Ok, I legit LOLed at this.
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Chuck Cunningham said:No, it's because they went to KC in the source material.DallasTeleAg said:It's just a story, bro. They could have driven in giant circles around the country before going to Wyoming. It doesn't matter because there are Zombies so they can do anything without explanation!AggieOO said:just this. its shorter to stay north. why go south to KC, only to go back north to Cody?barbacoa taco said:
I also found it strange how Joel went through KC
Perhaps they were trying to avoid Chicago? I know its following the game, but the route doens't make logistical sense to me...especially since it was man driving.
Is there no route around the big cities period though? If it was me, I wouldn't be caught within 30 miles of an urban center if I could prevent it. I'm imagining a group like Joel and Ellie trying to cross through Dallas. Dallas and Fort Worth downtowns could both be completely avoided with a little maneuvering around. Why not the same for KC? Just seems like going into any urban downtown is just asking for trouble, like we saw.
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
Robert C. Christian said:The two kids at the end of the episode who took Joel and Ellie by surprise were the people in the room. "Henry" and "???". The second kid also matched the appearance of the superhero drawings.drmwvr said:
What was the story behind the attic room with the canned food and Superman drawings? Obviously someone was hiding out there but I couldn't make sense of it.
Not sure what their role is at this point and why the other group is so concerned with the,.
It sounded like they ratted out her brother to FEDRA based on the interrogation scene with the doctor. Her motivation seems to be 100% driven by vengeance.
Yep, he needed a better Mapsco.BenFiasco14 said:Chuck Cunningham said:No, it's because they went to KC in the source material.DallasTeleAg said:It's just a story, bro. They could have driven in giant circles around the country before going to Wyoming. It doesn't matter because there are Zombies so they can do anything without explanation!AggieOO said:just this. its shorter to stay north. why go south to KC, only to go back north to Cody?barbacoa taco said:
I also found it strange how Joel went through KC
Perhaps they were trying to avoid Chicago? I know its following the game, but the route doens't make logistical sense to me...especially since it was man driving.
Is there no route around the big cities period though? If it was me, I wouldn't be caught within 30 miles of an urban center if I could prevent it. I'm imagining a group like Joel and Ellie trying to cross through Dallas. Dallas and Fort Worth downtowns could both be completely avoided with a little maneuvering around. Why not the same for KC? Just seems like going into any urban downtown is just asking for trouble, like we saw.
This. aTmag is assuming she came to be the leader through performance in battle. There was clearly an uprising at some point, so it would make more sense that she was involved in that movement rather than being "elected" after proving herself in battle. For all we know, the other leaders were killed, and she stepped up after. This is the exact kind of info we should find out soon, including whether she is competent as a leader or about to drown.BenFiasco14 said:
I think it's WAY too early to criticize Militia Rose yet. We don't know anything about her background or how she got into the position she is now. And we know hardly anything about the group or how the hierarchy works.
All the outrage is a bit premature right now. She got to her position somehow and I'm sure we'll find out. There are countless things that could be going on here.
I really enjoyed the episode.
It's also not a given that all soldiers/warriors would want to be the leader. For some, they just play their role and leave the headache of leadership to someone else.
I thought (could be wrong) that he was originally trying to just stay on what amounts to a loop around the outside of the town, but it was blocked off by the semi barricade. So then he was thought he could just hop on an exit and detour around the barricade. Somehow Palpatine returned, and they ended up lost downtown.
The Dog Lord said:This. aTmag is assuming she came to be the leader through performance in battle. There was clearly an uprising at some point, so it would make more sense that she was involved in that movement rather than being "elected" after proving herself in battle. For all we know, the other leaders were killed, and she stepped up after. This is the exact kind of info we should find out soon, including whether she is competent as a leader or about to drown.BenFiasco14 said:
I think it's WAY too early to criticize Militia Rose yet. We don't know anything about her background or how she got into the position she is now. And we know hardly anything about the group or how the hierarchy works.
All the outrage is a bit premature right now. She got to her position somehow and I'm sure we'll find out. There are countless things that could be going on here.
I really enjoyed the episode.
It's also not a given that all soldiers/warriors would want to be the leader. For some, they just play their role and leave the headache of leadership to someone else.
I've heard the directors are planning on showing her winning leadership by an arm wrestling competition, to trick viewers into thinking women are stronger than men.
