I have not seen the episode yet, but have read enough about it to know, I just don’t need the stress. I think I am done with this show.
I knew these Alexandrians were bad news. And now Morgan is letting the bad guys just run away. Our guys are toast. But I’ll still watch the show. I like the others enough to keep me tuned.
Oh, and my son had read some fan pages, so he knew what was going to happen, scene for scene. He was very upset. Told him never to do that again. I don’t read the comics, but from my husband and son’s reactions whenever I talked about Glenn, I knew he was probably already gone in the comics, so not surprised he is gone in the show. They are anticipating some of the comic stuff coming up soon, maybe not this season, but perhaps next season, so I know bad stuff is on the horizon.
@churchmusicmom I agree. It’s all so unrelentingly bleak.
^^ Bleak? Sorta like the Zombie Apocalypse would be?
Jazziemom, that’s too bad…but now it makes sense now why it seems so much more gory than past seasons, on an unrelenting basis. Like many, I am not drawn to zombie Sci-fi, and came to this series late in the game. I wanted to find out what all the hoopla was about. It actually took me 2 tries, but I stuck it out because I just loved Andrew Lincoln in Love, Actually and think he’s a cutie.
I really liked the show because it was a drama with some zombies thrown in…I really became attached to the characters. Now, it’s reversed and I cringe and am stressed during the show because of the gore. It’s too much, and unlike a book, visuals are worse. So…although I will continue watching, I’m not enjoying it as much.
I think the storyline is moving awfully fast, too. I miss the farm! Let’s slow down and focus on the human drama.
It is fascinating to me how various characters have grown and changed over the years. And I appreciate the big moral questions like being compassionate vs being pragmatic.
I like the fast-paced story line, but then, I hated the season on the farm.
I understand the angst about Glenn, but the argument that his death “has to mean more” or that he can’t die this way leaves me puzzled. It’s a zombie apocalypse; good people are going to die in bad ways. I understand the emotion behind “Glenn deserved better,” but not every death can be heroic or meaningful.
That being said, I wouldn’t be surprised if bitten Glenn miraculously survived so that he can stumble back to Alexandria for a final farewell with Maggie. I think THAT’S a cheaper ending, but I still wouldn’t be surprised.
Key word is “unrelenting” as there does have to be terrifying danger and gruesome death, but there actually has been almost no other story telling or character building besides those elements. It’s much more comic book horrific than scary soap opera now so some of us will have to adjust or stop watching I guess.
I don’t mind if Glenn dies…and his death doesn’t have to be heroic. But character actions ought to make reasonable sense.
After all they’ve experienced being “out there” Glenn and Michonne should have known they couldn’t make it back to Alexandria with two wounded people. And for all they knew, Alexandria was pretty much as they left it. So why not have G and M help persuade the Alexandrians to stay holed up in the barricaded pet store, cover themselves in walker gore (as in Season 1) and head home on their own, with plans to come back with more help and a vehicle? Why run out the door against impossible odds with two people who can’t run?
^ Exactly. And Glenn, one of the original Atlanta survivors, is now going to trust with his life this clueless noob who previously tried to kill him?
@JustOneDad - It’s a story. I think parts of it are better told than others. We don’t have to agree on what constitutes “accuracy” in staging of the zombie apocalypse.
It’s the idea that, absolutely, the PEOPLE in that world have become far more “evil” and horrifying than the zombies. They are centered only on self-preservation and even beyond that, the acquisition of power. It’s just depressing. The gore is gross, but that’s not why I just don’t care to watch any more.
Plausible explanation for Glenn not really being dead — it’s Nick’s hallucination. So the next episode could open with Glenn shouting “snap out of it, man!” and an escape route is presented.
I don’t want Glenn to be dead, but I also don’t want a cheap tease.
I guess I was more tolerant of narrow, incredible escapes during the first season, like when Rick was in the tank.
http://screencrush.com/the-walking-dead-glenn-lives-negan/
Actor Steve Yeun has signed a new contract with Walking Dead and is seen filming scenes with a yet-to-be-introduced TV character from the comics, Paul ‘Jesus’ Monroe.
This. I’m going to be very disappointed in the show if Glenn is alive and well.
What if he’s alive, but not well?
And the most unthinkable; what if he’s not alive, but still “well”?
If he were alive but bitten, and dragging himself back to see Maggie for one last tear-fest - well, I could live with that. It’s hokey but it’s okay (I’m thinking of the drawn-out farewell to Andrea).
And @jazzymom - I agree that the logic in the this story line is frustrating. I’m still not convinced that moving the herd was a good idea. In fact, it’s looking like a terrible idea, especially since so many people have died and the Wolves attacked Alexandria when it was under-manned. (Not to mention that the whole plan fell apart when someone blew a truck horn.)
A plan that’s ill-conceived and poorly executed - someone tell me again why Rick is still the leader.
I thought a barbecue at the quarry might have been more effective. They were packed pretty tightly in there.
Glenn is not dead yet. He has been spotted around here although they are trying to hide him… unlike the actor who plays Darryl who people seem to see a lot at a couple of local restaurants.
My brother, also a fan, calls him Rick, Destroyer of Worlds, because whenever Rick shows up a survivor society is doomed.