The Walking Dead (AMCTV)

Jon · October 31st, 2010, 08:35 PM

Anyone else watch this earlier? It was badass. Best zombie series ever.

Levon · November 1st, 2010, 10:28 AM

Loved it, can't wait to see more. Best show on TV.

Schadenfreude · November 1st, 2010, 10:46 AM

I'll wait till the rips hit the internet. I don't get that channel.

grunge · November 1st, 2010, 11:22 AM

it followed the comic modestly, kind of skips on on some epic monologue or soliloquies not sure what it's called...... I can tell you guys how it ends if you want?

Jon · November 1st, 2010, 11:32 AM

Please don't! I haven't enjoyed TV this much since, well, ever

I loved how the first episode was an hour and a half long.

They had great zombie models as well as terrific acting. Can't wait to see the next episode on Sunday.

**Hisoka** · November 1st, 2010, 02:55 PM

I loved the high production movie quality to it. Frank Darabont is a great director and I'd expect nothing less from him. Really looking forward to the next episode. Now Sundays are really fun with Boardwalk Empire and The Walking Dead right after.

Grimhouse Diva · November 1st, 2010, 05:10 PM

Haha, I loved the comic series.

I was pleasantly surprised with the premiere episode. I can't wait for the next episode. One of my favourite characters will be making his entrance. I loved the emotions. The acting was superb for the direful situations. This episode alone was better than 90% of the zombie crap-fests coming out on DVD in the past few years. Good stuff.

OtakuPrincess · November 1st, 2010, 07:36 PM

Watched it and enjoyed it, it's solid for a pilot and we'll see how much better it gets.

Solid_Snake · November 1st, 2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuchuchrain

I'll wait till the rips hit the internet. I don't get that channel.

They had high quality "Reviewer" rips two weeks ago. That is how I watched it. I did of course watch it again.

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Originally Posted by grunge

it followed the comic modestly, kind of skips on on some epic monologue or soliloquies not sure what it's called...... I can tell you guys how it ends if you want?

Meh, I have some complaints already, too many new characters(Later in the season), and the zombies run too fast when in a frenzy. But I can live with that. And the comic series is far from over, Kirkman wants to do 1000 if at all possible.(They just hit 78, which was a great read.)

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Originally Posted by Thousand Eyes

This episode alone was better than 90% of the zombie crap-fests coming out on DVD in the past few years. Good stuff.

Let's face it, other than George Romero's Dead Trilogy there is little to no good Zombie dramas. Most Zombie movies other than his were bewbs and track running Zombies.

I recommend the comic series. Way too good, and there is no way this show will be able to stay true to it later on in the series.

Grimhouse Diva · November 1st, 2010, 08:21 PM

^ Running zombies never made sense to me. Okay, a virus is a virus, but there's just no way that I can believe the virus can defeat rigor mortis. That's just stupid.

I did enjoy the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead. That's really the last zombie movie I thoroughly enjoyed. Despite so many people giving positive remarks about the remake of Dawn of the Dead, I didn't think much of it. And, I didn't hate the first half of Diary of the Dead either.

earsofdoom · November 1st, 2010, 09:01 PM

I just hope they don't jump the shark as much as the comic did, Don't get me wrong im not critical but when riot gear stops a full clip of m16 rounds I can't help but wonder what prescription the authors on.

Solid_Snake · November 2nd, 2010, 10:58 AM

As long as they keep the basic "You die, you become one." rule, I couldn't care less what they do.

grunge · November 2nd, 2010, 12:26 PM

most of romeros new work sucks, as for running zombies what about 28 days later?

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Originally Posted by Thousand Eyes

^ Running zombies never made sense to me. Okay, a virus is a virus, but there's just no way that I can believe the virus can defeat rigor mortis. That's just stupid.

I did enjoy the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead. That's really the last zombie movie I thoroughly enjoyed. Despite so many people giving positive remarks about the remake of Dawn of the Dead, I didn't think much of it. And, I didn't hate the first half of Diary of the Dead either.

