Season 3 - Episode 3 "Walk with Me" (10/30/12)

AnaNotBanana

This thread serves as a place to discuss speculation, and then reaction to the 10/30/12 episode

AMC Sneak Peek:

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/videos/sneak-peek-episode-303-the-walking-dead-walk-with-me

YouTube Episode 3 Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jZ0JorW3OyE

AnaNotBanana

I think it's BRILLIANT that Michonne uses her zombie pets as pack mules.

pullipgirl

are the pet zombies going to eventually die if they don't eat?

sometimes_blondie

In one of the Talking Dead shows, they said that the zombies don't get nourishment from eating, it's just like a mindless instinct. They also said the virus causes the decay to slow down. Can't wait to see more of Andrea and Michonne!!

uglydeuce

I think it's BRILLIANT that Michonne uses her zombie pets as pack mules.

I agree. Although I wonder if they'd make her supply bags smell :laugh: Its great though because not only will they not be burdened with the weight but if she has to make a quick getaway or fight she isn't restricted by their supplies.

On a walking dead forum people have been posting Michonne hate which I just cannot fathom.

And I'm very excited for Merle to resurrect. Nice fun conflict there.

Momwasix

Who keeps dead heads in thier fish tank?

uglydeuce

Maybe kept as trophies?

Laces_0ut

im liking this Governor dude. Sometimes you have to look past the little things.


and the Michonne character just seems forced at this point. but ill try to keep an open mind for a few more episodes.

SMarie10

I think both Andrea and Michonne need to get the Heck Outta there and not look back... so many bad vibes and Merle to boot...
I kind of feel bad that it was Michonne that beheaded the pets - but she is the best character and so dynamic. I want to see her kick the governors *kitten* big time.

Was really disappointed when all the Army guys were all gunned down. I don't get why they would not want as many able bodies persons to be in the group as possible.

Momwasix

Yes the more men the more protection they got also those army men could of had contact from the outside but you know when position of power comes into play anybody is up for grabs. I'm still puzzle about the heads do you think he cut that man head off cause he died and turn or he just said kill him.Are the pets michonne brothers.

LorinaLynn

Was really disappointed when all the Army guys were all gunned down. I don't get why they would not want as many able bodies persons to be in the group as possible.

I'm thinking the Governor is a batpoop crazy cult leader type. He wants to rebuild civilization, so he needs more women as broodmares, and not more men, who are just competition for his leadership.

His "aquariums" creeped me right the hell out.

uglydeuce

One of the pets is suppose to be Michonne's boyfriend, the other his friend I believe but I'm not certain.

I'm frustrated with Andrea. You'd think she'd be the one flipping out and not trusting them since she knows the kind of person Merle is. Michonne was a little too forwardly hostile - even someone bent on survival knows not to push buttons in a situation where everyone has guns except for her.

I was thinking the broodmare deal too. I was looking in the crowd and there seemed to be mainly older men and women as the residence. Then again maybe all the able bodied guys are out on watch... still...

pullipgirl

i want to know what is in the tea to make it delicious. I would have liked to see michonne in action more all she did was scowl the entire time.

erikaaaaaaaa

Truthfully, I think Andrea and Michonne are doing all they can really do at the moment. If I was in their situation, I would do the same exact thing. I would bet that if they were to be led out of the gates - with their weapons - they would be killed once they were far enough away from the village.

I am ready for some undermining and political intrigue.

ALSO-- the tea is totally freaking me out! Definitely a drinkin the kool-aid feel with that stuff. The one to win over is the scientist. Weakest link in the leadership chain, for sure.

LorinaLynn

are the pet zombies going to eventually die if they don't eat?

Starvation mode keeps zombies from losing too much weight. :laugh:

But seriously, when the scientist said that when you take away food, hunger disappears, I thought of MFP and people not able to reach 1200 calories.

joelabro

As far as the army guys and aside from the Governor being a total nutjob, the risk of bring those guys into Woodbury would have been very great. There is a good chance that that unit could have tried to just take over and impose some kind of military rule. As it was mentioned in the Talking Dead, the Governor would do better to take in skilled individuals, like Andrea and Michonne, because alone they are less of threat to the whole community. In fact, the governor could also see Rick's group as being too big to absorb, so he could try the same thing with them.

AnaNotBanana

Are the pets michonne brothers.

The pets were actually Michonne's boyfriend and his best friend, according to the comic book. Although they are going in a different direction with the show as opposed to the comic book story line.

Krizzle4Rizzle

I am digging the Governor storyline so far. He is obviously a bad guy, but is he really? Can it be that he is just doing what he needs to do to survive? How is it different from Rick killing the prisoners or the guys at the bar in season two?

_granola

This "Governor" dude is really bothering me. I just can't find any sort of reason why he would be killing all of these survivors, not to mention why he killed all of them except Andrea and Michonne (is it because they are women?). Is it because the others are a threat? More people = less resources? I would think at this point you want to have more people on your side who can defend your community. I'm having a hard time with all these groups of humans being so against one another in a world where all you really have is eachother... Hmm.

AnaNotBanana

I'm frustrated with Andrea. You'd think she'd be the one flipping out and not trusting them since she knows the kind of person Merle is. Michonne was a little too forwardly hostile - even someone bent on survival knows not to push buttons in a situation where everyone has guns except for her.

I agree with the Andrea frustration!! She knew Merle and what a dirt bag he was so why would she be spilling so much information!! Personally I agree with Michonne's hostility. I wouldn't be comfortable in a place where I was forced to surrender my weapons.

