[BrendanBrady]

I recently watched the Walking Dead S3E3 where the Governor was introduced I thought that he was absolutely amazing. So charismatic, manipulative, psychopathic.

Spoiler

And the scene where he killed the group of soldiers was incredible. The way he walked through them as they were shot down. The end was beautiful with the zombie head s in the fish tanks. AWESOME!

And I couldn't help but think that he was so different to the comics Governor. He always looked like a shady character long dark hair and his prickly beard, yet the Woodbury citizens seemed to trust him. Whereas the new Gov is like the guy next door. I thought the TV version was so much better and i wanted to see what ya'll thought.

The thing about smart mother fuckers is that they look like crazy mother fuckers to stupid mother fuckers.

[backwoodsroamer]

The comic book governor was exactly what he was mean't to be, a comic book villain. For that he was fine. He would never have made the transition to television and been believable.

The television Governor is great. He fits the character well and is really more menacing for his ability to appear normal.

Just my opinion.

[Yelnots]

I actually really enjoy both,but I'll always prefer the Fu Manchu and long greasy hair.
Though I know they're telling a different story, I hope that they include a lot of his details..
Like Penny! Or even some rise of the governor stuff.

[BeardedOne]

The comic book governor was exactly what he was mean't to be, a comic book villain. For that he was fine. He would never have made the transition to television and been believable.

The television Governor is great. He fits the character well and is really more menacing for his ability to appear normal.

Just my opinion.

Given the right actor, I think they would have been fine going with something that more resembles the comic. However, I've got no probs rollin' with the series Gov.

I liked the way Kirkman injected "moments of sanity" into the Gov character in the comics. He seemed to be batshyte crazy, and yet, he could seem so sincerely polite at times when dealing with his crew, and I never got the sense that he really HAD to be "polite" at all, given his position and circumstances. The character left me questioning whether or not he was truly evil and crazy, with moments of sanity, or if he was mostly sane and afflicted with moments of madness.

We'll see.

Regardless, I believe the series Gov' will get off easier than his comic counterpart...if you know what I mean.

[Leela]

Not that comic Governor could get off at all.

[OutLawd]

Too soon to judge....

[wyrd]

Actually it seems a bit early to compare the two characters, although we already saw a lot about TV Governor in Episode 3. They seem really different, but the comics Governor was perfect, in my opinion. Great entrance, great first battle, great comeback and death.

We'll see what happens with TV Governor, but for sure he had a great entrance, so far!

[BrendanBrady]

Don't get me wrong. I thought Comic Governor was freaking awesome. But T.V one seems so much more believable. Such a classic psychopath.

[DaneBramage]

The comic book governor was exactly what he was mean't to be, a comic book villain. For that he was fine. He would never have made the transition to television and been believable.

The television Governor is great. He fits the character well and is really more menacing for his ability to appear normal.

Just my opinion.

ITA with you and I think that we have to look at the media here too. Comic versus Television.

Comic = Writer + Artist and editor/publisher ...

TV= (OK long ass dissertation deleted)

What I'm trying to say here is that the actor is the variable in this equation. Morrisey is a fantastic actor and we will not get the Lemmy/Danny Trejo mad dictator in waiting.

This guy will be quite a bit more subdued and will give the air of complete control. When I found out that the Gov part was given to DM, I was confused and at first disappointed. When I saw the scene with the National guard massacre, I got it. This guy might win an Emmy. My hopes are very high. The TV show is very different from the comic. Look at the number of "Survivors" we have at the Prison versus the comic. So I think that this year on the TV show things will appear to evolve faster than they did in the comic. Just a hunch. Could Woodbury go Two seasons?

Also, I don't know where Dallas Roberts' character has come from but I know he is a fantastic actor too. He was great in Rubicon (remember that shortlived masterpiece in waiting?) and The Factory.

[PorkTornado75]

TV Gov = watered down for the masses lets hope they keep at least something from the comics this season........................*hangs head with disgust*

[gracie lou]

TV Gov = watered down for the masses lets hope they keep at least something from the comics this season........................*hangs head with disgust*

I think it is too early to say that he is watered down. We are meeting him earlier in his story than in the comic. I think they will flesh him out fully, but we are going to get to actually witness it, this time.

