Monday, September 29, 2014

The Walking Dead

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Well, I finally caught up on The Walking Dead. I read a number of the comics and figured I was
good. I read the comics, what would I get from the show. Being that I watch little to no TV I had no real desire to watch the show.

Then too many people told me it was different and it was worth seeing. I finally gave in and started to binge watch it this summer while Michele and the kids were on a trip and I was stuck home painting the house and working at a new job (no vacation time for me).

My summary of the first season is. This is just a drama with Zombies thrown in. Look, people not getting along. Tension. Zombies. Tension. Not a real, hook me season but it was good enough and I was told wait for Season 3. Also, pretty similar to the comic.

Ok, Season 2, now we are talking. Things still similar to the comic. Enough divergences that I was wondering when Shane would die. Giving me a big hook. I liked how they started to amp up the tension and the season finale was excellent. I was so glad I did not have to wait long to start Season 3.

30 seconds later, hit Season 3, Episode 1 on Netflix and we were in. Season 3 did not disappoint.

It was great. The addition to the story with the competing Woodbury was excellent. I liked the twists it added.

Now one aside. I do like to think that humanity would not turn to such shit as in the show.

What I found interesting throughout the seasons is that the characters meant to be most unlike me, Daryl and his Brother (but more Daryl) are the ones I truly connect with. They aren't stupid. While all the other "city-folks" are running around crying about the end of the world, these guys are scavenging and killing Zombies without a blink of an eye. The world has changed and you better drop your I'm too good for this quick or die is what they show. I like to think people would react this way, but maybe that is just me.

I guess by this admission, there is more Redneck in me than I figure. In reality, it's just the writers trope that people are stupid and would take a long time to adjust to a fight for survival. The counter-point for most of the characters are two guys who seem simple but in fact have their shit together. So, ya it's TV and the stupidity makes for tension and "good TV" I guess.

I finished Season 3 a week or so ago and I am getting the shakes from missing "my show." But last night, Season 4 was unleashed on Netflix in prep for the return of The Walking Dead, Season 5.

So, now I am binging again, waiting for the next season. Who will survive?

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In advance of Sunday’s season five premiere, AMC proudly confirms a sixth season order of this extraordinary series. Thank you to Robert Kirkman, Scott Gimple, the terrific executive producers, and the entire team who brings this compelling world and these rich characters to life. There’s plenty more Dead ahead thanks to their impressive, collective effort.”

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In advance of Sunday’s season five premiere, AMC proudly confirms a sixth season order of this extraordinary series. Thank you to Robert Kirkman, Scott Gimple, the terrific executive producers, and the entire team who brings this compelling world and these rich characters to life. There’s plenty more Dead ahead thanks to their impressive, collective effort.”

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Gimple is slated to return as showrunner alongside executive producers Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero and Tom Luse. The news comes on the heels that AMC also ordered a pilot for a companion series to The Walking Dead Season 5 based on a new story.

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Days ahead of The Walking Dead’s season-five premiere, AMC has already renewed the show for season six

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The Walking Dead Season 5 is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series developed by Frank Darabont. It is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard

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After all, how does a series that constantly relies on shock and awe keep the suspense percolating? How many times can you put its gutsy little band of survivors on the run, or in ominous peril, without feeling repetitive? And, really, just how many fresh, imaginative ways are there to bludgeon a reanimated corpse?

Waiting for The Walking Dead Season 5