FEAR THE WALKING DEAD // SPOILER ALERT

[Great-Kazoo]

Who knows who good or bad it will be based on the brief 3 min trailers. HOWEVER: Be it zombies OR Urban protesters It might show what happens and how prepared or unprepared one is.

The trailers look kind of adrenaline pumping.

[ray1970]

Got it set up to record. Should give me a zombie fix until the Walking Dead comes back on.

[Bailey Guns]

I think I'm pretty much zombied-out.

[Great-Kazoo]

I think I'm pretty much zombied-out.

Living in a 5th wheel tends to do that to people ;)

[WETWRKS]

I think I'm pretty much zombied-out.

So does this mean that vampires are back in as zombies were the new vampire...

[Bailey Guns]

Living in a 5th wheel tends to do that to people ;)

Oh...hadn't even thought of that. Could be. I think the 5th wheel is bigger than my first apartment, though.

[Sawin]

I agree, it's probably an alright consolation while we wait for the real series to return... I'm looking forward to the premiere, but haven't set up a series recording for it yet. If the first couple of episodes are good, i'm sure I will... but I'm planning to be home Sunday evening to watch it.

[blacklabel]

I just caught a trailer for it. It looks pretty damn good actually.

[ray1970]

It will be weird to see the zombies looking very human like since the apocalypse is just beginning.

[Sawin]

It will be weird to see the zombies looking very human like since the apocalypse is just beginning.

Do we know for sure that this series is presenting the same event from the original series (season 1), as it took place in LA? Or is this just a spin off, but not the same event from a different place?

[ray1970]

Supposed to be the same event. I believe it's supposed to kind of show how the whole thing got started.

[Rhino0427]

I just read an online review and they said they are going to take some time building the story. They made it sound like the first couple of episodes show everyone reacting as if its a traditional pandemic (if there is such a thing), like a new flu strain. If they do it right, it could be pretty cool to see a relatively normal survival/protection scenario turn into a nightmare.

[Jer]

My guess is that it's going to start out MUCH slower than the previews make it seem. They need to slowly build the story-line or risk running parallel to The Walking Dead very quickly and then it's just two versions of the same show. The previews seem intense and that's how they land their audience but don't be surprised if what you've seen actually takes the whole season of episodes to reach. For those that don't recall, the first season of The Walking Dead was painfully slow but built up nicely and there were already zombies. This is the story BEFORE there were zombies so I'm going into it expecting a lot more slow build over several episodes but I think that, if done properly, this actually has the potential to be more interesting than The Walking Dead was in the first season or two. The sheer unknown being played out in characters they build could lead to some intense scenes of ignorance and stumbling into dire situations that you and I may already know about but think of how people would actually react to a zombie outbreak before it was a full on epidemic. There would be a LOT of denial and skepticism and that's after the initial wave of unknown. I'm excited for this and I like how things look just based on the brief previews I've seen. Buckle up, this ride could get interesting. Just don't expect an explosion of excitement the first episode or two.

[Great-Kazoo]

Supposed to be the same event. I believe it's supposed to kind of show how the whole thing got started.

It follows the time line (or close to) when Rick was in the hospital. I know the pop. up here is 275K ish, surrounding areas included. I couldn't imagine having to get out of town after week 2, in a place like L.A.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_UpLtGEWoY

[blacklabel]

I just read an online review and they said they are going to take some time building the story. They made it sound like the first couple of episodes show everyone reacting as if its a traditional pandemic (if there is such a thing), like a new flu strain. If they do it right, it could be pretty cool to see a relatively normal survival/protection scenario turn into a nightmare.

I really hope that's the case. I was worried that it was going to be normal suburbia one moment, full blown zombie apocalypse the next.

[Danimal]

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[ray1970]

I like when things build slowly with little warnings as time progresses. On the other hand, I still think the opening sequence to "The Last of Us" is my favorite onset to a zombie apocalypse.

You don't happen to know where I can find/watch "The Last of Us", do you?

[jmg8550]

It's a video game.

[ray1970]

It's a video game.

Oh. Never mind. Thanks.

Does look like like they are making a movie based off the game. With Arnold Shwartzeneger playing the lead role.

[clodhopper]

You don't happen to know where I can find/watch "The Last of Us", do you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGQM0yzg2Jk

[Bitter Clinger]

Oh. Never mind. Thanks.

Does look like like they are making a movie based off the game. With Arnold Shwartzeneger playing the lead role.

It's a great game if you have a PS3/4. I have it for PS4. I'll loan it to you. Just don't chainsaw me.

[Monky]

The only reason I've wanted to buy ps4


Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

[ray1970]

It's a great game if you have a PS3/4. I have it for PS4. I'll loan it to you. Just don't chainsaw me.

Thanks, man. I'm not really into video games though. Appreciate the offer just the same.
[Beer]

[OtterbatHellcat]

I'm looking forward to checking out the new series.

What I hope, is.............that if the new spin off is really good, that it doesn't hurt ratings for the original series. If that makes any sense. I like the Dead series, not sure if introducing a new aspect series is the best idea for the number one show on TV for the last several years? Dunno.

[Jer]

I'm looking forward to checking out the new series.

What I hope, is.............that if the new spin off is really good, that it doesn't hurt ratings for the original series. If that makes any sense. I like the Dead series, not sure if introducing a new aspect series is the best idea for the number one show on TV for the last several years? Dunno.

I don't see it taking anything away from the current series and, in fact, I see it helping the ratings if anything. Think of how many people never watched it because they missed the first season or two (or episode or two for some) but catch this one from the jump because of the marketing push and it motivates them to catch up on the other series once the zombie bug bites? I don't see this doing anything but helping really.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Interesting point, Jer.

I guess bottom line, is that both series do well, but I don't want to see problems occur with the original series because of it.....just sayin'.

[Great-Kazoo]

Interesting point, Jer.

I guess bottom line, is that both series do well, but I don't want to see problems occur with the original series because of it.....just sayin'.

2 different time lines. Pay attention soldier.

[Brian]

The only reason I've wanted to buy ps4


Me too

[Great-Kazoo]

36 hrs.

[Great-Kazoo]

Oh Hell Yeah !.

NO SPOILER ALERTS YET , PLEASE. Give it 20 min ;)

[ray1970]

I'm pretty sure it recorded. Probably watch it in a bit.

[Rooskibar03]

Can we see some freaking zombies already.

[buffalobo]

Oh Hell Yeah !.

NO SPOILER ALERTS YET , PLEASE. Give it 20 min ;)

So it has been 20 mins. No spoiler, but I thought it was interesting enough to watch the next episode.

I have not been a regular follower of TWD.

[Great-Kazoo]

Can we see some freaking zombies already.

You watched something other then what we watched?? AMC correct?

[OtterbatHellcat]

First 45 minutes had me thinking of changing channels.....then it got better.

I'm gonna give it a chance and see what they do with it.

