{"id":13993,"date":"2018-11-11T09:54:26","date_gmt":"2018-11-11T14:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.9deuce.tv\/blogs\/?p=13993"},"modified":"2018-11-11T09:54:26","modified_gmt":"2018-11-11T14:54:26","slug":"the-walking-dead-9-deuce-s9-ep5-what-comes-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9deuce.tv\/tv\/the-walking-dead-9-deuce-s9-ep5-what-comes-after\/","title":{"rendered":"The Walking Dead 9 Deuce: S:9 Ep:5 “What Comes After”"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, we had the much anticipated final Rick Grimes episode, and it was a doozy.\u00a0 He’s not dead, he’s on a helicopter riding off with Anne to a soon to be made film on AMC.\u00a0 We had guest appearances by Shane, Herschel, and Sasha.\u00a0 It was a very emotional episode.\u00a0 My name is Kent, and I ask 9 episode-specific questions, and 2 bonus questions, and that’s how we get the 9 Deuce.\u00a0 Any comments in\u00a0BOLD<\/strong> are written by me.\u00a0 I hope you enjoy and if you or someone you know may want to do this blog, contact me, leave a comment, whatever.\u00a0 The contact info is at the bottom of this blog.<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Let’s talk about how Rick pulled himself off of the rebar. \u00a0Do you think that you could ever will yourself to do that? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Bob: \u00a0Though in most circumstances, no, I can imagine a few scenarios in life that I would rip myself right off the rebar – for my kids in particular. \u00a0If Rick has that much love for his society, yeah maybe he could do it. <\/span>(He clearly has the love for the society, but that\u2019s a lotta love for it.)<\/b><\/p>\n

    Kristi: \u00a0Chuck Norris has some competition. Rick pulled off some crazy stuff. I’d like to believe I could but realistically, I’m getting eaten by walkers. <\/span>(You and I are in the same boat. \u00a0I got no doubt that I\u2019m dead in that scenario.)<\/b><\/p>\n

    Chris: \u00a0I could do it. \u00a0If it meant saving my son, it would take more than rebar through my stomach to stop me. \u00a0<\/span>(As a person with no kids, I can\u2019t make any kind of similar statement.)<\/b><\/p>\n

    Raylene: \u00a0I would say yes but then I\u2019d pass out from all the blood since I can\u2019t handle the sight of blood so it would\u2019ve been a pointless endeavour. <\/span>(Yeah, you and blood don\u2019t mix.)<\/b><\/p>\n

    Kent: \u00a0We all know the answer here. \u00a0The walkers are going to feast off of my tubby ass. \u00a0If it wasn\u2019t as long as it was, I\u2019d say adrenaline could get me through it, but I truly have my doubts. \u00a0Just keeping it real.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. \u00a0Maggie confronted Negan in a very unique and sad scene. \u00a0Do you agree with Maggie\u2019s decision to leave him as he is? \u00a0Do you have any sympathy for Negan?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Bob: \u00a0Maggie wanted vengeance. \u00a0I think she has it. I have empathy for Negan’s original loss but it is certainly not a license to be like he was. \u00a0<\/span>(At least you have empathy.)<\/b><\/p>\n

      Kristi: \u00a0I do believe she did the right thing. He is suffering. This is what he deserves. I do not have empathy for him. He was an asshat. He deserves this. <\/span>(The swift justice is real.)<\/b><\/p>\n

      Chris: \u00a0It\u2019s hard to feel sympathy for Negan after what he\u2019s done. \u00a0I completely agree with Maggie\u2019s choice. Killing Negan would be giving him what he wants. \u00a0He will suffer more alive than in death. <\/span>(At this point, isn\u2019t everybody kinda suffering or do you feel like there is a sense of thriving?)<\/b><\/p>\n

      Raylene: \u00a0Yes I agree with Maggie because Negan is suffering more being locked up with only his thoughts. I can\u2019t ever have sympathy for him though. The Ginger still lives strong in my heart and mind. \u00a0<\/span>(I wonder what Rosita would have done in that situation.)<\/b><\/p>\n

