On Andrew Lincoln’s accent: it is good enough, that I, a non-southerner American couldn’t detect it wasn’t authentic. Same goes for Maggie. We’ll see about David Morissey’s (the Governor, also a Brit) as time goes on.
On killing the troops: I understand why he did it, they were a threat to his authority in Woodbury. He likes being “The Governor”, and the control he currently has. He wants things done his way and not the old way in the new society, thus his quote “And this time we won’t be eating each other”. Taking in lone people such as Merle is easier to get them to conform to his way. I’m not sure why he took out the pilot though, since he could probably get him to conform, other than if martial law had been declared he wanted to take out all other authority figures.
David Morissey has also said that his version of the Governor is post-Rise of the Governor novel, but pre-full blown insanity of the Governor from the comics.
On Michonne: I agree, I was annoyed by her one denominational acting in last night’s episode too, but I’m confident that it will improve over time though as her character opens up to others.
One question to the comic readers: did anyone else think/assume that the tour guide was Lilly? I don’t think they said her name, but I guessed that it was supposed to be Lilly.
I am very excited for the inevitable Dixon family reunion. They never have shown the Dixon brother interaction on the show, save for Daryl’s dreams last season. My theory is that Daryl will initially side with Merle on things, but will end up killing him to save Rick or someone else from the group.
On Andrew Lincoln’s accent: it is good enough, that I, a non-southerner American couldn’t detect it wasn’t authentic. Same goes for Maggie. We’ll see about David Morissey’s (the Governor, also a Brit) as time goes on.
On killing the troops: I understand why he did it, they were a threat to his authority in Woodbury. He likes being “The Governor”, and the control he currently has. He wants things done his way and not the old way in the new society, thus his quote “And this time we won’t be eating each other”. Taking in lone people such as Merle is easier to get them to conform to his way. I’m not sure why he took out the pilot though, since he could probably get him to conform, other than if martial law had been declared he wanted to take out all other authority figures.
David Morissey has also said that his version of the Governor is post-Rise of the Governor novel, but pre-full blown insanity of the Governor from the comics.
On Michonne: I agree, I was annoyed by her one denominational acting in last night’s episode too, but I’m confident that it will improve over time though as her character opens up to others.
One question to the comic readers: did anyone else think/assume that the tour guide was Lilly? I don’t think they said her name, but I guessed that it was supposed to be Lilly.
I am very excited for the inevitable Dixon family reunion. They never have shown the Dixon brother interaction on the show, save for Daryl’s dreams last season. My theory is that Daryl will initially side with Merle on things, but will end up killing him to save Rick or someone else from the group.[/quote]
Funny, I’m thinking Merle will side with the Gov until his brother is in danger and then His Family over strangers will win out and he and Daryl will clean house in a blaze of glory until one of them bites it.
Last nights ep. was good. Michonne is just terrible though.
The governor isn’t really that much worse than rick, i could easily see rick doing the same thing to the troops if he had the manpower and thought they might potentially be a threat.
[quote]Hell-Billy wrote:
Last nights ep. was good. Michonne is just terrible though.
The governor isn’t really that much worse than rick, i could easily see rick doing the same thing to the troops if he had the manpower and thought they might potentially be a threat.[/quote]
disagree on Rick. He let the other two prisoners survive, Governor would have straight chopped their heads off. He’s not nearly at the level yet that the Governor is.
[quote]Hell-Billy wrote:
Last nights ep. was good. Michonne is just terrible though.
The governor isn’t really that much worse than rick, i could easily see rick doing the same thing to the troops if he had the manpower and thought they might potentially be a threat.[/quote]
disagree on Rick. He let the other two prisoners survive, Governor would have straight chopped their heads off. He’s not nearly at the level yet that the Governor is.[/quote]
agreed. In fact, troops would probably get Rick hard… prisoners, not so much
[quote]Hell-Billy wrote:
Last nights ep. was good. Michonne is just terrible though.