[brutal]

Have never seen one full episode of TWD. I think I tried watching and was turned off by the horrid special (gun) effects. I think Dish was also fighting with them season 1 or 2 so that never panned out for me.

Did record and watch this. It was slow in the beginning but I was slightly intrigued. I will setup the series for record and see how it pans out. Since True Blood is off the air, I have a spot open on my DVR watch calendar. Not sure I can tolerate the commercial breaks though even with the DVR.

[Irving]

Is it realistic to not watch Walking Dead for a few bad gun scenes (that get way better as the series goes on), but then also watch True Blood? :p

[newracer]

Not bad. My only question. Why are the zombies eyes blue?

[brutal]

Is it realistic to not watch Walking Dead for a few bad gun scenes (that get way better as the series goes on), but then also watch True Blood? :p

Of course! True Blood had titties.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Can't go wrong with titties...just sayin'.

[Irving]

Can't argue there.

[Ridge]

I think I'm pretty much zombied-out.

I've been zombie'd out for a while, too. And World War Z was final straw that pushed me into disliking zombie-related marketing. The only exception is Shaun of the Dead.

[ray1970]

Not bad. My only question. Why are the zombies eyes blue?

That's how you can tell they're zombies. Duh.

Lol.

Probably just because it makes them look scary.

Anyhow, the show progressed about like I thought it would. Actually, it looks like things might be getting pretty crazy pretty quick based off the preview for the next episode.

[Sawin]

I'm not hooked yet either but I still liked the pilot episode. I'll tune in next week for the second. Maybe it will follow suit with True Blood and there will be titties?

In either case, I think it will be entertaining to see how they portray the mass chaos and deterioration of society as the SHTF... how people prepare and react as they start to see signs, always intrigues me.

[Great-Kazoo]

First 45 minutes had me thinking of changing channels.....then it got better.

I'm gonna give it a chance and see what they do with it.

If it was full bore Balls to the Wall. Everyone be complaining the second episode was a boring let down.


That's how you can tell they're zombies. Duh.

Lol.

Probably just because it makes them look scary.

Anyhow, the show progressed about like I thought it would. Actually, it looks like things might be getting pretty crazy pretty quick based off the preview for the next episode.

Possibly the first step in the virus mutation ?


I'm not hooked yet either but I still liked the pilot episode. I'll tune in next week for the second. Maybe it will follow suit with True Blood and there will be titties?

In either case, I think it will be entertaining to see how they portray the mass chaos and deterioration of society as the SHTF... how people prepare and react as they start to see signs, always intrigues me.

Agree. When the dad / boyfriend was on the hospital landing and you could see most of LA in the distance. The thought of even being stuck in a large / heavily populated area on a good day is terrifying. Let alone when there's mass hysteria , not to mention the "walking dead"

[newracer]

Walking Dead zombies do not have glowing blue eyes.

[MED]

Oops , I forgot to watch or record it. Looks like I will catch the replay.

[Buff]

I've been zombie'd out for a while, too. And World War Z was final straw that pushed me into disliking zombie-related marketing. The only exception is Shaun of the Dead.

Zombieland was pretty good too.


FTWD was a little slow, hope it picks up the pace the next ep or two otherwise I'm done with it

[cmailliard]

I watched Fear TWD last night, never saw a single episode of The Walking Dead. It was OK, the drugged up kid kinda sucked at acting I think and his 3 minute long explanations while breathing heavy got dumb.

I was zombied out when the CDC started using it. I did like Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland. I could do without any more zombie crap.

[blacklabel]

I'm already frustrated by this show. I won't ruin it but the cops that talk to the kid and the doctors are tools. I'm 18 minutes into the pilot.

[blacklabel]

Why can't these shows have a couple of characters with some semblance of common sense?

[Dave_L]

Why can't these shows have a couple of characters with some semblance of common sense?

Because this takes place in LA?

[Great-Kazoo]

Because this takes place in LA?

Winner.

[Bailey Guns]

The only exception is Shaun of the Dead.

Love that movie!

[buffalobo]

Why can't these shows have a couple of characters with some semblance of common sense?


Quality, creativity and art have been gone from entertainment for many years. Each new entertainment medium deteriorates faster than that which it displaced.

[Irving]

The only exception is Shaun of the Dead.

What about Fido?

[clodhopper]

AMCs online viewer sucks. I get they would rather entice you to pay a cable subscription, but damn, if you put up a player, it should at least work. Only have seen the first 20 minutes since the commercials keep stalling out the stream.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I'm curious to see what they do with this, I'll be watching.

[ray1970]

I'll be watching the second episode tonight as well. Probably let it record first so I can fast forward through the commercials.

[brutal]

I'll be watching the second episode tonight as well. Probably let it record first so I can fast forward through the commercials.

This.

I cannot stand to watch TV unless it's commercial free or coming from the DVR. TV time is already very limited.

[OtterbatHellcat]

...and here we go.

[brutal]

shush, watching later from DVR.

[Ignore]

[OtterbatHellcat]

...but, but, ...wait.

Fire extinguishers are good for more than just......fires.

lol... :)

[speedysst]

Why can't these shows have a couple of characters with some semblance of common sense?
Ive been watching The Strain and its yet another show where Im yelling at the screen at how freakin stupid some of the people are. Last one I watched the kid wanted to give his mom a hug when she was clearly turned. I really wanted to punch that stupid annoying kid in the face. Its like dealing with Coral from the Walking Dead all over again.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I liked the second episode....I suppose I'm on board with the series at this point.

[Madeinhb]

I'm not quite sure about it yet.

[ray1970]

Not much else on right now so I'll finish the season.

[Rooskibar03]

I don't like or feel for any of the characters. Makes it hard to engage in the storyline when you relate to dumbasses who don't know a zombie when they see it.

[wyome]

It follows the time line (or close to) when Rick was in the hospital. I know the pop. up here is 275K ish, surrounding areas included. I couldn't imagine having to get out of town after week 2, in a place like L.A.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_UpLtGEWoY

I'll say it.....I loved me some Missing Persons back in the day! They still get some serious play time on my stereo still....

[Jer]

I don't like or feel for any of the characters. Makes it hard to engage in the storyline when you relate to dumbasses who don't know a zombie when they see it.

For those that don't know the writer/director fella intentionally did this with TWD & this series both. The idea is if nobody in the fictional land knows what a 'zombie' is it lends to the intensity at times as normal people try to wrap their mind around the unimaginable as it unfolds in front of them. Face it, if everyone knew what a zombie was they would have been out in the desert living off of the land 20min into the first episode rather than considering it by the end of the 2nd. Just adds to the plot when the viewer has a large piece of information that the cast doesn't.

[sneakerd]

They're doing it right- slow build up right along with the spread of the dead! Like the show so far.

[newracer]

I like it so far, the second episode was better than the first IMO.

Even after watching zombie shows and knowing the premise I am sure most people would still not believe it or be in denial if it actually happened and do stupid stuff.

