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One moment that I loved and forgot to mention was when Daryl approached Glenn about forgiving Merle. Glenn's calm matter the fact attitude as he told Daryl what Merle had done to him, but that it was his treatment of Maggie that was unforgivable was nicely done. Daryl's subtle reaction of horror and the realization that there was no forgiveness for Merle was also well done. A quiet, but powerful scene.

Soap writers can learn a lot from TWD writers. There are crimes and actions that are too heinous to forgive so milk the drama, give the villain the occasional redemption, then kill their ass off. So the answer to why they killed off Merle is that TWD is not a soap opera, it is well written human drama.

Kudos on the TD tickets, very cool! I am looking forward to Yvette's return. I have not gotten a chance to check CH's podcasts as yet. I will try this weekend.

I don't get what Michonne was supposed to do other than get in the car. How is trying to out running the herd with her hands tied and no weapon a viable alternative option?

I like this guy with hair's interpretation of Glenn and Maggie's proposal.

Yay, Michael Rooker!

Wow, looks like they have left the prison, then again, it could be a trap.

OMG, I just realized why Glenn cut off the walker's fingers. He took the engagement ring for Maggie. Wow, life in the zombie apocalypse is harsh!

LOL at desperate NBC promoting the Revolution during Talking Dead.

Gimple also wrote the great Morgan return episode.

I love hearing from the director. His thoughts as he filmed.

Gawd, that is so deep. The director said that Merle wanted to take out as many Phillip's men and Phillip himself to give Daryl the life that he would never have. I think Hardwick is wrong and that Daryl will figure this out.

Damn, they just showed Merle's death again. Brutal. Farewell, Merle.

The preview for the finale looks good. They are leaving the prison.

I hope that Michael Rooker will be on the Talking Dead tonight. I really want to hear his thoughts. Wonderful performances from him tonight.

Okay, Rick, you are now official the anti-Phillip.

Michonne is back!

Oh no, poor Daryl! He loved you. He sacrificed himself to save you. It is over for him. Give him peace.

Nah, I thought that Merle would be gone by this season's finale.

Awww, Glenn proposing. Glenn and Maggie are so sweet. They break my heart.

Yep, Phillip shot Merle after biting off two of his fingers and choking him.

My heart did not break, but given his sins, Merle got a measure of redemption. He took out a lot of Phillip's best men, evening up the fight to come in the group's favor. I hope Daryl does not have to put him down as a walker.

I wish Michonne would go with Daryl. WTH is Merle doing? Okay, him giving the walker liquor though the window was funny.

Wait he is leading a herd to Woodbury?

Damn, Merle is trying to take out as many of Phillip's men as he can.

Oh no, he almost got Phillip. He bit off two of his fingers! Damn! What a death! Merle!

Are you kidding? I loving the unpredictable drama. I am thrilled that Merle is getting his redemption and that Rooker is giving us this awesome performance.

Oh Merle, just go back. They would forgive you and take you back if you pick their side.

Oh no Merle, he will try to kill Phillip to save Daryl. I predicted that he would sacrifice himself to save the group eventually.

It does not look good for Hershel.

OMG, the crushing of heads is the worse.

Rooker is so good.

I love Hershel. Such a good man.

Oh my sweet, Glenn!

Awww, Daryl said that Rick (and the group) is family too.

If Phillip is watching the prison, how come Merle is not dead or attacked?

I wonder if the real plan is to give up Merle. Nope, looks like Rick is struggling to give up Michonne.

Thank goodness Rick changed his mind.

Oh no, Merle is going to trade Michonne for his life and Daryl's.

I love Rick, but he needs a good beating. WTF is he thinking?

I don't see Andrea dying. Reintegrating her into the group will bring lots of drama and conflict that I cannot see Kirkman giving up.

Okay, I have been looking at the spoilers for the finale. Fortunately, no one knows anything for sure. At least, where I looked. It is all speculation and theories. Although there is a certainty that there will be a minimum of one major death.

The ratings ticked down a bit, but are still excellent; 10,843,000 overall viewers, 5.5 key 18 to 49 demo.

Another great promo. Who is the guy fighting with the sickle? I love seeing the dragons. I cannot wait.

Overall, the coverage of this rape trial shows how far we have come as a society. Every article that I have read has been anti-rape and used the social media evidence to basically lay out their guilt, even as their strived for balance prior to the conviction. After the conviction, I did not see a whole lot of sympathy in the media. Even in the blog comments, the rapists' defenders were pretty much out numbered. Crowley et al. deserve the scorn heaped upon them, but they are a minority.

Chit, you are so bad. LOL! I feel for Andrea. I hope that Phillip does not get the chance to start torturing her before she is rescued. I think that Milton will find and free her.

Two more episodes!