Atomic Fangirl

Okay y’all. This was the episode where Merle’s heart started beating again, Michonne proved her mettle to the last three people that didn’t believe she was a badass, and Daryl gets more crap to deal with.

Next week? Season finale. Gulp.

:01 – This sounds an awful lot like “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.” Rick knows his Star Trek.

:02 – Meanwhile, Merle tries to get his ganja on. Priorities.

:04 – When Merle is the voice of ethics and responsibility, you know that the world has truly gone to hell.

:10 – “Hell, I’ll even drink vodka!” Stay classy, Merle.

:11 – Carol trying to reach Merle. Daryl telling Glenn that Merle feels bad for what he did. Merle, Merle, Merle. Am I the only one thinking Merle ain’t long for this world?

:14 – Yo, Merle. DO NOT QUESTION DARYL’S BALLS. I’ll have to cut you.

:16 – Laurie sighting! Rick’s losing it. Again. Then again if you’re not feeling like garbage when you contemplate selling out a friend, your soul is dead.

:18 – “I can’t. I won’t.” *phew*

:18 – … So of course that happened.

:22 – Merle, do not mess with Michonne’s sword.

:24 – It’s the Civil War up in here y’all. Brother against brother is going happen.

:27 – “You have my blessing.” A touching bit of calm before the storm.

:29 – One more reason to hate car alarms. They’re zombie dinner bells.

:29 – Even tied up, Michonne is still a badass.

:39 – That was unexpected!

:44 – Greg Nicotero, I heart you.

:45 – A new twist on Death By Cop? No, it’s Pied Piper!

:47 – Busted.

:48 – Damn that’s cold! Step aside honey badger. The Governor don’t give a shit.

:54 – “Yes.” This is definitely a feeling all the feelings episode, people. And hello, a rock worth cutting someone’s finger off for. I guess.

:57 – “I’m not your Governor.” Aaaand that’s the #1 theme of this season y’all.

:58 – Oh god. Daryl. Oh poor Daryl. Dammit. DAMMIT. And also, Merle.

1:00 – Next episode, more lying from The Governor!

Next episode promises to be a real throw down. But til then I’ve gotta wonder….

* Will Daryl turn to Carol for comfort (please say yes!)? Or will he push her away (dammit!)?
* Does having a ginormous sparkly rock on your finger make it easier for zombies to find you?
* Will Ghost Laurie join in when hell comes knocking, or is she just hanging around because heaven’s out of beer?

Guess we’ll find out. I’m already pining for season 4….

Holy radio edit y’all. This was a rough one. Milton and Tyrese are starting to buy a clue, Andrea is dealing with the messiest breakup in history, and The Governor is… well, he’s racing to full-blown crazy at breakneck speed.

As always, times are calculated by airdate. So if you watch on DVD, Netflix or whateverall it may differ.

:02 – “… or were they someone you knew?” Give that girl a kewpie doll!

:03 – “they weren’t human to begin with.” More background! And speaking of inhuman; hey, Governor.

:05 – (during commercial break) Emily Kinney’s Zombie Apocalypse Playlist. Please be on Spotify.

:07 – The Governor, planning a little Marathon Man dentistry.

:08 – Milton, for a smart guy you sure are stupid.

:09 – Aaaand now he gets it.

:10 – “This is sick.” Show & Tell time for Andrea. Anyone else hearing Billy Joel’s “The Stranger”?

:10 – Oh god, I slept with that! *Silkwood shower*

:12 – Milton, welcome back to idiocy. It’s been too long.

:14 – I want you with us…because I plan on shooting you in the back and leaving you for dead. Oops, did I say that out loud? #SubtextTranslator

:15 – Brother/sister bonding over zombie blasting.

:08 – Milton, for a smart guy you sure are stupid.

:16 – C’mon Tyrese. You’re way to cool for that. Let the lady get outta town.