[HoneyBadger]

So.... where can I watch it fo free? :)

[clodhopper]

So.... where can I watch it fo free? :)

AMC has it on their website for something like 100 days, give it a try. I couldn't get the player to work properly.

http://www.amc.com/shows/fear-the-walking-dead

[HoneyBadger]

The pilot episode had some pretty good suspense elements that reminded me a little of "The Shining". I'll keep watching if I can watch for free... which I can't do on the AMC site.

[Aardvark]

I like it so far, but wholy crap, Alicia's 'me, myself, I' attitude, and mom's 'I won't tell you because I want to spare you emotional trauma' character are pizzing me off. ....but it's in the script, so I'll continue watching until some sexy space/sci-fi show comes on.

[Great-Kazoo]

I like it so far, but wholy crap, Alicia's 'me, myself, I' attitude, and mom's 'I won't tell you because I want to spare you emotional trauma' character are pizzing me off. ....but it's in the script, so I'll continue watching until some sexy space/sci-fi show comes on.

There's a few good ones coming up.

If everyone had a clue like Jer said there would be no show 20-30 min in to episode 1.

So far it also shows how many people have no clue, or prepared for anything other than waiting it out.

[Jer]

There's a few good ones coming up.

If everyone had a clue like Jer said there would be no show 20-30 min in to episode 1.

So far it also shows how many people have no clue, or prepared for anything other than waiting it out.

If people would just listen to me...

[Irving]

If people would just listen to me...

Then threads would all end half way through the first page...

[Jer]

Then threads would all end half way through the first page...

That. Would. Suck.

[Great-Kazoo]

So what breaks down first in the event of an actual ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE and why? the answer is ......................

[KAPA]

Food. Hell a couple years ago during one of the rough blizzards where trucks were slightly off schedule, the grocery stores looked like they were out of business and looted already. That was just a disruption to the schedule.

[HoneyBadger]

Water. If delivery and supply was disrupted, LA's millions of people would be out of water in just 3 days. On day 4, people are killing each other for a drink.

[wyome]

Civility breaks down first as the realization that it is everyone for themselves sinks in. The first to realize it are the more aggressive, yet somewhat unprepared members of society, who realize that the Big dog bites first and lives. Those who are prepared will hold onto the notion that humanity still exists....they will be targets of the wolves. Everyone else are just sheep...

[newracer]

I think it would be utilities.

[Great-Kazoo]

Food. Hell a couple years ago during one of the rough blizzards where trucks were slightly off schedule, the grocery stores looked like they were out of business and looted already. That was just a disruption to the schedule.


Water. If delivery and supply was disrupted, LA's millions of people would be out of water in just 3 days. On day 4, people are killing each other for a drink.


Civility breaks down first as the realization that it is everyone for themselves sinks in. The first to realize it are the more aggressive, yet somewhat unprepared members of society, who realize that the Big dog bites first and lives. Those who are prepared will hold onto the notion that humanity still exists....they will be targets of the wolves. Everyone else are just sheep...


I think it would be utilities.

While these are all valid issues. The first thing to break down (as the spouse pointed out) would be Emergency services. EMT's fire & police, all front line responders. Like shown in the 1st & 2nd episodes. It's the emt responding to the issue gets bitten, same for cops and fire. They are the first to go & become carriers for said ZA.

Amenities / supplies follow closely behind.

IF for some bizarre reason (release of a mutating pathogen) were to start. The spouse believes no one would take it seriously, at first. In today's rapid information age. 1/2 the crap posted on YT or someones FB / Clitter/ blog would be watched more than acted on.

For some of us (newracer & myself) we have an easier time extracting from the area, then you metro folks would.

[HoneyBadger]

While these are all valid issues. The first thing to break down (as the spouse pointed out) would be Emergency services. EMT's fire & police, all front line responders. Like shown in the 1st & 2nd episodes. It's the emt responding to the issue gets bitten, same for cops and fire. They are the first to go & become carriers for said ZA.

Amenities / supplies follow closely behind.

IF for some bizarre reason (release of a mutating pathogen) were to start. The spouse believes no one would take it seriously, at first. In today's rapid information age. 1/2 the crap posted on YT or someones FB / Clitter/ blog would be watched more than acted on.

For some of us (newracer & myself) we have an easier time extracting from the area, then you metro folks would.
That's a good point, which I think allows us to "rack and stack" the major problems: If first responders stop showing up to work (either because they are afraid to do their job, or they want to protect their family) the issue will spread faster. As we saw with the ebola outbreak, it did seem that there were many who seemed willing to continue to work, and even a bunch of volunteers who went to "fight" it.





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HOWEVER, something the show highlights pretty well is when kids stop going to school and it sort of implies that a lot of adults are staying home from their jobs too. If I worked at a power plant, water pumping station, etc., I would be the first to call in sick to protect my family. If nobody is working the utilities, they will of course fail pretty quickly, which will then spark the supply problems for gas, food, water, etc. When the cop was loading the water into the trunk of his patrol car (presumably for himself) I wanted to reach through the TV and give him a high five. He is now more prepared than 98% of LA residents. [facepalm] I think another interesting facet to the show is the very realistic response of "cop shootings" etc. I think this might grab the attention of people who aren't big into "zombies" but see how realistic a riot scenario is and how quickly it can get out of hand.


Okay, spoilers done. I really want to slap some of the characters upside the head for their mentality, but the reality is that mentality is very commonplace in urban areas. Unfortunate and frustrating to the rest of us.

[newracer]

While these are all valid issues. The first thing to break down (as the spouse pointed out) would be Emergency services. EMT's fire & police, all front line responders. Like shown in the 1st & 2nd episodes. It's the emt responding to the issue gets bitten, same for cops and fire. They are the first to go & become carriers for said ZA.

Amenities / supplies follow closely behind.

IF for some bizarre reason (release of a mutating pathogen) were to start. The spouse believes no one would take it seriously, at first. In today's rapid information age. 1/2 the crap posted on YT or someones FB / Clitter/ blog would be watched more than acted on.

For some of us (newracer & myself) we have an easier time extracting from the area, then you metro folks would.

Also the first responders have the most information and some are the first to bug out, they showed a police officer filling his car with bottled water.

[Dave_L]

Second episode was much better than the first. Good to see it picking up steam.

I liked what Tobias said "When civilization ends, it ends quickly". It amazes me at how many people have zero preparations for any kind of emergency. Also highlights the need for a back up communication system. Cell networks get jammed up easily.

[Great-Kazoo]

WEAK





It's ALREADY TOO LATE

[jmg8550]

I've already decided that the junkie and the step dad need to go.

[Great-Kazoo]

I've already decided that the junkie and the step dad need to go.

The junkie knows every back street / alley and hideout in the area. Other then that. Can't say anything w/out dropping SPOILERS

[OtterbatHellcat]

Step dad is a total pussy....the wife has her shit together. Kazoo is right about the kid though.

I still want to see this series pan out.

[jmg8550]

While that's a valid point, how can he be a real asset when all he cares about is his next fix/high?

