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[Alpende]

Liked the episode, Carol and Daryll surviving together was cool. One thing I didn't like was the fact that Carol said 'Let me go in the van, I'm lighter'. Then Daryl goes in the van (that's fine) but Carol also decided to go in and move to the front. What the hell?

Other than that, cool episode. Season 5 is shaping up to be pretty great.

 

[ThatCrazyGuy]

Watched it again. Still enjoyed it. That van sequence is damn wonky though, lol.

 

[nawwafh]

im not liking this season so far a all..
Besides the 1st 2 eps.. everything feels like filler

 

[Dreadnought]

im not liking this season so far a all..
Besides the 1st 2 eps.. everything feels like filler

Just because guns aren't blazing every 30 seconds does not mean an episode is filler.

 

[Lethe82]

The 'worst' episode this season hands down, but still a great season so far. I've enjoyed every single episode so far.

 

[anarckitty]

I didn't watch Talking Dead, and I haven't seen this question asked so I'm sorry if it's already been answered....

Did they explain what happened to the people in the sleeping bags/tents in the skywalk? Did they freeze to death in the winter? That would make the most sense to me.

 

[Lethe82]

That might be an answer, most of them were fully covered/zipped up in their sleeping bags etc.

 

[MiloFoxburr]

That might be an answer, most of them were fully covered/zipped up in their sleeping bags etc.

Freezing to death is about the only thing that'd make sense for them to all be tucked up in sleeping bags/tents

 

[Konka]

Freezing to death is about the only thing that'd make sense for them to all be tucked up in sleeping bags/tents

However, freezing to death in Atlanta doesn't make too much sense unless they were experiencing record cold.

 

[Dirtyshubb]

Freezing to death is about the only thing that'd make sense for them to all be tucked up in sleeping bags/tents

If you go back and look, all the zombies in their sleeping bags had 2 bullet wounds suggesting someone came along and shot them all while they were still alive.

 

[kurahador]

Just because guns aren't blazing every 30 seconds does not mean an episode is filler.

I think it's because the series seems intent on focusing only one group per week.
It's better than how they did it last season at least.

 

[Kinyou]

I didn't watch Talking Dead, and I haven't seen this question asked so I'm sorry if it's already been answered....

Did they explain what happened to the people in the sleeping bags/tents in the skywalk? Did they freeze to death in the winter? That would make the most sense to me.

Weren't there bloodstains on the sleeping bags? I assumed they were shot or stabbed in their sleep.

Perhaps by the "cops" who were afraid of such a large group

 

[Loomba]

im not liking this season so far a all..
Besides the 1st 2 eps.. everything feels like filler

You thought episode 3 was filler? 100% not true.

 

[JoeNut]

thought it was a little bit slow but interesting. the black kid practically puts them to death and they just forgive him and carry on?

Also the van bit was stupid, no way it would land right way up

 

[Skab]

If you go back and look, all the zombies in their sleeping bags had 2 bullet wounds suggesting someone came along and shot them all while they were still alive.

There is a lot of that in this show. Subtle story telling.

Most of gaf seems to miss it completely.

 

[Lethe82]

Ah I missed the bullets. Some people probably came through killed them and took the obvious stuff.

 

[anarckitty]

There is a lot of that in this show. Subtle story telling.

Most of gaf seems to miss it completely.

I understand subtle storytelling (I may have missed something though since I had to corral my 2 year old), and I saw the blood spots people are talking about....on one of the sleeping bags. Didn't notice them on the rest.

Weren't there bloodstains on the sleeping bags? I assumed they were shot or stabbed in their sleep.

Perhaps by the "cops" who were afraid of such a large group

I noticed the bloodstains on one of the bags. I like that theory, but I think the freezing to death thing makes more sense. I was just asking because I didn't know if it had been actually addressed on Talking Dead.

Edit: Just rewatched that specific part and I understand my initial confusion. I still didn't see any bullet holes in the tents, but I did see some blood spots either from bullets or stabbings on two of the sleeping bags. I still think it would have been cooler and more tragic had the people died in the skywalk from hypothermia though.

 

[poppabk]

I thought the part where they found the mother and child and then Daryl killing and burning them to be really moving.

 

[anarckitty]

I thought the part where they found the mother and child and then Daryl killing and burning them to be really moving.

I agree. They did a good job on that scene.

 

[Lothar]

Just because guns aren't blazing every 30 seconds does not mean an episode is filler.

No, nothing interesting happening and nothing of interest being said means that it's filler.

 

[slit]

I really enjoyed th last couple of episodes compared to the begining of the season. It's defintely getting better.

 

[Grifter]

I thought the part where they found the mother and child and then Daryl killing and burning them to be really moving.

