I'm so bummed that Merle is gone! There is so much more they could have done with him, he was so multi-dimensional. I really hope we get some closure in the finale, I hate the cliff hangers! By the way, I'm totally watching the season 1 marathon right now, Merle's 1st episode is on right now.

Thought it was sweet that Glen went to talk with Hershel first, before asking Maggie.

Merle ruled this episode. Totally thought at first he was going to deliver Michonne to the Gov.....sad also that he died, though I did love to hate him before. Lol

I doubt they'll kill the Governor, he's a great villain, and they could carry out that story line further. I like the feeling that they're setting booby traps, can't wait to see what's in store...

Can you talk about the COOLEST zombie kill of the show so far?!?!?! Michonne using her restraints like a garrote and chopping that zombie's head off?? Best. Zombie. Kill. Ever.

I love the description of Merle like the Pied Piper. At first when he was just sitting there drinking and blasting the music I thought "Is he trying to kill himself????" but he had a much better and more bad *kitten* plan!!!

Yeah, the garrote thing was AWESOME!!! I have come around to think Michonne is the biggest badass on the show, possibly even (dare I say it?) moreso than Daryl. *runs and hides*

Merle's redemption was positively brilliant! Great shooting for someone who just had a fair amount of straight whiskey, too, especially considering his tolerance is probably pretty low. I also think he might have taken out that kid (the one from Tyreese's group that had been at the prison) when he almost shot the Governor. I kind of felt bad about that because he was just a kid and seemed to be doing what his dad told him to do. By the way, did anyone see if the dad was one of the Woodbury people killed?

I never really hated Merle and always hoped he'd come around to back up his brother in a big way. I think that was probably the best way he could have gone out. Great acting, great writing.

But when they were fighting (Merle and the Governor), all I kept saying was, "Why don't you just stab him?!?" Did the Governor break his arm or something? I didn't know if there was something I'd missed.

Daryl's reaction was Oscar-worthy, no joke. As if he couldn't get any awesome-er, Norman Reedus goes and does a scene like that. Great way to close out the show, too. I am also hoping that Daryl gets the pleasure of doing away with the Governor. I agree that I'm getting tired of him the same way I was getting tired of Shane.

I'm glad that Rick is realizing that he shouldn't be a dictator. I think there's a lot of strength that's come about in the group that could be beneficial. At this point everyone who's still alive has a good head on his/her shoulders, so you might as well make good use of that.

Also, has anyone else noticed that Carol's had some good lines lately? Between her telling that one prisoner about how just because she had short hair didn't mean she was a lesbian to her retort to Merle when he said, "You're a late bloomer," and she said something like, "Maybe you are, too." Snappy but dead-on. I've always liked her, but she's really become one of my favorite characters. I used to think her getting together with Daryl would be weird because it seemed more like a mother-son dynamic, but now I'm not so sure. I kind of hope they do get together.

I'm still wondering if Maggie got pregnant from last week's little romp with Glenn, which would make their getting married particularly fitting (not that it wouldn't happen otherwise). I'm going to guess neither one of them had a condom on hand...

I know it's the apocalypse and everything Glen, but you think you could have done a little better than shoving the ring in Maggie's hand?

I had a similar thought. Is their wedding going to be like the last scene of Spaceballs?

Minister: Do you?
Lone Star: Yes.
Minister: Do you?
Princess Vespa: Yes.
Minister: Good, you're married.

^^ -- LMAO!.. I was thinking that too!

I thought the episode was good but got better and the ending was a complete SHOCK to me!.. Very said to see Merle die at the end however like previous posters have said I think Michonne got to him and Darryl.. Merle wanted to go out a "HERO" instead of the Bad Guy IMO..

Just hope next week's episdoe is GOOD for a season ending as it's a LONG wait till October!! .. I'm thinking 1 or 2 main people may die off the show.. Just a guess on my part..

All in all good episode IMO

Carol has good lines! And I love her. She's my favorite female character. That's why she's doomed.

Nooooooo! Daryl will cry again :sad:

I'll be shocked if they kill the governor in this finale. I think there needs to be more than one episode dedicated to the war that's about to happen between the 2 camps.

Merle had to go to fuel the fire... heck for a second there, I though that Daryl would catch up and end up getting killed. Then Merle would kill the gov.... they sure are taking alot of the spot light away from Ricky Rick.

I forget if it was in a Talking Dead episode or some other interview where cast members said Normal Reedus (Daryl) gets the most fan fail. Not just mail, but gifts too. He's very popular. I doubt they would kill his character off....just yet.

Not only was the kid from Tyrese's group the one Merle shot but he was the one Merle was snacking on when Daryl found him!

Wow! Good catch... sheesh, the dad (Allen) didn't even insist on taking the son back to Woodbury for a burial? That's cold. I can't imagine leaving my son's corpse there. I wonder if he tried and the Governor shot down the idea. Now the dad doesn't have to worry about Tyrese embarassing him in front of the son. :ohwell: