I think that, ultimately, the human imagination is just much more powerful than the technology and complicated process used to create video … moregames. People want anything and everything in their imagination to be possible, because TWD teases at that. But it's not possible. And folks' expectations aren't met, precisely because they have big imaginations.
I play this game with the same sort of eye that I use to watch a TV show. It's someone else's story; sure, I get to have a say about some of the story, it's a collaboration in that way, but it's not my story. I feel like I enjoy it that way more, because I don't feel entitled to the story itself. I just feel entitled to a great experience, and TWD's never failed me. But everyone does have their own opinion.
And Kenny! Hard to forget the man who took your eye. Plus, the Daughter/Son of Carver has yet to be born. I think that TWD has a lot of ghosts to consider as you go through and help shape the story. The Ghost of Lee. The Ghost of Lily (who may not even be dead). The Ghost of Duck. The Ghost of Carver. That's part of what the story's done really well: it doesn't let you forget the people who have died, or how they died.
I have almost nothing to say about this, cuz that's how well explained this support is. I guess I can see the reason Carver died so soon as … morewell, even if he's dead, his "legacy" or "ghost" will live on. His actions and words in front of the others is definitely affecting them, especially Clem. He's made an impact on everyone. Even though he's dead, his presence will forever leave a scar on the group, ESPECIALLY Clem. Like when she watched his death, that was pretty dark of her.
Which is great! The entire season so far has sort of been about 1) Clem growing up and 2) the group getting away from Carver. Now, we have a… more situation where the group can stop reacting to the threat of Carver and start being proactive on figuring out what they do next. I suspect Ep4 will be a little bit slower in pace for the majority of the episode. Exploration, probably more HUBs than we've seen, setting everything up. And then, of course, it will explode at its conclusion to prepare us for whatever evil TTG has in store for the finale.
There are a lot of different way things could go from here.
Oh shit how could I not mention Ken. He had the worst of it at the camp (not counting the dead) when facing Carver.
Plus it really was sad hearing Ken talking about Duck. He still cant let go of it. Even further proves that the ghosts of the dead effects the cast.
And Kenny! Hard to forget the man who took your eye. Plus, the Daughter/Son of Carver has yet to be born. I think that TWD has a lot of ghos… morets to consider as you go through and help shape the story. The Ghost of Lee. The Ghost of Lily (who may not even be dead). The Ghost of Duck. The Ghost of Carver. That's part of what the story's done really well: it doesn't let you forget the people who have died, or how they died.
"Its finale will no doubt be a result of Carver's affect on these characters."
Exactly. And considering all the remembering Sarah is doing with Clem, this is probably going to lead to a divide between Kenny and Sarah, hence the major themes of friendship and trust. Kenny may be a well-loved character, but after episode 3 his value as a fit survivor is really going downhill, and Sarah, though obedient, has her youth and future. Jane seems like she's going to provide Clem a version of her own future, someone hardened and perhaps too callous, but not overbearingly controlling like Carver, and so I can see Carver's rationale coming right into the words of Clem as she navigates between this conflict of what kind of survivor she's going to become as she grows up. Balancing logic and reason with compassion and understanding is going to get harder and harder in this kind of scenario.
And thanks for posting a very thoughtful critique.
With Sarah (and perhaps others) missing, I'd agree. I'm certain that there is going to be a split on whether or not to go looking for their friends, or whether or not they are left behind.
"Its finale will no doubt be a result of Carver's affect on these characters."
Exactly. And considering all the remembering Sarah is do… moreing with Clem, this is probably going to lead to a divide between Kenny and Sarah, hence the major themes of friendship and trust. Kenny may be a well-loved character, but after episode 3 his value as a fit survivor is really going downhill, and Sarah, though obedient, has her youth and future. Jane seems like she's going to provide Clem a version of her own future, someone hardened and perhaps too callous, but not overbearingly controlling like Carver, and so I can see Carver's rationale coming right into the words of Clem as she navigates between this conflict of what kind of survivor she's going to become as she grows up. Balancing logic and reason with compassion and understanding is going to get harder and harder in this kind of scenario.
And thanks for posting a very thoughtful critique.
I agree with all this. I think some of the season 2 characters are more likeable to me than some of the season 1 cast. The story has become … morethe focus which I also enjoy.
I also feel like the group is at a good point for conflict, I mean we basically have a combination of three different groups and clem herself. So the Dynamic next episode is gonna be great.
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I did enjoy this episode, by the way, but after coming back on here, I can kinda see why it's not that well received by the loyal fans!
Plus it really was sad hearing Ken talking about Duck. He still cant let go of it. Even further proves that the ghosts of the dead effects the cast.
Exactly. And considering all the remembering Sarah is doing with Clem, this is probably going to lead to a divide between Kenny and Sarah, hence the major themes of friendship and trust. Kenny may be a well-loved character, but after episode 3 his value as a fit survivor is really going downhill, and Sarah, though obedient, has her youth and future. Jane seems like she's going to provide Clem a version of her own future, someone hardened and perhaps too callous, but not overbearingly controlling like Carver, and so I can see Carver's rationale coming right into the words of Clem as she navigates between this conflict of what kind of survivor she's going to become as she grows up. Balancing logic and reason with compassion and understanding is going to get harder and harder in this kind of scenario.
And thanks for posting a very thoughtful critique.
1) The Cabin Group
2) The Lodge Group
and 3) The Carver Turncoats?
You gotta feel bad for The Lodge folks. They're all dead, dying, or have lost an eye/arm. Worst Christmas ever.