tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post7242694301910956019..comments2024-03-29T06:56:12.797-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: The Walking Dead: SlabtownBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-50164461234835272352015-03-06T12:13:20.001-05:002015-03-06T12:13:20.001-05:00It's so sad how every season we are introduced...It's so sad how every season we are introduced to a new band of psychopathic, batshit crazy survivors with a sustainable camp that is destroyed by our little group as soon as they get in contact with them. I always hate the next more than the last one. <br /><br />Till now we've got crazy, bigoted, delusional Governer who kills his own people when he loses his shit, ridiculous, animalistic cannibals who eat people and babies when they do not cooperate, and now 'civilized' maniacs cooped up in a hospital that includes a female villain who turns out to be even more sexist than her male counterparts.<br /><br />I love Beth. I know I'm in the minority here, but she's broken past her stereotypical tropes and is now almost as tough as Carol or Maggie (Maybe not Michonne, she's a whole other level of badassness.) and honestly, it's interesting to see a character who nobody thought very highly of at first exceed all expectations. We all saw her as nothing but a 'dead girl', maybe even a liability, but she's become so much more now. When characters evolve like this, that's when you know a show is doing it right. Good job, show! I also liked Noah, and I hope he makes it out alive and hopefully find Daryl or someone. Oh my god Carol! I hope she's okay and as someone mentioned above, this is all a ruse, some elaborate plan to get in and find Beth. Also, THREE CHEERS FOR HER TRIUMPHANT SMILE AT THE END WHEN NOAH ESCAPED. <br /><br />P.S Please send help. I am becoming immune to disgusting gore and blood.Elfienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-50421827860696984942014-11-05T17:42:48.258-05:002014-11-05T17:42:48.258-05:00Beth is a sharp-shooter! Holy hell! I thought the ...Beth is a sharp-shooter! Holy hell! I thought the last act redeemed a moderately boring/vague ep. God help everyone at that creepy hospital now that Carol's in the house.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953652907115935895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-70322819489947827742014-11-04T21:08:06.358-05:002014-11-04T21:08:06.358-05:00I got the impression that the doc was moving to gi...I got the impression that the doc was moving to give Joan the anesthetic against her will... but that Lerner stopped him ("she made her decision") in order to punish Joan for disobeying by running away and also for causing extra resources to be wasted. Probably more the first than the second.Noneinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-37821559961939596142014-11-03T22:31:49.622-05:002014-11-03T22:31:49.622-05:00I thought it was a decent episode and that it'...I thought it was a decent episode and that it's nice to see Beth so strong and sure of herself. And how about yet another group of dysfunctional survivors, only these guys are dysfunctional in a completely different way? Gorman creeped me out. So rapey with that lollipop.<br /><br />Geez. Couldn't they have given that woman anesthetic against her will if they were cutting her arm off against her will? Really.<br /><br />Did you notice that the opening shot of Beth opening her eyes was very <i>Lost</i>? :)Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-22016075956589313552014-11-03T13:05:08.038-05:002014-11-03T13:05:08.038-05:00You got more out of this one than I did, Doc. For...You got more out of this one than I did, Doc. For me, this was another one of those episodes where I can appreciate the thematic resonance, but didn’t enjoy sitting through the hour for the most part. Beth has never been one of my favorites, and I spent the bulk of the episode wishing they’d hurry up and get to the Daryl and Carol side of the equation. Alas, we’re going to have to wait a bit longer for that. <br /><br />I did like when Beth took her stand at the end, against Gorman, Dawn, and Dr. Edwards. And, like you, I really loved her pleased smile when Noah escaped. It was wonderful to see her happy that he had made it. Hopefully, Noah is the person with Daryl at the church, and they are there to get reinforcements to help Beth and Carol. My only question is whether Carol allowed herself to be “saved” as a ruse to get inside with Beth, or whether she was legitimately hurt and separated from Daryl. Either way, I’m thinking she and Beth will make a formidable team. <br /><br />I totally agree about Dr. Edwards being an echo of Eugene. His brand of survival --- manipulating the situation and perceptions of his usefulness to get others to continue protecting him --- is very similar. Dr. Edwards was willing to commit murder via Beth to maintain his protective shield; it remains to be seen how far Eugene will go. He already let our newly reunited family split up again to maintain his cover, however reluctantly. Where does <i>he</i> draw the line?Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-18942756508163082342014-11-03T13:04:45.797-05:002014-11-03T13:04:45.797-05:00I was so excited for this episode after last week&...I was so excited for this episode after last week's ending and preview and it didn't disappoint.<br /><br />While Beth was staring in disbelief at the 'civilization' of Noah mopping the hallway, the song that was playing was Kiev's "Be Gone Dull Cage" and the hospital was a dull cage, echoing modern civilization's hierarchy, sexism, and blind hope that it will all get better if you just stay the course and do your job.<br /><br />In a world where there wasn't walkers, Beth most likely wouldn't have been the ass-kicker (and awesome shot) that she is today. With Daryl's tutelage, Beth thrived in the outside and became a survivor. She's more than a nurse and a dirty cop's prize. Putting her back in a world where she is oppressed really emphasized how far she has come and how much better off she is roughing it outside instead of being confined to indoors. <br /><br />And that's our group. They don't do well inside. They don't follow a structured hierarchy. They go with the flow and hold family above all else. Fuck the man! :)<br /> <br />My favorite part was also Beth's smile at watching Noah escape, despite having been caught. I loved that she handed him the flashlight and she took the gun. She jumped into the awful pit of bodies after he fell in, hurting his leg. She took point and she got to be the hero and save this young man.<br /><br />And now Carol is inside. She destroyed the cannibals' fortress all on her own. I think she and Beth can handle a few cops.<br /><br />Thank you drnanamom for getting this up SO quickly!topher darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975242320282969525noreply@blogger.com