[Nailz]

Originally Posted by DJW13

I realised last night that Rick turned out to be more ruthless than Shane. Although Shane went to the trouble of setting Rick up, he could not actually go through with shooting him, whereas Rick worked out that he had to kill Shane then, so that he could stop worrying about being killed by him later.

I can't imagine Rick doing some of the ruthless and bad things Shane had been doing.

Originally Posted by DJW13

There still seems to be material for Season 3 - the helicopter, the hooded rescuer, other groups (Randall's) etc - let's hope it is shown on Channel 5!.

What helicopter ? Did I miss something ? It would be good to see the Lennie James character return.

I think the group needs to find the nearest military base and see what big weapons they can find. Then head for the coast and get a big boat and set off for a small island with no walkers.

[DJW13]

Originally Posted by Nailz

What helicopter ? Did I miss something ? It would be good to see the Lennie James character return.

I think the group needs to find the nearest military base and see what big weapons they can find. Then head for the coast and get a big boat and set off for a small island with no walkers.

The opening showed the herd of walkers feeding, looking up at a helicopter and then following it.

It is surprising that the group has not found at least a few automatic weapons. The drawback with these is that they use up ammunition very quickly.

As you say, there is a lot to be said for finding something like an island which can be easily cleared and defended (presumably walkers can't swim?).

I have no idea how much or what the walkers need to eat - obviously they like to eat humans, but these have virtually all died out.

[Tt88]

Originally Posted by DJW13

I have no idea how much or what the walkers need to eat - obviously they like to eat humans, but these have virtually all died out.

i think someone on here told me ages ago walkers dont need to eat to survive, they do it on instinct. Therefore they wont die unless their brains are damaged by shooting, stabbing etc.

When t dog was in his car he mentioned something about going to the west coast. Does anybody know what his plan was?

I agree rick has turned a bit nasty but i can see his point. They are now a smaller group with less ammo so they cant be splitting up anymore. They mentioned they were low on petrol so it would have been a daft idea for glen and maggie to go off alone for supplies like she suggested. If they got stranded in town they would be a car down and not have enough fuel to go and rescue them.

Im guessing that was a prison shown at the end. That would be a good place to hide to prevent walkers coning in but what about the ones who are already in there! I should imagine it would be hard to get them out. I would probably opt for the island idea.

[AngiBear]

Originally Posted by DJW13

The opening showed the herd of walkers feeding, looking up at a helicopter and then following it.

It is surprising that the group has not found at least a few automatic weapons. The drawback with these is that they use up ammunition very quickly.

As you say, there is a lot to be said for finding something like an island which can be easily cleared and defended (presumably walkers can't swim?).

I have no idea how much or what the walkers need to eat - obviously they like to eat humans, but these have virtually all died out.

I did used to think this until I saw Land of the Dead. I would think that because they are dead they don't need to breathe underwater.

I thought this too but then I thought of 28 Days Later when the zombies died eventually because there was no food for them. I presume that they can just eat animals too if there are no humans round.

[loracan]

Originally Posted by AngiBear

I did used to think this until I saw Land of the Dead. I would think that because they are dead they don't need to breathe underwater.

I thought this too but then I thought of 28 Days Later when the zombies died eventually because there was no food for them. I presume that they can just eat animals too if there are no humans round.

The infected in 28 days later were just that - people who starved to death. Zombies are re-animated corpses, they don't need to eat to survive they (possibly) eventually decay - some authors have them taking longer than others. The zombies in Land of the Dead seemed to have some spark of thought, otherwise they wouldn't have had a target setting off underwater.


NB: I'm fully aware I overthink this...

[Tt88]

Maybe its mentioned in the comics. As far as im aware different tv or film zombies have different characteristics. In the first series the jenner man was studying them trying to find a cure etc so maybe one day they will find out more about how they were infected, how this could affect the pregnancy etc

[AngiBear]

Originally Posted by loracan

The infected in 28 days later were just that - people who starved to death. Zombies are re-animated corpses, they don't need to eat to survive they (possibly) eventually decay - some authors have them taking longer than others. The zombies in Land of the Dead seemed to have some spark of thought, otherwise they wouldn't have had a target setting off underwater.


NB: I'm fully aware I overthink this...