I was surprised at the way they ambushed the military unit. I'm pretty sure there is stuff going on at Woodbury that the Governor doesn't want discovered (hello, zombie heads in fish tanks!!!!) and any type of military presence would put him at risk of being overthrow. I'm excited to see where this non-zombie conflict is going to take the show.

joelabro

I'm frustrated with Andrea. You'd think she'd be the one flipping out and not trusting them since she knows the kind of person Merle is. Michonne was a little too forwardly hostile - even someone bent on survival knows not to push buttons in a situation where everyone has guns except for her.

I agree with the Andrea frustration!! She knew Merle and what a dirt bag he was so why would she be spilling so much information!! Personally I agree with Michonne's hostility. I wouldn't be comfortable in a place where I was forced to surrender my weapons.

I was surprised at the way they ambushed the military unit. I'm pretty sure there is stuff going on at Woodbury that the Governor doesn't want discovered (hello, zombie heads in fish tanks!!!!) and any type of military presence would put him at risk of being overthrow. I'm excited to see where this non-zombie conflict is going to take the show.

I think Andrea really had nothing to lose by telling Merle anything. He was part of their group once, and she really doesn't know who made it out or what happened to them. She didn't give anything away, and maybe she felt she'd want to know about Amy like he wanted to know about Daryl if thingsw were reversed. Plus, her abrupt "Thank You" to Merle de-escalated the situation as Michonne was giving him attitude and he wasn't liking it.

I started to think well maybe they are making the Governor to be much less sadistic, and more calculating, and maybe Merle will be the sadistic side (with the Governor's blessing) that we know from the comic books. but then the last scene with the Governor's Zombie Head HD entertainment center snapped me back.

1996gtstang

it sucks but the governor did the right thing, those soldiers would have tried to take control of the town.. the governor is keeping people safe and providing the foundation bringing civilization back

on a side note.. i'm suprised the soldiers allowed themselves to be ambushed and exposed themselves like that even though it is a tv show.

taso42

Loving this season so far. Still not sure what to make of the governor or the community. He's presented in a light that makes him seem evil, which makes me think the writers have some twist up their sleeve. Although, it would be hard to rationalize how killing the soldiers in cold blood could possibly be for the greater good.

Capt_Apollo

i think they're probably going to draw parallels to rick. how the Governor started off justt like rick, making the hard decisions that no one else would make (like how rick killed the inmate). little by little the hard decisions became easier to make, for "the good of the group."

_granola

i think they're probably going to draw parallels to rick. how the Governor started off justt like rick, making the hard decisions that no one else would make (like how rick killed the inmate). little by little the hard decisions became easier to make, for "the good of the group."

Yeah but why? Why was killing all of those people for the "good of the group?" That is the part I'm not getting.

Rick's decisions for the good of the group made sense. Killing Shane made sense. Leaving behind Andrea made sense. Killing that prisoner made sense. This Governor stuff, doesn't seem to make any sense...

WestCoastPhoenix

i think they're probably going to draw parallels to rick. how the Governor started off justt like rick, making the hard decisions that no one else would make (like how rick killed the inmate). little by little the hard decisions became easier to make, for "the good of the group."

Yeah but why? Why was killing all of those people for the "good of the group?" That is the part I'm not getting.

Really the only reason that was good for their group was the supplies they were able to steal because of it. Granted you could argue that in some ways it's not all that "good"...

Capt_Apollo

i think they're probably going to draw parallels to rick. how the Governor started off justt like rick, making the hard decisions that no one else would make (like how rick killed the inmate). little by little the hard decisions became easier to make, for "the good of the group."

Yeah but why? Why was killing all of those people for the "good of the group?" That is the part I'm not getting.

Rick's decisions for the good of the group made sense. Killing Shane made sense. Leaving behind Andrea made sense. Killing that prisoner made sense. This Governor stuff, doesn't seem to make any sense...

we don't know yet... but if i was him, a man with power, and getting more and more used to that power, i wouldn't want a squad of heavily armed military men challenging my authority.

but i can understand it from the other side. why wouldn't you want to amplify your fighting force??

maybe because they are a bunch of men, that eat and wouldn't do much else? maybe he's not interested in more men. maybe he just wants more women to help replenish the population.

Bagman12002

Im woundering if Merle is going to go and re trace the steps to the farm and maybe stumble into the Prison, and who is makeing all the trouble at the prison, The Govner is loonie as a tune, I think the Dr knows whats going on but she wont say cuz she dont want to make waves. cant wait for next week.

Thomasm198

I reckon that even though the show is deviating a lot from the comic books; we're going to see a pretty close representation of the governor from them.

I'm willing to bet any money though that they will have to tame down the character in comparison to the comic book. I can't wait to see how the rest of the season develops.

meshashesha2012

if i were the governor i'd have killed those army guys too. considering the army guys' camp was close to be finished, they'd have eventually left, found woodbury and took it over with their guns and bulging muscles and what not. a good offense is the best defense :laugh:

as for the guy in the helicopter crash i can understand killing him as well once you've learned all you could from him. why exactly would you waste your resources helping someone knew to the group who's probably going to die anyway?

so i agree with the killings, just not the keeping of the heads .. in aquariums :laugh: the governor strikes me as someone who'd only be keeping people he could control and be the alpha dog. as much as merle talks a good game, he's so not an alpha dog. dont forget punk *kitten* season 1 rick got the drop on him, not badass season 3 rick, but punk *kitten* rick

Mina133842

I liked the Talking Dead question that was posed- if you were Merle, who would you be more angry with? Rick, for handcuffing you, or T-Dog for losing the key?

Andrea seems drawn to power- so she'd totally do the Governor at this point- lol she doesn't know him yet, and she defended Shane to the end. I think she sorta wants to be the "Lori" of the group - calling the shots for the chicks or something- like the Queen. lol

I thought when the Governor went into that private room- it would be the daughter zombified in there or something, not a crazy display of heads..... remind anyone of Futurama?