The governor isn’t really that much worse than rick, i could easily see rick doing the same thing to the troops if he had the manpower and thought they might potentially be a threat.[/quote]
Rick is still way, way too soft. He still doesn’t realize that there are no good guys and bad guys anymore. Just people that live and people that die.
Does anyone else hate the character of Michonne? I feel like a hot black chick with a fucking katana expertly dispatching zombies anime style is just the writer’s nerdy wet dream. It’s stupid. I don’t really share his sentiments.
[quote]csulli wrote:
Does anyone else hate the character of Michonne? I feel like a hot black chick with a fucking katana expertly dispatching zombies anime style is just the writer’s nerdy wet dream. It’s stupid. I don’t really share his sentiments.[/quote]
She wasn’t made up by the show writers if that’s what you mean. She’s a character from the comics. Just give it time. We’ve only seen her her in one full episode.
[quote]csulli wrote:
Does anyone else hate the character of Michonne? I feel like a hot black chick with a fucking katana expertly dispatching zombies anime style is just the writer’s nerdy wet dream. It’s stupid. I don’t really share his sentiments.[/quote]
Yes, so far. It’s pretty clear that she understands a lot more about the way the world works now then the rest of the survivors do though. Her walker pets were a brilliant idea too.
I think the actress is overplaying the role, making her appear more like a petulant child than a badass broad with a sword.
[quote]csulli wrote:
Does anyone else hate the character of Michonne? I feel like a hot black chick with a fucking katana expertly dispatching zombies anime style is just the writer’s nerdy wet dream. It’s stupid. I don’t really share his sentiments.[/quote]
She wasn’t made up by the show writers if that’s what you mean. She’s a character from the comics. Just give it time. We’ve only seen her her in one full episode.[/quote]
“writer’s wet dream” as in the writer of the comics. That’s what I was talking about. I’m probably just being an anime-hating misogynist though. I would probably be cool with it if they put like William Wallace on the show or something cutting people in half with a claymore.
[quote]csulli wrote:
Does anyone else hate the character of Michonne? I feel like a hot black chick with a fucking katana expertly dispatching zombies anime style is just the writer’s nerdy wet dream. It’s stupid. I don’t really share his sentiments.[/quote]
She wasn’t made up by the show writers if that’s what you mean. She’s a character from the comics. Just give it time. We’ve only seen her her in one full episode.[/quote]
“writer’s wet dream” as in the writer of the comics. That’s what I was talking about. I’m probably just being an anime-hating misogynist though. I would probably be cool with it if they put like William Wallace on the show or something cutting people in half with a claymore.[/quote]
You mean on a show about the dead coming back to life? Sure why not.
I’m not enjoying the Michonne character. The way she came into the books gave the character a chance to express herself a little more than the tv show does. And I agree the Mr. T face is starting to get old and its only been 2 shows with her in it. They need to ease up on the bad assness and build the character.
[quote]four60 wrote:
I’m not enjoying the Michonne character. The way she came into the books gave the character a chance to express herself a little more than the tv show does. And I agree the Mr. T face is starting to get old and its only been 2 shows with her in it. They need to ease up on the bad assness and build the character.
[quote]four60 wrote:
I’m not enjoying the Michonne character. The way she came into the books gave the character a chance to express herself a little more than the tv show does. And I agree the Mr. T face is starting to get old and its only been 2 shows with her in it. They need to ease up on the bad assness and build the character.
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^ This.
Could be the actress, but shit they were building Tyrone for how many seasons now?
Maybe fuckers are just racist pricks and dont know how to write for our darker skinned brethren
[quote]Steel Nation wrote:
Yes, she doesn’t appear to have much range or depth. Like Keanu Reeves with a frowny face in place of a bewildered face.[/quote]
[quote]four60 wrote:
I’m not enjoying the Michonne character. The way she came into the books gave the character a chance to express herself a little more than the tv show does. And I agree the Mr. T face is starting to get old and its only been 2 shows with her in it. They need to ease up on the bad assness and build the character.