[OtterbatHellcat]

I like the older mexican dad. He's cool.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I think the kid will get weened off the smack and maybe turn out to be alright.

[Great-Kazoo]

While that's a valid point, how can he be a real asset when all he cares about is his next fix/high?

Perfect rabbit to use for clearing houses. On an oddball hypothetical............. Imaging IF the drugs are bolstering his immune system. In the WD series, Rick wakes up with IV's in him. Who knows how many antibiotics and pain meds he was pumped up on, after surgery. AND he's the only one to walk out of the hospital ALIVE. Just sayin..........................

[jmg8550]

I see the junkie as a liability. He has no intention of kicking his habit. He has to want to quit in order to quit. And when he's going through his heroin withdrawals, he's useless, and holding everyone back.

[Great-Kazoo]

I see the junkie as a liability. He has no intention of kicking his habit. He has to want to quit in order to quit. And when he's going through his heroin withdrawals, he's useless, and holding everyone back.

SPOILER ALERT


everyone's a liability, EXCEPT Ruben Blades.

[crays]

SPOILER ALERT


everyone's a liability, EXCEPT Ruben Blades.



I see the O/U shotty that requires you to rack the slide, as a definite liability. [emoji107]




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[Buff]

I see the junkie as a liability. He has no intention of kicking his habit. He has to want to quit in order to quit. And when he's going through his heroin withdrawals, he's useless, and holding everyone back.

I see the junkie being mistaken for be a Zombie and getting shot.

[HoneyBadger]

"You know how I feel about guns" - The first person to die for being an idiot in a Zompocalypse.


I see the O/U shotty that requires you to rack the slide, as a definite liability. [emoji107]


Yeah, I thought "Well, there's a first for everything, right?"

[MED]

"You know how I feel about guns" - The first person to die for being an idiot in a Zompocalypse.

Or, just about any major SHTF scenario; what an idiot, although these people remind me of typical suburbia stupidity. Although, they doubled down on the dysfunction which I find annoying...no need for all the BS drama. Even if the characters are somewhat ridiculous and at times annoying, watching the SHTF scenario unfold is interesting.

[ray1970]

Spoiler alert...











They'll all be OK now. The government is there to protect them.

[HoneyBadger]

Spoiler alert...











They'll all be OK now. The government is there to protect them.
[ROFL1]

I was a bit suprised by that and it seems a bit silly that hundreds (probably thousands) of Army troops in armored vehicles would be sweeping through suburbia while downtown must be burning

[HoneyBadger]

Alright, can we just add "SPOILER ALERT" to the thread title?

[Great-Kazoo]

[ROFL1]

I was a bit suprised by that and it seems a bit silly that hundreds (probably thousands) of Army troops in armored vehicles would be sweeping through suburbia while downtown must be burning

Why waste resources on something that's already lost. If a dam breaks you don't go towards the break looking for people to save. You focus on areas that have a higher number of lives to save.

Besides they were told by a few cops with abnormally heavy loads in the trunk, the city was lost.

[HoneyBadger]

I don't really understand why they don't talk to their neighbors either... Why is "bugging out to the desert" all the rage? That sounds like a sure way to die an uncomfortable death.

Several times, they have made contact with their [non-zombie] neighbors, but made no effort to talk to them, work together, protect each other, etc. Talking to the neighbors would have been the FIRST thing we did in our Colorado Springs neighborhood. Here in CA, neighbors basically act like the characters in the show. yuck.

[ray1970]

I don't talk to my neighbors. Don't really care for them much. And I'd definitely be heading for a very less populated area.

[Sawin]

I don't talk to my neighbors. Don't really care for them much. And I'd definitely be heading for a very less populated area.

Ditto... none of my neighbors in the immediate vicinity are worth a damn. I know a dozen to 15 great friends and family members within a mile or two, but they're not my immediate neighbors... They simply say hello in passing, and nothing more.

[HoneyBadger]

Ditto... none of my neighbors in the immediate vicinity are worth a damn. I know a dozen to 15 great friends and family members within a mile or two, but they're not my immediate neighbors... They simply say hello in passing, and nothing more.
huh. I guess I lived in an exceptional neighborhood. I miss it more than ever. :(

[Aardvark]

I'm that 'grumpy old guy on the corner'. Not that I am grumpy, or mean, but I tend to keep to myself unless someone needs me. Few neighbors talk to me. It didn't help that shortly after I moved in, MIB came around asking about me...but that was for a job.

[Great-Kazoo]

I don't really understand why they don't talk to their neighbors either... Why is "bugging out to the desert" all the rage? That sounds like a sure way to die an uncomfortable death.

Several times, they have made contact with their [non-zombie] neighbors, but made no effort to talk to them, work together, protect each other, etc. Talking to the neighbors would have been the FIRST thing we did in our Colorado Springs neighborhood. Here in CA, neighbors basically act like the characters in the show. yuck.

You're treating everyone with suspicion , aware Everyone might be contagious or a carrier. Besides her neighbor looked scary with those tattoos. ICKY

[MED]

I am lucky; my two adjacent neighbors are great. Between the three of us, we have about 18 acres with a few good neighbors down the road. We would take pretty good care of each other.

[HoneyBadger]

You're treating everyone with suspicion , aware Everyone might be contagious or a carrier. Besides her neighbor looked scary with those tattoos. ICKY
Yeah, only bad people have tattoos... Right Kazoo?

[OtterbatHellcat]

"Are you Crazy?"

No, but I *am* a carrier.

:D

[KAPA]

So anyone who has lived in the LA/So Cal, area, where would you go in this situation if you had zero preps for something like this? I've lived in the OC and on one side you have the ocean, the other is the mountains, to the north is bigger and worse urban area, and to the south is Pendleton and then SD/Mexico.

Obviously most people would think to go to the desert as in the show but half of the population is doing that. Those roads getting over the mountains will be bottle necks and unpassable. I say that is pointless and you will be zombie dinner within a day or two.

Going north is out unless you are already on the northside of the urban area which our clueless cast is not. It's a long way to get up the coast to open areas and less people and then you are also dealing with all the San Fran folks fleeing south.

South seems like the best option as Pendleton may be your best safe zone that you could get to. Maybe if you are lucky, you could even get over those mountains on the east side of Pendleton but then you are stuck in one of the hottest places on the planet, so unless your goal is the military base, you are just as screwed going that way as if you went straight for the mountains and into the desert.

One that I am sure no one will talk about is take a boat out to Catalina. Sure water will be a problem as it would be anywhere, but at least out there you would not have the masses of people and water could be found. Also a boat gives the ability to travel a bit more freely maybe cruising the coast line up toward some remote harbor in the North West eventually.

Personally, I would steal a plane from one of the local airports and fly out to northern Nevada, Southern Utah, or Western Colorado and enjoy life out there away from anyone, but that is me :)

[ray1970]

I think staying on a yacht might be nice. Could be pretty safe too. Assuming zombies don't swim.

