As of this writing, there is only one episode left in this season of THE WALKING DEAD tv show on AMC. I was practically giddy with delight after watching the pilot, but wanted to hold off any judgement until a few more airings. The feeling I had after the initial offering has pretty much stayed with me throughout this series; every episode displayed the same quality as the pilot, with a good balance of action, suspense, and the signature characterization.
Make no mistake about it, despite the always-present danger of a zombie attack, this show, like the comic, has been about the people. Robert Kirkman, creator of WALKING DEAD (comic) always said the series is about people first. The zombie apocalypse could just as well be any type of virus or nuclear holocaust (Let's face it though, zombies are cooler, and haven't been represented on television, well, ever.), but it's how mankind pushes forward against this backdrop. It's not uncommon for months/issues to go by without any scene involving the undead. Has anyone noticed that the opening montage/credits doesn't feature even one shot of a zombie? That speaks volumes about the direction in which the creators of the series wish to go.
Customers in our store have been unanimous in their praise of the show, however I've heard a few grumblings about how it already seems to be diverging from the books. For me, that's just fine. Why would I want a panel-for-panel adaptation of the comic? I'll trust the writers of the show to keep the spirit of the comic first, and throw fans some new twists along the way.
So the final episode airs this coming Sunday, and if the previous chapters are any indication, fans are in for a doozy of a time. Given that our heroes are already venturing into different territory than the comic, I think it's safe to say it's going to be wonderfully unpredictable.
Dave
Comics on the Green
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