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speedkilz88 · 02-10-2013

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Originally Posted by reddyuta

I have no idea why scifi is airing BSG: blood and chrome at the same time but i have to DVR that show.

Sci-fi;excuse me SyFy (lol) doesn't want it to get good ratings. They've already decided against making it a series, it being a success would cause a stir. That channel is no longer a science fiction channel. They've ruined it.

TheCowboy · 02-10-2013

So I started watching the marathon at about 7 pm and got to see two full episodes before the new one started. I think I am hooked. I got the plot mostly down, just need to recognize the characters better.

locked&loaded · 02-10-2013

first 6 episodes were good.

whole 2nd season was trash.

really slow. not enough zombie kills. sad really.

Rowdy · 02-10-2013

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Originally Posted by locked&loaded

first 6 episodes were good.

whole 2nd season was trash.

really slow. not enough zombie kills. sad really.

Because killing zombies is the only way to make an episode last?

CashMan · 02-11-2013

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Originally Posted by locked&loaded

first 6 episodes were good.

whole 2nd season was trash.

really slow. not enough zombie kills. sad really.

Agreed, I stop watching midway through season 2, because of it.

**Reality** · 02-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Rowdy

Because killing zombies is the only way to make an episode last?

You will find that most younger users prefer gore and violence in movies and shows that are similar to The Walking Dead. Story lines are really optional to that demographic unless it includes the gore and violence, but then it is treated only as a bonus to the show.

Understand I am not speaking insultingly toward those who prefer gore and violence, just explaining that there is a difference in tastes. I normally never like zombie movies/shows, but I do like post-apocalyptic movies and shows with a solid story line.

People who hear about TWD tend to stereotype it as yet-another-hack-and-slash zombiefest. TWD is great because it puts the audience through a what-if scenario of a post apocalyptic event. It relates the psychological and physically draining realities of living and surviving in an environment outside of our normal every day comfort zone.

Older people who have likely experienced mini-events through natural disasters where life changed abruptly before returning to normal realize that life could change without warning. Watching shows like the TWD gives you a chance to see how people "might" react and examples of what they may deal with that could be applied to apocalyptic events that go well beyond a "zombie" apocalypse.

/reality

jnday · 02-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Reality

You will find that most younger users prefer gore and violence in movies and shows that are similar to The Walking Dead. Story lines are really optional to that demographic unless it includes the gore and violence, but then it is treated only as a bonus to the show.

Understand I am not speaking insultingly toward those who prefer gore and violence, just explaining that there is a difference in tastes. I normally never like zombie movies/shows, but I do like post-apocalyptic movies and shows with a solid story line.

People who hear about TWD tend to stereotype it as yet-another-hack-and-slash zombiefest. TWD is great because it puts the audience through a what-if scenario of a post apocalyptic event. It relates the psychological and physically draining realities of living and surviving in an environment outside of our normal every day comfort zone.

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Good observation. I have found that as I have gotten older,.my taste in movies and TV shows have matured as well. TWD has enough zombie killing for my taste, but the storyline is much more important. Some of my favorite action movies that I watched when I was younger seems silly now.

**BrAinPaiNt** · 02-11-2013

I have said it many times...Zombie movies are not about the zombies themselves...the zombies are just the catalyst for the emotions and actions of the humans.

The walking dead title itself does not refer to the zombies...it refers to the humans.

ethiostar · 02-11-2013

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Originally Posted by BrAinPaiNt

I have said it many times...Zombie movies are not about the zombies themselves...the zombies are just the catalyst for the emotions and actions of the humans.

The walking dead title itself does not refer to the zombies...it refers to the humans.

Very true.

Zombie movies are (or at least should be) about the survivors and how they cope with the situation and deal with each other.

**MichaelWinicki** · 02-11-2013

The episode started out as a "10" for me.

But then the pace went down hill from there... And yes there were "flashbacks" to season 2.

Rack Bauer · 02-11-2013

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Originally Posted by MichaelWinicki

The episode started out as a "10" for me.

But then the pace went down hill from there... And yes there were "flashbacks" to season 2.

I liked the episode, but I'm not liking the whole deal with Rick (don't want to give spoilers).

Shiloht88 · 02-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Romo 2 Austin

He was the only character I cared for outside of Shane. Both now dead. Was epic when TDog said "Let's head east" and then everyone ignores him. Funny thing is that would have been the right move. If Rick dies I will jump back in, absolutely despise that character.

Although with the worst TV character I have ever witnessed, Lori, dead I might give it another shot down the road.

That is odd. Rick is the main character of the series end of the story so he isn't going anywhere. T-dog was a good character but not crucial to the story and Shane wasn't either. Darryl is the best character on the show.

Shiloht88 · 02-11-2013

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I liked the episode, but I'm not liking the whole deal with Rick (don't want to give spoilers).

I agree I thought that whole story line was dumb, odd and forced.

**MichaelWinicki** · 02-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Rack Bauer

I liked the episode, but I'm not liking the whole deal with Rick (don't want to give spoilers).

Yeah, I'm thinking the situation with Rick isn't going to be resolved any time soon.

mldardy · 02-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Rack Bauer

I liked the episode, but I'm not liking the whole deal with Rick (don't want to give spoilers).

I don't either and I hope they don't drag it out for the majority of this half of the season.