Same here. Lots of very nice touches in this episode - compact flashbacks establishing Carol's journey while reminding us of all the carnage this group leaves behind, sandwich bags for catching water, Atlanta missions (burning the notepad was boss), the sleeping bags, Daryl slapping the gun away from Carol then ramming Noah into the bookshelf...

Also like when they hole up in new places like the law firm and later the business office in Atlanta, and the two resting in an abuse shelter.

 

[poppabk]

Same here. Lots of very nice touches in this episode - compact flashbacks establishing Carol's journey while reminding us of all the carnage this group leaves behind, sandwich bags for catching water, Atlanta missions (burning the notepad was boss), the sleeping bags, Daryl slapping the gun away from Carol then ramming Noah into the bookshelf...

Also like when they hole up in new places like the law firm and later the business office in Atlanta, and the two resting in an abuse shelter.

Being in the city is much more evocative and drives home what has happened to the world. We have been completely detached from the world as it existed for so long, the countryside really doesnt look much different to the pre-apocolypse state. Touches like the family at the abuse center allow us to remember that each zombie was once a person, with a complex life, not just a knife/arrow/bullet receptacle. The way they achieved that without having to show any back story, just allowing your imagination to fill in the gaps was really impressive.

 

[Pilgrimzero]

This has been the weirdest season IMO. It's all so "unconnected" in a way. Each episode is about like 1 person. Norman Reedus has been in like 2 episodes and last nights was the one he has the most screen time in.

They've basically spread out 2 days of these characters lives over a season of episodes.

 

[WaffleTaco]

Just got caught up on the last three episodes. Beth's episode was ok, but it seems like every group is now crazy except Rick's. They also finally make use of Beth's attempted suicide. I expected something to happen with the DC group in order for them to get back with Rick's group. I am wondering will live out of those three. Sunday's episode was somewhat odd. I love Carol and Darryl single episode's. However most of the Carol flashbacks were not needed. Also them landing up right in the ambulance was one of the worst scenes of the entire series. Also Carol getting hit by a car was so funny lol. I am so confused on how they are going to connect back up with Rick's group. I am expecting Carol to die honestly.

 

[cacildo]

How many episodes left for this season?

 

[hamchan]

This has been the weirdest season IMO. It's all so "unconnected" in a way. Each episode is about like 1 person. Norman Reedus has been in like 2 episodes and last nights was the one he has the most screen time in.

They've basically spread out 2 days of these characters lives over a season of episodes.

I enjoy the episode structure like this. I think generally it's made each individual episode better to focus on just one group at a time. It comes at the cost of the week to week flow because it leads to slow episodes back to back, but the season overall should be stronger for it in terms of quality episodes.

 

[Odah]

How many episodes left for this season?

2 + 8

 

[Rawket Lawnchair]

So are Carol and Daryl an item, or what?

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

So are Carol and Daryl an item, or what?

I feel like they are so in-tune with one another that they don't need to make many outward gestures to show that they share a close bond. I wouldn't say they are a traditional couple yet but they are as close as it gets and even beyond in some ways.

They know what the other is thinking without a word being said. They just get each other. That's some next level shit.

 

[cacildo]

2 + 8

thats... too few

at least for the first half. The show is so slow they should have at least more five episodes before the break for something to happen.

Im watching Sons of Anarchy on Netflix, and its a bizarre experience to put it next to TWD

Sons of Anarchy: a billion stuff happens every single episode
The Walking Dead: nothing happens in two, three episodes

 

[Kano on the Phone]

im not liking this season so far a all..
Besides the 1st 2 eps.. everything feels like filler

A quiet, character driven narrative doesn't make for filler. We know two of the characters better than we did going into the episode and we're now set up for what will probably be an all action episode in the hospital. I feel like some people watch this show and really just want to be watching a video game. The quieter episodes make a nice change of pace for the guns blazing, everyone shouting and shooting episodes.

This episode and the episode last year with Carol and Tyreese are two of my favorite episodes of the show.

thats... too few

at least for the first half. The show is so slow they should have at least more five episodes before the break for something to happen.

Im watching Sons of Anarchy on Netflix, and its a bizarre experience to put it next to TWD

Sons of Anarchy: a billion stuff happens every single episode
The Walking Dead: nothing happens in two, three episodes

Everything that happens in SoA is ultimately meaningless, so that's a really bad comparison.

 

[BlackGhost]

So are Carol and Daryl an item, or what?

We all hope, don't we?

 

[ultron87]

So are Carol and Daryl an item, or what?

Well that van was a-rockin.

 

[-griffy-]

To me this is the best sustained string of episodes The Walking Dead has ever had. The weakest episode has been the Beth centered hospital one. I think what they were trying to do there was interesting but the execution simply betrayed the idea. The situation and characters were clumsily introduced.

