Unbearable Silliness in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' Season 2, Episode 6 - Almost Unworthy Watch
Revamped Review:
Hey there! I've been dragging my feet with my reviews for The Walking Dead: Dead City's second season. You know, holiday in Ireland and Scotland, ain'tgottimejaxx for awful TV shows like Dead City. Caught up recently, and it turns out there are still a couple more episodes left, hooray!
First things first, let's shed some light on the past few episodes. Well, really just one. That fifth episode scene where Major Narvaez orders an execution, and then it's all zombies breaking in with a dull thud. It's a bit of a low point, encapsulating everything wrong with this spinoff. Despicable characters, flat-as-a-pancake personalities, and scenes that make you wish you were somehow watching something else.
Spikes and spoilers ahead, buckle up! So, in this scene, Narvaez hangs an innocent woman, but Maggie and Marshall Perlie escape, thanks to that shiny-faced kid, Ginny. Maggie tries to save Hershel and they're faced with that not-so-ferocious bear attack. If it weren't for knives, our heroes would have been dead meat. This bear, which apparently roams Manhattan, is funny as a CGI punchline. But hey, let's move on because a horde of zombies attacking New Babylon is far less hilarious.
Now, Speaking of Negan and the Burazi, Negan exiles Croat after discovering he can't trust anyone in this apocalypse. Except maybe Ginny, because she's literally a kid and incapable of being a real threat.
In Episode 6, we get the lowdown on Bruegel and his champion zombie who happens to be his bodyguard, Tony. With an IQ below normal, Tony can control the “zombie-arena” fights, making it look like the undead are fighting each other. This supposedly adds to the show's lore and complexity, even though it barely makes sense and seems like a desperate attempt at injecting coolness into the script.
Overall, watching Dead City is exhausting, not just from the tired writing, but because you can’t help but root for more deaths. Even the bear couldn’t keep my attention, let alone revive my interest in this series. Dead City feels like it's going nowhere, and we've got two more episodes until the season wraps up.
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Trivia
- Major Narvaez's ineptitude during the zombie invasion reflects a common trope in zombie media - survivors incapable of handling threats effectively, creating suspense and fear.
- The issue of Maggie being a deadbeat mom is a frequent plot device in The Walking Dead and Dead City, emphasizing the struggles of balancing survival and relationships in a post-apocalyptic world.
Recapping Entertainment:
In the realm of movies-and-tv, The Walking Dead: Dead City's second season, amidst holiday escapades in Ireland and Scotland, has been a mixed bag. The sixth episode, especially, showcased questionable character decisions like Major Narvaez's execution of an innocent woman, Maggie's continued struggle as a mother, and Negan's exiles, all elements that are common in zombie entertainment.
The review for Dead City season 2, however, remains frustrating. Characters lack depth, dialogue falls flat, and storylines often seem forced, such as the bear attack in Manhattan and the "zombie-arena" fights. Despite Jeffrey Dean Morgan'sapt portrayal as Negan, the series still feels directionless, with two more episodes left before the season finale. If you're a fan, engage in discussions on Twitter, Instagram, or Bluesky about Dead City, or catch my commentary on YouTube and this blog. Sign up for my newsletter for more entertainment and culture reviews, hoping for a miraculous turnaround that could save this sinking ship.
