The Walking Dead finally returned to our screens this week for the much anticipated third season. Season two left off with the barn been over run with walkers which led for the gang to flea, not without its share of casualties and drama. With Andrea getting separated from the group, only to be saved by a mysterious character. With the group in Harmony Rick Grimes ( Andrew Lincoln ) gave hints of a more serious and intense side to his character by suggesting the group does things his way and his way only, instead of previously been about compromise. Almost like he has evolved into Shane or feels guilt or reasoning as to why he should be a more serious group leader.
Episode three started of with the group going from house to house looking for a safe place to find shelter whilst out the same time looking for valuable resources such as food and water. The way the opening scenes were played without dialogue was a great way to start the season suggesting the amount of unease and anarchy within the group and the constant struggle they are in just to survive, whilst at the same time they are having to look after Lori Grimes ( Sarah Wayne Callies ) . Whom is expecting a baby, with the climax of who's the father and the suggestion of whether the baby will be infected.
The Group then come across a prison, that was overrun with walkers however the potential for finding a good base to set up camp led for them taking the walkers out and locking themselves within the grounds. They then spent the night suggesting ideas in which they could proceed with to make the best of the situation. This scene was a great example of how Rick is showing more and more authority and looking into the long term plan. He basically shut down the ideas such as digging a trench for the water to process within the prison boundaries, for then tell the group to go to sleep as we have a big day tomorrow. What he was suggesting was they search inside the prison for any useful resources such as ammo, food and improved shelter and safer conditions which he was right in a way. The rest of the group wanted to take rest for a couple of days displaying the divide in mentality, though Rick is right and demonstrating his leading attributes, by always looking to take advantage of the situations.
Not forgetting Andrea ( Laurie Holdon ) who has been separated by the group. You are introduced to the new character who still remains a bit of a unknown quality but her identity is revealed and you can tell she is a strong hearted warrior as she demonstrated her combat skills as she used her sword as she slated walkers for fun as she went in search of Aspirin. Whilst at the same time you can tell she cares as she went out of her way to care and show sympathy towards Andrea. Her name is not yet revealed, if you have only been watching the TV series and it will be intriguing to find out more about he within future episodes and watch the jigsaw pieces fall in place to reveal her storyline.
Evolution of some of the characters is also evident as Carl ( Rick and Lori son ) shows evident of a more strong willed character as he no longer fears to kill with a gun in his hand , ever since he shot down Shane his courage has increased and he seems more obedient and respects the situation, even though at times he does come across as annoying to the viewers and a character in constant possession of getting his own way, we are introduced more to one of Hershal's daughters Patricia and theres signs to suggest a romance angle with Carl growing ever more fond of her, also backing up evidence of him growing up. Friction also seems to develop between Lori and Rick as Rick begins to ignore her. Which to me shows signs of him treating the group all the same and is only concern is survival and is trying to deny the fact of the baby, maybe he is starting to regret the idea of convincing Lori to keep the baby.
The Group then proceed into the prison with some good battles along the way, with walkers dressed in full riot uniform providing an exciting battle. To there surprise the prison is pretty deserted inside. There is also evidence of some group coming within the foundries before as they find a Walker which had been killed from shot wounds which looked recent. In the hope of trying to secure the facilities some of the group get overrun with walkers which leads them to retreat and get separated from the rest. Unfortunately then Hershel gets bitten by a walker on the floor in the leg. Which leads the group to act quickly where Rick shows his great decision making skills in the heat of the moment where he releases Hershel's only chance of survival is to chop of the leg where if that was not a great moment to end the episode on a cliffhanger we are also given a quick shot to survivors taking shelter within the prison. You are left with two questions remaining in your head, will Hershel survive ? and who are the survivors ? just demonstrated why The Walking Dead is one of the best things on TV in terms of drama and action.
Overall it was a fantastic introduction to the third season with more questions than answers. There was a perfect blend of action and cheater development and was great for them to encounter a new environment than the barn. The dark compact imbounded setting of the prison is a complete contrast to the freedom and beautiful setting off the Barn and farmhouse so it will be interesting to see how the group react to there new setting and with the introduction of new characters theres a whole lot of the dynamics which are going to be affected. The Walking Dead has kicked off in amazing fashion and I can't wait to feed on some more literally next week.
9/10
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