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[Bogtrotter07]

You know the whole Rick going back and forth thing, and Hershell picking to keep her, could have been to set up losing Maggie. In otherwords, not only did Glenn propose, but Hershell invited it becuase of his unwillingness to bend his moral standards.

 

[IrishinTN]

I have to start by saying Ive just watched the last 2 seasons, missed the first and never read the comics. But my girlfriend was watching season 1 today and was flipping out that a walker was using a brick to smash a window. And how come they sneak up on everyone when you can hear them making that irritating buzzing sound all the time??? And last week one of them was hiding under the bar in that restaurant waiting for the kid to step up there. Im confused at how some of this all fits together. So much inconsistency in behavior is what irritates me I think. But I do love the show.

I noticed the rock thing last night on the rerun of an Atlanta episode. I questioned it, too, but if we go with the guy at the disease controls explanation that it is "instinctual", maybe they did what their instinct told them i.e. use a tool. IDK.

And I dont think that walker was hiding behind the bar. I think he was just taking a bit longer to wake up and it was the kids bad luck when he did.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I definitely thought last weeks episode foreshadowed Glen or Maggie dying as well. Also, Darrell will be the one to kill the one guy from Woodbury. I'm not sure of his name but he's the one who shared a cigarette with Darrell a few episodes back. I called it then.

Martinez. Could see that coming ever since they smoked together two episodes ago. They basically fulfill the same role on their respective teams, too.

Since Darabont left after Season1, or fired depending on who you believe, the quality has dipped, even so slightly. But here is interesting tidbit about Mazzra:

'The Walking Dead': Why Glen Mazzara Left

That's f*cking interesting, man.

You know the whole Rick going back and forth thing, and Hershell picking to keep her, could have been to set up losing Maggie. In otherwords, not only did Glenn propose, but Hershell invited it becuase of his unwillingness to bend his moral standards.

I'm inclined to agree. There really aren't that many expendable characters left: Carol, Beth and Maggie are the most likely. I'd love to see Andrea go, but they seem to be setting her up as a major character going forward.

 

[gkIrish]

This may sound silly but I would be shocked if Maggie, Beth, or Andrea die because they already killed off one good looking character this season. Hotness=ratings

 

[Grahambo]

So is it safe to say that most of you would be disappointed if, in the final episode, when the Woodbury folks get there Rick's group just decided to abandon ship?

My wife says she thinks they left. I said no way, it has to be an ambush. I think they lured all the walkers from the yard into that building the preview showed them opening the door and meanwhile Rick and the rest are waiting somewhere nearby to fill the full of lead...at least I hope so. If they had all this build-up just to have Rick's group run away I am going to scream.

Why? Tactically speaking that is the best option for Rick's group. Not the only option but certainly not something to freak out about. Realistically, the best choice. They are heavily outnumbered, outgunned and out-everything for that matter. They also have a baby, a one-legged old man, and a pre-teen. This is a tv show so I must expect the unexpected and do expect some sort of battle to ensue.

I do think a trap is waiting for The Governor and I do think Rick's group will end up killing some like Martinez and The Governor. We see them pack up which leads me to believe that they have entered into some guerrilla warfare. If you look at the promo for the finale, the part when they blow up the tower, you might notice that there are no walkers in the field. There are also two sneak previews available and one of them confirms that there are no walkers in the field when The Governor arrives.

I don't think they will drag The Governor into next season and do think they will follow the comics just a little bit.

TV shows have to be careful who they kill off no matter what a book or comic says. They realize while fans read the books and comics, the ratings also come from people who haven't read the original material. Killing off too many main characters or killing off main characters too quickly will doom a show and with millions on the line, the TV version would have been doomed if it followed the comic to a T; I think some of the comic readers might agree.

 

[gkIrish]

Let's not forget about Tyrese and his sister. Maybe they fight with Rick?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I do think a trap is waiting for The Governor and I do think Rick's group will end up killing some like Martinez and The Governor. We see them pack up which leads me to believe that they have entered into some guerrilla warfare. If you look at the promo for the finale, the part when they blow up the tower, you might notice that there are no walkers in the field. There are also two sneak previews available and one of them confirms that there are no walkers in the field when The Governor arrives.