Brian Earl Spilner said:
This thread the second a new episode finishes.
This made my morning!!!
My assumption is based on the environment. We aren't talking about prime minister of a Scandinavian country here. It's a well armed gang acting like African warlords.The Dog Lord said:This. aTmag is assuming she came to be the leader through performance in battle. There was clearly an uprising at some point, so it would make more sense that she was involved in that movement rather than being "elected" after proving herself in battle. For all we know, the other leaders were killed, and she stepped up after. This is the exact kind of info we should find out soon, including whether she is competent as a leader or about to drown.BenFiasco14 said:
I think it's WAY too early to criticize Militia Rose yet. We don't know anything about her background or how she got into the position she is now. And we know hardly anything about the group or how the hierarchy works.
All the outrage is a bit premature right now. She got to her position somehow and I'm sure we'll find out. There are countless things that could be going on here.
I really enjoyed the episode.
It's also not a given that all soldiers/warriors would want to be the leader. For some, they just play their role and leave the headache of leadership to someone else.
I wouldn't put it past them at this point.Definitely Not A Cop said:The Dog Lord said:This. aTmag is assuming she came to be the leader through performance in battle. There was clearly an uprising at some point, so it would make more sense that she was involved in that movement rather than being "elected" after proving herself in battle. For all we know, the other leaders were killed, and she stepped up after. This is the exact kind of info we should find out soon, including whether she is competent as a leader or about to drown.BenFiasco14 said:
I think it's WAY too early to criticize Militia Rose yet. We don't know anything about her background or how she got into the position she is now. And we know hardly anything about the group or how the hierarchy works.
All the outrage is a bit premature right now. She got to her position somehow and I'm sure we'll find out. There are countless things that could be going on here.
I really enjoyed the episode.
It's also not a given that all soldiers/warriors would want to be the leader. For some, they just play their role and leave the headache of leadership to someone else.
I've heard the directors are planning on showing her winning leadership by an arm wrestling competition, to trick viewers into thinking women are stronger than men.
Definitely Not A Cop said:The Dog Lord said:This. aTmag is assuming she came to be the leader through performance in battle. There was clearly an uprising at some point, so it would make more sense that she was involved in that movement rather than being "elected" after proving herself in battle. For all we know, the other leaders were killed, and she stepped up after. This is the exact kind of info we should find out soon, including whether she is competent as a leader or about to drown.BenFiasco14 said:
I think it's WAY too early to criticize Militia Rose yet. We don't know anything about her background or how she got into the position she is now. And we know hardly anything about the group or how the hierarchy works.
All the outrage is a bit premature right now. She got to her position somehow and I'm sure we'll find out. There are countless things that could be going on here.
I really enjoyed the episode.
It's also not a given that all soldiers/warriors would want to be the leader. For some, they just play their role and leave the headache of leadership to someone else.
I've heard the directors are planning on showing her winning leadership by an arm wrestling competition, to trick viewers into thinking women are stronger than men.
And right after she wins the arm wrestling competition, she leans over and kisses her lesbian wife in a wheelchair who also happens to be a transgender Muslim who has held onto their faith throughout the apocalypse.
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
I can't wait to hear TCTTS claim that is perfectly normal for 10 days straight.BenFiasco14 said:Definitely Not A Cop said:The Dog Lord said:This. aTmag is assuming she came to be the leader through performance in battle. There was clearly an uprising at some point, so it would make more sense that she was involved in that movement rather than being "elected" after proving herself in battle. For all we know, the other leaders were killed, and she stepped up after. This is the exact kind of info we should find out soon, including whether she is competent as a leader or about to drown.BenFiasco14 said:
I think it's WAY too early to criticize Militia Rose yet. We don't know anything about her background or how she got into the position she is now. And we know hardly anything about the group or how the hierarchy works.
All the outrage is a bit premature right now. She got to her position somehow and I'm sure we'll find out. There are countless things that could be going on here.
I really enjoyed the episode.
It's also not a given that all soldiers/warriors would want to be the leader. For some, they just play their role and leave the headache of leadership to someone else.
I've heard the directors are planning on showing her winning leadership by an arm wrestling competition, to trick viewers into thinking women are stronger than men.
And right after she wins the arm wrestling competition, she leans over and kisses her lesbian wife in a wheelchair who also happens to be a transgender Muslim who has held onto their faith throughout the apocalypse.
