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[ken0042]

It could also be that Rick's group was brought in because the town's people know there is an attack coming. They need the muscle. The town may or may not survive, and now we have some "new blood" coming into the group.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

My hypothesis is that the girl doesn't/ didn't survive on her own, but has infiltrated the sleepy town as an innocent littl girl and is reporting her findings back to her underground gang a few miles away. She has recently reported that Officer Friendly and His Gang of Misfits have arrived in the town.

She plots a scenario that incites Rick to attack the sleepy towns people - mystery group attacks Rick once the battle is over and Rick is spent - Chaos ensues - Town destroyed - time to find a new town.


God I hate when I'm right.

Your first part is a pretty common theory. I could see her inciting rick to attack, but Carl stopping him after he figures goth girl out.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by ken0042

It could also be that Rick's group was brought in because the town's people know there is an attack coming. They need the muscle. The town may or may not survive, and now we have some "new blood" coming into the group.

Could also be that the boss lady realizes her current security detail is totally inept. Tying a walker to a tree out of revenge? Sounds like this guy is responsible for some recent deaths.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Yamer

I always thought Melissa McBride (Carol) as one of the more natural performers on the show. I've enjoyed the transition of the character and the diversity of the actor.

The end really set up the rest of this season well. Once again, I'm excited by the possibilities with another new direction. I hope I'm not let down.

Could we see the main group become the villains?

I think that would be a really bold move. I can't think of another show that focuses on bad (really bad) people. I think it could make for great viewing.

Originally Posted by CroFlames

My hypothesis is that the girl doesn't/ didn't survive on her own, but has infiltrated the sleepy town as an innocent littl girl and is reporting her findings back to her underground gang a few miles away. She has recently reported that Officer Friendly and His Gang of Misfits have arrived in the town.

She plots a scenario that incites Rick to attack the sleepy towns people - mystery group attacks Rick once the battle is over and Rick is spent - Chaos ensues - Town destroyed - time to find a new town.


God I hate when I'm right.

Originally Posted by ken0042

It could also be that Rick's group was brought in because the town's people know there is an attack coming. They need the muscle. The town may or may not survive, and now we have some "new blood" coming into the group.

The Boss Lady said she banished 3 men from the town, which she thinks is as good as dead.

We all know that it is possible to exist on the outside, and I think deep down she knows this. I think that the banished 3 have been poking around and that the boss lady sent Aaron out to find some hired guns. In short the show seems to becoming a western. A new sheriff broad into town to help with a threat.

[Daradon]

Just saw the last episode, I liked it! In my opinion, that's how you do a slower, conversation based episode.

The conversations moved the plot, weren't just 'oh, I'm going to explain my character'. They were intense, there was emotion and suspense behind them. The cut scenes of the interviews were done well, and placed into the episode well. The conflict of the characters was clearly visible, the need for Rick and Carl to 'do some zombie killing' was especially interesting. The differences in reactions of the new reality in the group was interesting. I really liked Carol's method of 'playing' their new group. She's obviously keeping her cards close to the chest and giving them what she thinks they want.

If the majority if the slow episodes were like this, I wouldn't be complaining as much. And don't get me wrong, I do get tired of that. I don't mean to come in here and crap on everyone's parade, it can just be such a frustrating show to watch at times. And I see that many agree with me. I'm just working through my own opinions too.

The episode before this was pretty good too. I didn't get a chance to say that last week.

A few more specific thoughts on the episode. I found Rick's interaction with the one nameless guy really interesting for a reason I'm not sure was touched on. He kinda came across just like Carol's abusive husband back in season one, I thought that as soon as it went down. Which may be the point, because the very next scene was Carol talking about her downed hubby, and funny enough, how much she missed him, which we know, isn't true anymore.

There's always an asshat in the group. Even if the general consensus is good, it only takes one guy like that, or Aiden, to really mess things up.

I thought the episode was suspenseful enough without having Rick make that threat against their new saviors at the end. I thought that was already a little obvious in his thinking, but ok.

Can't remember the other thoughts. Probably good enough for now.

[fredr123]

The show seems to be back on track now. Those first two episodes were a waste of time. I started doing other things while they were on. Couldn't hold my attention.

I have a hard time with episodes, like the first one post hiatus, where the show tries to be dramatic and deep and thinky. Mystery photo. Doused in blood. BBC news in the background. Flashbacks. What does it mean? WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?

Beth's death >>>> Tyrese's death

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by GoinAllTheWay

What's been bugging me is the way this compound has been built.

Why are the braces for the walls on the outside of the compound and not inside? This places strikes me as much easier to get into than out of

Particularly when Deanna said that the wall design was her husband's doing, who was an architect. Why on Earth would an architect choose to build the walls that way? Just weird.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Particularly when Deanna said that the wall design was her husband's doing, who was an architect. Why on Earth would an architect choose to build the walls that way? Just weird.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by GoinAllTheWay

What's been bugging me is the way this compound has been built.

