This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead season 11 episode 19.
Over a decade ago, The Walking Dead started out as a series depicting the horrors of a post-apocalyptic world in which re-animed humans have come back after death to eat the living. This is all very typical of the zombie genre, but fans were quickly treated to what made the show different, and actually quite revolutionary compared to its rivals. After the initial threat of a walker (the most common name for the zombies) or two has been snuffed out, humans have to worry about recreating a world that is habitable for the survivors. This quickly leads to the most realistic epiphany in the series: people are the biggest threat to each other, end of the world or not, because humans are often inherently selfish and weak.
There were a few characters in the first two seasons who epitomized this idea,...
Over a decade ago, The Walking Dead started out as a series depicting the horrors of a post-apocalyptic world in which re-animed humans have come back after death to eat the living. This is all very typical of the zombie genre, but fans were quickly treated to what made the show different, and actually quite revolutionary compared to its rivals. After the initial threat of a walker (the most common name for the zombies) or two has been snuffed out, humans have to worry about recreating a world that is habitable for the survivors. This quickly leads to the most realistic epiphany in the series: people are the biggest threat to each other, end of the world or not, because humans are often inherently selfish and weak.
There were a few characters in the first two seasons who epitomized this idea,...
- 10/17/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The Walking Dead has introduced a bevy of memorable villains over its decade on our TV screens, going from Jon Bernthal’s Shane of seasons 1 and 2 to the Whisperers of seasons 9 and 10. Excepting Negan, all of the show’s major antagonists have been killed off when it was time for their arcs to end, but one of the best ever bad guys in Twd history is now due to return for an upcoming spinoff project. The trouble is, though, we don’t know which one.
The Walking Dead Holiday Special debuted on AMC+ this past Sunday, featuring a virtual union of various Twd cast and crew members. Chief content officer Scott M. Gimple took part and was on hand to offer a few teases of what’s coming for the franchise and in one of the most intriguing crumbs he dropped, he revealed that a mystery villain-centric project is on the way.
The Walking Dead Holiday Special debuted on AMC+ this past Sunday, featuring a virtual union of various Twd cast and crew members. Chief content officer Scott M. Gimple took part and was on hand to offer a few teases of what’s coming for the franchise and in one of the most intriguing crumbs he dropped, he revealed that a mystery villain-centric project is on the way.
- 12/14/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
If there’s one thing The Walking Dead has proved lately, it’s that a character having met their final end is no barrier to them reappearing in the franchise, and not just as a member of the shambling undead.
David Morrissey, who memorably portrayed the Governor in seasons 3 and 4, has expressed interest in returning as a part of the movies planned to take place within the show’s world. In a recent interview, he said:
“They’re doing movies and in some of them they might be doing origin stories, and I would love it if they were doing mine. I haven’t got any inside information, I loved doing the show and loved doing the part. If they wanted me to go back I would. There are three great novels [about the Governor] and I think they would make great movies. If they wanted to, they could go back to before...
David Morrissey, who memorably portrayed the Governor in seasons 3 and 4, has expressed interest in returning as a part of the movies planned to take place within the show’s world. In a recent interview, he said:
“They’re doing movies and in some of them they might be doing origin stories, and I would love it if they were doing mine. I haven’t got any inside information, I loved doing the show and loved doing the part. If they wanted me to go back I would. There are three great novels [about the Governor] and I think they would make great movies. If they wanted to, they could go back to before...
- 4/3/2020
- by Andrew Marshall
- We Got This Covered
The Walking Dead, Season 5, Episode 16: “Conquer”
Written by Scott M. Gimple and Beth Hoffman
Directed by Greg Nicotero
Airs Sundays at 9pm (Et) on AMC
Long live the Ricktatorship!
Tonight’s episode of The Walking Dead is very reminiscent of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village. For a long time, Alexandria has been living in blissful ignorance, completely secure in their own laws and doctrines, and thinking that they’re closed off from the scourge of humanity, unaware that eventually humanity creeps into any safe haven one creates. People can put up walls and create illusions of happiness and monotony, but violence will eventually trickle through.
This is evident in the final scenes of the episode, where the trio of human violence far outweighs the violence inflicted by the walkers. Surely the dead are threats, but not as much as what the viewers see with the humans’ ability to self-sabotage.
Written by Scott M. Gimple and Beth Hoffman
Directed by Greg Nicotero
Airs Sundays at 9pm (Et) on AMC
Long live the Ricktatorship!
