The Walking Dead on AMC

[elgerber]

My DH and I just watched 27 Weeks (or something like that) and the plan was to starve the Zombies out. I think it was like 6 months and they figured they would all have "died" from starvation. Of course, if you've seen the movie, you know things don't go as planned In The Walking Dead, the Walkers eat things other than humans. The farm folks fed them chickens (as a chicken owner, I almost barfed when they broke the girls legs! I was not prepared for that!), the Walker in the woods they gutted had eaten a rodent. If they can live off non-human flesh, I think they could be around a long time. Wild-life reproduces and, in The Walking Dead, doesn't appear to be infected like they are in some Zombie stories.

If you are referring to 28 Weeks Later, that is a different situation. They do starve to death, because they are not actually dead/zombies, they are infected humans, so it works to let them all starve.

 

[Ginny Favers]

I've read the first 48 issues - It has strayed in some ways that surprised me.

Additionally I have found certain sections in the comics are EXTREMELY dark - more so than the show so I am interested to see how/if they take it to that point.

Yes, me too. I honestly hope that it does continue to stray from the comics as I do find them to be extremely dark and less realistic/more sensational. Some things from the comics will just not translate well to the TV series, and I think the writers understand that. If an outbreak happened, the first place I'd try to head was the CDC, so I thought the storyline at the CDC was a good one.

 

[AlwaysMoving]

In the comic book, a bite from a zombie doesn't make you a zombie, a bite from a zombie gives you a nasty infection that will kill you (or the bite will do more serious injuries and kill you) It is dying that makes you a zombie.

Could someone else explain what happens in next weeks preview? I missed that.

But isn't that the same thing as what is going on with the tv series? You get bitten, get an infection which kills you, then you come back as a zombie.

Preview for Sunday's episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIyWIEQTfzU

 

[Ginny Favers]

But isn't that the same thing as what is going on with the tv series? You get bitten, get an infection which kills you, then you come back as a zombie.

I think what this poster is saying is that being bitten doesn't turn you into a walker. Being bitten will make you die. But anyone who dies, regardless of how, becomes a walker.

That has been established in the comic book, but not (yet) in the show. It's probably what was whispered to Rick at the end of the first season.

 

[AlwaysMoving]

I think what this poster is saying is that being bitten doesn't turn you into a walker. Being bitten will make you die. But anyone who dies, regardless of how, becomes a walker.

That has been established in the comic book, but not (yet) in the show. It's probably what was whispered to Rick at the end of the first season.

I have not read the comic to know the details, but I guess I assumed death of any kind caused the person to turn into a zombie. At least that is how it is in most movies. They need to visit a funeral home to verify.

 

[Coconut36]

I think what this poster is saying is that being bitten doesn't turn you into a walker. Being bitten will make you die. But anyone who dies, regardless of how, becomes a walker.

That has been established in the comic book, but not (yet) in the show. It's probably what was whispered to Rick at the end of the first season.

Ah...we have seen two people be bit and turn but have yet to see anyone die a "natural" death so to speak to see if they turn into a walker.

It could explain the headshot in the last episode..to keep them from turning.

 

[brerrabbit]

I've continued to read the comics, but I know a lot of people gave up on them because of how dark they got. There is never a "winning" moment for the people in the comics, and can get very depressing at times.

As I said earlier I have not read the comics but a friend at work who loves all things zombie's has. I got him to spill on a lot of things and what you mention above is one of the main reasons I decided I did not want to read them and just go with the flow of the show. Everything he told me was depressing.

Kind of like a Stephen King book. Once King was asked why there was never any resolution in his stories and no semi happy endings or at least some form of resolution.

His answer was, "because terror has no end"

 

[buzz2400]

I just watched the ending of the last episode where Rick shoots them in head. The first guy he did shoot in the head, the second guy he shot him in the shoulder and stomach and then you don't see where the third shot goes. I don't think the CDC guy said they were all already infected because wouldn't he had reacted a little differently when carl was shot.

Also if anyone has any time on their hands just the last episode again in the beginning when carl is saying goodbye to maggie before he and rick leaves to find herschel. They are standing right off the porch saying goodbye and it is only a short distance from that point to the car with rick. Then the camera goes back to maggie and she is back on the porch but over to the left of the front door. I say it was misshot because why would maggie go back on the porch and go over to the left before going back to the front door. Not a big deal but usually i don't see mistakes.

 

[declansdad]

I just watched the ending of the last episode where Rick shoots them in head. The first guy he did shoot in the head, the second guy he shot him in the shoulder and stomach and then you don't see where the third shot goes. I don't think the CDC guy said they were all already infected because wouldn't he had reacted a little differently when carl was shot.

I thought that too but if you keep watching the scene they show him falling over and there is a gun shot wound to the forehead.

 

[Anjelica]

As I said earlier I have not read the comics but a friend at work who loves all things zombie's has. I got him to spill on a lot of things and what you mention above is one of the main reasons I decided I did not want to read them and just go with the flow of the show. Everything he told me was depressing.