Regarding Ellie saying that wasn't the first time she hurt someone, are we assuming she was talking about when she stabbed the zombie in the beginning of episode 3? Or do y'all think she had an incident prior to that?
I think she would have just told him "you saw me stab that guy." And wouldn't have any problem talking about it.Quinn said:
Regarding Ellie saying that wasn't the first time she hurt someone, are we assuming she was talking about when she stabbed the zombie in the beginning of episode 3? Or do y'all think she had an incident prior to that?
aTmAg said:I think she would have just told him "you saw me stab that guy." And wouldn't have any problem talking about it.Quinn said:
Regarding Ellie saying that wasn't the first time she hurt someone, are we assuming she was talking about when she stabbed the zombie in the beginning of episode 3? Or do y'all think she had an incident prior to that?
What? Joel never saw her stab anyone. She was completely alone in the basement with the zombie.
They've alluded to Ellie's past history twice now, I think they are setting up that incident at the mall. We'll undoubtedly get that flashback soon enough.
hurleyag said:Robert C. Christian said:The two kids at the end of the episode who took Joel and Ellie by surprise were the people in the room. "Henry" and "???". The second kid also matched the appearance of the superhero drawings.drmwvr said:
What was the story behind the attic room with the canned food and Superman drawings? Obviously someone was hiding out there but I couldn't make sense of it.
Not sure what their role is at this point and why the other group is so concerned with the,.
It sounded like they ratted out her brother to FEDRA based on the interrogation scene with the doctor. Her motivation seems to be 100% driven by vengeance.
That would make sense. I also found out the name of the other kid, through the podcast, is Sam.
It apparently was in the episode but I missed that.
remind me of the incident at the mall? what am I forgetting?Brian Earl Spilner said:
They've alluded to Ellie's past history twice now, I think they are setting up that incident at the mall. We'll undoubtedly get that flashback soon enough.
Where she got bitten. We didn't see it happen.
Seems kind of weird they wouldn't have gotten around to cleaning out the mall over the decades since it was in the QZ. Just board it up and hope no one goes in and nothing comes out.
I didn't read your post enough. I thought you were talking about the guy she stabbed in episode 1.M.C. Swag said:aTmAg said:I think she would have just told him "you saw me stab that guy." And wouldn't have any problem talking about it.Quinn said:
Regarding Ellie saying that wasn't the first time she hurt someone, are we assuming she was talking about when she stabbed the zombie in the beginning of episode 3? Or do y'all think she had an incident prior to that?
What? Joel never saw her stab anyone. She was completely alone in the basement with the zombie.
new infections can happen.Faustus said:
Seems kind of weird they wouldn't have gotten around to cleaning out the mall over the decades since it was in the QZ. Just board it up and hope no one goes in and nothing comes out.
"The show is fiction and unrealistic so why can't you suspend disbelief about other elements of the story/plot?"
Regardless of what we're talking about specifically in any given story, that kind of question is fallacious reasoning, and it puts an end to any critique at all.
Any story, regardless of how completely unrealistic it is compared to real life, still has to be internally consistent and we still need to see characters react to the fantasy elements in a way that's relatable, otherwise you don't have a meaningful story.
So that type of response is a cop out, really. A fungi-zombie apocalypse might not be "realistic," but if the characters don't behave in response to it in a way we find believable or relatable, then it's not good fiction. So we expect a great deal of realism even in the most fantastical worlds.
I don't know if Kathleen will end up being a realistic choice for her role as yet, because we don't know enough about her or her backstory. But whether her role is "realistic" is definitely relevant and an important factor in the story.
Regardless of what we're talking about specifically in any given story, that kind of question is fallacious reasoning, and it puts an end to any critique at all.
Any story, regardless of how completely unrealistic it is compared to real life, still has to be internally consistent and we still need to see characters react to the fantasy elements in a way that's relatable, otherwise you don't have a meaningful story.
So that type of response is a cop out, really. A fungi-zombie apocalypse might not be "realistic," but if the characters don't behave in response to it in a way we find believable or relatable, then it's not good fiction. So we expect a great deal of realism even in the most fantastical worlds.
I don't know if Kathleen will end up being a realistic choice for her role as yet, because we don't know enough about her or her backstory. But whether her role is "realistic" is definitely relevant and an important factor in the story.