[HoneyBadger]

Well, I'm fairly familiar with the LA area... they are F*cked. Only chance to survive an event that evolves this quickly is to get out on day one, traveling in a nearly straight line away from the center of the city (if you live by Anneheim, go South. If you live by Hollywood, go north, etc.) No "riding out the night while waiting for stepdad to get home with his kids". Once outside of LA proper, avoid highways at all costs and keep going. Don't look back. Don't plan on going back. Try to make it to a neighboring state if possible. A small island would be sweet if it was sustainable.

ETA: If you lived by San Bernadino, you might REALLY be F*cked... only two highways out of there over the mountains. Best bet might be to hole up in a defensible (wealthy) neighborhood backed up to the mountains with other like-minded folks after pulling those super deadly high-capacity cop-killing magazines out from under the floorboards. ;)

[Great-Kazoo]

Well, I'm fairly familiar with the LA area... they are F*cked. Only chance to survive an event that evolves this quickly is to get out on day one, traveling in a nearly straight line away from the center of the city (if you live by Anneheim, go South. If you live by Hollywood, go north, etc.) No "riding out the night while waiting for stepdad to get home with his kids". Once outside of LA proper, avoid highways at all costs and keep going. Don't look back. Don't plan on going back. Try to make it to a neighboring state if possible. A small island would be sweet if it was sustainable.

ETA: If you lived by San Bernadino, you might REALLY be F*cked... only two highways out of there over the mountains. Best bet might be to hole up in a defensible (wealthy) neighborhood backed up to the mountains with other like-minded folks after pulling those super deadly high-capacity cop-killing magazines out from under the floorboards. ;)

Berdoo to victorville then up through barsto . Possibly grab some gear and supplies from the base (Ft Irwin ?) However in real life, IF one weren't on the road by end of day 1, GFL.

[KAPA]

Well, I'm fairly familiar with the LA area... they are F*cked. Only chance to survive an event that evolves this quickly is to get out on day one, traveling in a nearly straight line away from the center of the city (if you live by Anneheim, go South. If you live by Hollywood, go north, etc.) No "riding out the night while waiting for stepdad to get home with his kids". Once outside of LA proper, avoid highways at all costs and keep going. Don't look back. Don't plan on going back. Try to make it to a neighboring state if possible. A small island would be sweet if it was sustainable.

ETA: If you lived by San Bernadino, you might REALLY be F*cked... only two highways out of there over the mountains. Best bet might be to hole up in a defensible (wealthy) neighborhood backed up to the mountains with other like-minded folks after pulling those super deadly high-capacity cop-killing magazines out from under the floorboards. ;)

Spot on, every minute you wait, your chances of survival decrease exponentially. As for the San Bernardino thing, that would be one of the best places to be compared to everything else in the urban areas, San Bernardino is on the edge of it all, as long as you don't dick around waiting you are leading the pack out of town. From there I think I would head out toward Havasu and surrounding areas before making my way north and east to steer clear of as much population as possible.

I think if you miss the boat though, like our cast in the show has, they should consider bugging in for a good while. I believe this is what will happen on the show as their chance of making an escape has been missed and they are stuck. I think they are going to find out the hard way that they are stuck though, and a few cast members will be lost before they circle back to their local area. Reality will smack the anti gun guy pretty quick, and the cast will have to find more weapons and start scavenging up supplies which I suspect the druggie and the mom will be good at. If they don't start listening to the older barber fellah, some one will pay with their lives for that.

[OtterbatHellcat]

There are always some interesting things you guys have to say about both of the Series that AMC has going with this story line. From folks that like the shows, to those that do not particularly get on board with the writing or acting and all that.

[Great-Kazoo]

There are always some interesting things you guys have to say about both of the Series that AMC has going with this story line. From folks that like the shows, to those that do not particularly get on board with the writing or acting and all that.

AND??...................

[Jer]

AND??...................

The end?

[Great-Kazoo]

The end?

FINI, END, MUERTE, DONE, END OF THE ROAD, LAST PLANE OUT, TRAIN DERAILED, LAST CHANCE FOR GAS.

[OtterbatHellcat]

AND??...................

Geeze, ....just giving some credit for appreciating member input on some shit I'm interested in, and I get my balls hammered.... lol.

[HoneyBadger]

Geeze, ....just giving some credit for appreciating member input on some shit I'm interested in, and I get my balls hammered.... lol.
Kazoo likes hammering balls...


...









[Sofa]

[brutal]

AND??...................

AND THEN!

[brutal]

AND THEN!

NO MORE AND THEN!

[Great-Kazoo]

AND THEN!

ALONG CAME JONES

[OtterbatHellcat]

I like Madison and Daniel.

SPOILER ALERT:

Looks like the druggy kid ain't gonna make it next episode, looked like he was zombied out in next weeks preview.

[Rooskibar03]

Good riddance.

[jmg8550]

Yup, good riddance.

[Great-Kazoo]

Good riddance.


Yup, good riddance.

SPOILER ALERT. THEN AGAIN THE SUBJECT LINE HAS SPOILER ALERT SO SCREW EM

They should be taking the boyfriend. He's useless and a "typical" the .gov's here and everything is gonna be ok moron.

Little trivia. "Daniel Salazar", in 1994 ran for El Presidente of Panama.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Yeah, the boyfriend is a douche hole for sure. You think they might write him into a non douche as the series progresses? He might be a "natural born killer" after his "awakening".

Or, does he die, and Madison chooses her men more wisely in the future? I'm thinking she might kick him to the curb for being douchey. dunno.

[SG1]

This show is more proof that California fucking sucks.

[Great-Kazoo]

Yeah, the boyfriend is a douche hole for sure. You think they might write him into a non douche as the series progresses? He might be a "natural born killer" after his "awakening".

Or, does he die, and Madison chooses her men more wisely in the future? I'm thinking she might kick him to the curb for being douchey. dunno.

Interesting character development. Seeing how the Travis guy has played some interesting roles.
With only (IIRC) 1 or 2 as him relating to his Maori ancestry. IMO one of the best movies out there ONCE WERE WARRIORS. About how the Maori tribes / men have regulated them self to 2nd class citizens and their heritage (as with native Americans) is slowly fading away, without people remembering who they were and where they came from.

Usually they cast him as a gangster type Hispanic (Training Day) Pablo Escobar, etc.

Lets see if he gets some spine, after he saw what happened last night.

[Sawin]

I thought yesterdays episode was pretty lame, honestly...
Luckily we're only 3 weeks out from the return of the real series...

[th3w01f]

I think he'll step up and since he's seen as a leader and someone to be trusted by the people it will create an issue with the mil. I think the question is if he will he lead a mini rebellion/escape or will the .gov just make him disappear.

[ray1970]

Looks like the druggy kid ain't gonna make it next episode, looked like he was zombied out in next weeks preview.

I must have blinked during the preview. I didn't catch that part.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Yeah, it was a half second blip in the tease, Ray.