Loved this most recent episode. I could watch hours of Carol and Daryl doing stuff. I love the renewed focus this season on the characters just logistically dealing with their environment and situation, whether it's taking and boiling water from a toilet, using batteries to start fires, the efficiency of dealing with walkers, or just finding a safe place for the night. That's the kind of stuff that can make this show different from any other ensemble dramas.

Also love the jump scare getting turned on it's head early in the episode, when they are watching the car after it parks. Something hits the window and you're like "Oh shit, the cop guy spotted them! Oh, no, it's just a zombie. Phew."

Also, how have so many people not realized Daryl is gay at this point?

 

[Pilgrimzero]

To me this is the best sustained string of episodes The Walking Dead has ever had. The weakest episode has been the Beth centered hospital one. I think what they were trying to do there was interesting but the execution simply betrayed the idea. The situation and characters were clumsily introduced.

Loved this most recent episode. I could watch hours of Carol and Daryl doing stuff. I love the renewed focus this season on the characters just logistically dealing with their environment and situation, whether it's taking and boiling water from a toilet, using batteries to start fires, the efficiency of dealing with walkers, or just finding a safe place for the night. That's the kind of stuff that can make this show different from any other ensemble dramas.

Also love the jump scare getting turned on it's head early in the episode, when they are watching the car after it parks. Something hits the window and you're like "Oh shit, the cop guy spotted them! Oh, no, it's just a zombie. Phew."

Also, how have so many people not realized Daryl is gay at this point?

Seriously. It's been 5 seasons and he could hook up with any female he wanted yet doesn't. He likes the dudes.

 

[Scofield94941]

This episode reminded me of the last of us. That theme sounded straight out of the game

 

[Linius]

Really enjoyed this episode. Daryl's "so do we" line

 

[someday]

Being in the city is much more evocative and drives home what has happened to the world. We have been completely detached from the world as it existed for so long, the countryside really doesnt look much different to the pre-apocolypse state. Touches like the family at the abuse center allow us to remember that each zombie was once a person, with a complex life, not just a knife/arrow/bullet receptacle. The way they achieved that without having to show any back story, just allowing your imagination to fill in the gaps was really impressive.

I admit, that has stayed with me since Sunday. I keep wondering what happened to the mother and daughter, how they died, who turned first, and what happened after that. Those things are great touches.

 

[Scalemail Ted]

Kind of late but... I'm disappointed that they didn't do a new webisode leading up to the season 5 premiere.

 

[Fuu]

Just watched it. Loved this episode on so many levels. Visually engrossing (city yay), layered character work with tons of nice touches, great use of setting to drive points home in a subtle way, good direction and music.

Being in the city is much more evocative and drives home what has happened to the world. We have been completely detached from the world as it existed for so long, the countryside really doesnt look much different to the pre-apocolypse state. Touches like the family at the abuse center allow us to remember that each zombie was once a person, with a complex life, not just a knife/arrow/bullet receptacle. The way they achieved that without having to show any back story, just allowing your imagination to fill in the gaps was really impressive.

Yep.

 

[zer0das]

Anyone else notice Noah appears to be outside watching Carol and Daryl after they pass the tents? Didn't see it the first time, he almost blends in with the concrete...

 

[Odah]

Anyone else notice Noah appears to be outside watching Carol and Daryl after they pass the tents? Didn't see it the first time, he almost blends in with the concrete...

I thought it was a walker first

 

[bidguy]

so noah the one who got out the bush

 

[InfiniteBento]

Felt some serious angst over Carol and Daryl being on that bottom bunk together.

Just do it already damn it.

 

[Lethe82]

They never will.

So are Carol and Daryl an item, or what?

They would be if she was a little younger. They are emotionally a couple in that they care for one another very closely, but they'd never kiss and whatnot. They're age is just too barely far apart.

 

[Bandit1]

However, freezing to death in Atlanta doesn't make too much sense unless they were experiencing record cold.

Ever since the outbreak man-made global warming has virtually been erased and the world is on the verge of another ice age.

 

[Lothar]

They never will.



They would be if she was a little younger. They are emotionally a couple in that they care for one another very closely, but they'd never kiss and whatnot. They're age is just too barely far apart.

3-4 years is too far apart?

 

[Jest Chillin]

3-4 years is too far apart?

Melissa McBride is specifically styled to appear much older than Reedus' character. The salt and pepper hair in particular. The characters are much further apart in age than the actors are.

 

[block tower]

So slow
Feel asleep in a few parts
Characters still having a hard time learning to talk and share information

yeah thats my biggest pet peeve for TWD, characters are written so bizarrely. no one communicates normally or says anything specific. its really annoying to watch characters that have been together since season one act like complete strangers when it comes to dialogue. everyone comes off as overly dramatic with their "i dont want to talk about my dark secret past" persona.