Totally agree with this. For me, it's not having a woman in the role. It's the woman they chose. Maybe they'll have an explanation later, but as it is right now, it doesn't appear to be great casting. Ellen Ripley, Sarah Connor, I'd buy it.M.C. Swag said:Ya i only knew her from 2 and a Half Men lol so my basis wasn't much better. And ya, if I'm being honest, she doesn't have the 'physical presence' to support the role she's in. She is soft. From her voice to the way she walks/carries herself...like, I'm hardly a gun expert but even the way she threatened the Doctor with a gun seemed farcical. It has nothing to do with her being a woman, it's just about her playing this 'mustache twirling' ruthless villain that is just so absurd for the actor. There's no weight behind her. Like when she says "find the collaborators and kill them all" I wanted to laugh.Chuck Cunningham said:I had to look her up as she looked vaguely familliar. I only remember her from playing a paedophile in Perks of Being a WallFlower.M.C. Swag said:
lol i just thought Melanie Lynskey wasn't the best choice for this role and of course the discussion became about 'women in charge'
I wonder if the point was to have a soft looking woman in the role.
Would we be having this discussion of Terminator 2 Linda Hamilton was playing the role?
I never once doubted Marlene as the leader of the Fireflies. Or Tess as the alpha in Joel/smuggling operation. So to me, it has nothing to do with her gender, just her overall...aesthetic in contrast to the role.
which is completely acceptable...and i agree with. But this is unfortunately not the route/reasoning certain people chose.AustinAg2K said:Totally agree with this. For me, it's not having a woman in the role. It's the woman they chose. Maybe they'll have an explanation later, but as it is right now, it doesn't appear to be great casting. Ellen Ripley, Sarah Connor, I'd buy it.M.C. Swag said:Ya i only knew her from 2 and a Half Men lol so my basis wasn't much better. And ya, if I'm being honest, she doesn't have the 'physical presence' to support the role she's in. She is soft. From her voice to the way she walks/carries herself...like, I'm hardly a gun expert but even the way she threatened the Doctor with a gun seemed farcical. It has nothing to do with her being a woman, it's just about her playing this 'mustache twirling' ruthless villain that is just so absurd for the actor. There's no weight behind her. Like when she says "find the collaborators and kill them all" I wanted to laugh.Chuck Cunningham said:I had to look her up as she looked vaguely familliar. I only remember her from playing a paedophile in Perks of Being a WallFlower.M.C. Swag said:
lol i just thought Melanie Lynskey wasn't the best choice for this role and of course the discussion became about 'women in charge'
I wonder if the point was to have a soft looking woman in the role.
Would we be having this discussion of Terminator 2 Linda Hamilton was playing the role?
I never once doubted Marlene as the leader of the Fireflies. Or Tess as the alpha in Joel/smuggling operation. So to me, it has nothing to do with her gender, just her overall...aesthetic in contrast to the role.
M.C. Swag said:Ya i only knew her from 2 and a Half Men lol so my basis wasn't much better. And ya, if I'm being honest, she doesn't have the 'physical presence' to support the role she's in. She is soft. From her voice to the way she walks/carries herself...like, I'm hardly a gun expert but even the way she threatened the Doctor with a gun seemed farcical. It has nothing to do with her being a woman, it's just about her playing this 'mustache twirling' ruthless villain that is just so absurd for the actor. There's no weight behind her. Like when she says "find the collaborators and kill them all" I wanted to laugh.Chuck Cunningham said:I had to look her up as she looked vaguely familliar. I only remember her from playing a paedophile in Perks of Being a WallFlower.M.C. Swag said:
lol i just thought Melanie Lynskey wasn't the best choice for this role and of course the discussion became about 'women in charge'
I wonder if the point was to have a soft looking woman in the role.
Would we be having this discussion of Terminator 2 Linda Hamilton was playing the role?
I never once doubted Marlene as the leader of the Fireflies. Or Tess as the alpha in Joel/smuggling operation. So to me, it has nothing to do with her gender, just her overall...aesthetic in contrast to the role.
Great point. I just imagine post apocalyptic militia leaders would be a little less doughy.
I assume the opposite. That it will be great casting for what they want to do, it's just that what they want to do will be eyerolling.