:20 – *cough cough* BULLSHIT *cough cough*

:21 – Milton, you are thisclose to becoming a grease spot. The Gov is 100% crazy now.

:24 – “made me feel…” Like a douche? Because dude, you’ve been in asspain-land ever since you entered the scene. But do continue; I wanna see Tyrese kick your ass.

:29 – “This is sick.” Hey guys, that’s the second time a character has said that this episode. For those keeping a Crazytown tally sheet.

:30 – LET THE ASS KICKING COMMENCE!

:32 – Zombies, or your crazy-ass ex boyfriend. Which one’s worse? I’ll take “ex boyfriend” for 500, Alex.

:41 – Holy crap, are they gonna kill her off? Because she’s caught between a rock and a crazy. And also, zombies.

:48 – Whoa. Nicely done. On both counts.

:54 – Gaaaah! Dammit! And you’re seen by the one guy that’s been tripping balls for weeks. Oh, and great idea to have “I see ghosts” Rick on tower duty.

:56 – Liar liar, pants on fire.

:58 – Oh Milton. Milton Milton Milton. He knows dude. Your sanctimonious smirk ain’t helping.

:59 – Wow. A departure from the comics, but I’m betting this is gonna be just as ugly….

1:00 – Two episodes left for this season? The next two eps are sure to be crazy. Governor level crazy. But we do get to see our group again!

Alrighty then. Next time:

* Will Andrea get a fluoride rinse to go along with what is sure to be the worst dentist chair experience in history?
* Is Judith gonna kill her first walker? Time’s a’waisting, babygirl!
* Can Daryl’s hair look any cooler? (And special shout out to Carol and her artfully messy pixie cut!)

Two more episodes left this season? Nooooo!

It seems like nothing could match last week’s episode. But Milton macks on Hershel, Merle and Michonne see similarities in each other, and Rick weighs one helluva decision. Let’s roll!

:04 – The inside of this barn looks like a Restoration Hardware showroom. A little dustier, but not by much.

:07 – DON’T TRUST HIM RICK. Srsly.

:08 – “Don’t feel right.” Word on that, Daryl.

:09 – Andrea, you’re going to have to pick a side sometime. And even if The Governor is John Holmes, stop thinking with your hoo.

:12 – Glenn. Badass mofo.

:13 – Wait outside, little lady.

:18 – OMG. Talking about Judith? You did not just go there sir.

:19 – Alcohol. The cause of, and solution to, all problems. Even in a zombie apocalypse!

:20 – Oh Milton. The dispassionate, clueless historian.

:21 – It’s a zombie kill-off! Don’t nobody call Daryl a pussy, y’all.

Thanks for this awesome contest-shot, AMC!

:22 – Daryl & The Governor’s lackey Martinez sharing a smoke = Snoopy & The Red Baron at Christmas

:23 – “at least buy me a drink first.” Dude Yay Hershel!

:26 – HE’S FUCKING WITH YOU RICK. He knows what hurts you and he’s turning the knife. Don’t freak.

:31 – Meanwhile back at the ranch prison….

:32 – Hey, she *can* do more than sing!

:34 – Note to self, read that Rise of the Governor novel. Wonder how much of that info was used to build The Governor in the show.

:35 – Hmm. Still not buying it dude.

:36 – “Is she?” *ulp*

:42 – But Michonne does want to open the whupass onto The Governor. Check that evil grin.

:43 – “I’m with you. I’m always with you.” Awww.

:44 – Zombie cockblock!

:45 – Uh, who’s minding the store?

:46 – “It’s beneath you.” No it’s not, Rick. Man’s crazy.

:47 – I don’t see this ending with that request. The Governor only wants to weaken your game….

:54 – A’yup. Figured as much. Anyone else think this was gonna go differently? *crickets* Thought not.

:55 – Oh honey. You know he’s gonna kill you too, pumpkin. Don’t doubt it.

:56 – Ahh. Right decision Rick. And you have a badass team.