      Kent: \u00a0I think I would back Maggie\u2019s decision no matter which way given her personal circumstances and loss. \u00a0Yes, I do have sympathy for Negan. It\u2019s not like our \u201cheroes\u201d on the show haven\u2019t done some bad stuff. \u00a0I feel that most of the survivors at this point have done some things that they have justified for survival. \u00a0Negan had a tactic that worked. In the ZA, the rules do change, mostly for the worse.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. \u00a0Rick kinda had this Ebenezer Scrooge moment. \u00a0First, he was visited by visions of Shane. Did this make you miss Shane on the show? \u00a0Was this the best part of the episode for you?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Bob: \u00a0Wow, I missed Shane even though I wasn’t sad to see him go originally. I really like Rick eating the french fry with a bloody hand. \u00a0<\/span>(Those fries looked good.)<\/b><\/p>\n

        Kristi: \u00a0I did enjoy this but seeing Hershel was it for me. Tears and such. <\/span>(I feel ya homey.)<\/b><\/p>\n

        Chris: \u00a0Shane was a great character. \u00a0He was the perfect nemesis to Rick. \u00a0His death was a pivotal moment on the show that was needed, but his character is so awesome! \u00a0If he was still alive for the Governor\u2026.. <\/span>(The Governor wouldn\u2019t have made it to season 4. \u00a0Negan would most likely be dead. So many interesting things if Shane doesn\u2019t lose his shit.)<\/b><\/p>\n

        Raylene: \u00a0Shane was my man loved him he was perfect for the show. My favorite part was when he asked Rick how\u2019s my daughter doing damn it again I just read your response after I answered. I also enjoyed Rick calling himself an asshole. \u00a0<\/span>(Their chemistry was something that I don\u2019t always feel on many shows. \u00a0On TWD, there are a handful of examples, but Rick and Shane were always on point.)<\/b><\/p>\n

        Kent: \u00a0Out of all of the characters in the show that I would have liked to see live longer in some alternate universe, I think Shane is usually my go to answer. \u00a0I loved the comment about Judith being his. The whole conversation, it was certainly the high point for me as far as entertainment value. So many solid lines.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. \u00a0Next, Rick was having visions of Herschel. \u00a0For me, this scene hit me the hardest. Give me your thoughts on this wonderful scene.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          Bob: \u00a0It was a nice scene and I was left a little confused by it, maybe I wasn’t listening to it well enough. \u00a0I liked the imagery used, it matched Herschel. <\/span>(The imagery was really perfect. \u00a0I think it was meant as a callback to Rick having the talk with Carl up in the barn.)<\/b><\/p>\n

          Kristi: \u00a0As previously stated, tears. HERSCHEL!!!!!!! \u00a0<\/span>(Yeah, out of everything, this is the one that got me too.)<\/b><\/p>\n

          Raylene: \u00a0This was definitely a heartbreaking moment \u00a0he was a great character on the show and to know that he is gone forever just so sad. \u00a0<\/span>(Herschel\/Scott were both amazing for various reasons. \u00a0I\u2019m just happy that he had an opportunity to do this.)<\/b><\/p>\n

          Kent: \u00a0In some ways, I felt this was the emotional climax for me. \u00a0Yes, fearing for Rick\u2019s life was stressful. It\u2019s the mixture of absolutely loving Herschel\u2019s character and knowing that Scott Wilson is now dead and this being the last thing that he filmed. \u00a0The videography, there was something so perfect about it, yet sad as hell.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. \u00a0Finally, let\u2019s talk about Sasha being the third person. \u00a0Did this seem right? Out of all of the dead characters, did Sasha make the most sense for this scene? \u00a0If not, who would you have preferred to replace Sasha?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            Bob: \u00a0When I saw Sasha, I was thinking, uhmmmm ok\u2026\u2026.. Governor would have been WAY better! \u00a0<\/span>(Governor was so good when he taunted Tyreese. \u00a0I fear this is why he wasn\u2019t chosen, but I concur with you.)<\/b><\/p>\n

            Kristi: \u00a0I mean, where’s Glenn? This was a pretty huge kill. Sasha made her choice. Glenn didn’t \u00a0<\/span>(Yeah, Glenn seemed like the likely realistic choice if we can safely assume that Carl wouldn\u2019t have returned or been asked back. \u00a0Him and Rick had a ton of moments and Glenn is the one who risked his ass to save Rick early on. He couldn\u2019t have been THAT busy.)<\/b><\/p>\n