I would also expect Seth Rogan or Michael Cera would be bad casting choices to lead a post-apocalyptic militia, even they are dudes.Ol_Ag_02 said:M.C. Swag said:Ya i only knew her from 2 and a Half Men lol so my basis wasn't much better. And ya, if I'm being honest, she doesn't have the 'physical presence' to support the role she's in. She is soft. From her voice to the way she walks/carries herself...like, I'm hardly a gun expert but even the way she threatened the Doctor with a gun seemed farcical. It has nothing to do with her being a woman, it's just about her playing this 'mustache twirling' ruthless villain that is just so absurd for the actor. There's no weight behind her. Like when she says "find the collaborators and kill them all" I wanted to laugh.Chuck Cunningham said:I had to look her up as she looked vaguely familliar. I only remember her from playing a paedophile in Perks of Being a WallFlower.M.C. Swag said:
lol i just thought Melanie Lynskey wasn't the best choice for this role and of course the discussion became about 'women in charge'
I wonder if the point was to have a soft looking woman in the role.
Would we be having this discussion of Terminator 2 Linda Hamilton was playing the role?
I never once doubted Marlene as the leader of the Fireflies. Or Tess as the alpha in Joel/smuggling operation. So to me, it has nothing to do with her gender, just her overall...aesthetic in contrast to the role.
Great point. I just imagine post apocalyptic militia leaders would be a little less doughy.
Should have cast Melissa McBride, who played Carole in TWD, as the militia leader.
hollywood does seem to like to cast frumpy people more and more these days...Ol_Ag_02 said:M.C. Swag said:Ya i only knew her from 2 and a Half Men lol so my basis wasn't much better. And ya, if I'm being honest, she doesn't have the 'physical presence' to support the role she's in. She is soft. From her voice to the way she walks/carries herself...like, I'm hardly a gun expert but even the way she threatened the Doctor with a gun seemed farcical. It has nothing to do with her being a woman, it's just about her playing this 'mustache twirling' ruthless villain that is just so absurd for the actor. There's no weight behind her. Like when she says "find the collaborators and kill them all" I wanted to laugh.Chuck Cunningham said:I had to look her up as she looked vaguely familliar. I only remember her from playing a paedophile in Perks of Being a WallFlower.M.C. Swag said:
lol i just thought Melanie Lynskey wasn't the best choice for this role and of course the discussion became about 'women in charge'
I wonder if the point was to have a soft looking woman in the role.
Would we be having this discussion of Terminator 2 Linda Hamilton was playing the role?
I never once doubted Marlene as the leader of the Fireflies. Or Tess as the alpha in Joel/smuggling operation. So to me, it has nothing to do with her gender, just her overall...aesthetic in contrast to the role.
Great point. I just imagine post apocalyptic militia leaders would be a little less doughy.
There's a pretty easy way to comprehend how someone in her position could become the leader of a revolutionary force. All these strong, strapping men? Its been 10 years since the fall and who knows how long they battled FEDRA at the QZs. Whose to say she was the first leader? if anything, the smart play is to let the cavalier people fight the early, tough battles and take over in a power vacuum. Not to mention, there are plenty of examples of women leading a revolutionary force, in both battle or symbolism.
For example?johncAG said:
There's a pretty easy way to comprehend how someone in her position could become the leader of a revolutionary force. All these strong, strapping men? Its been 10 years since the fall and who knows how long they battled FEDRA at the QZs. Whose to say she was the first leader? if anything, the smart play is to let the cavalier people fight the early, tough battles and take over in a power vacuum. Not to mention, there are plenty of examples of women leading a revolutionary force, in both battle or symbolism.
If the woman holds symbolic value, then I agree. If she was the daughter of the previous leader to the rebellion who everyone basically worshipped, then I can see how that adoration could be inherited.
Again, we'll see how they explain that in the next episode.
I don't see anything wrong with people commenting on this episode with what we have been given so far. If anything, maybe it's a failing in storytelling, and maybe they should have done a better job at laying the groundwork in this episode.
Again, we'll see how they explain that in the next episode.
I don't see anything wrong with people commenting on this episode with what we have been given so far. If anything, maybe it's a failing in storytelling, and maybe they should have done a better job at laying the groundwork in this episode.
Having recently driven through downtown KC. I get using it as a set in a post-apocalyptic world. It doesn't feel like a stretch.
She's Mon Mothma's ancestor.
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