I watch the show even though I think it jumped the shark when Negan bashed the heads. (the most anticipated scene in TV history since Who shot J.R.) I still do “keep up” with it.
For those that have never seen it. It’s not about the zombies. It’s about the interactions of people minus the zombies. It’s the way that it could get here if it hits the fan.
That being said if you watch one episode only watch the one entitled “Nebraska” That one scene in the bar absolutely floored me and it’s the moment that Herschel (RIP) realized that it’s on and its kill or be killed.
“I hear Nebraska’s nice”
“It’s about the interactions of people...”
I guess this upcoming season will have less (no?) conflict with other groups and fewer zombies, and will show a society that is trying to grow and sustain itself. I still enjoy the show - but I’m pretty easy to please. It’s a TV show!
My wife and one of my kids threatened to leave when Rick leaves, so we’ll see. I think one of them might have said that about Herschel as well! And Glenn..... They take it too seriously IMHO.
When it first came on I saw ads for it and told my wife to set the recording for it. Then finally got the kids to sit down to watch it with me. Wife stayed in the room.
I bet it was towards the end of the first season, and everyone couldn’t wait for Sunday night to come so we could watch it all together. My kids finally told me they owed me an apology. “Yeah - when you made such a big deal for us to all watch it we thought it was going to be some dumb “Dad” show - so thanks dad!”
Ah - nothing like some family bonding over a zombie show!
Yup....the bar scene in Nebraska was the best moment in the series for me. Amazing tension.