:58 – Oh Dammit. Don’t do it. DAMMIT.

:59 – “I was hoping you’d talk me out of it….”

1:00 – next episode: When The Living Stop Being Polite.

Remember y’all, Rick doesn’t know Michonne as well as the rest of the gang, or as well as the rest of the gang knows Michonne. But that offer has gotta be tempting. Even if he knows it’s all smoke.
So, after this:

* Will we finally see Milton open his eyes to the real world?
* Does Andrea get that killing The Governor after that nookie session was her big chance…that she torched?
* Is anyone else wondering if Maggie and Glenn just put a bun in the oven?

Only 3 more episodes left this season! Ack!

Welcome to Crazytown!

Clear has gotta be the best episode since…well, since a long time. I’m talking first season good, y’all. Michonne let’s her softer side show (if only to Carl), we find a great use for rats, and we get to see someone even more whacked out than Rick! I know, right?

:01- “Erin, we tried for Stone Mountain”

:02 – Hippie dude hollering for a ride. I’m sure nobody could pass him by. Or I could be wrong about that.

:03 – Hey Erin.

:05 – Hey, it’s hippie dude again! And nobody cares! CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Y’ALL.

:07 – All this driving, and nothing but quaint little towns. I’ve lived in the deep south. Where’s the Walmart Super Center and tacky-ass strip clubs?

:09 – Whoa. Well that’s one way to deal with the elderly and infirm. Or zombies. Either way, pile of burnt bodies. So much for quaint.

:10 – “Turn Around And Live” it’s lord of the flies in Georgia y’all.

:11 – Hold up; this is Rick’s hometown? We’ve been thisclose the whole time?

:12 – Hah! Michonne ain’t giving up that sword, sniper dude! But waste ammo Rick. That’s what’s going to help.

:13 – Another badass point for Carl!

:14 – Oops…. Oh hey, Morgan. Missed you since we went away.

:18 – “…he wasn’t like this then.” Dude, you sound like an abused girlfriend.

:19 – Congratulations, you’ve won the zombie apocalypse sweepstakes!

:20 – All Work And No Play Makes Jack A Dull Boy….

:22 – Aw Duane.

:24 – Yes. A crib. And not a picture of Mom. Crib. That’s right.

:27 – Morgan has gone bye-bye. He’s not home right now.

:33 – Rick needs you just as much as you need him, Morgan. For serious.

:36 – Oh Morgan. Oh fuckit Morgan. Oh my poor, poor baby boy. “Finally was too late.”

:38 – “The weak people, the people like me, we’ve inherited the earth.” Give this man an Emmy. Please.

:43 – Carl wants a beer? Wait; why is his family’s picture in a bar?

:44 – …and Michonne’s heart grew 10x that day.

:45 – There’s always one late to the party.

:46 – Fucking rats. Can’t depend on ’em.

:48 – MICHONNE. UGLY CAT ART LOVER.

:49 – Tonight, Morgan will be playing the role of Debbie Downer.

:50 – “… And we both completely flipped our shit.” Yeah, it’s not official dialog. But it shoulda been.

:56 – Ahh. I can see tons of Gary Busey – like Bon Mots from Morgan in future. Please let my visions be true….

:58 – A Michonne comic book tie-in! Yayz!

:59 – Damn that’s cold. Smart move, but damn cold y’all. But we knew the basics of what was gonna go down. Yes? Yes.

1:00 – Next episode? Andrea!

So. That’s an emotional wringer of an episode. I didn’t even notice that Andrea and her psycho squeeze were nowhere to be found. This ep pays back the hyper-attentive viewer, big time. Still, I wonder:

*Where’s Michonne gonna put that “art”?
*Will Morgan ever get to tell us what the hell “clear” means to him?
*Now that Little Asskicker (aka Judith) has a crib, will Daryl make her a crossbow bolt mobile? Please say yes.

Til next week!