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[LQX]

As absurd as Z-Nation story is, isn't it way more entertaining and fun to watch than The Walking Dead this season? Lucy's story is so damn ridiculous but has been the high point of this season. And it is going to get crazier with fucking

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Aliens

.

Also Murphy has become a much more likable character.

 

[Sou Da]

Z-Nation feels like that one annual issue of Walking Dead Kirkman did.

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Which is the best story of the series.

 

[fluffydelusions]

I saw the first season of z-nation. I can't believe it's still on?

 

[studyguy]

Why is that baby blue? Is it a zombie baby or something?

 

[Sweeney Tom]

Forget better "season", Z Nation's 3 seasons have been more entertaining, interesting, and exciting than Walking Dead post-season 1 in my opinion. Easily the best thing Asylum's done.

 

[nvrndr]

I saw the first season of z-nation. I can't believe it's still on?

Same. Or rather, I watched maybe the first 15 minutes and noped out

 

[Slayven]

Why is that baby blue? Is it a zombie baby or something?

Yes it is a zombie baby

 

[rekameohs]

Why is that baby blue? Is it a zombie baby or something?

Taking the final scene of Breaking Bad literally

 

[RustyNails]

I saw the first season of z-nation. I can't believe it's still on?

Same. I cant believe this wasn't cancelled.

 

[LQX]

The first season was sort of shit. I had no hopes for it but I forgot to cancel my DVR recording so I kept watching. They decided to go full stupid and it has actually gotten better because of it. This season has been great.

Why is that baby blue? Is it a zombie baby or something?

Yes, it is a Zombie babby.

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That's her parents. Her father appears to be the cure as he looks like a Zombie but has not fully changed. Her mother on the other hand was not infected when she was conceived or born. She was born fully immune and is now fully grown after a month. She can control other Zombies.

 

[DontBeThatGuy]

I'm sure the Z-Nation cast is having a lot more fun.

 

[Slayven]

The Walking Dead is like a EE Cummings reading group. Fun for a while, but heavy

Z-Nation is like a beer and pizza party that someone brought some Everclear too. Loud and fun, but not that deep.

 

[RumblingRosco]

Haven't seen more than season 1 of The Walking Dead, but I can say that I enjoyed Z-Nation S1 significantly more than TWD S1.

 

[MulderYuffie]

very LTTP but Z Nation all the way as much as I loved Season 4 and 5 of TWD Season 6 staggered but while it has improved since Negan's entrance i've always loved Z Nation more and I love Murphy <3 but yeah Season 3 of Z Nation is probably my fav so far and can't wait for more!!!

 

[someday]

Forget better "season", Z Nation's 3 seasons have been more entertaining, interesting, and exciting than Walking Dead post-season 1 in my opinion. Easily the best thing Asylum's done.

Yeah, I completely agree with this. I don't take Z Nation seriously and neither does the show. That is a much more fun experience than anything TWD has offered in more seasons than I can count (to me at least).

 

[HStallion]

The Walking Dead is like a EE Cummings reading group. Fun for a while, but heavy

Z-Nation is like a beer and pizza party that someone brought some Everclear too. Loud and fun, but not that deep.

The thing is the Walking Dead is about as deep as a puddle and its still not very fun.

 

[psynergylover]

walking dead on it's worst day is better than Z-Nation on its best day.

 

[Parch]

Both on the decline IMO. Dramatic horror zombie vs comedy horror zombie.

Z Nation got silly, but I'm still watching. It's pretty over the top with a lot of the ideas, but it's still clever and you're not really sure what's going to happen next. Strangely addictive if you can stomach the eye rolling silliness. Dumb fun, but I can appreciate that there's some people who would think it's just stupid.

Walking Dead. Yeah, I don't know. The Negan storyline is legitimately bad and unbelievable. We're expected to believe a pretty major characterization switch from already well established characters. I'm not buying it at all and the Negan character is just too unbelievable. It's the one story arc from the comics that isn't translating well at all. They need to get rid of the Negan story ASAP or I feel the series could be rapidly approaching cancellation.

 

[HStallion]

Well catching up on this show and working my way through season 2. Guess we now know GRRM does indeed finish A Song of Ice and Fire

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except he's got a final unfinished book called Summer is Here ;D

 

[SirMossyBloke]

Saw one episode of Z Nation where a zombie baby was crawling very quickly under a bed while a soldier was scared to enter a room. Turned it off right there, that's CW levels of shitty.

 

[HStallion]

Saw one episode of Z Nation where a zombie baby was crawling very quickly under a bed while a soldier was scared to enter a room. Turned it off right there, that's CW levels of shitty.

It doesn't take itself very serious. I mean there is an episode were a 2 story wheel of cheese is running over zombies including a zombie cow.

 

[gforguava]

Every season of Z Nation is better than every season of The Walking Dead.

Hell, "White Light"(the second episode of the second season) is, all by its lonesome, better than the entirety of The Walking Dead.

 

[Bulk_Rate]

It doesn't take itself very serious. I mean there is an episode were a 2 story wheel of cheese is running over zombies including a zombie cow.

One of the 5 or 6 few eps I've seen and I automically liked the show better than TWD at that moment

 

[HStallion]

Every season of Z Nation is better than every season of The Walking Dead.

Hell, "White Light"(the second episode of the second season) is, all by its lonesome, better than the entirety of The Walking Dead.

I actually really liked the episode in season 2 where the group joins with the convoy of refugees with the big semi rig running from the super fast zombies. Felt like the Road Warrior with zombies.