That's what I'd do, at least. Chain link fences aren't defensible. Best course of action would be to lure them into the prison and set traps. Possibly tie them up with Walkers and ambush them, similar to what Merle did.

I don't think they will drag The Governor into next season and do think they will follow the comics just a little bit.

A season finale needs some resolution. I'll hazard the following guess: (1) several group members die; (2) the Governor and Martinez die; and (3) the battle does enough damage to the prison that the group has to move on afterward.

Let's not forget about Tyrese and his sister. Maybe they fight with Rick?

Tyrese was a major character in the comics, and the show has already invested some time in developing him. I'd bet he ends up with Rick's group by the end of the finale, after helping to swing the battle in their favor (probably by killing his friend).

 

[IrishinTN]

Why? Tactically speaking that is the best option for Rick's group.

If you look at the promo for the finale, the part when they blow up the tower, you might notice that there are no walkers in the field. There are also two sneak previews available and one of them confirms that there are no walkers in the field when The Governor arrives.

Well, tactically it could be, but this is a TV show where they have built up the big "battle" for 6+ weeks. So if it comes all this way and doesn't happen, it would be quite a let-down on a season that has been slow and drawn-out as it is. It doesn't have to be a classic warfare/Platoon style bloodbath, but shots should be exchanged somehow after this second half of the season, don't you think?

And I alluded to the walkers being gone with my comments about Rick's group luring them into the building as a trap. I did notice the same thing on the previews.

 

[IrishinTN]

I'd bet he ends up with Rick's group by the end of the finale, after helping to swing the battle in their favor (probably by killing his friend).

I was wondering if Morgan shows up, too. Some kind of "Calvary". And Tyrese and his daughter change sides. And perhaps Milton saves Andrea and they join Rick's group, as well.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I was wondering if Morgan shows up, too. Some kind of "Calvary". And Tyrese and his daughter change sides. And perhaps Milton saves Andrea and they join Rick's group, as well.

I had hoped Morgan would show up and help them start laying traps (since he's apparently a master), but I doubt it now that there's only one episode left.

I'd bet Milton saves Andrea, but I doubt he'll back after this season. The writers simply haven't given him enough depth.

 

[JadeBrecks]

I'm leaning for them running/trap. I think they have stayed at the prison for too long and the show will have to find a way to push them along. I would love to see them take the city over while everyone is attacking the prison but I doubt it will happen. I am watching the series a day behind you guys and I don't want to read a million posts to find out. Does anyone have links to the sneak previews? Also I noticed that there were no walkers in the clipped that aired during the show. What do you guys think that means?

 

[tadman95]

I had hoped Morgan would show up and help them start laying traps (since he's apparently a master), but I doubt it now that there's only one episode left.

I'd bet Milton saves Andrea, but I doubt he'll back after this season. The writers simply haven't given him enough depth.

Was thinking the same thing. Bet he'll be the tragic death of a good guy.

 

[JadeBrecks]

Was thinking the same thing. Bet he'll be the tragic death of a good guy.

This is what I was thinking. He helps Andrea like mentioned above but sacrifices himself or gets killed fighting the Governor. I also like the idea of the walkers being drawn inside to preform a trap.

 

[Grahambo]

JADE: Sneak Peek Clips: The Walking Dead Season 3, Episode 16 | Shock Till You Drop

 

[JadeBrecks]

JADE: Sneak Peek Clips: The Walking Dead Season 3, Episode 16 | Shock Till You Drop

Thanks big time! It wouldn't help moving them along but could they hide to make them think they left? Or leave and come back? Neither would be as big a show as an ambush but it is an option. I do think they should lead them into the prison and ambush them though. Tight hallways and defensive positions could be used nicely.

 

[Grahambo]

That's what I'd do, at least. Chain link fences aren't defensible. Best course of action would be to lure them into the prison and set traps. Possibly tie them up with Walkers and ambush them, similar to what Merle did.



A season finale needs some resolution. I'll hazard the following guess: (1) several group members die; (2) the Governor and Martinez die; and (3) the battle does enough damage to the prison that the group has to move on afterward.