Tonight’s episode of The Walking Dead is very reminiscent of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village. For a long time, Alexandria has been living in blissful ignorance, completely secure in their own laws and doctrines, and thinking that they’re closed off from the scourge of humanity, unaware that eventually humanity creeps into any safe haven one creates. People can put up walls and create illusions of happiness and monotony, but violence will eventually trickle through.
This is evident in the final scenes of the episode, where the trio of human violence far outweighs the violence inflicted by the walkers. Surely the dead are threats, but not as much as what the viewers see with the humans’ ability to self-sabotage.
- 3/30/2015
- by Felix Vasquez Jr.
- SoundOnSight
The Walking Dead has received criticism and a plethora of groans for its dependence on heavy character development, which is usually accompanied with a tragically beautiful indie soundtrack or Beth's singing.
In season four, The Governor is re-introduced. The episode, "Live Bait," seemed more like a music video featuring solo artist, Philip Blake. I don't even recall any walkers in that episode, I just remember thinking, "Is this the part where The Governor is redeemed? He is going to start a new life and abandon his psycho alter-ego?" It was a very evocative episode, even though it failed to have us at the edges of our seats.
In season four, The Governor is re-introduced. The episode, "Live Bait," seemed more like a music video featuring solo artist, Philip Blake. I don't even recall any walkers in that episode, I just remember thinking, "Is this the part where The Governor is redeemed? He is going to start a new life and abandon his psycho alter-ego?" It was a very evocative episode, even though it failed to have us at the edges of our seats.
- 2/13/2014
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
The Walking Dead, Season 4, Episode 8: “Too Far Gone”
Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson
Written by Seth Hoffman
Airs Sundays at 9pm Et on AMC
I rarely bring up the Walking Dead comic book within my reviews, but this week I deem it necessary. That said, I won’t spoil any future events from the comic series; instead I will point out a few differences between the original source material and the television show, in order to prove a point.
****
The Walking Dead season 4 brings heavy action with its midseason finale “Too Far Gone”. The Governor and his troops make their assault on the prison, and the face off between them and Rick’s group is a reckoning, and more importantly, a long-awaited resolution to a story that has been dragging on for far too long.
With the previous two episodes, “Dead Weight” and “Live Bait,” the writers of The Walking Dead...
Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson
Written by Seth Hoffman
Airs Sundays at 9pm Et on AMC
I rarely bring up the Walking Dead comic book within my reviews, but this week I deem it necessary. That said, I won’t spoil any future events from the comic series; instead I will point out a few differences between the original source material and the television show, in order to prove a point.
****
The Walking Dead season 4 brings heavy action with its midseason finale “Too Far Gone”. The Governor and his troops make their assault on the prison, and the face off between them and Rick’s group is a reckoning, and more importantly, a long-awaited resolution to a story that has been dragging on for far too long.
With the previous two episodes, “Dead Weight” and “Live Bait,” the writers of The Walking Dead...
- 12/2/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Review Ron Hogan 25 Nov 2013 - 06:39
Spoilers ahead in Ron's latest review of The Walking Dead as the Governor is back in full force...
This review contains spoilers.
4.7 Dead Weight
The Walking Dead routinely indulges in a game of “What would you do...” with its viewers. Specifically, what would you do to survive in a post-apocalyptic scenario? What would you do if you knew one of the people in your group killed two sick, dying folks who might have been spreading plague around? What would you do if you found two women and a little girl hiding in an apartment building? What would you do to keep your loved ones safe? What would you do to keep yourself safe?
Given the past actions of Philip Blake, The Governor, Brian, whatever you want to call him, we know what he'll do to keep his family safe, and that's pretty much anything.
Spoilers ahead in Ron's latest review of The Walking Dead as the Governor is back in full force...
This review contains spoilers.
4.7 Dead Weight
The Walking Dead routinely indulges in a game of “What would you do...” with its viewers. Specifically, what would you do to survive in a post-apocalyptic scenario? What would you do if you knew one of the people in your group killed two sick, dying folks who might have been spreading plague around? What would you do if you found two women and a little girl hiding in an apartment building? What would you do to keep your loved ones safe? What would you do to keep yourself safe?
Given the past actions of Philip Blake, The Governor, Brian, whatever you want to call him, we know what he'll do to keep his family safe, and that's pretty much anything.
- 11/25/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
(Spoiler warning: This post looks at the portrayal of “The Walking Dead” character The Governor on the show, the comics, and the novel “Rise of the Governor. If you still plan to read/watch them, you might not want to read this.) On Sunday’s episode of “The Walking Dead,” The Governor took on the fake name “Brian.” Or did he? In the show so far, we’ve seen him go by Philip Blake. But that’s not necessarily his real name. And the question of what to call him goes to the question of which version of the “Walking Dead” is the “right” one:.