            Chris: \u00a0I agree with Bob. \u00a0Definitely should have been the Governor. \u00a0I would have also taken Abraham, but mainly because of his great quotes! \u00a0<\/span>(I will say that we at least got to hear Abe ask about the wound like 5 second before Rick opened the one door in the hospital. \u00a0Still, he could have provided some much needed levity and great lines.)<\/b><\/p>\n

            Raylene: \u00a0It should have been Carl but I get why he wasn\u2019t there. \u00a0<\/span>(Yeah, I get it, but it pisses me off.)<\/b><\/p>\n

            Kent: \u00a0Sasha wouldn\u2019t have even cracked my top 10 list. \u00a0Yup, I\u2019m going to give you 10 names I would have preferred, possibly in some semblance of order. Honorable mention goes to Dale.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Bob – Bob was a cooler and more likable character than Sasha and was a moral compass.<\/li>\n
            2. Andrea – It would have been a nice tie in with the comic.<\/span><\/li>\n
            3. Sophia – Admit it, that would be a very interesting scene.<\/span><\/li>\n
            4. T Dogg – One of the OG\u2019s and never gets enough recognition.<\/span><\/li>\n
            5. Tyreese – It would have been cool because of how his last episode was, it\u2019d be a callback.<\/span><\/li>\n
            6. Merle – He could call Rick Officer Friendly one last time and make us smile.<\/span><\/li>\n
            7. Governor – He talked to Tyreese on his way out and him and Rick had such unique chemistry.<\/span><\/li>\n
            8. Abe – Aside from the one liners, his death is really the true beginning of the war and sparked so many things. \u00a0We did get to hear Abe though before Rick opened the door in the hospital.<\/span><\/li>\n
            9. Glenn – He the was the guy that helped Rick after Morgan. \u00a0There is so much history between the two. I suspect we may get a Glenn appearance at some point.<\/span><\/li>\n
            10. \u00a0Carl – I feel that this would have happened if Chandler didn\u2019t leave the show under the conditions that he did. \u00a0Still, he\u2019s the reason that Rick has taken this approach for the community. I am really curious if they even offered him the role.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. \u00a0We got some answers about Anne and the helicopter, and now Rick is getting medical attention. \u00a0Wow, is this way better than you anticipated in regard to Anne and the helicopter?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                Bob: \u00a0Yes, it was actually nice to see Rick may have his life saved. It hasn’t really made a lot of sense to me yet. \u00a0<\/span>(I still want A & B details and plenty of other info.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                Kristi: \u00a0I did not see this. I thought he was going to die. I’m pleased with this. <\/span>(Yeah, I was convinced that he was dead given all the people from the past.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                Chris: \u00a0I was happy to see Rick not die. \u00a0\u00a0But now it leaves sooooo many questions. \u00a0First off, did he live? Where the hell is he? \u00a0Doesn\u2019t he try to get back to his family???? <\/span>(Soooo many questions that we have to wait for the film. \u00a0Maybe we can get some info, but I have my doubts.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                Raylene: \u00a0It did seem that Ann has redeemed herself as for now but let’s wait and see what happens where they are taken. This could be another Beth situation where we fix you and now you are in our debt. I also immediately thought when I saw the helicopter Umbrella Corporation I was also hoping to see Albert Wesker piloting. \u00a0<\/span>(I mean, Wesker would be a hell of a character crossover. \u00a0Not enough ammo or explosives to take him out.)<\/b><\/p>\n

