The Walking Dead: Season 2, Episode 8 “Nebraska” (B+)
There wasn’t much topping that devastating final scene from November, when zombie Sophia came wandering out of the barn after Shane executed all of the members of Hershel’s family and Rick shot her in the head. The aftermath isn’t much more pleasant, as Hershel wants them gone, Maggie is furious at Glenn for not wanting to stay behind, and there’s plenty of infighting among the group that remains. It’s interesting that, even in the wake of a zombie apocalypse, alcoholics still go to bars to drown their sorrows. This nearly zombie-free episode, with the exception of the undead family member outside the barn and Lori’s jaywalker, produced an unsettling fear of a different sort at the bar. Michael Raymond-James from “True Blood” and “Terriers” was quietly terrifying as Dave, one of two visitors to the bar that hinted at Hershel having a permanent base somewhere nearby. Rick, Glenn, and Hershel were smart to pretend that they were living out of their cars, but that deception didn’t last long. Rick is rarely the one to be trigger-happy, and therefore his swift execution of both men was startling. Lori’s impulsive road trip definitely won’t end well for her or for her baby, and with all that’s going on, I suspect it’ll take some time before anyone even realizes she’s missing. Tensions are set to explode back at the farm, as Dale keeps talking and earning himself the continued contempt of Shane, who has already blown a fuse and isn’t likely to continue taking orders from anyone.
No comments:
Post a Comment