I don't know if it's the actors or the script, or a combination of the two, but it just doesn't grab you in the same way as TWD managed to, even in season one and two. I feel like the plot is speeding along but the characters aren't reacting realistically. Travis and Madison, in particular, kind of view the zombie landscape as though they're smelling something vaguely foul in the air and have become confused as to where its coming from. Take Andrew Lincoln's acting, even in the first episode of season one where he comes home to find an empty house, for example - epic and gutting. I don't even know if we've seen these FTWD people even cry yet? They look prematurely hardened to their new world.
I am still watching it though, because... no zombies until next October would just be wrong.
When it comes to last night's episode:
* I like the idea of the boat. I hope this isn't a one-episode gimmick and that they return to dry land next week.
* The plot line of who Jack might be, what the implications are, and how Strand will handle the situation has lots of potential.
* Strand looks so much like Tyrese, especially with the beanie on. I miss Tyrese.
* They need more characters so that they can kill a few people off and/or add better actors that might get us more invested in what's going on.
* The best characters are Nick and Strand so far (they have the best actors playing them as well).
* Do sharks eat Zombies or would Zombies eat the sharks?
I feel like I'd genuinely be surprised if they stick to the designated victim from the comic book. It seems like most of the time they switch around character-deaths so that it's not so obvious. Unless for this particular iconic scene, they want to be pure with it and stick to the source material.
I fear it will end on a POV cliffhanger though, which is actually the worst possible thing. How pissed will everyone be to have to wait another six months? It would also ruin the dramatic effect of losing whatever character is chosen. I seriously hope they don't do this.
- Jaws (still watch it at least once a year, usually during Shark Week)
- Legally Blonde (this was the big thing in highschool/uni, along with Mean Girls)
- Cruel Intentions (because when I was 15, I thought Ryan Phillippe was the hottest guy ever and I loved his character in that movie)
- The Little Mermaid (like many others, it was a kid thing - on endless repeat)
I did, once (well, it was over the course of a week, while by BF was out of town). I did break up with my BF when he returned though. During our post-break-up chat, I found out was actually planning to propose. Sadly, I was totally into the other guy (turned into a major relationship, major asshole, many years wasted with him).
I also had a BF get pretty angry when he found out that I'd made out with a couple of girls while drunk at various clubs. I don't really feel like that's cheating, but I get that some people do.
Crepes stuffed with this sweetened ricotta filling. Also, home-made lemon meringue pie and Baked Alaska.
As for junk food, it was cotton candy (when I could get it at amusement parks and events). I was rarely allowed to have serious junk food or candy, so this was like a major treat for me. I still get excited when I'm able to snag a bag now.
That first episode of the second-half of the season was pretty intense! During that one sequence with Jessie and her kids I literally sat there with my jaw dropped, even throughout the commercial break. Damn. Talk about a bloody Valentine's Day for Rick.
Nicotero always does such an epic job with these episodes. From the explosion to the burning lake... I totally appreciate the way these things were staged with care, without taking the easy way out by relying on CGI.