I probably do too but I know that I will be fully prepared in a zombie apocalypse! If you go even further in Survival of the Dead they 'train' the zombies to eat something other than humans.

I liked last night's opening with the helicopter being the reason the zombies ended up in the woods. Previously Rick and the group made sure the surrounding areas were safe and had gun practice there so it was good to know that the zombies had only just appeared.

I love the hooded figure, the darkness surrounding her so you could not see her face.

I also wonder wondered why no one in the group had thought of a sword as being a weapon of choice being that it gives a quiet kill? Ammo can run out easily and Daryl seems to have a never ending supply of arrows.

I wasn't really bothered about Jimmy or Patricia's deaths as they never seemed to get much screentime anyway. Glad Herschel got out.

Can't wait to see Season 3, I think this will be another season where we are in for shock deaths and plenty more zombies!

[Jo09]

Originally Posted by AngiBear

I liked last night's opening with the helicopter being the reason the zombies ended up in the woods. Previously Rick and the group made sure the surrounding areas were safe and had gun practice there so it was good to know that the zombies had only just appeared.

I love the hooded figure, the darkness surrounding her so you could not see her face.

I also wonder wondered why no one in the group had thought of a sword as being a weapon of choice being that it gives a quiet kill? Ammo can run out easily and Daryl seems to have a never ending supply of arrows.

I wasn't really bothered about Jimmy or Patricia's deaths as they never seemed to get much screentime anyway. Glad Herschel got out.

Can't wait to see Season 3, I think this will be another season where we are in for shock deaths and plenty more zombies!

Daryl reuses the arrows, so no mystery there.

Herschel was annoying me. All the "take care of your boy and abandon your pregnant wife".

The group didn't seem very well prepared. They should have had clothes and tinned food in the cars, known exactly where they were meeting etc.

[Tt88]

I saw herschel saying take care of the boy as more of a dont risk what you have for something you might not have. Ie dont risk carl being killed to search for lori who might already be dead.

Im really going to miss walking dead until its next on.

Im hoping series three is as good as the end of series two was! And im hoping fpr some sort of baby twist.

[Joe1500]

Originally Posted by AngiBear

I probably do too but I know that I will be fully prepared in a zombie apocalypse! If you go even further in Survival of the Dead they 'train' the zombies to eat something other than humans.

I liked last night's opening with the helicopter being the reason the zombies ended up in the woods. Previously Rick and the group made sure the surrounding areas were safe and had gun practice there so it was good to know that the zombies had only just appeared.

I love the hooded figure, the darkness surrounding her so you could not see her face.

Spoiler

The hooded figure is not a her.

[sheila blige]

Originally Posted by Jo09

The group didn't seem very well prepared. They should have had clothes and tinned food in the cars, known exactly where they were meeting etc.

I think it illustrated just how safe they felt on the farm. It was all so blissful and utopian that it seemed they'd totally switched off from the dangers out there. I mean - Shane was right in that they should have been looking for somewhere else - but Rick was adamant that THIS farm was where they should stay.

I can't wait for Series 3. I must say - I was a bit disappointed with the first half of series 2 (although the latter half of the series made up for it - apart from the ridiculouls Randall shenanegins!) Just as the characters felt they were safe there I think the writers felt safe and cosy writing about life on the farm.

I really did like the shot of Daryl looking on at the burning farm though. It was like this was the first real home he had ... and there it was gone up in flames.

[sheila blige]

Originally Posted by Joe1500

Spoiler

The hooded figure is not a her.

Spoiler

I think it is

[theonlyweeman]

Originally Posted by sheila blige

Spoiler

I think it is

Spoiler

Having seen Comic Con Pannel Highlights - it is definitely female... She;s called Michonne and will be played by Danai Gurira (Jill from Treme and a few other one off roles on Lie To Me and Law & Order)

[sheila blige]

Originally Posted by theonlyweeman

Spoiler

Having seen Comic Con Pannel Highlights - it is definitely female... She;s called Michonne and will be played by Danai Gurira (Jill from Treme and a few other one off roles on Lie To Me and Law & Order)

Spoiler

I know. I can't wait. I'm not a fan of romance rearing its ugly head in things like this ... but I'm hoping that, along the way, she provides a love interest for Daryl. I don't care what Norman Reedus thinks ... Daryl needs a love interest ... or at least a bit of lust

[Verence]

Originally Posted by sheila blige

Spoiler

I know. I can't wait. I'm not a fan of romance rearing its ugly head in things like this ... but I'm hoping that, along the way, she provides a love interest for Daryl. I don't care what Norman Reedus thinks ... Daryl needs a love interest ... or at least a bit of lust

He's got Carol for that

[Verence]

Originally Posted by AngiBear

I definately think that Season 3 will hold more surprises, I am also hoping for more of Daryl.

