US: The Walking Dead Season 3 (contains spoilers)
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He certainly wasn't a natural fit, but the group relies too heavily on Daryl for him to be dismissed outright. It would have made for an interesting journey in my opinion. The scene with Daryl finding zombified Merle *almost* makes it worthwhile though!
Nexus - I agree that was far an away the most intense episode. The weight of their pain and loss is felt so much more strongly because of how well the characters have been developed (in my opinion). Episodes like that can only really happen once or twice per season though, or it all starts to feel forced (like 90% of other shows).
Another thing I liked about the last episode that hasn't been mentioned yet... When Merle lets Michonne out of the car, he hesitates somewhat before he drives away, and then goes very slowly at first. You could just feel that he was hoping Michonne would come with him when she realised what he means to do - after all, she was probably the only other one who has as much reason to hate the Governor, and has the skills to do something about it. I could almost feel Merle's dejection when it became clear that she was just going to leave him to go to his death alone. For all Merle's combat savvy, he likes to have an audience for his actions, and going to his fate alone was not really what he had in mind for himself.
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Completely agree duffman, if the characters hadn't been built up as much then that whole episode/scenes would have been nowhere as good/intense, just like season 2 with the girl, Shane and Dale (god I miss him and that look of his! 
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Well noticed regarding that! Just rewatched that scene and you are spot on.
) etc.Well noticed regarding that! Just rewatched that scene and you are spot on.
lol some use spoilers some just posting what happened
I was going to but it does say in the thread title "(Contains Spoilers)" so hopefully people know what to expect
I was going to but it does say in the thread title "(Contains Spoilers)" so hopefully people know what to expect
I think that, as a rule of thumb, we should always use spoilers when discussing upcoming story details, rumours etc.
Once the episode has aired though, I think it's "fair game" to discuss the contents of the last episode without spoilers. Given that this entire forum is 'at US pace' it should be okay.
To be honest, it's common sense to avoid a discussion thread if you haven't yet seen the latest episode (i.e. the one that everyone will inevitably be discussing!).
I loved shane!
Was my fav. character from season 1-2. He really was the only one that adapted to the new world and how to "survive"
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Agree completely. I still think that Shane was the most sane of the lot, frankly. With him in charge the group would have been far better off.
As far as I'm concerned, in a zombie apocalypse it would be kill on sight. And steal the dead peoples' stuff. There is no room for mercy or weakness.
Shane had it right.
Yes, I agree - in a way...
Rick has certainly migrated much further towards Shane's viewpoint in the time after he died, and this is certainly conducive to survival in a world "gone to hell". But I don't necessarily agree that the group would be better off with Shane at the helm...
Rick is (mostly) willing to "do what it takes" now; which is what Shane was trying to get through to him. But Shane was a fundamentally self-centred guy. Rick does what's necessary for the protection of the group, whereas Shane would do what's necessary for the protection of himself, and also for Lori and Carl (at least so long as he felt like he needed them). As far as he is concerned, the rest of the group were an unnecessary burden.
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If you didn't watch the latest episode, just steer clear (like I did for 3 or so weeks).
I do feel that any comic spoilers should use the SPOILER tag (as some people do) as as far as I am concerned, this is the film series thread.
I do feel that any comic spoilers should use the SPOILER tag (as some people do) as as far as I am concerned, this is the film series thread.
By saying Shane has what it takes to survive, I mainly mean for himself and for Carl/Lori and his way of thinking for most things.
I agree with a lot of what he wanted to do when on the farm i.e. killing that guy.
As duffman has said, Rick has sort of taken on what Shane would do, however, isn't quite to his level yet i.e. that episode with the guy running after them.
I also don't think that he would have done a better job than Rick when it comes to protecting the group, pretty much what duffman said, he only wants what is best for him, Lori/Carl, where as Rick would put his own life at stake in order to protect any member of the group. If he was in charge, I would say that the group would be nowhere as big as what it is currently.
I wonder what the next story arc will be? Any ideas?
I agree with a lot of what he wanted to do when on the farm i.e. killing that guy.
As duffman has said, Rick has sort of taken on what Shane would do, however, isn't quite to his level yet i.e. that episode with the guy running after them.
I also don't think that he would have done a better job than Rick when it comes to protecting the group, pretty much what duffman said, he only wants what is best for him, Lori/Carl, where as Rick would put his own life at stake in order to protect any member of the group. If he was in charge, I would say that the group would be nowhere as big as what it is currently.
I wonder what the next story arc will be? Any ideas?
Well given the next ep is called "Welcome to the Tombs", I think the Governors guys will surround the prison and then they will be forced to go deeper in the prison that's not been cleared.
Should be a lot of action!
One thing that seemed to be glossed over was that the nipper of the white dude (who was at the prison with the black couple and is now a governer puppet)... cant recall his name, his wife died after a bite...
Anyway, his son took the bullet for the governer (unwittingly)... you'd assume he was dead and that there would be some sort of coverage of it/ the dad going nuts?
Anyway, his son took the bullet for the governer (unwittingly)... you'd assume he was dead and that there would be some sort of coverage of it/ the dad going nuts?
i think if the guvnor isnt killed next episode i will just break down and cry
Lol
good point mehuk
Merle was eating him, surprised that they didn't show the dad's reaction, will probably see it in the next episode though.
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He looked pretty dead when Merle was eating him.
Looked more like he was just blowing raspberries on his belly