Tyrese was a major character in the comics, and the show has already invested some time in developing him. I'd bet he ends up with Rick's group by the end of the finale, after helping to swing the battle in their favor (probably by killing his friend).

(1) My guesses would be: Beth and Herschel. I honestly can't picture anybody else from Rick's group being killed. It also allows Tyrese and his wife to join the group and not create a logjam TV wise.

(2) Martinez and The Governor have to die. No other reason for them to live honestly. Question is who kills whom? Martinez is killed by Rick and The Governor is killed by Glenn. Daryl kills the black guy on The Governor's side; I honestly don't know his name.

(3) Judging by the preview and knowing where they go during the comics, I would agree with this.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I just realized the finale is titled "Welcome to Tombs". IIRC, that's a reference to the maze-like area in the bowels of the prison where Hershel got bit at the beginning of this season.

That strongly implies the walker/ ambush strategy discussed previously.

 

[JadeBrecks]

(1) My guesses would be: Beth and Herschel. I honestly can't picture anybody else from Rick's group being killed. It also allows Tyrese and his wife to join the group and not create a logjam TV wise.

(2) Martinez and The Governor have to die. No other reason for them to live honestly. Question is who kills whom? Martinez is killed by Rick and The Governor is killed by Glenn. Daryl kills the black guy on The Governor's side; I honestly don't know his name.

(3) Judging by the preview and knowing where they go during the comics, I would agree with this.

I don't know the comic books so I am going off not knowing a potential path. I do agree with Herschel. A one legged man on the road just won't work so I can easily see him going. I do think though that Daryl goes crazy on them. After his brother I can see him snapping and going crazy. I also could easily see Tyrese and his wife joining but I think if they do someone else has to die if not in the finally some time quick.

 

[tadman95]

I'm betting there will be some drama, a couple of bigger characters get killed, but most of the resolution to the big fight will not be resolved until the fall.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Just found a clever comparison of TWD and Toy Story.

 

[phork]

You can kill off as many main characters as you like because like Doritos you can just make more. Personally I prefer the comic story line, the TV show is missing so much from the comic story line.

The Governor will die, either here or first episode of next year. The battle at the prison in the comics does not happen in the Tombs, its all outside.

This episode better pack a punch or I will be unhappy.

 

[Grahambo]

Just found a clever comparison of TWD and Toy Story.

Thats funny as hell.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

The Governor will die, either here or first episode of next year. The battle at the prison in the comics does not happen in the Tombs, its all outside.

Take a look at the teaser trailers linked above. In the last one, we clearly see the Woodberry force roll right through both chain link fences (through yards that are devoid of walkers), stand around for a bit, and then enter the prison. Looks like this battle will be inside.

 

[irishog77]

My only prediction is that Andrea lives-- if she gone, then Carol (gulp!) is left as the hottest chick.

Not that Andrea is all that hot...but she sure beats Carol.

 

[In Lou I Trust]

Maggie, Lori, Andrea...

F*ck one, marry one, kill one. Go.

Maggie - marry
Lori - kill
Andrea - bone

 

[A Pac]

Maggie, Lori, Andrea...

F*ck one, marry one, kill one. Go.

Maggie - marry
Lori - kill
Andrea - bone

Easy

Marry Maggie, bone Lori and kill Andrea. I've wanted her dead for a season now. Her whiny bitching act got old after two seconds.

 

[gkIrish]

Maggie, Lori, Andrea...

F*ck one, marry one, kill one. Go.

Maggie - marry
Lori - kill
Andrea - bone

Pretty sure this is the only acceptable answer

 

[phork]

Take a look at the teaser trailers linked above. In the last one, we clearly see the Woodberry force roll right through both chain link fences (through yards that are devoid of walkers), stand around for a bit, and then enter the prison. Looks like this battle will be inside.

No I know whats happening. I'm just saying that in the comic the Governor does a scorched earth tactic and makes the prison unlivable after the battle.

 

[rikkitikki08]

Bill Simmons wrote an incredibly funny article the other day about the walking dead......i highly recommend you guys read it. Its on the front page of his site grantland

 

[tadman95]

Good start! Milton is out! Well, kinda.