Madison figured out that chick called the mil and "reported" the Mom and the druggy as medical/ zombie risks? ....that's why they came and took them away. I bet the kid gets bit while he's getting "treatment" or whatever.



It also looks from the TWD teaser that Daryl and Rick might be butting heads right out of the gate this season of that. dunno. I remember Morgan also kinda being pissed off at Rick in the last episode that aired. Should that be in the other thread? Meh. Not trying to do TWD in this one, just mentioning teasers.

[Madeinhb]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/21/b2629b8b5ca3d0fa7438d993f9a6f9ed.jpg

[Great-Kazoo]

Yeah, it was a half second blip in the tease, Ray.

Madison figured out that chick called the mil and "reported" the Mom and the druggy as medical/ zombie risks? ....that's why they came and took them away. I bet the kid gets bit while he's getting "treatment" or whatever.



It also looks from the TWD teaser that Daryl and Rick might be butting heads right out of the gate this season of that. dunno. I remember Morgan also kinda being pissed off at Rick in the last episode that aired. Should that be in the other thread? Meh. Not trying to do TWD in this one, just mentioning teasers.

Yes.

[Rhino0427]

So, I'm not gonna lie, I've been kind of wondering where this show was going to go. I was hoping it would spend some time going into a hypothetical governmental response showing what was happening in government as things started to go to Hell and then using the family to illustrate what the results of those decisions were. I get it now that they are trying to show the confusion and uncertainty that happens when a normal family knows nothing and how frustrating that can be. It also is taking an interesting turn in that the dead aren't even the problem, but the government forces are the real problem currently. That mirrors a book (Tomorrow War, JL Bourne) that I just read that was fascinating. All of that being said, I'm intrigued as to where this is going to go.

However, I do have some complaints I'd like to get some feedback on. For example, they say in the last episode that its been "9 days" since it all started and already MAJOR MAJOR things have happened. The government has declared martial law, invalidated Posse Comitatus and organized a response that includes camps and a soon to be initiated counter attack into the city. I have to say, in a TEOTWAWKI/Zombie Apocalypse situation it might be 9 WEEKS for all of that to happen, if it happened at all. I mean, think about it...in episode three, the soldiers show up at the last minute in full MOPP and an understanding of what the infected look and act like and with ROE that allows shooting on sight. If that is episode 3 then that's like day 3-5! You mean to tell me in 3-5 days the CDC analyzed what was going on, did testing, realized that this was a zombie virus and therefore we had to "kill 'em all Let God sort 'em out" and then go to the government, present that evidence, have it acted on and troops deployed in organized manner and, and, and....Plus that allows only a couple of days to get camps planned, organized, executed, built and a routine to set in. Again, that's a "weeks, not days" situation in the best of times. I would think (again, if it happened at all) that under the absolute mayhem situations, that could take months.

I'll get off my soapbox now. I'm starting to enjoy it and that's enough. I just thought I'd share my impressions for what they're worth.

[ray1970]

Some of you take your television shows way too seriously. Lol.

[hurley842002]

Some of you take your television shows way too seriously. Lol.

Right! I only read one post (above yours) and wow!

[Jer]

So, I'm not gonna lie, I've been kind of wondering where this show was going to go. I was hoping it would spend some time going into a hypothetical governmental response showing what was happening in government as things started to go to Hell and then using the family to illustrate what the results of those decisions were. I get it now that they are trying to show the confusion and uncertainty that happens when a normal family knows nothing and how frustrating that can be. It also is taking an interesting turn in that the dead aren't even the problem, but the government forces are the real problem currently. That mirrors a book (Tomorrow War, JL Bourne) that I just read that was fascinating. All of that being said, I'm intrigued as to where this is going to go.

However, I do have some complaints I'd like to get some feedback on. For example, they say in the last episode that its been "9 days" since it all started and already MAJOR MAJOR things have happened. The government has declared martial law, invalidated Posse Comitatus and organized a response that includes camps and a soon to be initiated counter attack into the city. I have to say, in a TEOTWAWKI/Zombie Apocalypse situation it might be 9 WEEKS for all of that to happen, if it happened at all. I mean, think about it...in episode three, the soldiers show up at the last minute in full MOPP and an understanding of what the infected look and act like and with ROE that allows shooting on sight. If that is episode 3 then that's like day 3-5! You mean to tell me in 3-5 days the CDC analyzed what was going on, did testing, realized that this was a zombie virus and therefore we had to "kill 'em all Let God sort 'em out" and then go to the government, present that evidence, have it acted on and troops deployed in organized manner and, and, and....Plus that allows only a couple of days to get camps planned, organized, executed, built and a routine to set in. Again, that's a "weeks, not days" situation in the best of times. I would think (again, if it happened at all) that under the absolute mayhem situations, that could take months.

I'll get off my soapbox now. I'm starting to enjoy it and that's enough. I just thought I'd share my impressions for what they're worth.

To play devil's advocate here; if the outbreak & subsequent spread were fast enough there wouldn't be time for CDC or other formal bodies to study, research & decide. What if those who were responsible for CDC or said decisions were also stricken? At some point there has to be something that spreads so fast that normal conventional plans of attack can't be implemented nor can even their contingency be considered before it's too late. I think that's what they're trying to project here. Not some avian or sine flu but a legitimate outbreak occurrence where it happens so quickly we're just not prepared to deal with it at all as it sweeps the nation/world.

[OtterbatHellcat]

That's the beauty of interpreting, and sharing your feelings about the series. Since it hasn't happened, it's open to speculation and judgement depending on where your mind is at on what you've seen.

It's interesting to talk about.

[Great-Kazoo]

That's the beauty of interpreting, and sharing your feelings about the series. Since it hasn't happened, it's open to speculation and judgement depending on where your mind is at on what you've seen.

It's interesting to talk about.


Should we do a group hug, or inoculation ?

[OtterbatHellcat]

Where's my wallet?

[ray1970]

Where's my wallet?

You don't need that pesky wallet anyways. The inoculations are free. Your government will take care of you.

[HoneyBadger]

Yeah, it was a half second blip in the tease, Ray.

Madison figured out that chick called the mil and "reported" the Mom and the druggy as medical/ zombie risks? ....that's why they came and took them away. I bet the kid gets bit while he's getting "treatment" or whatever.



It also looks from the TWD teaser that Daryl and Rick might be butting heads right out of the gate this season of that. dunno. I remember Morgan also kinda being pissed off at Rick in the last episode that aired. Should that be in the other thread? Meh. Not trying to do TWD in this one, just mentioning teasers.
You're confusing the heck out of me. I haven't wached TWD since season 3 when it got boring and lame.

I'm going to guess that "the government" is setting up camps for containment and testing purposes and that somehow this whole thing was the government's fault from the beginning.

And is nobody going to talk about the 40+ year old 1LT that is the king of the douchebags? Come on... I hope travis and gang get him out of the way soon. I would like to see some sort of rebellion from the people against the army troops mostly just for being a-holes. Maybe the old man will do it since his wife is presumably gone.