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                Kent: \u00a0This was way better, and I think most would agree with that. \u00a0I am guessing that Anne is off the show now. I am not happy about that development. \u00a0I love her character and her as an actress, but to provide another familiar face along with Rick made a lot of sense for the film. \u00a0I\u2019d be happy if we get an online story about her story the whole way from the beginning. That\u2019s one of the backstories that I think would be most interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. \u00a0We will be introduced to 5 new characters next week. \u00a0Comic fans are familiar with Magna and her group. Do you have high hopes for this new group or are you not looking forward to adding even more people to the show?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  Bob: \u00a0I am not familiar with this group. \u00a0<\/span>(Most likely you will find them to be mediocre, just a guess.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Kristi: Not familiar but I am anticipating the new show. I feel like there are a lot of changes coming. I’m hoping they dont suck. <\/span>(The thing is, at least you are excited to see what they do. \u00a0I wasn\u2019t sure if I\u2019d be excited, so this is different and positive.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Chris: \u00a0New people need to be added. \u00a0It\u2019s the nature of the show. I\u2019m excited for Magna and Yumiko. \u00a0<\/span>(I\u2019m not sure that new people are truly needed. \u00a0We already have too many characters one may say. I don\u2019t think they will play that big of a role. \u00a0I guess when the big upcoming sequence occurs, if they go that route, added characters will be a good thing.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Raylene: \u00a0New people are needed to push the story forward as long as it\u2019s not too many at once. \u00a0<\/span>(Well, we get these 5 then at least 3 from the Whisperers. \u00a0Plus, any of the kids growing up are kinda new characters in some regard.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Kent: \u00a0I am cautiously optimistic that they do more with these characters than they did in the comic. \u00a0I feel like fans have even called out Kirkman in the past for seemingly forgetting them at times. \u00a0New faces were needed for rescuing\u2026..leading us to\u2026\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. \u00a0Judith Grimes, Little Ass Kicker, was such a revelation at the end. \u00a0Does she provide you with more hope for the future of this TV show? Moving forward, should she be a main character that gets plenty of screen time?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    Bob: \u00a0I am all in for Judith now! She should get screen time, but not like Lincoln. <\/span>(Yeah, I agree that she shouldn\u2019t get Rick or Daryl level of screen time, but should be a featured character along the lines of Ezekiel.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Kristi: \u00a0Badass Judith is fun for me. I\u2019m ready for our new Carl. He was a favorite for me. I see him in her but maybe a little more badass? I see Judith getting shit done. \u00a0<\/span>(Carl did get to learn from Rick and Shane a bit, but I\u2019m not sure how many others really took him under their wing, aside from Negan wanting to. \u00a0Judith I think gets training from the badass women on the show, plus I am sure Daryl and others. I want to see her interact with Eugene in the worst way.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Chris: \u00a0She should be a main character. \u00a0It will be very interesting to see what happens with her considering a lot of the characters alive on the show are not the ones alive in the comics. \u00a0<\/span>(Yeah, and I think we have talked about this before, but that\u2019s a good thing, usually, Carl being the exception. \u00a0It\u2019s nice to have something different, it keeps things fresh. As you know, there are just some stories that you want to see play out on TV as they were in the comic.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Raylene: \u00a0Judith yes should be the main character now but she\u2019ll never live up to the potential that Riggs would\u2019ve brought to the show. \u00a0Only thing I was hoping for is that Michonne got knocked up because the Grimes bloodline is now gone without it. <\/span>(Yeah, we didn\u2019t see it, but it\u2019s entirely possible. \u00a0We also didn\u2019t see Herschel Jr yet. So many possibilities.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Kent: \u00a0I think Judith should be one of the 10 or so featured characters moving forward. \u00a0My list includes\u2026.I\u2019m kidding. No more lists this week. She has this legacy to live up to, and she killed it in that small scene. \u00a0While she can\u2019t replace Carl, I want to see her carve her own path. I would love to know that Carol took her under her wing. I think that is a safe speculation, along with Michonne and Aunt Maggie. \u00a0I want Judith and Carol scenes because they like to give Carol the kids, and this is a pairing that would be amazing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. \u00a0Did you see the preview of the rest of the season? \u00a0Did you see Carol\u2019s hair? What are you most looking forward to now? \u00a0What character, aside from Judith, are you looking to see moving forward?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      Bob: \u00a0I have been waiting and waiting for the hair! I am not disappointed! I want to see her character now and Negan’s future\u2026 <\/span>(Negan\u2019s whole timeline is different and dramatically altered from the books, and that intrigues me. \u00a0He\u2019s one of those characters that is so charismatic, they really could make him a focus again by the end of the season.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                      Kristi: \u00a0I’m looking forward to seeing Eugene. I feel like he is going to be a big part of this. \u00a0<\/span>(Eugene isn\u2019t the star, but for all intents and purposes, I feel like him and Maggie run stuff. \u00a0Not that we will probably have to worry about it this season, but in the books, there is a character who dies trying to save Eugene. \u00a0It will definitely be different on TV, mainly because the character is no longer on the show. I have really been thinking about who will get that pivotal death, or if it even happens. \u00a0The lack of Rick and Carl certainly changes things, but I still think that death happens in some way.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                      Chris: \u00a0I\u2019m looking forward to Negan\u2019s eventual release\/escape, and of course the Whisperers! \u00a0<\/span>(I\u2019m very curious about Negan\u2019s story. \u00a0If I had to guess, Negan will probably share a house at some point with Daryl or Judith among all the chaos. \u00a0You can make the argument for others, but I think they seem most likely.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                      Raylene: \u00a0WHISPERERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \u00a0<\/span>(You want to see Opie again, I get it. \u00a0The Whisperers is a very exciting thing, and the producers\/writers\/creators are clearly excited as they keep bringing them up.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                      Kent: \u00a0Eugene and his new toy which may provide answers to a previously asked question. \u00a0There\u2019s a bunch. Really, I am genuinely curious how Daryl evolves as the face that runs the place. \u00a0\u00a0It looks like Eugene\u2019s hair game may have a new challenger with what we saw of Carol. I\u2019ll also say Gabriel, Dwight, and Rosita are all people that could use some good stories. \u00a0Rosita is criminally under utilized. I am not looking forward to Henry replacing Carl in a certain story coming up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      1. \u00a0Tell me your favorite Rick Grimes moment(s).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        Bob: \u00a0Killing Shane. \u00a0<\/span>(Too soon!)<\/b><\/p>\n