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It’s clear she doesn’t trust the Guvna, but in the comics she was smarter than to lay her cards out on the table right away. They’re (the show writers and/or directors) seem to making it a point to be as direct and obvious with her facial expressions and general demeanor thus far. Plus, she’s not as obvious in the comics, I hope they’re not dumbing down her character. That’d be the tragedy that might spoil the show for me. She’s my favorite character in the comics.
[quote]four60 wrote:
I’m not enjoying the Michonne character. The way she came into the books gave the character a chance to express herself a little more than the tv show does. And I agree the Mr. T face is starting to get old and its only been 2 shows with her in it. They need to ease up on the bad assness and build the character.
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^ This.
Could be the actress, but shit they were building Tyrone for how many seasons now?
Maybe fuckers are just racist pricks and dont know how to write for our darker skinned brethren [/quote]
I think they have no idea how to build her character. I hate the idea that Meryl has my interest over Michonne.
Now Andrea is another one. Forget the Bad boy, she has a vibe for Crazy people. Really she loves Crazy men.
[quote]four60 wrote:
I’m not enjoying the Michonne character. The way she came into the books gave the character a chance to express herself a little more than the tv show does. And I agree the Mr. T face is starting to get old and its only been 2 shows with her in it. They need to ease up on the bad assness and build the character.
[/quote]
It’s clear she doesn’t trust the Guvna, but in the comics she was smarter than to lay her cards out on the table right away. They’re (the show writers and/or directors) seem to making it a point to be as direct and obvious with her facial expressions and general demeanor thus far. Plus, she’s not as obvious in the comics, I hope they’re not dumbing down her character. That’d be the tragedy that might spoil the show for me. She’s my favorite character in the comics.[/quote]
HA, If they right The “Guvna” ha right they will have a great season. I have that Jim Jones feeling with him.
[quote]four60 wrote:
I’m not enjoying the Michonne character. The way she came into the books gave the character a chance to express herself a little more than the tv show does. And I agree the Mr. T face is starting to get old and its only been 2 shows with her in it. They need to ease up on the bad assness and build the character.
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^ This.
Could be the actress, but shit they were building Tyrone for how many seasons now?
Maybe fuckers are just racist pricks and dont know how to write for our darker skinned brethren [/quote]
I think they have no idea how to build her character. I hate the idea that Meryl has my interest over Michonne.
Now Andrea is another one. Forget the Bad boy, she has a vibe for Crazy people. Really she loves Crazy men. [/quote]
Yep she likes the crazy fuckers for sure. Maybe they were worried about Michonne being to over the top in regards to dialogue? Also remember Meryl is also a pretty damn good actor, so far to me this has been the best season.
[quote]four60 wrote:
I’m not enjoying the Michonne character. The way she came into the books gave the character a chance to express herself a little more than the tv show does. And I agree the Mr. T face is starting to get old and its only been 2 shows with her in it. They need to ease up on the bad assness and build the character.
[/quote]
It’s clear she doesn’t trust the Guvna, but in the comics she was smarter than to lay her cards out on the table right away. They’re (the show writers and/or directors) seem to making it a point to be as direct and obvious with her facial expressions and general demeanor thus far. Plus, she’s not as obvious in the comics, I hope they’re not dumbing down her character. That’d be the tragedy that might spoil the show for me. She’s my favorite character in the comics.[/quote]
HA, If they right The “Guvna” ha right they will have a great season. I have that Jim Jones feeling with him.[/quote]
I think he’s more subtle than Jim Jones as far as the information divulged to the “citizens” of Woodbury. He’s no doubt a sociopath with a deep need for power and authority and so far I like how they’re writing him differently than in the comic (he was way over the top in the comic and I don’t think that character would have necessarily transferred well to the show).