Kind of like a Stephen King book. Once King was asked why there was never any resolution in his stories and no semi happy endings or at least some form of resolution.

His answer was, "because terror has no end"

In my opinion - Stephen Kings books' can't hold a "candle" to The Walking Dead series in terms of just how "dark" it gets. There are some extremely disturbing things that occur along the way that isn't just about "happy endings" but more the complete loss of people's humanity. "Good everyday people" turn into some of the most horrible people that do unimaginable things. When I say unimaginable things I truly mean it.

With all that being said it is still an interesting read (I've done the first 48 issues). I actually think this season is going sooooo slooooow compared to even just the 1st season (granted that was only 6 episodes). The comics are really an easy read and I think they go pretty fast.

 

[Jennasis]

Someone asked earlier (I don't even watch the show) but I recall an interview the creators did before the premiere of the first episode where they said the title of the show always referred to the characters in it and not the zombies. Can't remember where I read it though.

 

[Luv2Scrap]

In my opinion - Stephen Kings books' can't hold a "candle" to The Walking Dead series in terms of just how "dark" it gets. There are some extremely disturbing things that occur along the way that isn't just about "happy endings" but more the complete loss of people's humanity. "Good everyday people" turn into some of the most horrible people that do unimaginable things. When I say unimaginable things I truly mean it.
With all that being said it is still an interesting read (I've done the first 48 issues). I actually think this season is going sooooo slooooow compared to even just the 1st season (granted that was only 6 episodes). The comics are really an easy read and I think they go pretty fast.

I assume you mean worse than we've seen so far? Bacause although horrible so far, I could see it being a lot worse!

 

[wdwmom2]

Someone asked earlier (I don't even watch the show) but I recall an interview the creators did before the premiere of the first episode where they said the title of the show always referred to the characters in it and not the zombies. Can't remember where I read it though.

So, does that mean that Shane, Rick, Lori, Andrea, etc, are doomed????

If so, then just WOW!!!!! I guess that could have been the info the CDC guy was whispering in to Rick's ear.

 

[Anjelica]

I assume you mean worse than we've seen so far? Bacause although horrible so far, I could see it being a lot worse!

Yes - worse, alot worse than what has been on the show. I actually think the show hasn't gotten to "dark" more so than just sad at times. PM me if you want more details.

 

[AlwaysMoving]

So, does that mean that Shane, Rick, Lori, Andrea, etc, are doomed????

If so, then just WOW!!!!! I guess that could have been the info the CDC guy was whispering in to Rick's ear.

Either way, in a world like what they are dealing with, everyone is doomed. Aside from the virus and zombies, life similar to the 1800s (lawless, lacking medical, lacking comforts, etc) would be difficult unless things changed quickly. I always thought "walking dead", while still referring to the survivors, meant little by little their spirit/soul is dying and they are a shell of the person they once were.

 

[Planogirl]

Either way, in a world like what they are dealing with, everyone is doomed. Aside from the virus and zombies, life similar to the 1800s (lawless, lacking medical, lacking comforts, etc) would be difficult unless things changed quickly. I always thought "walking dead", while still referring to the survivors, meant little by little their spirit/soul is dying and they are a shell of the person they once were.

I think that might be why there is so much dialogue and you see things like Andrea casually picking up an arm and throwing it in the truck. Little by little they are changing.

 

[Chernab0g]

As has been stated, the survivors are "The Walking Dead"

 

[SDFgirl]

I think what this poster is saying is that being bitten doesn't turn you into a walker. Being bitten will make you die. But anyone who dies, regardless of how, becomes a walker.

That has been established in the comic book, but not (yet) in the show. It's probably what was whispered to Rick at the end of the first season.

And it may explain why Rick was so adamant about staying at the farm and searching for Sophia. If she had died - even from starvation or exposure - maybe he wanted so save her from being a walker.

 

[wdwmom2]

Great episode!!!!!

And Hershal is a great shot!!!!

 

[JenM]

In my opinion - Stephen Kings books' can't hold a "candle" to The Walking Dead series in terms of just how "dark" it gets. There are some extremely disturbing things that occur along the way that isn't just about "happy endings" but more the complete loss of people's humanity. "Good everyday people" turn into some of the most horrible people that do unimaginable things. When I say unimaginable things I truly mean it.

With all that being said it is still an interesting read (I've done the first 48 issues). I actually think this season is going sooooo slooooow compared to even just the 1st season (granted that was only 6 episodes). The comics are really an easy read and I think they go pretty fast.

Oh, Stephen King can go there in spectacular fashion too. The "zoo" in The Stand immediately comes to mind, as well as the events of Pet Sematary, and the entire sordid story of Patrick Hocksetter in IT, who I thought was more disturbing than Pennywise the Clown - and Patrick was 12 years old.