tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post920490231633733652..comments2024-03-29T09:13:52.064-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: The Walking Dead: No SanctuaryBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-28727734146641895202015-07-21T22:39:40.437-04:002015-07-21T22:39:40.437-04:00Wow, Carol, again! She was the freaking boss of th...Wow, Carol, again! She was the freaking boss of the episode. I’m still not behind her killing of Karen and the other guy, but every other aspect of her character development (including how she owned the killing and confessed it to Tyreese) has been great. This episode was the crowning of Carol, the Awesome. I usually don’t rewatch scenes of The Walking Dead, but I rewatched all of Carol’s scenes on this premiere. Melissa McBride slayed it.<br /><br />I totally expected the plot of Terminus to take at least a few episodes to be resolved. If this was the intended way to solve it, wouldn’t have made more sense to have this episode (or most of it) as last season’s finale? What with the epic triumph of our heroes and all the touching reunions... As it is, though, it was a great season opener. And it’s clear they are setting up Gareth to return later on (the story of the people of Terminus was indeed pretty sad, but it does not excuse them from their actions).<br /><br />Good catch on the meaning of the line “You’re not here. Neither am I”, Doc. That was a terrific moment.Lamounierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225447169375363236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-25363794553665573482014-10-19T14:20:06.426-04:002014-10-19T14:20:06.426-04:00I personally thought the bathtub scene was the bes...I personally thought the bathtub scene was the best part of the episode. It scared me more than anything I have ever seen on television. The tension of having to watch those we have some attachment to killed in such a nonchalant way, then the pause before killing those we are REALLY attached to, then the frequent interruptions ramped up the suspense. ( I do not like graphic violence and cover my eyes for the graphic parts).<br /><br />The Walking Dead has kept me watching because there is not much on anymore that is better. But the show really bogs down at times. This may be my favorite episode ever. I am really looking forward to tonight.Docnazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124235873822215866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-47689419476533519862014-10-17T19:58:56.160-04:002014-10-17T19:58:56.160-04:00Wow, I totally missed that last little bit! Very ...Wow, I totally missed that last little bit! Very interesting. Thanks for bringing it to attention.drnanamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667806039402426676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-44805028510582984172014-10-16T08:07:33.946-04:002014-10-16T08:07:33.946-04:00They seem to be referring to it as a "bonus s...They seem to be referring to it as a "bonus scene." It was actually at the end of the credits in the Itunes version of the episode, so it seems like it is meant to be treated as part and parcel of <i>this</i> episode, and not as a "sneak peak" or a spoiler teaser. More of a coda, as you say, Heather.<br /><br />It was interesting that it seemed to take place some time after the events of this episode. The sign was much more overgrown and worn looking. So I'm not sure if they'll even get into it in next week's episode, or for awhile, unless they go with another fractured time structure. Regardless, it was pretty exciting!Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-61190424884936319362014-10-15T23:31:15.763-04:002014-10-15T23:31:15.763-04:00Doc, loved the review. Very thorough yet succinct!...Doc, loved the review. Very thorough yet succinct! Everyone made good points here, too.<br />A few random thoughts:<br />--The quote about Michonne being a weapon made me howl with joy.<br />--The Grimes' reunion just made me so happy.<br />--I'm starting to hit my own limit with human torture on this show, particularly the last 'THEN' scene. Billie, I echo your sentiments here, yes TWD writers, we can do the math, things were hideously unbearable to turn these people into brutal automatons.<br />--I am sure everyone already knows the true meaning of the name of this show but I love any episode that actively reminds me that 'the walking dead' refers to the living characters.<br /><br />Finally, Jess--First of all, what show even dares to add a post-end credits teaser or coda or whatever that was?! Can't wait to discuss next week.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953652907115935895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-52495746162823519402014-10-14T09:45:52.760-04:002014-10-14T09:45:52.760-04:00@Patryk I think he did kill the guy. Tyreese doe...