[OtterbatHellcat]

That's my bad, HB.

TWD reference should not have been in my comments here in this thread.

As far as FTWD, Kazoo is right I think..........they're not going to get stuff rolling good right out of the gate, they're going to milk it up for a while and try and get the story line established. I think the old man, Daniel character, has his shit together. Prolly means he gets killed soon.

[HoneyBadger]

Forgot to mention... What the heck happened to the unstable guy? Were they trying to frame him as a crazy doomsday prepper or something with his family all wearing biohazard suits and masks?


That's my bad, HB.


TWD reference should not have been in my comments here in this thread.

No worries man, I was just bustin' your balls. ;)

[Great-Kazoo]

Forgot to mention... What the heck happened to the unstable guy?

Who cares, who's driving his car? That's the real question.

[buffalobo]

Next week is end of season? WTF? Half dozen episodes?

[Rooskibar03]

Next week is end of season? WTF? Half dozen episodes?

It's a hold me over until the real Walkimg Dead comes back. Season one of the original was also 6 episodes.

Who the hell needs a 50 cal to make a 100 yard shot?

[Madeinhb]

It's a hold me over until the real Walkimg Dead comes back. Season one of the original was also 6 episodes.

Who the hell needs a 50 cal to make a 100 yard shot?

Well he does. Remember he doesn't like guns.

[OtterbatHellcat]

The show tonight was so riveting, that I fell asleep. Don't even know what happened.

[brutal]

The show tonight was so riveting, that I fell asleep. Don't even know what happened.

Torture, some Zombie "kills" and that damn junkie is still alive.

Non gun dude is still a pussy.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Thanks, Brutal.....I appreciate your concise synopsis on that.
:)

[Madeinhb]

You didn't miss much. I'm giving up on the show next season.

[Sawin]

I am completely disappointed with this show. I felt it had so much potential but has been very poorly written so far.

What blows my mind is other than the very first episode with the "nerdy fat student who brought a knife to school", there has not been a single reference to food or supply chain interruptions... In reality, the moment something poses a threat to restocking the shelves or polluting the tap water, food/water insecurity will become the immediate focus of most people, causing some pretty dramatic (and criminal) behavior... That is what I would have expected to see in these first few episodes and it hasn't happened.

[blacklabel]

This show and the original TWD always did a poor job of concerning itself with water and food. I can kind of excuse FTWD with the military providing rations but still no explanation on the availability of water.

Looks like we're going to get to see our first horde soon. That should be fun.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Yeah, the reality factor is weak....but it's a show for entertainment.

I'm a little disappointed in the show so far, myself. I think it's still worth giving it a chance though, and seeing where they go with it.

[Jer]

Meh, this show sucks. I've given it all season only because it's a spin-off of TWD. If it was it's own entity I wouldn't have stayed the whole first episode let alone an entire season. I'll watch the last episode of the season tonight but I'm really not sure why. After the BS I've watched to this point I'm not seeing much they can do in one episode to turn it around. The characters all suck ass. They didn't go into the actual outbreak at all. There was no build up of anything. No making you hate or love any characters at all. I get we're supposed to hate the main military guy and he's the worst guy in the series to this point but... is he? Is he really? Who's the protagonist? Who are we supposed to gravitate towards? All of these characters are helpless liberals without a clue. The only people who had their shit together who stood a chance of bringing everyone together are long gone now and it's just a bunch of chickens running around with their heads cut off and, to me anyway, I'm just as concerned about their well being. Bad acting. Bad dialog. Bad plot. No budget. This, my friends, is a sucky show.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Can't argue that, Jer.

I just had some dialogue though, about whether or not one could screw a zombie and not get the zombiness from screwing. You gotta figure that since the heart is still pumping, the body must still be warm. I think you can have sex with a zombie and have no ill effects....just sayin.

[Jer]

Can't argue that, Jer.

I just had some dialogue though, about whether or not one could screw a zombie and not get the zombiness from screwing. You gotta figure that since the heart is still pumping, the body must still be warm. I think you can have sex with a zombie and have no ill effects....just sayin.

I would assume that the zombie could be communicated just like any other STD since you're swapping bodily fluids. I think if you wore a jimmy hat you'd be safer but not safe given the nature of the situation as a whole... or hole.

[blacklabel]

Can't argue that, Jer.

I just had some dialogue though, about whether or not one could screw a zombie and not get the zombiness from screwing. You gotta figure that since the heart is still pumping, the body must still be warm. I think you can have sex with a zombie and have no ill effects....just sayin.

I don't believe they heart is still pumping or the body would be warm.

[ray1970]

Can't argue that, Jer.

I just had some dialogue though, about whether or not one could screw a zombie and not get the zombiness from screwing. You gotta figure that since the heart is still pumping, the body must still be warm. I think you can have sex with a zombie and have no ill effects....just sayin.


I would assume that the zombie could be communicated just like any other STD since you're swapping bodily fluids. I think if you wore a jimmy hat you'd be safer but not safe given the nature of the situation as a whole... or hole.


I don't believe they heart is still pumping or the body would be warm.

There's something wrong with you guys. Just saying.

[blacklabel]

I'm talking general biology, not having relations with the dead.

[ray1970]

I'm talking general biology, not having relations with the dead.

Hey, I'm not judging you. Really.
[werdo]

[Great-Kazoo]

Can't argue that, Jer.

I just had some dialogue though, about whether or not one could screw a zombie and not get the zombiness from screwing. You gotta figure that since the heart is still pumping, the body must still be warm. I think you can have sex with a zombie and have no ill effects....just sayin.

Based on past encounters. Some women don't have a beating heart, unless it's your bank account they're looking for.

[Great-Kazoo]

Hey, I'm not judging you. Really.
[werdo]

That mean you pm'd him with, PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN

[OtterbatHellcat]

I'm not advocating necrophilia or anything, but ....if they were warm, would you still do it?

[OtterbatHellcat]

At the very least, you could still do them before they completely turned.

[brutal]

I'm curious to know what it is about Zombie hotties that turns OBC on?

The rotting, stinkin flesh?

Their desire to "eat" him?

The patina of their skin?

The reflection of the stars in that one remaining eye?

[Great-Kazoo]

Meh, this show sucks. I've given it all season only because it's a spin-off of TWD. If it was it's own entity I wouldn't have stayed the whole first episode let alone an entire season. I'll watch the last episode of the season tonight but I'm really not sure why. After the BS I've watched to this point I'm not seeing much they can do in one episode to turn it around. The characters all suck ass. They didn't go into the actual outbreak at all. There was no build up of anything. IMO there wasn't suppose to be. This was a hit the ground running virus / bacteria ?? That moved so fast nothing could be done. WE came in or were introduced to the story line & characters as the ball was already rolling. During one of the episodes the background (radio or tv) said something had already affected people across 6 / 11 ?? states.

