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I gotta say that I haven’t really enjoyed the show much so far

Basically just watching an old guy and a young girl walking around the countryside. Kinda boring so far IMO
I just wish they wouldn't leave the best parts from the game out of the series. Feels like they're kinda cramming shit when it's unnecessary
 

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Didn’t play the game but I love this show. I even got a little misty eyed at the *** love episode. The acting is incredible
 

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I just wish they wouldn't leave the best parts from the game out of the series. Feels like they're kinda cramming shit when it's unnecessary
Yeah, they went from Kansas City to Wyoming and we saw none of that. I guess we are supposed to assume it was just all peachy keen?

Or are they just setting us up for never ending flashbacks?
 

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Yeah, they went from Kansas City to Wyoming and we saw none of that. I guess we are supposed to assume it was just all peachy keen?

Or are they just setting us up for never ending flashbacks?
Infected don't exist, apparently
 

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I just wish they wouldn't leave the best parts from the game out of the series. Feels like they're kinda cramming shit when it's unnecessary
Which parts are you referring to specifically? It’s been a long time since I played the game so I don’t remember the middle of the story much.

there was a bad guy who turns into a hybrid zombie thing or something after capturing Ellie. Not sure when that happens though
 

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Which parts are you referring to specifically? It’s been a long time since I played the game so I don’t remember the middle of the story much.

there was a bad guy who turns into a hybrid zombie thing or something after capturing Ellie. Not sure when that happens though
Aside from everything they skipped with Bill, there was quite a bit more that went on with Henry and Sam as well as in Colorado after leaving, IIRC. I know they can't do everything like the game, but they're foregoing practically every encounter.
 

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Aside from everything they skipped with Bill, there was quite a bit more that went on with Henry and Sam as well as in Colorado after leaving, IIRC. I know they can't do everything like the game, but they're foregoing practically every encounter.
Well there’s obviously a balance between creating a lot of content and creating quality content on the show. It’s extremely well produced and it’s 9 hours of filming so I’m sure there is a real budget concern.

Personally, I’d rather they keep the quality of the exposed extremely high if it were to cost some content/story. You just can’t have it all.
 

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Well there’s obviously a balance between creating a lot of content and creating quality content on the show. It’s extremely well produced and it’s 9 hours of filming so I’m sure there is a real budget concern.

Personally, I’d rather they keep the quality of the exposed extremely high if it were to cost some content/story. You just can’t have it all.
No doubt, but it seems like they're skipping over too much imo. Especially the infected. I know there's got to be a balance, so that any encounter with clickers/runners doesn't become trivial, but it's be nice to see a few more of them.
 

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No doubt, but it seems like they're skipping over too much imo. Especially the infected. I know there's got to be a balance, so that any encounter with clickers/runners doesn't become trivial, but it's be nice to see a few more of them.
Agree. The first encounters were great but they should mix in more clicker encounters.
 

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Which parts are you referring to specifically? It’s been a long time since I played the game so I don’t remember the middle of the story much.

there was a bad guy who turns into a hybrid zombie thing or something after capturing Ellie. Not sure when that happens though
well judging from the preview for episode 8 with the burning house situation, it looks like bad guy zombie is coming up
 

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well judging from the preview for episode 8 with the burning house situation, it looks like bad guy zombie is coming up
I'm just ready for the cannibals

Next episode should be sick. Next two honestly. I liked this last one, although I wish they would've added a couple more infected and the whole chase, but I know they're trying to make an encounter a big deal.
 
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That last episode was so boring I think I’d rather have watched the *** romance episode that had nothing to do with the show over it ?
 

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That last episode was so boring I think I’d rather have watched the *** romance episode that had nothing to do with the show over it ?

I thought we just watched another *** romance episode involving minors.. im sure some lgblt pedo enjoyed it..
 

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I was too but I felt like it was poorly executed. I will need to give it a rewatch either way. I usually just watch the episode prior to the one dropping live on Sundays regardless
 

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Aside from them purposely avoiding infected, I've enjoyed it. I was hyped for this last episode tbh.
I enjoyed this past episode, felt a lot more dangerous than the others…which to me feels more “real.”
 

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