Why are the braces for the walls on the outside of the compound and not inside? This places strikes me as much easier to get into than out of.

I think it has more to do with filming than anything.Bracing the outside means that the walls weight is pushing out.

or we can just go to reddit

http://www.reddit.com/r/thewalkingde...andria_braced/

would of rather they did the comic version instead but that would have cost to much and taken away from the drama.

[MrMastodonFarm]

The walls are correct. If a person wants in, they'll find a way in, a big wall isn't going to get in the way too much. The wall is for the walkers and having bracing on the outside doesn't matter, they won't be gently climbing the support.

[Hockeyguy15]

We must see Morgan soon, otherwise why would they have a Morgan Dr street sign behind Rick at the end?

[Wormius]

I was just thinking that tonight's episode would have made the perfect series finale for Walking Dead. It just had that feeling to it. Especially the music at the end.

[Sr. Mints]

Did anyone else hear Christmas music at the party? Is it Christmas time on the show?

[Obsidian]

Well now we know what Deanna's buttons are. The town and its success are everything to her now. Sasha really got under her skin with her comment.

It's pretty safe to say that what we gained from the character interactions in this episode was that Deanna may consider in the future either banishing Sasha or having her killed through some sort of setup, as it appears that she won't become accepting of this attempt at a society any time soon. Secondly, Rick is embracing some pretty dark thoughts with his newfound position of power and authority. Looks like he's starting to dig this girl, and may consider "taking out" her husband if need be (the reaching for his gun as they walked together). Ironically, while he stands for the law in his sheriffs uniform, he's the one who's contemplating breaking it for his own benefit. They're trying to show us the permanent effects that the experiences over the course of the show would have on someone who's suddenly pulled out of the wild and forced back into a society. You're just not the same. Rick will start to claim what he feels he wants and needs, and I can see him start to go down a path very similar to the Governor..where he acts on his own desires and emotions and utilizes his power to get what he wants, which he'll probably then shake before it's too late..cause well, they'll probably want to keep him semi likeable as the hero character. We'll just call it a dark phase for him. That would be kind of cool, at least.

[bubbsy]

really curious where they're taking this. It would be really strange if Rick and team really do become the villains, not sure i would enjoy that.

the preview of next week seemed like an all of a sudden change in pace. looking forward to it.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

There was a bit of a moment there where Rick considered not taking the gun from Carol. It's almost like you have Darryl and Carol as the angels on his shoulders. If Rick's group does end up being the villains, it won't be all of them. You'll have Michonne, Glen, Maggie siding with the town; Carol and Sasha not. Sasha basically has major PTSD, you'd think Deanna would've expected that.

From Terminus on, this season has been really direct about pushing the "the world changes people" theme. Terminus is the version of Alexandria where everything went wrong. For Carol it seems like it was a single event (Lizzie), for Sasha, more of a compounded thing over time culminating with Tyrese.

Where the heck is Morgan? That was a heck of a tease in ep 1 with no payoff.

[GreenLantern]

Thought that was probably the best episode in a while that didn't have a major plot twist. A lot of subtle hints about things, but overall just a decent progression.

Three episodes left, it will be interesting to see where the action comes from. It seems they are finally aware of these W's we have all been seeing, I can't imagine that they have been dropping those hints for nothing.

[undercoverbrother]

I wonder if the Red A was intentional.....


I enjoyed the episode, but Carol, try to be less stupid. You were just told that Chocolate is rationed. You then decide to take a bar of chocolate. While they might not notice any of they pistols missing, they sure as hell will notice a bar of chocolate missing (which really highlights the messed up thoughts/minds of the town dwellers).

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Actually might end up providing an "out" - if they really don't keep track of the guns, and that kid does end up ratting on her for being in there, she has the ability to guiltily admit she stole extra chocolate. "Guns? No, I was trying to bake more cookies!"

I'm wondering if Deanna sees right through her.

I feel like the season ending cliffhanger will be a situation where Rick's group and Deanna's group come to some sort of conflict, and just when it reaches its zenith, the Wolves (which I am assuming is what the W is about) will show up.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Actually might end up providing an "out" - if they really don't keep track of the guns, and that kid does end up ratting on her for being in there, she has the ability to guiltily admit she stole extra chocolate. "Guns? No, I was trying to bake more cookies!"

I'm wondering if Deanna sees right through her.

I feel like the season ending cliffhanger will be a situation where Rick's group and Deanna's group come to some sort of conflict, and just when it reaches its zenith, the Wolves (which I am assuming is what the W is about) will show up.

Maybe except for the unlatching of the window, and the climbing in during the night.....