The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion *Spoilers*

PsychoPere · October 14 2011, 03:33 PM

I know this is two days early, but I figured some people might not have read the season two updates thread yet would still like to know a couple of things before the premiere arrives.

The prequel webisode series Torn Apart is online at the AMC website. The series follows "Bicycle Girl" (whom Rick shot as a zombie at the end of the series premiere) after the zombie outbreak has started but prior to the events of the first episode.

In addition, this season AMC will be airing a half-hour talk show called The Talking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick (Nerdist podcast, Web Soup), the show premieres directly after Sunday's episode, then moves to its regular timeslot of Fridays at 11pm EST with its second episode.

A couple reminders:

The season premiere will be 90 minutes long, and will be followed by six more episodes over the next six weeks. After that, the season will go on hiatus until it returns with the final six episodes starting February 12.
If you're someone who hasn't watched the six episodes of season one but would like to before the season two premiere (or you just want a refresher) and are a Netflix subscriber, season 1 is available on Netflix Watch Instantly.

Let's see how well this group of survivors fares this season...

Sindatur · October 14 2011, 04:44 PM

WooHoo can't wait until Sunday.

Bicycle Girl, eh? I need to check that out

Silvercrest · October 14 2011, 04:46 PM

I like how Rick and Shane are almost facing each other with Rick's family between them. Facing each other with guns.

trekkiebaggio · October 14 2011, 06:46 PM

We don't get it til next Friday so the wait is a bit longer! I enjoyed the web series though, loved the mouth to mouth bit in ep 3.

SG-17 · October 14 2011, 10:35 PM

I really hope that the thing that Jenner whispered to Grimes isn't forgotten about with the change of staff.

PsychoPere · October 16 2011, 10:54 PM

While it's not a surprising statement (how many producers are going to call out their network even if the network's decisions are hurting their show?), writer and executive producer Robert Kirkman, who is also the creator of the original comics, says that there hasn't been a problem with the change in showrunners.

But "the transition from him to Glen Mazzara was seemless," he added, highlighting that he and both men had plotted out the second season together early this year. "It wasn't even really a hiccup."

He expects AMC to decide on a third season tomorrow after looking over tonight's premiere numbers.

Also, TV Line has an interview up with Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori Grimes).

Dream · October 17 2011, 12:20 AM

Damn you, PsychoPere! I wanted to start this thread since I did it last year. Oh well. You did a way better first post then I would have done.

Looking forward to season two, even if I am disappointed that the showrunner got fired and the budget got cut. Stupid AMC!

The Walking Dead season one topic for those that want to reread it.

PsychoPere · October 17 2011, 12:24 AM

Sorry!

I wanted to make sure people who didn't follow the updates thread had time to learn about and watch the prequel webisodes, if they were so interested.

Which, amusingly enough, I still haven't done myself... though I don't plan on watching the premiere until tomorrow, so I still have time.

Hugo Rune · October 17 2011, 12:33 AM

I predict bigger ratings that the finale of S1. The word of mouth for this show, bafflingly, is huge.

Regardless of that, given the wild inconsistency of S1 I'm not that interested in this season and will give it a miss when it airs here in the UK later in the week. If reports come out of greater consistency over the season as a whole then I'll rent the inevitable BluRay release.

Enjoy the premiere guys!

Hugo - only enjoyed 1.75 episodes of season 1 (the pilot, half of episode 2 and a smidgen of episode 5)

Mr. Adventure · October 17 2011, 02:14 AM

Great "Oh, Shit!" moment.

correction, moments

Tom · October 17 2011, 02:39 AM

Good so far!

Mr. Adventure · October 17 2011, 02:50 AM

They definitely need to get a few more guns I think. I'd want a pistol at all times and maybe a sawed-off shotgun. And Jamie Lee Curtis could use a better shirt.

Kelso · October 17 2011, 03:30 AM

I dug this episode.

My only niggle: Southern Baptist churches don't display crucifixes.

Tom · October 17 2011, 03:35 AM

Oh no, first the girl in missing and know Carl is shot.

Admiral_Young · October 17 2011, 03:39 AM

Wow that was a great episode and what a cliffhanger!