@Patryk I think he did kill the guy. Tyreese doesn't strike me as the kind of person who would lie about it. I think that he lost control when hitting Martin but then when he realized he was dead, he came to terms with it as much as he could. I'm not sure what the repercussions for Tyreese will be but I am expecting some.drnanamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667806039402426676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-16941345181042803322014-10-14T09:43:24.949-04:002014-10-14T09:43:24.949-04:00@Henrik - excellent point about the not waiting ar...@Henrik - excellent point about the not waiting around to be killed. You would think they would use the baseball bat first but I wonder if the 'butchers' had even killed an animal by themselves before? I guess one has to suspend disbelief quite stringently sometimes for the sake of plot.drnanamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667806039402426676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-86796334625757850082014-10-14T08:27:02.124-04:002014-10-14T08:27:02.124-04:00Terrific season opener, although like you, Doc, I&...Terrific season opener, although like you, Doc, I'm ready for the eating people alive scenes to stop being so graphic. We get it. Enough, already.<br /><br />Carol was marvelous. What a great pay-off for her character. And the Daryl and Carol reunion was my favorite, too. I loved the way he just dropped his head on her shoulder. No words necessary. <br /><br />I also liked how Glenn reminded Rick of who they were, and how they did *not* go back and slaughter everyone, even though it was what Rick wanted and probably what they should have done.<br /><br />Excellent review, Doc.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-1932840329133638262014-10-14T04:58:28.221-04:002014-10-14T04:58:28.221-04:00Best episode of TWD in a looong time!
Although I j...Best episode of TWD in a looong time!<br />Although I just simply have to gripe over the slaughter-scene. In my world there is just simply no way ANYBODY would just sit there with their heads lined up waiting to be killed.<br />Why NONE of them tried anything is beyond me. <br />I think the writers should've had them tied down somehow.<br />Sure, that would have made it hard for them to get loose and get back at them, but still - noone would just sit there waiting to be slaughtered.<br />Henrik Bennetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12646513358412600648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-48896098153398982432014-10-13T15:34:00.082-04:002014-10-13T15:34:00.082-04:00Great thoughts, Doc. I particularly liked your ob...Great thoughts, Doc. I particularly liked your observation that:<br /><br /><i>… the line between [the Termites] and our group is thin and becoming thinner. In the coming episodes I hope we don't have to watch the characters we have become attached to descend into the same kind of despair and brutality.</i><br /><br />I think it is the lack of despair and angst that intrigues me. Gareth and his crew certainly no longer seemed remotely troubled by the terrible things they were doing. Just another day at the office, full of necessary slaughter. So what does that mean for Rick and Carol? What happens after you reach the point where you don’t really have any more qualms about doing the vicious, brutal things that are "necessary," but can still have and express love for your family or group? (Carol seems slightly more conflicted than Rick about the necessary killing, but not much. They both seem to have reached their “human vs. monster” equilibrium, and seem relatively comfortable with it.) Is that balance good, or does it open the door to more and more heinous actions starting to seem acceptable? In this instance, I had no quibbles with Rick wanting to go back and make sure all the Termites were dead --- they were luring people in for slaughter! --- but where’s the line? And how does their attitude affect the entire group? <br /><br />Carol, indeed, owned this episode. I just loved seeing her taking charge in her gut-spattered Clint Eastwood-esque poncho. And I also really “loved” that the first guy down on the trough butchery line was Sam from ‘Indifference’ and that Carol got Rick’s watch back. It’s a small thing, but I enjoy little bits of minor continuity like that.<br /><br />The other familiar face I was overjoyed to see was in post-credits teaser. Are we allowed to talk about that?<br /><br />Patryk, I’m leaning towards, yes, Tyreese did kill that guy in the cabin. But I’m prepared to be wrong, because, as you say, not seeing the body always leaves a question mark. Gareth, for example. We just saw him get clipped, so he’ll likely be showing up again. And, of course, now Rick’s got to kill him with the red-handled machete, since he made the threat, right?Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-62395774985978900892014-10-13T14:28:45.256-04:002014-10-13T14:28:45.256-04:00Wonder if Tyreese really killed that guy or did he...Wonder if Tyreese really killed that guy or did he just leave him beaten and unconcious. After all we enver saw the body. Which rule of TV was that?Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.com