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I disagree about the lack of a thematic differnece. I definitely think Wilshire Estates and the Farm are valid different storylines. Zombies ruining everything are the only similarities, but that's going to be the case a LOT in these scenarios.
The snow melting off the WE sign MUST happen, as must the BARN scene from the farm storyline!
These things must occur or I shan't be pleased!!!
>starts protesting< The BARN and the SIGN, 2 storylines! The barn and the Sign, 2 storylines! The barn and the sign, 2 storylines!!!
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Personally, I think Wilshire Estates could easily be just one episode, but no more than two. Maybe this occurs after an episode spent on the road and meeting Tyreese. The stuff that occurs at the farm could be just 2-3 episodes, easily. Then, they could move on to the prison and the stuff with Woodbury and the Governor. Season 2 could easily end with the Governor, tank and all, charging on the prison for one HELL of a cliffhanger!
The timing with what goes down with Shane could be tricky. They may alter things in such a way as Shane sticks around the whole season, and they end it with Carl killing him. I dunno, really. Given my sruthers, I'd prefer the season open with about a 3-episode arc in which Shane slowly loses it and then dies. From there, on to Wilshire Estates and Hershel's farm.
Just remember, Darabont & company are likely to continue with detours that aren't from the books while continuing to push the series on Kirkman's overall roadmap. The biggest omission from that roadmap so far has been the complete absence of Donna, Allen and the twins. At this point I'm assuming they're not going to appear. If not, that will significantly alter the outcome and fallout of the Wilshire Estates stop. Maybe instead of Donna we'll lose Daryl or T-Dog? Before tonight, Jacqui would've been a suitable replacement. Or perhaps we'll lose Tyreese's daughter there instead?
In any case I'm not gonna be too anal about how the series will diverge from the book. It's been an exemplary series so far, and I've no reason to believe Season 2 won't continue to impress.
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From: The Underbelly of Society | Registered: Jul 2003
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Lardy, that is a whole lot of ground to cover in 13 episodes. I think they will end with discovering the prison, it seems to be a big discovery/breaking point...but that's just me.
I think given how they are diverging, it would not surprise me to see Donna, Allen and the kids show up with Tyrese...then again, maybe not.
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I just watched the entire first season of the show for the first time in one sitting and am completely hooked. I hadn't read the book previously but all the good news got me curious enough to give it a shot. Glad I did. Hadn't gotten this invested in a show in a good while.
A shame about the long wait for season two, but that's plenty of time to blaze through the book now.
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The latest issue kicked off “No Way Out”, the next major story that already looks like it will be filled with changes—mostly of the horrific kind as our group tries to survive the next major catastrophe. And wow, like usual, Kirkman and Charlie deliver in spades. The issue has taken the build-up of the last several issues and enhanced the feeling of dread we’ve had, knowing what’s coming, as the zombie herd begins to surround the mini-town they’ve got going. People’s reactions start to show some minor panic and we know this will only get worse. Having read all the previous stories, I (like most of you I would presume) recognize this is going to be good and it’s not going to be easy on our characters.
A few things stick out:
- Not really the biggest fan of the woman putting the moves on Rick. Something bad will come of this. And the exchange between Carl and the other boy (whose father Rick killed) was stone cold—man, Carl is growing up to be one tough as nails person, and not in a good way for human interaction (but probably in a good way for survival).
- Abraham appears to have a little something on the side; it’s understandable after what happened but every situation we’ve seen like this so far has not ended well.
- I’m ready for ass-kicking Michonne to be unleashed again.
- Andrea being in the bell-tower was hardly addressed but the anxiety over her being there stuck with me all issue.
You get the sense that shit is about to explode internally, as the claustrophobia of the zombies closing in takes hold more and more. The zombies actually bursting through the gates is not something I see happening anytime soon; rather, I expect someone letting them in on purpose is going to happen. But we’ll see.
Kirkman has done a good job making the set-up for this story different from the previous stories. He still manages to keep things fresh!
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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Still my favorite read. # 80 was no exception.
My review pretty much Xerox' Cobie's... one thing I will say, I don't like Carl very much anymore. I'm wondering if Rick's big "I do it all to save my family" speech is leading up to something happening to Carl. I actually think I would be okay with it, and I am in general NOT a fan of putting children into jeopardy.
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My, how my army has grown! So, what have I missed? Anyone seen the Michonne figure that McFarlane is going to do?
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quote:Originally posted by Lightning Lad: My, how my army has grown! So, what have I missed? Anyone seen the Michonne figure that McFarlane is going to do?
Cannot wait for these...definately getting the comic based ones...not so sure on the television ones.
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