Superzero's Review and Reaction to "The Walking Dead: Episode 2" !

Superzero's Review and Reaction to "The Walking Dead: Episode 2" !

What's next for Rick and his fellow survivors?

Review Opinion
By Superzero - Nov 08, 2010 06:11 AM EST
Filed Under: The Walking Dead



Episode 2 of AMC's "The Walking Dead" is called GUTS; and rightly so. For any of those worried that the show would not live up to the gory images on display in the comic it's time to relax. At a few points during last night's episode I found myself shaking my head in disbelief at what I was seeing. Not that it's a bad thing mind you! It just goes to show that AMC has no fear in pushing the envelope on this one. This episode still takes it's time but adds in a little more suspense, new character introductions and a whole lot of blood and guts. Rick escapes his tank with the help of a group of survivors on a supply run. Here we are introduced to fan favorite characters like Glenn and Andrea. We also meet a few new characters created for the show which leads me to believe we'll also be getting a higher body count in the near future. The show is not afraid to go in different directions than the comic but it makes changes that only add to the drama and tension. A big difference would be the relationship between Rick's wife, Lori, and his partner, Shane. In the comic their affair was a once and done deal, but not in the show. It seems that Lori is doing her best to put the "death" of her husband aside and make a new life with Shane. Anyone who has read the comic will know how much of an impact the eventual outcome of the relationship has on Rick and Lori and the group as a whole.
After the second episode it's clear to see that while each installment uses the comic as an outline, it's not feeling the need to directly adapt each issue for the screen. By focusing on character and tension and adding a splash or two of gore, AMC has shown that "The Walking Dead" is a show with plenty of intestinal fortitude. What say you?
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longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 11/8/2010, 6:51 AM
Episode 2 showed no signs of slowing down. Michael Rooker played a real bastard like he always does, and we found out Carl has a whore for a mother. I like the fact the show mixes it up when it comes to the storyline. A straight comic to screen adaptation would be great for non readers. For someone like myself who has read every issue to date, well I'd kinda' see it all coming. I trust the forces that be will stay true to the feel of Walking Dead while still throwing a few curve balls at us. So far the show is great. No complaints here.
Superzero
Superzero - 11/8/2010, 7:16 AM
Was waiting for your input on this one Longbowhunter! I agree 100% and after finishing book 11 I'm looking forward to the introduction of the bad ass Abraham Ford!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/8/2010, 12:57 PM
SUPER!!!

Wicked stuff dude, thumbs up!

I love this comic book TV series, shows you just how sh1T Smallville really is, and shows how a real comic book series is done!

Excellent review bud!
Superzero
Superzero - 11/8/2010, 1:55 PM
Thanks LEEE!
StuckInPanels
StuckInPanels - 11/12/2010, 5:47 AM
I think Lori is a whore in the show. I mean she jumps on this guys bones in an instant without the single thought of that maybe Rick is still alive. Next episode seems to show them all reuniting and something bad is going down. Also what about the grenade. that was a plot point that went nowhere in that episode
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