The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion *Spoilers* - Page 53

the G-man · January 11 2012, 04:26 PM

Yep. Having everyone tune into the season premiere, expecting to see how the survivors got out of Atlanta, and instead seeing an extended flashback about a character we've never seen before could have been the show's "Not Without My Anus." And, while Stone and Parker more or less ended up getting away with that gag on South Park, I'm not sure a drama series would have.

RJDiogenes · January 12 2012, 10:27 AM

^^ I think if it was good enough-- which it would have been-- it would have been fine. Especially if it involved backstory on all or most of the characters (one thing I disagree with him a little bit about). I think the show is good enough, like Lost was, to get away with stuff like that. That South Park was a total waste, though.

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Temis the Vorta · January 15 2012, 01:29 AM

Little bit of news. S3 will be expanded to 16 episodes.

Captain Craig · January 15 2012, 01:36 AM

Cool.
That would maker it easier to write a front half of 8, back end of 8 for the split exercise they are doing this year. Two halves of a bigger season arc should be easier to construct vs what the break this year seems like...which is unnecessary, imo.

Temis the Vorta · January 15 2012, 05:09 AM

Lots of news for a Saturday evening...the scoop on Darabont's original S2 opener.

Darabont’s plan was allegedly a flashback to the early days of the zombie apocalypse. It told the story of a zombie soldier The Walking Dead lead Rick (Andrew Lincoln) came across in the series’ pilot, ending with their encounter before the show were to pick up with Rick and his crew in Episode 2.

There's also an in-depth discussion of that always-contentious topic: How Fast Should Zombies Move?

PsychoPere · January 15 2012, 05:44 AM

Aeon actually already posted an AICN link regarding Darabont's pitch for the season two premiere, which includes a response directly from Darabont himself. It's a really interesting read.

Also, for anyone who may be interested, critic Daniel Fienberg live-blogged TWD's panel at TCA.

timothy · January 17 2012, 01:08 AM

Temis the Vorta wrote:

Little bit of news. S3 will be expanded to 16 episodes.

AWESOME NEWS maybe season 4 will be a full 25 episodes.

PsychoPere · January 17 2012, 05:01 AM

timothy wrote:

maybe season 4 will be a full 25 episodes.

13 episodes was already a cable-standard full season. 16 is a departure but not unusual. 25 will never happen.

Captain Craig · January 17 2012, 05:08 AM

PsychoPere wrote:

timothy wrote:

maybe season 4 will be a full 25 episodes.

13 episodes was already a cable-standard full season. 16 is a departure but not unusual. 25 will never happen.

Did the seasons of Stargate on Sci-Fi channel not have 20 episodes?

AviTrek · January 17 2012, 02:58 PM

Yes, but Sci-Fi would run them in two 10 episode blocks spread out by months. So it was effectively two 10 episode seasons.

PsychoPere · January 17 2012, 04:00 PM

Indeed. Sci-Fi Channel has been a bit of an anomaly regarding the length of seasons, and that's primarily due to the way they've aired those seasons. Looking at AMC's record so far, I'd be surprised if they deviate much more than this 3-episode extension, even with their new precedent of splitting seasons in half with this season of TWD.

Captain Craig · January 17 2012, 07:51 PM

I just found out that Darryl is going to be at the Full Moon Tattoo and Horror Convention in April here in Nashville. Be curious to see what he charges.
We've had a few of the minor Zombies like the little girl at the gas station, bicycle zombie and one other but he'd be the first big name to be at a local convention from the show.

Lumi · January 22 2012, 06:56 PM

I've just caught up on this. Started watching it on Netflix around October, and I'm completely hooked now.

The mid-season finale was shocking! I was sure it was going to go the other way.

Can't wait for it to come back on. Eeee!

