TWD 3x08 "Made To Suffer" episode discussion...**SPOILERS WITHIN**

[MinionZombie]

Hmmm... that would explain how the Governor knew their prisoner was Merle's brother. How else would he have known? Andrea seemed genuinely surprised, but Merle's reaction seemed a bit fake. Either Merle was acting, or he's just more stoic in his responses - there was a good deal of difference between Merle and Daryl (or "Derle" as Merle seems to call him, hehe), with Daryl appearing to be quite scared for the first time in a long, long time. Merle's the big brother and this is home turf, so he's not going to be quite as disturbed by it all, whereas Daryl is so on the back foot here he's like an animal backed into a corner looking for a way out. It was a nice touch to show that vulnerable side of Daryl so he's not just super adept in any given situation - he does have fear, he can be rendered weak etc. Of course, if Merle is about to do an inside job, then that would explain why he's less bothered than you might expect - but it could just as easily be Merle being more of a tough case and acting as the big brother. Daryl, when he was a kid growing up, would always be subjugated by Merle, so I suppose in this extreme situation, that early socialisation creeps back in. One thing though - if this is a set-up by Merle and The Governor, how would the Guv know that a rescue would be about to happen (as glimpsed in the end-of-episode teaser for 3x09) ... but then again, they came back for Glenn and Maggie, so why would they necessarily leave Daryl? But then you've gathered a mob and it appears as if you'll be having a live execution ... unless he'd then say "we're going to pump him for knowledge first, be right back" ... ... oh, those tricksy Walking Dead writers.

[red max]

I don't know if anyone's mentioned it, but Tyreese is played by 'Cutty', the very cool boxing coach in The Wire. Great choice!

[AcesandEights]

I don't know if anyone's mentioned it, but Tyreese is played by 'Cutty', the very cool boxing coach in The Wire. Great choice! You're right, I don't think anyone had mentioned it, but damn was I stoked when I saw him on screen at the beginning of the episode!

[krisvds]

Hey, I mentioned my favourite tv series on page 5. I assumed everyone knew who Cutty was ...

[AcesandEights]

Hey, I mentioned my favourite tv series on page 5. I assumed everyone knew who Cutty was ... You expect me to remember further than one page back?!?! Madness!

[Moon Knight]

Never seen The Wire but Coleman as Tyreese is spot on! I can't wait to see more of the character.

[Staredge]

The little proposed theory doesn't really add up either: what about Michonne? It's worse for the sisters.....they only have one every other season. What's her face died in the CDC, last episode season one. Michonne shows up, last episode season two.

[krisvds]

It's worse for the sisters.....they only have one every other season. What's her face died in the CDC, last episode season one. Michonne shows up, last episode season two. Hmmm. And what about the elderly? Surely Dale had to go because Herschel became a part of the gang instead of remaining the grumpy farmer - outsider? If I were old Hersch I'd keep my eyes peeled for the introduction of any 60+ year olds in the future. But wait! What if they start introducing 60+ year old black women? That would be like cutting a zero in the very fabric of the space/time continuum. Right?

[AcesandEights]

Hmmm. And what about the elderly? What about the members of law enforcement? There can be only one (of each trope)!

[Wyldwraith]

@Aces: Now THAT was funny! ::golf claps:: Highlander humor FTW.

[JonOfTheShred]

But wait! What if they start introducing 60+ year old black women? That would be like cutting a zero in the very fabric of the space/time continuum. Right?