- 11/18/2013
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Review Ron Hogan 18 Nov 2013 - 06:41
This week's The Walking Dead features a very welcome return for one character. Here's Ron's spoiler-filled review...
This review contains spoilers.
4.6 Live Bait
I'm not sure what the purpose is behind having a Governor-centric episode in which Philip actually behaves like a reasonable, decent, kind-hearted person—if a bit damaged—and helps a family get out of their apartment and into the broader world of the zombie apocalypse. Given last week's reveal of his presence hanging outside the prison and the way he seems to have some enmity towards the prison group that toppled his miniature empire as revealed during his chess game talk, it seems like the Governor will continue to be a villain. However, he also risks his life to bring oxygen back to an old man dying of lung cancer, hooks up with a surprisingly clean nurse, and becomes a father...
This week's The Walking Dead features a very welcome return for one character. Here's Ron's spoiler-filled review...
This review contains spoilers.
4.6 Live Bait
I'm not sure what the purpose is behind having a Governor-centric episode in which Philip actually behaves like a reasonable, decent, kind-hearted person—if a bit damaged—and helps a family get out of their apartment and into the broader world of the zombie apocalypse. Given last week's reveal of his presence hanging outside the prison and the way he seems to have some enmity towards the prison group that toppled his miniature empire as revealed during his chess game talk, it seems like the Governor will continue to be a villain. However, he also risks his life to bring oxygen back to an old man dying of lung cancer, hooks up with a surprisingly clean nurse, and becomes a father...
- 11/18/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
<After last week’s episode of The Walking Dead, we knew that the Governor was back. And after this week’s, you’ll also know how he got back. (Spoiler alert: It ain’t pretty.) Who’s turned into the “Live Bait” that the title promises? And just how grody is it when it happens? Read on.
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Putting The ‘Low’ In ‘Lowlife’ | The hour begins, as far as I can tell, with a flashback to shortly after the Governor and his flunkies, Martinez and Schumpert, have been driven out of Woodbury. Ol’ One-Eye...
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- 11/18/2013
- by Andy Patrick
- TVLine.com
While originally planned as a trilogy of novels featuring The Governor, the final book was big enough that it was split into two parts. Due out on March 4th, we have a look at the official cover art for The Walking Dead: The Fall of The Governor Part 2.
“The fourth and final book in Robert Kirkman’s New York Times bestselling series, The Walking Dead: Fall of the Governor, Part Two!
The Walking Dead series of original novels, set in the universe of Robert Kirkman’s iconic comic, reaches its crescendo in The Fall of the Governor, Part Two.
From coauthors Robert Kirkman, creator of the Eisner Award winning comic book and executive producer of AMC’s blockbuster TV series, and Jay Bonansinga, Stoker award finalist and internationally acclaimed author, comes the gripping fourth and final novel in this richly woven, page-turning literary saga, which began with The Walking Dead...
“The fourth and final book in Robert Kirkman’s New York Times bestselling series, The Walking Dead: Fall of the Governor, Part Two!
The Walking Dead series of original novels, set in the universe of Robert Kirkman’s iconic comic, reaches its crescendo in The Fall of the Governor, Part Two.
From coauthors Robert Kirkman, creator of the Eisner Award winning comic book and executive producer of AMC’s blockbuster TV series, and Jay Bonansinga, Stoker award finalist and internationally acclaimed author, comes the gripping fourth and final novel in this richly woven, page-turning literary saga, which began with The Walking Dead...
- 11/13/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Originally planned as a trilogy of novels, The Fall of The Governor is big enough that it’s being released in two parts. The Walking Dead: The Fall of The Governor (Part One) is now available and we have an audio excerpt for Daily Dead readers to list to, along with the opportunity to win an audiobook copy.
“The third book in Robert Kirkman’s New York Times bestselling series, The Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor!
The Walking Dead original novel series, set in the universe of Robert Kirkman’s iconic universe, continues with The Fall of the Governor. From co-authors Kirkman, creator of the Eisner Award-winning comic book and executive producer of AMC’s blockbuster TV series, and Jay Bonansinga, Stoker Award-finalist and internationally acclaimed author, comes the gripping third novel in this richly woven, page-turning literary saga, which began with The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor.
“The third book in Robert Kirkman’s New York Times bestselling series, The Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor!
The Walking Dead original novel series, set in the universe of Robert Kirkman’s iconic universe, continues with The Fall of the Governor. From co-authors Kirkman, creator of the Eisner Award-winning comic book and executive producer of AMC’s blockbuster TV series, and Jay Bonansinga, Stoker Award-finalist and internationally acclaimed author, comes the gripping third novel in this richly woven, page-turning literary saga, which began with The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor.
