The show is returning February 12, 2012.
When Hershel needed Rick to help round up the two zombies they trapped in the creek? That's when the 'Sophia is a zombie in the barn' light bulb went off. GREAT ending. The farm people actually made me feel for the zombies . . . although at the same time I can't help but think Shane was right in shooting them all.
I agree with the light-bulb going off and they did a great job humanizing the Zombies in that episode, esp when Sophia came creeping out of the barn. You almost didn't want them to shoot her.
My main gripe with these past 7 episodes is that all the story-telling that was done could have been done in a couple of hours but they dragged it out over 7 weeks. Did they do that for character development because I don't feel like I know these people any better than I did when the show started. Also, not nearly enough zombie surprises and suspense going on, at all. Very disappointing. The first few episodes I thought 'ok, Carl got hurt, blah, blah, blah but it will pick up'. Nope. Except for the final scene and a few other scenes . . they gave us crumbs.
Not enough Zombies no doubt, but I think that was a budget issue. However, I think the character development was sorely needed and you know a lot more about Daryl, Andrea, Shane, Rick, Herschel, GLEN and Dale.
I feel like I know more about Daryl, Glen and Carl and (Andrea a bit) than I did in the beginning. I still can't figure where Shane's anger is coming from. He and Lori always seemed pissed off. The show does need a Shane, however, because catching walkers and keeping them in a barn is insane. Shooting them was the right thing to do and if future episodes pit Shane against others in the group I may just find myself rooting for Shane . . who I don't particularly like. lol
I am not disappointed in the least, great season beginning and great mid-season ending.
Dale is by far the most annoying character. First his sticking his nose into everyone's business and then hiding the guns. Good move asshole. What happens if the a herd of Walkers decend on the farm?
Shane is survivalist and an asshole. His tactics weren't the best, but he was right on some! First, that Sophia was dead and the search was becoming a waste. Second, with the Zombies in the barn. They needed to kill them. Third, that Herschel can't make them do anything.
A show like this needs a character like him.
I actually like her character. Imagine how one might feel losing their daughter and then being all alone in zombie ruled world? Not pleasant thought. Daryl is actually nice to her (up until he called her a *****). She was trying to deal with reality. I really felt for her, esp when Sophia came out of the barn!
Oh, don't get me wrong. I like Carol . . I was frustrated that she seemed to be giving up on Sophia. I was like 'wow, really? I don't think I'd ever give up until I found her'. I like Daryl and Carol together. They've each been wounded by someone they love and have insecurities and self-doubt . . . they might be good for each other in finding confidence and trust.
Carl and Daryl are my two fav characters. Oh and Glen. Rick needs to either lead or step aside. He wants to please everyone and in doing that nothing seems to get done. I don't know . . .
Daryl is my favorite, but Rick, Glen and Andrea aren't far behind. The only character at this point I don't like is Dale!
The preview for the coming episodes looks like maybe it might be Shane and some others against Rick and the farm people? I wasn't paying too much attention but that's what it was looking like. They need to leave the freaking farm. I didn't start watching this show to follow these people to some 'mostly safe from zombies' farm where they fight with the farm people and each other. Blarg.
From a story standpoint, they will encounter more Walkers other places. From a survival standpoint, as long as they can secure the parameter, the farm is a good place. They have a generator (with a highway full of cars and fuel not too far away), a working farm with fields), livestock and water wells. A forest for supplies and a town not too far to scavenge for supplies.
I think Glens girlfriend is the hottest girl on the show though.