                        Chris: \u00a0His speech when the governor was about to attack the prison. \u00a0My favorite speech on the show. <\/span>(That speech is very underrated and you got me to rewatch it just to reminisce. \u00a0I really forget how many things in that season I loved.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                        Raylene: \u00a0One that always sticks out is when he lost it when Carl killed Laurie I am an evil human who still laughs when I see him on his back like a turtle crying. \u00a0Another is when they arrived to Alexandria and he did his video interview with Deanna, he was a beast. When he went hoss and killed the Walkers in Alexandria when they were going to banish him. That same episode he kills porch dick and Morgan appears again finally. \u00a0<\/span>(All were great moments. \u00a0His interview was great.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                        Kent: \u00a0Season 2 finale Rictatorship speech will probably stick with me forever. \u00a0There was also a moment in season 3 or 4, I think 4, when Rick finally unleashed Carl to help him control the walkers during one of the Governor\u2019s attacks. \u00a0The way he talked to Gareth while tied up and still telling him that he was going to kill him. Joe\u2019s throat bite scene is always solid. Just in general, I always loved Rick and Morgan\u2019s on screen chemistry. \u00a0Back at the prison when he met the lady with the \u201cbaby\u201d who was going to attack him. Him seeing ghost Lori and flipping out on Tyreese and Sasha\u2019s group. Rick and Negan after the lineup. And last but not least, when he brings Carl to get medical treatment after getting shot in the eye. \u00a0Rick just goes outside and starts decimating walkers and you get that moment when everybody realizes that they have to fight and it was cheesy, but it gave me goosebumps.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        1. \u00a0We now know that AMC is planning a whole big expanded TWD universe, which will include a made for AMC movie starring Rick. \u00a0Do you think that AMC can possibly avoid overkill by using various storytelling mediums including movies, more shows, and online content? \u00a0Are you excited about this?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          Bob: \u00a0Nah, not overkill, just right. I am anticipating! \u00a0<\/span>(Yeah, I think it sounds just right. \u00a0It\u2019s a good universe that started getting insulted by too many people, and like sheep, so many people followed suit. \u00a0The show is still solid most of the time. It\u2019s a good premise. I am excited.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                          Chris: \u00a0I\u2019m excited. \u00a0I\u2019m hoping the movie about Rick will give us some answers! \u00a0<\/span>(If they don\u2019t answer at least 7 of our questions, they will have done something wrong.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                          Raylene: \u00a0I think without this expansion the walking dead dies. \u00a0<\/span>(Look at how Mayans has revived love for Sons.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                          Kent: \u00a0I admit that I was negative about having 10 years of content. \u00a0I know, it\u2019s probably surprising to most of you that I would be negative. \u00a0I really think that this plan can work and inject new life into the franchise. \u00a0I think they earned some trust with me with how they handled Fear The Walking Dead and also with Angela Kang as the new TWD showrunner. \u00a0I dig it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          1. \u00a0Did we finally see the Whisperers?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                            Bob: \u00a0I don’t know\u2026. <\/span>(Yes, we did in the preview.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                            Chris: \u00a0I\u2019m pretty sure the \u201cevolving\u201d walkers were the whisperers. <\/span>(Yeah, because they aren\u2019t mindlessly wandering anymore.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                            Raylene: \u00a0Oh yes we did \u201cWhere are they\u201d you bet your sweet ass I heard that I have been waiting for any hints of them so no we aren\u2019t crazy. WHISPERERS fuck ya\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \u00a0<\/span>(Yup, I knew this response was coming.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                            Kent: \u00a0Yes, I heard them whispering\u2026.I think. \u00a0I\u2019m not crazy, right?<\/span><\/p>\n