Grimhouse Diva · November 2nd, 2010, 01:21 PM

28 Days Later is justified though. It's not the traditional "zombie" as it is people being infected by a virus that causes them to rage. Essentially, they're not "dead."

Solid_Snake · November 2nd, 2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by grunge

most of romeros new work sucks, as for running zombies what about 28 days later?

28 Days Later ripped off George Romero's 'The Crazies'.

PS: Land, Survival, and Diary were all good in their own rights. The latter two had a puny budget compared to this TV show even. But he invented the genre, so he does garner my respect. And Kirkman pretty much ripped off Romero when he first pitched the idea for this comic. The Walking Dead was going to originally be called 'Night of the Living Dead'.

October 31st, 2010, 08:35 PM	#1
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November 1st, 2010, 10:28 AM	#2
Levon There can be only one! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Animenation Posts: 11,473	Loved it, can't wait to see more. Best show on TV. __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Keroro (Sgt. Frog) "Ask not what Gundam can do for you – ask what you can do for Gundam." - Keroro

November 1st, 2010, 10:46 AM	#3
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November 1st, 2010, 11:22 AM	#4
grunge Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,035 Blog Entries: 5	it followed the comic modestly, kind of skips on on some epic monologue or soliloquies not sure what it's called...... I can tell you guys how it ends if you want? __________________ my anime list

November 1st, 2010, 11:32 AM	#5
Jon like, yo man Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus Posts: 9,134	Please don't! I haven't enjoyed TV this much since, well, ever I loved how the first episode was an hour and a half long. They had great zombie models as well as terrific acting. Can't wait to see the next episode on Sunday. __________________ My Anime List SEE YOU SPACECOWBOY...

November 1st, 2010, 02:55 PM	#6
Hisoka Throws Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: York Shin City Posts: 6,337	I loved the high production movie quality to it. Frank Darabont is a great director and I'd expect nothing less from him. Really looking forward to the next episode. Now Sundays are really fun with Boardwalk Empire and The Walking Dead right after. __________________ MAL / Profile / Cels

November 1st, 2010, 05:10 PM	#7
Grimhouse Diva Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,308	Haha, I loved the comic series. I was pleasantly surprised with the premiere episode. I can't wait for the next episode. One of my favourite characters will be making his entrance. I loved the emotions. The acting was superb for the direful situations. This episode alone was better than 90% of the zombie crap-fests coming out on DVD in the past few years. Good stuff.

November 1st, 2010, 07:36 PM	#8
OtakuPrincess Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8	Watched it and enjoyed it, it's solid for a pilot and we'll see how much better it gets.

November 1st, 2010, 08:21 PM	#10
Grimhouse Diva Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,308	^ Running zombies never made sense to me. Okay, a virus is a virus, but there's just no way that I can believe the virus can defeat rigor mortis. That's just stupid. I did enjoy the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead. That's really the last zombie movie I thoroughly enjoyed. Despite so many people giving positive remarks about the remake of Dawn of the Dead, I didn't think much of it. And, I didn't hate the first half of Diary of the Dead either.

November 1st, 2010, 09:01 PM	#11
earsofdoom Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,390	I just hope they don't jump the shark as much as the comic did, Don't get me wrong im not critical but when riot gear stops a full clip of m16 rounds I can't help but wonder what prescription the authors on.

November 2nd, 2010, 10:58 AM	#12
Solid_Snake The Walking Dead Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Idaho. Posts: 3,123	As long as they keep the basic "You die, you become one." rule, I couldn't care less what they do. __________________ XBOX Live Gamertag: Forest Speyer PSN ID: Suprhobo Steam ID: Gabriel Logan *"We ARE the Walking Dead!"* - Rick Grimes.

November 2nd, 2010, 01:21 PM	#14
Grimhouse Diva Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,308	28 Days Later is justified though. It's not the traditional "zombie" as it is people being infected by a virus that causes them to rage. Essentially, they're not "dead."