Jannix Quinn
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It's pretty disappointing so far.
The Walking Dead Show Discussion - with potential spoilers
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There is something like that in another zombie webcomic. Everyone has been exposed to the virus but only some will reanimate if they die. It could very well be in this series that you're safe until you die. it could also explain how everything got overwhelmed when you take into account natural deaths per day plus accidents and suicides. The CDC would be about the last place I would want to be, you'd have tons of people trying to get in for help at the start of this and it wouldn't take many walkers before it turned into a slaughter. Actually when they approached the place it did look like a slaughter with corpses all over.
I fear they may go the mad scientist route too. If there were to be any government agencies left you know they sure wouldn't be operating out in the open or letting folks in. They'd be in remote bunkers meant for this kind of massive catastrophe and waiting for the walkers to rot...assuming they do rot.
Back on that list of things in the comics that they doubt will be allowed on TV I think they could get away with alot of it without showing what is being done. Just suggesting some of them would be enough. I just started watching last night but so far I like it and now i want to go get the books.
corranhornjje
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I'm an episode behind, but did the main character ever get in touch with the black man and his son from the first episode? I know he used that as an excuse along with the guns to go back for Merle but it was dropped after that. Figured he tried out the radio off camera.
.:MirrorminD:.
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He did try once on the radio, but thats it,....in the comics he doesn meet back up with them though
JD
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I think it they were trying to establish that he was trying everyday. Just didn't have the time to show it every episode.
JD
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I guess I am in that minority as well. The CDC visit really didn't establish anything EXCEPT that the entire crew can move around in the big city with little problem.
Yeah, we had the lame little plot device of the doctor whispering into Rick's ear. Lame, lame, lame.
They should still be at the original camp, Carl should have a smoking gun in his hand and Shane a hole in his neck. It was the perfect and most logical ending for season one - well, at least for me. :angry
.:MirrorminD:.
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The other thing that bugged me about the CDC story was Jenner knew from the get-go that the place would be running out of fuel and everyone inside would die. He even mentioned that once the doors close they will not re-open. Then why check there blood? It would have made zero difference.
Also,...I did think it was cool that they showed a softer side of Shane trying to get Rick out of the hospital but all that does is pretty much make sure Rick or Chris wont kill him in the future.
SmilingOtter
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If one of them really was infected, he could've have tried to do a little more research with what little time remained, I suppose. He seemed content to work right up to the end until the original samples were destroyed.
They could make a small story arc out of seeing if the baby, if she is pregnant, is immune somehow or something like that. I know it's probably been done to death and was a major part of The Stand, but it would be a realistic worry. I wonder if they're going to put just these 6 on dvd as season 1 or wait until the next one and combine them.
JD
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In the Entertainment Weekly article they made it clear they weren't going to end on a cliffhanger in case this was the only season.
Yeah he does, but it's later in the series, somewhere around issue 60-odd.
There was a commercial immediately following the end credits last night urging you to pre-order the first season on DVD or Blu-Ray.
Kerr Avon
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darthgordon
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As for the skin thing- I think it was a precaution. They really didn't know if they could get it that way. Realistically, our skin is actually our first line of defense against diseases every day. You don't get a cold by touching a door knob. You get it by touching the door knob and the touching your face near your eyes, nose or mouth without washing your hands. You don't get blood born pathogens by touching infected blood unless you have an open cut or sore. These characters aren't doctors... nor do they know exactly what the disease is (apparently, neither did the doctor), so it makes sense to take precautions.
From a story telling point of view though, it would hurt the action if they had to suit up every time they killed walkers... and if the disease could be spread through skin contact, they'd be dead pretty quick.
For them getting through the city to the CDC... well their journey was kind of cut there. It seemed as though it was not an easy trip though. I'm not sure where the CDC is... I have to assume that it is not in the heart of the city. In fact, looking at Google maps, it is not.
From a story telling point of view though, it would hurt the action if they had to suit up every time they killed walkers... and if the disease could be spread through skin contact, they'd be dead pretty quick.
For them getting through the city to the CDC... well their journey was kind of cut there. It seemed as though it was not an easy trip though. I'm not sure where the CDC is... I have to assume that it is not in the heart of the city. In fact, looking at Google maps, it is not.
For those interested, the building that played the role of the CDC was actually the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.
CB2001
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Actually, the ending of the CDC story actually provides a very powerful message. If you look at it, in reality, most people in that situation and in that area would got to the CDC in hopes that there is some relief. The destruction of the CDC in the shows has a message: the CDC was the last symbol of modern life in the entire United States to the survivors. Now that it's gone, so is the last icon of hope for them. Now, there is no chance of recovery from the disease. Now, it's back to basics.
Birdie
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Terrible, pointless, episode. It's all over. Wow, that was a big leap.
The scifi stuff (talking computers in the CDC??) was totally off with the tone of the series, and hey guys, why not tell us straight out that there's nothing left of the original person, so any exploration into that classic zombie trope can be eliminated from future eps?
At the beginning of the thread I did some beotiching about the book. At the end of season 1, man, I wish they'd get back to it :unsure
The scifi stuff (talking computers in the CDC??) was totally off with the tone of the series, and hey guys, why not tell us straight out that there's nothing left of the original person, so any exploration into that classic zombie trope can be eliminated from future eps?
At the beginning of the thread I did some beotiching about the book. At the end of season 1, man, I wish they'd get back to it :unsure
I read someplace that the zombies actually had some memories of their old lives. That's what would freak me out the most that would be interesting to cover: what if since the brain is still active the person is aware of what's going on the entire time but is unable to do anything. it would be like being in a coma and knowing everything that is happening around you. I have a bad feeling at some point they're going to deviate way too far from the books and just go down the route of Left 4 dead where its basically shoot everything.
I'd like to see them to struggle not to become like other survivors who will kill for a scrap of food. Especially with Rick since he's a cop and by nature probably driven to help folks.
I'd like to see them to struggle not to become like other survivors who will kill for a scrap of food. Especially with Rick since he's a cop and by nature probably driven to help folks.
MooCriket
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I agree with everyone else, in that the Doc told Rick that his wife was pregnant. I also think it plausible, with all those security cameras that he told Rick that his Buddy got that scratch on his neck from trying to rape his wife.
I am surprised that nothing has come to fruition in regards to the Army chopper Rick saw when he first went to Atlanta. I would think that the military would be in contact with the CDC to see if anyone was still alive, and has shown any progress towards a cure. Where was the Doc sending the messages too? Or were they simply a video log of his progress? I'm still unclear on this.
Not a bad season ender for me, although I feel it should have at least been a two hour ending. I liked how they are fleshing out Rick. I'd like to think that if I were in the same situation, that I would keep hanging on to "hope" as well, rather than giving up as the Doc did.
On a side note, I just can't wait to see what happens in future eps between Rick and Shane, and how/if we see a similiar ending as in the comic with these two characters.
I am surprised that nothing has come to fruition in regards to the Army chopper Rick saw when he first went to Atlanta. I would think that the military would be in contact with the CDC to see if anyone was still alive, and has shown any progress towards a cure. Where was the Doc sending the messages too? Or were they simply a video log of his progress? I'm still unclear on this.
Not a bad season ender for me, although I feel it should have at least been a two hour ending. I liked how they are fleshing out Rick. I'd like to think that if I were in the same situation, that I would keep hanging on to "hope" as well, rather than giving up as the Doc did.
On a side note, I just can't wait to see what happens in future eps between Rick and Shane, and how/if we see a similiar ending as in the comic with these two characters.
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