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                            1. \u00a0I know so many people have said that they would see no purpose to keep the show going without Rick. \u00a0I think we all felt a bit empty upon first hearing the news about Andy Lincoln leaving the show. Do you feel optimistic that this can be salvageable or do you think that you will lose interest?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                              Bob: \u00a0The show has renewed a lot of vigor I believe. \u00a0The zombies changing is also very interesting. They were nearly forgotten I feel so this is a juicy element! \u00a0<\/span>(Renewed vigor is a great way to describe how I felt. \u00a0The walkers were forgotten as a threat, by and large, it felt like, ya know, unless you\u2019re Kent\u2019s favorite character.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                              Chris: \u00a0I love Rick. \u00a0But to be honest, I\u2019m more interested now. \u00a0Killing off THE main character is rarely if ever done. \u00a0Where will it go from here? <\/span>(They always had the Rick safety blanket. \u00a0I am curious how this goes, but it\u2019s such a huge show, people can fulfill certain storyline aspects.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                              Raylene: \u00a0I love Rick but stopped watching after Carl’s death I was enraged. We know why I got back into new characters were cast as Whisperers. \u00a0<\/span>(I fully expect the Whisperers to be involved in at least 2 of your responses moving forward.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                              Kent: \u00a0It didn\u2019t go so well in other shows, but every show is different. \u00a0Look at how bad The Office and That 70\u2019s Show went once the leads were gone. \u00a0This is a very different beast. The only time I can recall it working really well was with Ned Stark. \u00a0I fully admit, I was sad and then I was rejuvenated in the oddest way. I didn\u2019t expect that at all. They really surprised me.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              Final Thoughts – You can either give me final thoughts or we can discuss the horse. \u00a0How come that horse was cool with staying at the abandoned house while it was surrounded by walkers, but then it wasn\u2019t cool? \u00a0Explain the logic, please.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              Bob: \u00a0I asked that immediately. I can’t explain it, it made no sense at all. By the way, taking off that inner belt would have been much more brutal and difficult, I can hardly do it and I am not impaled. \u00a0I thought Rick would have become a horse whisperer\u2026 <\/span>(I knew that if I didn\u2019t ask about this, there was at least a 75% chance that you would call me out on it. \u00a0It was super silly. I don\u2019t do well with belts, but I am slightly obese, so that affects things a bit.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                              Chris: \u00a0There was clearly a carrot somewhere in the house. \u00a0<\/span>(Hahaha, I enjoyed this response.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                              Raylene: \u00a0Stop riding horses Rick. \u00a0<\/span>(Yeah, Rick\u2019s track record with horses is not stellar.)<\/b><\/p>\n

                              Kent: \u00a0As I am watching it, I said out loud, \u201cOh come the F*^% on!!!\u201d \u00a0I was by myself and I don\u2019t like to yell at my TV but that was perplexing and I really felt that the horse deserved its own question. \u00a0I am glad that I wasn\u2019t the only person wondering about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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