick rick!

 

[Infinity9999x]

it's a lot easier to risk a fan favorite in the comics imo, if there is too much backlash just draw and write in a similar character to fill the hole. On the show people get attached to actors, I'm not totally against killing a Daryl, but it would currently be a hole no one can fill, especially Tyresse, not yet anyways.

I think GOT has shown us that the general public can accept a show where fan favorite characters are killed off (often quite brutally). Granted GOT has more active characters that people really follow, but TWD could be on that level.

 

[Kane52630]

The Walking Dead Season 4 Debuts with Record 16.1 Million Viewers

http://www.superherohype.com/news/a...ason-4-debuts-with-record-161-million-viewers

AMC’s The Walking Dead returned last night for its fourth season, delivering the highest ratings of any episode in series history. The season four premiere was watched by 16.1 million total viewers and 10.4 million adults aged 18-49. Last night’s ratings confirm The Walking Dead continues to be the #1 show on all of television among the coveted 18-49 demographic. 2013/14 season to date, last night’s premiere ranks as the #1 telecast in adults 18-49, outperforming all programs including primetime NFL football. With time-shifted playback, last night’s premiere should exceed 20 million viewers.
“Sincere thanks to the fans, who have welcomed The Walking Dead back for its fourth season with the highest-rated episode in the show's history,” said AMC President Charlie Collier. “We could not be more proud of this show and everyone on both sides of the camera who work so hard to give life to this story of character, leadership and survival. It starts with series creator, writer and executive producer Robert Kirkman, show runner and executive producer Scott Gimple and the director of last night’s episode (and the man behind the make-up) executive producer Greg Nicotero, their fellow executive producers and an extraordinary cast and crew who are giving their all every day. So clearly, thanks to them, the dead have never been more alive.”

The previous record for an episode of The Walking Dead was 12.4 million total viewers and 8.1 million viewers 18-49 for the season three finale.

 

[Travesty]

Damn, I had no idea TWD was that popular. I thought BrBa did better, but ****, that's a ton of viewers.

 

[Sawyer]

The Walking Dead Season 4 Debuts with Record 16.1 Million Viewers

http://www.superherohype.com/news/a...ason-4-debuts-with-record-161-million-viewers

Feels a little show-offy at this point. Don't get all full of yourselves like those Big Bang Theory bastards, TWD.

 

[Shifty]

Last Sunday AMC's Low Winter Sun had a 2 hour finale that drew 630,000 viewers and a 0.2.

This week... wow. 16,100,000 viewers and a 8.2.

It was a good premiere, kept me interested in the show. I heard mixed reviews before I watched but I enjoyed it for what it was.

 

[Kane52630]

On Set With Lauren Cohan: Looking Great in the Apocalypse

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-de...-lauren-cohan-looking-great-in-the-apocalypse

 

[Travesty]

She looked really hot on Conan a few nights ago.

 

[Evelisse]

Possible Spoiler regarding the new sickness....

[BLACKOUT]Not sure if this was posted this week, but per this article, it looks like the virus will not be some new mutant zombie virus, but along the lines of the Spanish Flu. Which I guess makes sense, a lot of dirty people in close contact, dead bodies dealt with almost daily lack of vaccines and most basic medicines, thaaangs were bound to start happening. Take showers!! [/BLACKOUT]

http://www.wetpaint.com/walking-dead/articles/2013-10-13-season-4-threat-infecting-people

 

[Teelie]

But more importantly, [blackout]use soap when you do[/blackout].