October 14 2011, 03:33 PM	#1
PsychoPere Vice Admiral	The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers I know this is two days early, but I figured some people might not have read the season two updates thread yet would still like to know a couple of things before the premiere arrives. The prequel webisode series Torn Apart is online at the AMC website. The series follows "Bicycle Girl" (whom Rick shot as a zombie at the end of the series premiere) after the zombie outbreak has started but prior to the events of the first episode. In addition, this season AMC will be airing a half-hour talk show called The Talking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick (Nerdist podcast, Web Soup), the show premieres directly after Sunday's episode, then moves to its regular timeslot of Fridays at 11pm EST with its second episode. A couple reminders: The season premiere will be 90 minutes long, and will be followed by six more episodes over the next six weeks. After that, the season will go on hiatus until it returns with the final six episodes starting February 12. If you're someone who hasn't watched the six episodes of season one but would like to before the season two premiere (or you just want a refresher) and are a Netflix subscriber, season 1 is available on Netflix Watch Instantly. Let's see how well this group of survivors fares this season...

October 14 2011, 04:44 PM	#2
Sindatur Rear Admiral Location: Sacramento, CA	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers WooHoo can't wait until Sunday. Bicycle Girl, eh? I need to check that out __________________ One Day I hope to be the Man my Cat thinks I am Where are we going? And why are we in this Handbasket?

October 14 2011, 04:46 PM	#3
Silvercrest Rear Admiral Location: Lost in Moria (Arlington, WA, USA)	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers I like how Rick and Shane are almost facing each other with Rick's family between them. Facing each other with guns.

October 14 2011, 06:46 PM	#4
trekkiebaggio Vice Admiral Location: Dancing to the Jailhouse Rock	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers We don't get it til next Friday so the wait is a bit longer! I enjoyed the web series though, loved the mouth to mouth bit in ep 3.

October 14 2011, 10:35 PM	#5
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October 17 2011, 12:20 AM	#7
Dream Admiral	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Damn you, PsychoPere! I wanted to start this thread since I did it last year. Oh well. You did a way better first post then I would have done. Looking forward to season two, even if I am disappointed that the showrunner got fired and the budget got cut. Stupid AMC! The Walking Dead season one topic for those that want to reread it. __________________ TWoP Forums . Last edited by Dream; October 17 2011 at 02:31 PM.

October 17 2011, 12:24 AM	#8
PsychoPere Vice Admiral	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Sorry! I wanted to make sure people who didn't follow the updates thread had time to learn about and watch the prequel webisodes, if they were so interested. Which, amusingly enough, I still haven't done myself... though I don't plan on watching the premiere until tomorrow, so I still have time.

October 17 2011, 12:33 AM	#9
Hugo Rune Fleet Captain Location: On The Beat...	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers I predict bigger ratings that the finale of S1. The word of mouth for this show, bafflingly, is huge. Regardless of that, given the wild inconsistency of S1 I'm not that interested in this season and will give it a miss when it airs here in the UK later in the week. If reports come out of greater consistency over the season as a whole then I'll rent the inevitable BluRay release. Enjoy the premiere guys! Hugo - only enjoyed 1.75 episodes of season 1 (the pilot, half of episode 2 and a smidgen of episode 5) __________________ inconsessum persequor

October 17 2011, 02:14 AM	#10
Mr. Adventure Admiral Location: Mr. Adventure	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Great "Oh, Shit!" moment. correction, moments

October 17 2011, 02:39 AM	#11
Tom Rear Admiral Location: In your Mind!	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Good so far! __________________ Make it so...

October 17 2011, 02:50 AM	#12
Mr. Adventure Admiral Location: Mr. Adventure	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers They definitely need to get a few more guns I think. I'd want a pistol at all times and maybe a sawed-off shotgun. And Jamie Lee Curtis could use a better shirt.

October 17 2011, 03:30 AM	#13
Kelso Vice Admiral Location: On the destruct button until the last minute!	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers I dug this episode. My only niggle: Southern Baptist churches don't display crucifixes. __________________ "Murder on Tuesday"! The all-new comic strip from Kail Tescar's startrekanimated.com My Puppet Building Blog!

October 17 2011, 03:35 AM	#14
Tom Rear Admiral Location: In your Mind!	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Oh no, first the girl in missing and know Carl is shot. __________________ Make it so...

October 17 2011, 03:39 AM	#15
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Wow that was a great episode and what a cliffhanger! __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.