No making you hate or love any characters at all. I get we're supposed to hate the main military guy and he's the worst guy in the series to this point but... is he? Is he really? Who's the protagonist? Who are we supposed to gravitate towards? All of these characters are helpless liberals without a clue. Yes they are. Remember this takes place in L.A using the back drop of the L.A. Public school system as it's center.
So we have l.a. union teachers WHO HAVE THE MENTALITY OR BELIEF THAT the government WOULD HAVE TOLD THEM if something was wrong (STRIKE 1)

The father / boyfriend DOESN'T BELIEVE IN GUNS low and inside (STRIKE 2)

WE are seeing the deterioration of a major urban area, along with the breakdown of society. Combine that with people who have NO SURVIVAL INSTINCTS (outside the former south american .gov interrogator) Believe someone will save the day. THINK the military is there to hep them AND so far refuse to take up arms to prolong their own survival you have what IMO real life would take place (STRIKE 3)

The only people who had their shit together who stood a chance of bringing everyone together are long gone now and it's just a bunch of chickens running around with their heads cut off
You're forgetting the black guy / salesman / con artist being held with the junkie kid. He's not only on the ball. He's about to use the kid as his fall guy to escape. Who will be shot first some junkie or the slick guy throwing him under the bus.

and, to me anyway, I'm just as concerned about their well being. Bad acting. Bad dialog. Bad plot. No budget. This, my friends, is a sucky show.

ALSO what we're seeing are events that happen prior to Rick (TWD) regaining consciousness back east in a rural environment. L.A. is about to be what we see later in( TWD Atlanta) had become. A wasteland of death and walkers.
IMO The whole L.A environment is merely a lab study of mice / sheep, what ever you'd label them. "WE" see it every day in real life. They are a have no clue, emotional D/Progressive / Liberal voter.

Since we don't know where the writers were going with this "prequel" Who knows they may have planned for it to be full of characters we were not meant to like, or cheer for.

[ray1970]

I bet when OBC goes to those "zombie runs" he walks around with a boner all day.

[Great-Kazoo]

I bet when OBC goes to those "zombie runs" he walks around with a boner all day.

Well he does live in an area that's "all inclusive & Diverse" I guess a leopard can change his spots. Or genitalia [Coffee]

[Great-Kazoo]

SPOILER ALERT

BAM !



MAJOR SPOILER ALERT

Talking dead touches on the FTWD - TWD time line

[OtterbatHellcat]

ALSO what we're seeing are events that happen prior to Rick (TWD) regaining consciousness back east in a rural environment. L.A. is about to be what we see later in( TWD Atlanta) had become. A wasteland of death and walkers.
IMO The whole L.A environment is merely a lab study of mice / sheep, what ever you'd label them. "WE" see it every day in real life. They are a have no clue, emotional D/Progressive / Liberal voter.



Since we don't know where the writers were going with this "prequel" Who knows they may have planned for it to be full of characters we were not meant to like, or cheer for.

Sir....I appreciate your insight.


I bet when OBC goes to those "zombie runs" he walks around with a boner all day.

I'm not tellin'.


Well he does live in an area that's "all inclusive & Diverse" I guess a leopard can change his spots. Or genitalia [Coffee]

This insight sucks.


SPOILER ALERT

BAM !



MAJOR SPOILER ALERT

Talking dead touches on the FTWD - TWD time line


It was an interesting Talking Dead I thought.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Was that the Staples Center with all the zombies in it? Or just some big ass damn building...there was some debate about that on this end.

[ray1970]

I think staying on a yacht might be nice. Could be pretty safe too. Assuming zombies don't swim.

Looks like I win.
[Awesom]

[OtterbatHellcat]

Yeah....you can catch fish maybe, but what are ya gonna do for water?

[ray1970]

Yeah....you can catch fish maybe, but what are ya gonna do for water?

I'm surrounded by water. Duh.
[Sarcasm2]

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm surrounded by water. Duh.
[Sarcasm2]

Salt Water, double DUH.

[blacklabel]

A yacht that large likely has a desalination system on board.

That episode was a huge let down.

[crays]

I am completely disappointed with this show. I felt it had so much potential but has been very poorly written so far.

What blows my mind is other than the very first episode with the "nerdy fat student who brought a knife to school", there has not been a single reference to food or supply chain interruptions... In reality, the moment something poses a threat to restocking the shelves or polluting the tap water, food/water insecurity will become the immediate focus of most people, causing some pretty dramatic (and criminal) behavior... That is what I would have expected to see in these first few episodes and it hasn't happened.
I haven't seen the finale yet, so if anything happened that negates my following input, so be it.

I don't feel that we're viewing a group that has any clue about the long-term nature of this situation. ALMOST everyone/anyone with any foresight as to the seriousness of the situation has already bugged out. We may see them later, we may not.
The characters we are watching likely assume this is a short-term, somewhat isolated incident, and as has been stated above, believe the .gov is on their side.
I believe a lot of this will be fleshed out in the next season (hopefully) or two. Hopefully we will see some in-depth character and story line development as well.
Is it easy to watch? Not really, due to our collective mindset, along with expectations fostered by watching TWD. Makes it hard for us to not scream and throw things at the TV.
I am hopeful it will improve.

Just my two cents.

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[OtterbatHellcat]

A yacht that large likely has a desalination system on board.

That episode was a huge let down.

Didn't know that about big yachts.


I haven't seen the finale yet, so if anything happened that negates my following input, so be it.

I don't feel that we're viewing a group that has any clue about the long-term nature of this situation. ALMOST everyone/anyone with any foresight as to the seriousness of the situation has already bugged out. We may see them later, we may not.
The characters we are watching likely assume this is a short-term, somewhat isolated incident, and as has been stated above, believe the .gov is on their side.
I believe a lot of this will be fleshed out in the next season (hopefully) or two. Hopefully we will see some in-depth character and story line development as well.
Is it easy to watch? Not really, due to our collective mindset, along with expectations fostered by watching TWD. Makes it hard for us to not scream and throw things at the TV.
I am hopeful it will improve.

Just my two cents.

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Interesting, Crays. Good points and we'll see where they go with it.
It might get a bit better than this beginning season.

[Great-Kazoo]

Didn't know that about big yachts.



Interesting, Crays. Good points and we'll see where they go with it.
It might get a bit better than this beginning season.

IF it was balls to the wall season 1. Imagine how disappointed people would be when S2 was a dud, less action. One can always increase the tension, suspense and action. Turning it down for later shows, no way.

[Jer]

A yacht that large likely has a desalination system on board.

That episode was a huge let down.

Just that episode? That whole series was a massive let down & I'm done with it. Gave it more than a fair chance due to lineage but it flat sucks. Zero redeeming qualities. Good thing TWD is coming up shortly to wash the taste from my mouth but I'm done investing time in FTWD.

[brutal]

A yacht that large likely has a desalination system on board.

That episode was a huge let down.

A yacht that large, in that event, likely has someone already onboard that can hotwire it and take off.

[Great-Kazoo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X832Ti_7WjA