The Walking Dead

"slickj101 wrote:

Kinda figured Earl from Tremors might be a lil racist.

Earl in 'Tremors' was a guy named Fred Ward. The guy in T.W.D. is played by Michael Rooker.

"Big E wrote:

Whats scary is that really is a picture of you isnt it?

"In_Flames wrote:

lol nah...that's King from Gorgoroth

Yea stoopid....how could you not know that was King from Gorgoroth???

"Jaydog57 wrote:

Earl in 'Tremors' was a guy named Fred Ward. The guy in T.W.D. is played by Michael Rooker.

lol You're right. They def look alike.

Anybody else wonder why they wouldn't try to get that tank working?

IMO The 2nd episode was like nails on a chalkboard to watch. cheesy one liners, bad dialogue, and sad acting.....the 1st episode was a million times better.

Ill keep watching, cause it can go places....but imo the 2nd episode dragged and was real bad COMPARED TO the first one

"AMC announced today the renewal of The Walking Dead for a 13-episode second season. Since debuting Sun., Oct. 31, The Walking Dead has broken ratings records, with the series reaching more Adults 18 to 49 than any other show in the history of cable television.

Today's announcement also includes Fox International Channels' (FIC) global renewal for a second season, following record-breaking premiere ratings in 120 countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. The Walking Dead was the highest-rated original series premiere ever to air on FIC simultaneously worldwide."

http://blogs.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/2010/11/season-2-renewal.php

"SICK wrote:

IMO The 2nd episode was like nails on a chalkboard to watch. cheesy one liners, bad dialogue, and sad acting.....the 1st episode was a million times better.

Ill keep watching, cause it can go places....but imo the 2nd episode dragged and was real bad COMPARED TO the first one

I must have been watching something else...I dug it. :tongue2:

I thought the 2nd episode was good - though I see the point about the acting.

I'm a little concerned about the future of the show just based on how little I care about the main character. He isn't overly interesting. The story line of he and his family is good - but just don't think, as a character, he brings much to the show.

I love how gory and bloody they are making this show! Thought they would tone it down but that last episode was disgusting.

"Pagan wrote:

I must have been watching something else...I dug it. :tongue2:

dont get me wrong, i liked the 2nd show. but it fell greatly imo from the first one. Too many characters, too little time. Cheesy sterotypes of the black guy and redneck.....cheesy one liners and dialouge.

im still gunna watch (of course) and the 2nd episode wasnt a bad episode, just compared to episode 1 (which really got me pumped and interested) it was a disapointment to me

Yea the redneck was hysterical. All that was missing was the bulging vein on his neck. :lol:

Can't wait to see what happens when the main character finds out his partner's boning his wife.

"Pagan wrote:

Yea the redneck was hysterical. All that was missing was the bulging vein on his neck. :lol:

Can't wait to see what happens when the main character finds out his partner's boning his wife.

ya, thats ridiculous.....and its gunna be good drama

and i know the redneck is in classic 80s action movies....with stallone or JCVD....just cant put a finger on what movie hes in....is it cliff hanger?!

"SICK wrote:

ya, thats ridiculous.....and its gunna be good drama

and i know the redneck is in classic 80s action movies....with stallone or JCVD....just cant put a finger on what movie hes in....is it cliff hanger?!

He's been in a few things including Cliffhanger and 8 Men Out, but most notably (to me at least) Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.

EDIT: AND DAYS OF THUNDER!

days of thunder is the one! The infamous wheel chair race....

He was also in the terribly underrated Slither with Nathan Fillion :)

By the way how can you guys forget his bare ass in Mallrats lol.

By the way The Walking Dead got renewed for the second season. Ratings have been amazing for AMC.

"VanDolPhan wrote:

He was also in the terribly underrated Slither with Nathan Fillion :)

By the way how can you guys forget his bare ass in Mallrats lol.

By the way The Walking Dead got renewed for the second season. Ratings have been amazing for AMC.

lmao omg "would you like a chocolate covered pretzel?"

how could i forget!!!!!

"VanDolPhan wrote:

He was also in the terribly underrated Slither with Nathan Fillion :)

By the way how can you guys forget his bare ass in Mallrats lol.

By the way The Walking Dead got renewed for the second season. Ratings have been amazing for AMC.

Good call on Mallrats as the Dad.

****.

I'm embarrassed I didn't remember that.

"HardKoreXXX wrote:

Good call on Mallrats as the Dad.

****.

I'm embarrassed I didn't remember that.

ditto, i watched that movie 7 million times.....maybe its cause he was bald in mallrats.....threw me off.....yeah....ill use that...

Rooker is from Alabama, and does a great job playing rednecks. He was one of the lead Klan members in 'Mississippi Burning' as well.

He was also in "Tombstone" as McMasters...

BTW, I'm a "Walking Dead" comic super fan (every single issue from #1). All your concerns about the number of characters and not liking Rick (main character) will all be changed over this first season. The show isn't following the comic 100%, but I'm sure the same general direction will be taken. The resolution of the spoiler you guys just talked about is very satisfying if they keep it true to the comic and so far it appears heading in that direction.

I wished we could get more than 6 episodes in this first season, but at least it's finally being made.

"Paul 13 wrote:

I liked it...

thought it would be a nice touch if he could just get in the tank and start mowing zombies down. I guess the horse didn't make it.. :shifty: I think they jumped to his surviving family a little too early although now that his wife and partner are hooking up, well that should add for some meaty moments... are the father and son (that found the cop) going to be on anymore? The father is a good actor (liked him in that other survival series whose name is escaping me... too much candy blah)...

Edit... Lennie James in Jericho as Robert Hawkins

I didn't see anyone answer your spoiler, so I'll take the time. In the comic, there was a Christmas Special issue that catches up with them. The shows isn't 100% comic true, so it's possible that they visit the characters again.

Not a great episode but not bad. Just kinda boring imo. But it was nice seeing the racist prick being left for dead :pointlol:

I watched episode 1 today. I liked it enough to continue watching it. I'm not much of a zombie fan though. Unfortunately, the next reairing of episode 2 isnt until Friday. Also, why are all the good shows on Sunday nights??? Dexter, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood, and now this! lol Why not put some of these shows on Tuesday or Wednesday

"Phinvader Bill wrote:

I watched episode 1 today. I liked it enough to continue watching it. I'm not much of a zombie fan though. Unfortunately, the next reairing of episode 2 isnt until Friday. Also, why are all the good shows on Sunday nights??? Dexter, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood, and now this! lol Why not put some of these shows on Tuesday or Wednesday

Well there is 'alternative viewing'. Despite having cable we download everything & watch it on tv via xbox via our router.

"Phinvader Bill wrote:

I watched episode 1 today. I liked it enough to continue watching it. I'm not much of a zombie fan though. Unfortunately, the next reairing of episode 2 isnt until Friday. Also, why are all the good shows on Sunday nights??? Dexter, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood, and now this! lol Why not put some of these shows on Tuesday or Wednesday

Glad you are enjoying it. As it goes on, you'll notice this story is about human emotions in a survival situation. The zombies are always there, but they are mostly used as a plot device to forward the story.

I am so happy that so many people are finally able to enjoy this story. Every time I've been in the comic shop and someone asks for a recommendation, I tell them to buy the first "Walking Dead" trade paperback. Usually the next day they are back to buy the rest of the TPBs because they blew through the first one and got hooked. It appears that the TV show is having a very similar effect and it's awesome!

Episode 3 preview:

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/11/11/the-walking-dead-episode-3-preview-video/