The Walking Dead: The Television Series

Teuthida · 02-01-2012, 07:58 AM

I don't see what the big deal is. The first season was six eps and you had to wait a year to see more. It's not like you already got used to watching 13 eps of this show a year.

Now Mad Men...that's been killing me.

Professor S · 02-01-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Teuthida

I don't see what the big deal is. The first season was six eps and you had to wait a year to see more. It's not like you already got used to watching 13 eps of this show a year.

Now Mad Men...that's been killing me.

Yes, but AMC only ordered 6 episodes. They then ordered a full season, but that's really beside the point. Other shows take a mid-season hiatus as well, like Supernatural, but come back much sooner. In the end, I think the term "hiatus" is what bothers me. They should just create a new model of "mini-seasons" and be done with it: 6 episodes fall, winter, spring, with a break in the summer.

KillerGremlin · 02-01-2012, 08:22 PM

Prof S hit the nail on the head.

The issue is also pacing....if you are going to have a "mini season," then pace the damn show! I don't know if you all forgot, but Season 2 of the Walking Dead wasn't a stellar tour de force from start to finish.

The writing is not aligned with a "mini season." Maybe they can fine tune that with new expectations for the next season.

Bond · 02-01-2012, 10:30 PM

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Now Mad Men...that's been killing me.

Soooooo excited for that premiere.

Also, Joe Buck is atrocious.

TheSlyMoogle · 02-11-2012, 10:41 AM

One more day boys. One more day...

Professor S · 02-11-2012, 10:50 AM

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One more day boys. One more day...

...until we can start bitching about the show again.

TheSlyMoogle · 02-11-2012, 10:54 AM

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...until we can start bitching about the show again.

Eh I'm still excited. I'm giving it until the end of the season. If it still lacks I'll drop the show as one of the few shows I watch.

BreakABone · 02-11-2012, 01:36 PM

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...until we can start bitching about the show again.

Well some of us!
Others can enjoy the show without complaining too much. :P

Professor S · 02-11-2012, 11:44 PM

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Well some of us!
Others can enjoy the show without complaining too much. :P

I'm with you. I think they went a long way in fixing a lot of what went awry in the final few episodes. At the very least the show has always been entertaining (IMO), even if disappointing at times. My main concern over the hiatus was that it would lose momentum/audience and therefore be cancelled due to production costs.