Posted on 03/03/2013 3:33:37 PM PST by virgil283
.... unpredictability keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and the shows' stars in a constant state of alertness.
"You see series and they last a long time and sometimes the writing gets lazy or the acting gets lazy. Because we're in a zombie apocalypse and anyone can go at any time, it sort of keeps us fresh and on our toes," Norman Reedus told The Associated Press Friday.
Fans lined up around the block to watch a panel discussion with Reedus and his co-stars at Paleyfest, the annual Southern California TV celebration. Many in the crowd showed their support for Reedus' crossbow-wielding character, Daryl Dixon, with their "If Daryl dies we riot!" T-shirts.
The 44-year-old actor says his vocal fan base is responsible for his character's impressive longevity in a series that seems to have no qualms in axing its most popular characters.
"Hell yes. Oh my god, yes," he said. "(They're) keeping me on the show."
"The Walking Dead" focuses on a rag-tag band of surviving refugees, including unruly brothers Daryl and Merle Dixon, who were not part of the series' comic book origins.
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Agreed. Great scene at the end. She is becoming a favorife with me also.
lol. True.
There's also a significant blooming of Carl in this episode. By going to extremes to obtain a family photo for his baby sister, he demonstrates that the flame of hope burns on and some sense of normalcy remains for humanity in the future. Carl is the moral compass, even at a young age- and a capable warrior in his own right. Michonne seems to understand this and does what she can to help him obtain his goal.
The treatment of the backpacker represented the reality of the present and the acceptance that Rick can't save the world. In this respect, he's now more like Hershel was at the farm when Rick's group first showed up on his doorstep. He'll protect his group from the world instead of trying to save the world. Picking up the backpack at the end signified a closure of one chapter and the opening of another.
Anyway, that's my take on it. Great show.
I think the backpacker would have gotten different treatment if he had been alive on the return trip.
My issue with Rick is that he’s been too unwilling to give anyone a fair shake. I think that will need to change and will change.
Well, he certainly has his reasons to mistrust, but I do think he will become more of a delegator and problem solver and less of a direct action leader. I see Daryl filling that role and even Glenn emerging into the forefront. Not sure about Michonnne. Maybe she's Carl's Yoda...
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