 

[ghostofsparta]

I certainly agree, Z-Nation is far better. It has some twists that make you say "huh...Mmmm I guess that's possible". Walking dead is predictable and boring.

 

[BKatastrophe]

Yes, it is a Zombie babby.

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That's her parents. Her father appears to be the cure as he looks like a Zombie but has not fully changed. Her mother on the other hand was not infected when she was conceived or born. She was born fully immune and is now fully grown after a month. She can control other Zombies.

SOLD

 

[HStallion]

Oh wow Doug Jones is in this show and he's not covered in prosthetics!

 

[water_wendi]

im on the second episode of Z Nation because of this thread. The scene with the convict guy and the hippie "pharmacologist" is hilarious. "There's only two of them, man!"

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ive just watched it for like the fifth straight time. Doc trying to talk down Murphys panic attack like hes having a bad trip is one of the best moments in all zombie media.

 

[Jay Sosa]

lol are you serious?

I mean I know how much GAF hates TWD for whatever reason and yes the show has become pretty bad compared to the first couple of seasons and all..but still

are you serious?

 

[HStallion]

lol are you serious?

I mean I know how much GAF hates TWD for whatever reason and yes the show has become pretty bad compared to the first couple of seasons and all..but still

are you serious?

Its certainly a much more entertaining show to watch. TWD quickly turned into an aimless soap opera that takes itself way too seriously.

 

[darkwing]

Z-Nation has the megatons

 

[Jay Sosa]

Its certainly a much more entertaining show to watch. TWD quickly turned into an aimless soap opera that takes itself way too seriously.

But it is still your typical scyfy channel trash. TWD has to get much, much worse for the two shows to be even somewhat comparable.

 

[HStallion]

But it is still your typical scyfy channel trash. TWD has to get much, much worse for the two shows to be even somewhat comparable.

I find Z Nation a far more entertaining show that knows exactly what is and revels in it. TWD aspires to greater heights and often falls flat on its face. I'll take well made shlock that I can have a good time with and is often varied in the scenarios and ideas it takes on than a soap opera with zombies with terrible pacing that gets really repetitive. Hell I even enjoy the characters more on Z Nation, even the unlikable annoying ones like Murphy.

 

[Shadynasty]

Z Nation is pure garbage. In fact I'm sick of zombies. I never thought I'd feel this way, but I do. I'm burnt on that played out shit.

 

[Jay Sosa]

Fair enough, when I think about it..it is a bit weird that I absolutely love trashy movies like Zombeaver but have a hard time watching something like Z-Nation.

 

[DrBo42]

Saw one episode of Z Nation where a zombie baby was crawling very quickly under a bed while a soldier was scared to enter a room. Turned it off right there, that's CW levels of shitty.

Hahaha. That's the first fucking episode. It's a terrible show. Anything with DJ Qualls is terrible.

 

[zeemumu]

Yes, it is a Zombie babby.

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That's her parents. Her father appears to be the cure as he looks like a Zombie but has not fully changed. Her mother on the other hand was not infected when she was conceived or born. She was born fully immune and is now fully grown after a month. She can control other Zombies.

I..what?

 

[water_wendi]

im halfway through the seventh episode of the first season of Z Nation and i just want to say thanks for this thread. i wouldnt have even bothered with the show otherwise. Each episode feels like an entire season of TWD.

 

[ubique]

Never watched either but John Hyams directed some Z Nation episodes so I'm sure it's the superior show

 

[MulderYuffie]

im halfway through the seventh episode of the first season of Z Nation and i just want to say thanks for this thread. i wouldnt have even bothered with the show otherwise. Each episode feels like an entire season of TWD.

It's crazy the end of season 1 is just so WOW. They do so much in such a little time and hardly dwell in one spot they cover all bases and you can tell everyone just has so much fun with it.

my hubby!

There are just so many interesting awesome things that goes on with him it's jsut the beginning.

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

Z-Nation is fucking stupid. TWD at its absolute worst doesn't approach the level of shittiness that is Z-Nation.

I watched two full seasons because I kept being promised it'll get better. Yeah, and my ass is an anvil.

 

[jesu]

Z-nation had a Back To The Future moment that I loved.

They're both good though, not sure which I prefer.

 

[Dandy Lyin]

Same. Or rather, I watched maybe the first 15 minutes and noped out

Same. I didn't make it through the first episode. It was awful.

 

[xaosslug]

I watched the first 2 episodes of Z-Nation back when it premiered... and checked out. It's a mess.

 

[MulderYuffie]

Z-nation had a Back To The Future moment that I loved.

They're both good though, not sure which I prefer.

That part was all too short lived too lol loved it.

 

[Aiustis]

It's fun and has way less annoying people.

 

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Z-Nation's first two episodes are kinda a chore to sit through.

Then they go, "Fuck it," and throw a zombie tornado into the mix. That's what I enjoy about Z-Nation; the over the top episodes that leave you scratching your head. Plus, they have no qualms over killing major characters. I was pretty shocked when

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That Thing You Do guy dies halfway through the first season.

 

[abracadaver]

I stopped watching TWD because it was so boring and nothing ever happened.

Z-Nation is stupid but fun

 

[Parallax]

Z-Nation feels like that one annual issue of Walking Dead Kirkman did.

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Which is the best story of the series.

The one drawn by ottley?

 

[Ronin Ray]

Alright gaf I gave up on Z nation after the first episode but I am going to give it another chance for people saying it's dumb fun