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Man...I wish I still cared about this show. I really thought Negan showing up was gonna revitalize my interest, but it really hasn't.
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I hope so. I just find excessive violence and torture a turn off. I'm having the same struggle with American Horror Story right now.
I hope so. I just find excessive violence and torture a turn off. I'm having the same struggle with American Horror Story right now.
With the war now active, I think there will be a lot of violence this season. But it's better than the dullness of last season.
Always nice when these trailers are only available for people in America
Sorry.
Den of GeekFor those repulsed and deflated by the horrific deaths and methodical storytelling of last season, Mercy is the perfect remedy its brisk pacing, big action, and focus on the camaraderie between the Alexandria, Hilltop, and Kingdom survivors makes for super entertaining television which makes you feel good without trivializing the drama. Its easy to forget that this show can actually be a lot of fun, and in most cases that means watching our favorite survivors work as a team to wreck shop and take out the baddies. That teamwork is what Mercy is all about, and its rousing stuff to say the least.
Comicbook.comIf the back half of season 7 was about treating the wound, then the season 8 premiere is finally about healing. We have a main character in Rick again, and Andrew Lincoln is better than ever in the role. When the camera is trained on him, Lincoln can go from intimidating to loving, from remorseful to inspiring, and the actor gets to show all those facets of his character in episode 100. He's the absolute star of the hour.
There's a sense that showrunner Scott Gimple and director Greg Nicotero are trying to bring the show back to basics. At heart, The Walking Deadhas always been the story of Rick Grimes. A point is made in the show's 100th episode to remind fans that none of the other characters we know and love would be a part of this story without Rick. "Mercy," as the episode is called for a reason I won't divulge here, feels as much a celebration of Mr. Grimes as the show itself.
Business InsiderOverall, the Season Eight premiere is a good and safe episode. It has all the makings of an extravagant and stellar middle-of-the-road episode, but is careful not to go too far in kicking off the new season. Longtime fans of The Walking Dead will certainly appreciate it, quickly feeling eager for more, which is ultimately the goal of any season premiere.
Episode 100 is a well-executed launch of the "All Out War" story line from director Greg Nicotero who went as big on the zombie work with this episode as he did on the bullets flying from guns and cinematic shot selections.
On October 22nd, The Walking Dead is back in form, pairing the explosive battle fans have been yearning for with storytelling devices unlike any used on the series to date.
There were two things that made the early seasons great. Everyone was together up until the Governor came around on season three. This allowed you to see the group dynamic play out on screen between the cast. As well, a lot of ground was covered on each episode. If you rewatch season one's six episodes, it's like watching a bunch of mini movies.
The season eight premiere feels very much like an earlier episode of the series. The group is united, reunions are had, your onscreen favorites are seen teaming up and interacting, and a few characters from different communities get to meet for the first time. At the same time, the episode moves quickly and is action-packed with, what Norman Reedus told press at New York Comic Con, Rick's best (and maybe only?) good plan to date.
Well it premieres tonight in the US. I think there isnt much discussion lately because some viewers have lost interest in it. Based off of IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes Season 7 is one of the lowest rated seasons with some of lowest rated episodes of the show. However, despite my lack of excitement for Season 8 I still plan on tuning in.Can't wait for the season premiere tomorrow and the 100th episode! Really hope for some Negan screentime.
I am surprised the discussion here is almost non-existent, considering it's premiering tomorrow.