The major surprise in Season 3 is that

Spoiler

Daryl's brother Merle is back

[cat's whiskas]

I enjoyed the episode last night and hope to see s3 next year, if not before.

Here's an interesting read - contains spoilers though.The writer is right that they had no plan to deal with the zombies
http://thenewscifi.com/2012/03/19/wa...erent-in-mind/

[sheila blige]

Originally Posted by Verence

He's got Carol for that

Spoiler

I only see Carol and Daryl as having something in common - abused pasts. I don't see them ever becoming romantically involved because of that factor ... people are just reading too much into it ... its just too twee. A relationship between Michonne and Daryl makes much more sense ... especially with the return of his racist brother Merle on the cards.

[Vintage06]

Why in every TV series does there HAVE to be a love interest for characters. Its pathetic.


Daryll doesn't need a love interest. He's far more interesting by himself.

[sheila blige]

Originally Posted by Vintage06

Daryll doesn't need a love interest. He's far more interesting by himself.

To be honest ... I'm thinking lust not love.

[NinjyBear]

Originally Posted by Vintage06

Why in every TV series does there HAVE to be a love interest for characters. Its pathetic.


Daryll doesn't need a love interest. He's far more interesting by himself.

Agreed. The 2 pairings this season were tedious enough.

[brangdon]

Originally Posted by Tt88

I cant understand why they are all mad that rick kept it secret that everyones infected. What difference does it make to them knowing?

It was another way that he put them in danger. For example, when he shot those two guys in the bar, you'll notice he was careful to destroy their brains. Had it been someone else in his position, such as Daryl, Andrea or Shane, they wouldn't have known to do that, and they'd have had two zombies on their hands they weren't expecting.

Remember also that Rick could have been killed almost any day (as Dale was, unexpectedly), and then they'd never have been told.

I suppose another aspect is it means people don't need to fear zombie bites so much. Getting bitten only matters if you die.

As an aside, it seemed to me that fighting the zombies at the farm was a bit foolish. They should have evacuated, waited for the zombies to move on, then reclaimed it. The zombies aren't smart. They aren't super-Indian trackers or anything.

It looked like the zombies were attracted to the farm by the sound of gunfire. Herschel was right about that at least: banning guns on his farm was a smart thing to do, which may be why part of why his family survived so long.

[Stone Free]

Originally Posted by Jo09

That's what I heard. I was well pleased

Thanks goodness for that, I heard that too, it makes such a change.

Nearly missed Stargate Universe series 2, as there was no announcement for the following series, and the series link stopped on the ultimate episode of 1.

However 5 aren't consistent. I was enjoying the Lying Game on 5*, which disappeared without a word, a few weeks ago trailers appeared for its return, but now it seems to have disappeared again.

My first thoughts when seeing the character in the hood was that it was Daryl's brother because of the two chained zombies they were holding. Thats exactly the sort of thing I expected from his character.

[Squiggle]

Originally Posted by Jo09

Daryl reuses the arrows, so no mystery there.

He reuses the arrows as well as makes some of his own out of wood. There's plenty of lumber around and you can see him doing just that. Did you miss it?

Herschel was annoying me. All the "take care of your boy and abandon your pregnant wife".

What was so annoying about it? Oh, wait...the pregnant wife comment, I get it.

Herschel was right. No one at the time knew if Lori and the others had made it out. Herschel was willing to stay behind, at his own detriment, to wait and see. He was merely concerned about Carl's safety.

[Stone Free]

Originally Posted by brangdon

It was another way that he put them in danger. For example, when he shot those two guys in the bar, you'll notice he was careful to destroy their brains. Had it been someone else in his position, such as Daryl, Andrea or Shane, they wouldn't have known to do that, and they'd have had two zombies on their hands they weren't expecting.

But to be fair he only suspected that the CDC person was correct, he didn't know until after he killed Shane.