That backlash wasn't against the violence. The backlash was that the violence was so cartoonish, it negated the emotional impact of losing such important characters.
I've had a very difficult time keeping up with this season. Because of my work schedule, I found myself waiting for the weekend to watch the show On-Demand and then falling asleep 15 minutes before each episode ends. I don't know if it's me or the show but it sure seems like there's a lot of filler.
They seem to have lost their way. Negan isn't intimidating at all. In the real ZA, someone would've kicked his ass a long time ago. Maybe that's why it's so hard watching Rick and the gang turn into such mewling wussies.
Someone needs to right this ship soon. Actually, what am I bitching about? Even crappy Walking Dead is still better than most of what's on TV. I guess I just expect more.
Maybe it's time to get Frank Darabont on the phone.
Many TV series extend beyond their ‘best used by’ dates. TWD is in that category. When the writers have to stretch to fill time, it is a good indicator that the series has about exceeded its interest capacity.
Many movies have a similar problem — they should have ended about 10-15 minutes sooner than they did. I am of the opinion that no movie should exceed an hour and a half. Much more and I see areas that could have been cut out without impacting the action or plot.
Well, the producers said it was against the violence but I guess you know better than the people making the show.
BTW, I stopped watching it because of the violence.
Hey, if they are looking for a less violent show about the zombie apocalypse, then they should tune into Fear the Walking Dead. Boring, unlikeable characters; but, not quite as violent as the original.
I am still watching TWD, mostly because I have become invested in what happens to some of the characters. (Why did it have to be Glenn? I know, it is in the comics; but, that one hurt.) Fear the Walking Dead just didn't catch my interest the way the original did. Also, when shows run for such a long period of time, I think some episodes will not be up to the standard that we might like. It is hard to keep a really high standard going for a t.v. series that has lasted 7 seasons. Some episodes will be better than others.
I tried to watch it tonight. I finally understand the confusion expressed by my grandfather about thirty years ago as he tried to watch “Looking For Mr. Goodbar” on TV with us.