Disruptor · January 25 2012, 11:26 PM

They are changing the opening credits for the second half of season 2.

http://www.movieweb.com/tv/TVhRXkhqQ...title-sequence

Enterprise is Great · January 26 2012, 12:22 AM

Found these today:

January 11 2012, 04:26 PM	#781
the G-man Commodore Location: to your immediate right	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Yep. Having everyone tune into the season premiere, expecting to see how the survivors got out of Atlanta, and instead seeing an extended flashback about a character we've never seen before could have been the show's "Not Without My Anus." And, while Stone and Parker more or less ended up getting away with that gag on South Park, I'm not sure a drama series would have.

January 15 2012, 01:29 AM	#783
Temis the Vorta Fleet Admiral Location: Tatoinne	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Little bit of news. S3 will be expanded to 16 episodes.

January 15 2012, 01:36 AM	#784
Captain Craig Vice Admiral Location: Nashville,TN	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Cool. That would maker it easier to write a front half of 8, back end of 8 for the split exercise they are doing this year. Two halves of a bigger season arc should be easier to construct vs what the break this year seems like...which is unnecessary, imo. __________________ "Picard never hit me." Q-Less(DS9) "Freedom is the Right of All Sentient Beings" Optimus Prime Twitter:http://twitter.com/#!/CaptainCraig1

January 15 2012, 05:44 AM	#786
PsychoPere Vice Admiral	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Aeon actually already posted an AICN link regarding Darabont's pitch for the season two premiere, which includes a response directly from Darabont himself. It's a really interesting read. Also, for anyone who may be interested, critic Daniel Fienberg live-blogged TWD's panel at TCA.

January 17 2012, 02:58 PM	#790
AviTrek Fleet Captain	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Yes, but Sci-Fi would run them in two 10 episode blocks spread out by months. So it was effectively two 10 episode seasons.

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January 17 2012, 04:00 PM	#791
PsychoPere Vice Admiral	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Indeed. Sci-Fi Channel has been a bit of an anomaly regarding the length of seasons, and that's primarily due to the way they've aired those seasons. Looking at AMC's record so far, I'd be surprised if they deviate much more than this 3-episode extension, even with their new precedent of splitting seasons in half with this season of TWD.

January 17 2012, 07:51 PM	#792
Captain Craig Vice Admiral Location: Nashville,TN	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers I just found out that Darryl is going to be at the Full Moon Tattoo and Horror Convention in April here in Nashville. Be curious to see what he charges. We've had a few of the minor Zombies like the little girl at the gas station, bicycle zombie and one other but he'd be the first big name to be at a local convention from the show. __________________ "Picard never hit me." Q-Less(DS9) "Freedom is the Right of All Sentient Beings" Optimus Prime Twitter:http://twitter.com/#!/CaptainCraig1

January 22 2012, 06:56 PM	#793
Lumi Captain Location: Canada	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers I've just caught up on this. Started watching it on Netflix around October, and I'm completely hooked now. The mid-season finale was shocking! I was sure it was going to go the other way. Can't wait for it to come back on. Eeee!

January 25 2012, 11:26 PM	#794
Disruptor Commodore	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers They are changing the opening credits for the second half of season 2. http://www.movieweb.com/tv/TVhRXkhqQ...title-sequence

January 26 2012, 12:22 AM	#795
Enterprise is Great Rear Admiral	Re: The Walking Dead Season 2 Discussion Spoilers Found these today: Episode 2.09 - Triggerfinger Rick, Hershel and Glen are trapped and fight to survive; Shane finds Lori in danger. Episode 2.10 - 18 Miles Out Rick and Shane are in conflict over the fate of an outsider; Andrea helps Hershel's daughter face a crucial decision. Episode 2.11 - Judge, Jury, Executioner Rick sides with Shane causing Dale to worry that the group is losing its humanity; Carl's actions have unintended consequences. Episode 2.12 - Better Angels Someone dangerous may be loose near the farm; Rick, Shane, Daryl and Glenn keep the group safe. Episode 2.13 - Beside the Dying Fire Rick and Carl find the farm in jeopardy; the group is split up in the chaos; Rick's leadership is questioned __________________ JJverse Star Trek...is gonna rock again! On May 17, 2013!