[PorkTornado75]

I think it is too early to say that he is watered down. We are meeting him earlier in his story than in the comic. I think they will flesh him out fully, but we are going to get to actually witness it, this time.

i sure hope you are right gracie but im not going to hold my breath........they have changed so much of the prison arc already , andrea and michonne meet the gov first and are together for 8 months away from the group ? ummm noooot. At this pace i wonder if Rick is still going to lose his hand .... prob not......

[gracie lou]

i sure hope you are right gracie but im not going to hold my breath........they have changed so much of the prison arc already , andrea and michonne meet the gov first and are together for 8 months away from the group ? ummm noooot. At this pace i wonder if Rick is still going to lose his hand .... prob not......

I certainly hope not.

I think Merle chopping off his own hand was a nod to the comic.

[Yelnots]

I certainly hope not.

I think Merle chopping off his own hand was a nod to the comic.

You hope Ricks hand stays?

I always enjoyed that, Rick gets all 'powerful' and headstrong but then gets chopped down (litterally) .
I could see ricks hand getting mutilated, IMO they're building him up in the show for a big fall like that

[DaneBramage]

TV Rick get his hand chopped off by Merle-Payback's a bitch. Doubtful. PT I tell you this guy will play the Gov into a new kind of fucked up. His Thorne stuff blew my mind- That character was conflicted by his past. Sleepyhead and Scaredy Cat are must sees before you judge this. Trust me PT. You know me.
.

[gracie lou]

You hope Ricks hand stays?

I always enjoyed that, Rick gets all 'powerful' and headstrong but then gets chopped down (litterally) .
I could see ricks hand getting mutilated, IMO they're building him up in the show for a big fall like that

Yeah; I hope his hand stays. It was good for shock value, but not much more. I highly doubt that they will go that route in the TV series. At this point, it would seem redundant after Merle's self-amputation.

[Yelnots]

Yeah; I hope his hand stays. It was good for shock value, but not much more. I highly doubt that they will go that route in the TV series. At this point, it would seem redundant after Merle's self-amputation.

I suppose so.
I just hope they're going somewhere good with Merle..
Personally I'm getting a little tired of the dixons lol

[gracie lou]

I suppose so.
I just hope they're going somewhere good with Merle..
Personally I'm getting a little tired of the dixons lol

Evil Grace is totally hoping that the governor takes Daryl out in the same shocking manner as he did Tyreese... and right in front of Merle.

[KidSeventySeven]

Evil Grace is totally hoping that the governor takes Daryl out in the same shocking manner as he did Tyreese... and right in front of Merle.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually, that could be really cool.

[theblackboxlies]

That would be awesome, as much as I like Daryl. Though I feel ratings would drop quite a bit if he dies because every fangirl in the planet would put a curse on AMC. Haha

[KidSeventySeven]

That would be awesome, as much as I like Daryl. Though I feel ratings would drop quite a bit if he dies because every fangirl in the planet would put a curse on AMC. Haha

Yeah, and somewhere right now, DDixonGirl is already placing hexes on Gracie and stitching a voodoo doll.

[gracie lou]

That would be awesome, as much as I like Daryl. Though I feel ratings would drop quite a bit if he dies because every fangirl in the planet would put a curse on AMC. Haha

I think I'd be willing to risk it. Seriously, though, think about how much people would hate the governor - just like the comic - it would be GREAT!


edit: uh, oh!

[Yelnots]

Evil Grace is totally hoping that the governor takes Daryl out in the same shocking manner as he did Tyreese... and right in front of Merle.

Oh my god I want the same thing!!
Gaaaaddamn do I ever want his head chopped off tyreese style. So many people would be crushed

Never thought about the in front of Merle part...hehehe

[gracie lou]

Oh my god I want the same thing!!
Gaaaaddamn do I ever want his head chopped off tyreese style. So many people would be crushed

Never thought about the in front of Merle part...hehehe

Like others, I've always thought of Daryl as sort of a Tyreese, since he's taking over the "Rick's right hand man" role. I think it's only fair that he get the not so happy ending, as well. It would be really similar, since they are/were such fan favs. Oh, man - now I really want to see this happen.

[KidSeventySeven]

Like others, I've always thought of Daryl as sort of a Tyreese, since he's taking over the "Rick's right hand man" role. I think it's only fair that he get the not so happy ending, as well. It would be really similar, since they are/were such fan favs. Oh, man - now I really want to see this happen.

Oooooh, Gracie, why have you put that idea in my head? Now I'll be disappointed if it doesn't happen! Hahaha...

*hack hack hack*