Originally Posted by ragedogg69:
to each their own. quick question, did you watch it week to week? I have a theory that season 2 is much better when binged.
yourmoviesucks pretty much sums up every reason why I think the Walking Dead is a mediocre shell of what it could have been.
TL;DR: AMC handicapped the show to be as profitable as possible, while uncreative as possible.
Yes, I did watch week-to-week. I've been on record a number of times in the TWD thread on liking the slower episodes. I think it's important to build character so when they off someone, we actually care. I think Season 2 was totally about character building. We needed to get to know these characters so that we're invested in their futures. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Fried Meat Ball!:
Yes, I did watch week-to-week. I've been on record a number of times in the TWD thread on liking the slower episodes. I think it's important to build character so when they off someone, we actually care. I think Season 2 was totally about character building. We needed to get to know these characters so that we're invested in their futures.
I agree. Walking Dead is weird in that sense. Sometimes they botch a character development episode so badly, like this season with Beth. Other times they nail it like Michonne. They really need a showrunner that has a vision from start to finish, otherwise it will always be this inconsistent mess. Hell, look at the governor, they spent 2 episodes humanizing him (which I loved) only to have him revert back to being the psychopath we have always known him to be. [Reply]
Originally Posted by ragedogg69:
I think the Walking Dead is a mediocre shell of what it could have been.
AMC handicapped the show to be as profitable as possible, while uncreative as possible.
Agree 100%. Dont get me wrong, I still watch it and will continue to do so for the time being but this show could and should be SOOOO much better. [Reply]
Originally Posted by MTG#10:
Agree 100%. Dont get me wrong, I still watch it and will continue to do so for the time being but this show could and should be SOOOO much better.
Went downhill IMO when Frank Durabont left. [Reply]
Seriously, nobody watched and/or liked episode 3? If every episode from now on is as good or close as that one this could end up being an epic show. [Reply]
Originally Posted by MTG#10:
Seriously, nobody watched and/or liked episode 3? If every episode from now on is as good or close as that one this could end up being an epic show.
It's heading toward being one of HBO's rare flops. Even with the true blood lead in its floundering. [Reply]
Originally Posted by vailpass:
It's heading toward being one of HBO's rare flops. Even with the true blood lead in its floundering.
I cant seem to find any ratings info other than the premiere. Unless it absolutely tanks, I cannot see HBO not renewing it. There are too many big names producing it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by ragedogg69:
I cant seem to find any ratings info other than the premiere. Unless it absolutely tanks, I cannot see HBO not renewing it. There are too many big names producing it.
Originally Posted by MTG#10:
Seriously, nobody watched and/or liked episode 3? If every episode from now on is as good or close as that one this could end up being an epic show.
I enjoyed the episode, but the name Lindelof constrains me from getting too excited about one episode of a show. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Baby Lee:
I enjoyed the episode, but the name Lindelof constrains me from getting too excited about one episode of a show.
He has burned the viewer too many times. You don't fuck with your audience just to be different. How about you try some originality to throw then off first. And being weird is not original. See True Detective on how its done. [Reply]