- 10/13/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Fall of the Governor is the third book in Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga’s series of novels set in The Walking Dead universe. The new novel is due out in October and the official cover art has been revealed. Jay Bonansinga spoke with us recently and teased what we can expect from The Fall of the Governor:
“It’s going to tie a lot of stuff together, and also open up many cans of worms (and guts). It’s going to be a Zombie-palooza. All the major characters are going to make an appearance… I have been fascinated by Michonne since the moment she showed up with her grisly “pets” in the comic. And here’s a scoop: She’s going to be a major character in Book 3!!!!”
We spoke with Robert Kirkman yestereday, who teased the possibility of additional novels. We’ll have that interview and many...
“It’s going to tie a lot of stuff together, and also open up many cans of worms (and guts). It’s going to be a Zombie-palooza. All the major characters are going to make an appearance… I have been fascinated by Michonne since the moment she showed up with her grisly “pets” in the comic. And here’s a scoop: She’s going to be a major character in Book 3!!!!”
We spoke with Robert Kirkman yestereday, who teased the possibility of additional novels. We’ll have that interview and many...
- 7/19/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
by Terri Schwartz
"The Walking Dead" returns to the Prison in the upcoming episode "This Sorrowful Life" after focusing on the drama at Woodbury in "Prey," and new promos for the episode show that it will focus on Merle, Merle, Merle. Despite his many apologies to those he wronged in the Prison crew, the one-handed Dixon brother is still walking on thin ice.
In addition to the promo, which can be watched after the jump (and are obviously full of spoilers for those of you not caught up on the intense season), two new clips from "This Sorrowful Life" have also been released. Between the three looks into next week's "The Walking Dead" episode, it becomes clear that Merle isn't the only one who should be watching his back. Michonne could be in trouble as well as Rick seems pretty convinced that giving her up to the Governor will make...
"The Walking Dead" returns to the Prison in the upcoming episode "This Sorrowful Life" after focusing on the drama at Woodbury in "Prey," and new promos for the episode show that it will focus on Merle, Merle, Merle. Despite his many apologies to those he wronged in the Prison crew, the one-handed Dixon brother is still walking on thin ice.
In addition to the promo, which can be watched after the jump (and are obviously full of spoilers for those of you not caught up on the intense season), two new clips from "This Sorrowful Life" have also been released. Between the three looks into next week's "The Walking Dead" episode, it becomes clear that Merle isn't the only one who should be watching his back. Michonne could be in trouble as well as Rick seems pretty convinced that giving her up to the Governor will make...
- 3/18/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
From MTV Geek:
If you thought the Governor's collection of zombified heads was a little bit creepy, then you'll want to steer clear of the upcoming limited-edition "Walking Dead" season three Blu-ray case. The case replicates the climactic season three scene where we finally come face to face (literally) with the monstrous Philip Blake's equally monstrous trophies. Get much more info on the upcoming set over at MTV Geek.
If you thought the Governor's collection of zombified heads was a little bit creepy, then you'll want to steer clear of the upcoming limited-edition "Walking Dead" season three Blu-ray case. The case replicates the climactic season three scene where we finally come face to face (literally) with the monstrous Philip Blake's equally monstrous trophies. Get much more info on the upcoming set over at MTV Geek.
- 2/7/2013
- by MTV News Team
- MTV Splash Page
The only place to find the dreaded Governor's back story is in The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor and The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury, and we have the first three chapters of the latter right here.
In addition, we have a kick-ass contest to tell you about where one lucky grand prize winner will receive the Zombie Library, consisting of both Walking Dead books along with The Brain Eater’s Bible by J.D. Ghoul with Pat Kilbane, a field manual and manifesto for the reanimated dead, and 21st Century Dead, a zombie anthology edited by Christopher Golden. Runners-up will receive a hardcover copy of The Walking Dead: The Road To Woodbury, a The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor iPhone decal, or a special early galley copy of The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor with exclusive comics art on the front.
In addition, we have a kick-ass contest to tell you about where one lucky grand prize winner will receive the Zombie Library, consisting of both Walking Dead books along with The Brain Eater’s Bible by J.D. Ghoul with Pat Kilbane, a field manual and manifesto for the reanimated dead, and 21st Century Dead, a zombie anthology edited by Christopher Golden. Runners-up will receive a hardcover copy of The Walking Dead: The Road To Woodbury, a The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor iPhone decal, or a special early galley copy of The Walking Dead: Rise of The Governor with exclusive comics art on the front.
- 11/17/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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