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The Ones Who Live 1x01 Full Reaction

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I already knew that sharing this show with you was going to be a highlight of the year, one episode in, and that is most certainly the case, Jess. Right out the gate, a solid first episode. You described it as “haunting”, which is apt. It is a strength of the episode, as you said, that they devote so much time to Rick’s efforts to escape. You had a more animated reaction to Rick cutting his hand off than I did, which yes, that is a heavy way to start this show. The main reason my own reaction was subdued was the thought, “Is this real? This isn’t a nightmare?” Thus, when he woke up, and you saw his bandaged arm, the delayed effect kicked in. You are correct that they brought acting to this show. Andrew is amazing, and here it feels like he’s reaching a new level. In terms of new characters, Thorne is interesting, her character and philosophy both. I loved your comments on her scenes as well. When she said about grabbing a drink before killing each other, one, loved that gave you a laugh, two, my own response was, “Well, now you’re just flirting.” Kept having neither cold nor hot feelings towards Okafor, though I did know that you would have a word to say about his commenting on Rick’s hand. Certainly, it was an intense scene when Rick confronted Okafor and it was revealed that he knew about Michonne. Your reaction to that scene was most striking, Jess. Just as your reactions to all the dream sequences got me right in the heart. I figured you’d quite enjoy Esteban. I like him too, seems a cool dude, especially him helping Rick in the “I could say it, but...” type of way. Like you, I heard Terry O’Quinn would be in this. I did not hear who he was playing, but I was excited as Terry is a great character actor. Loved his scene with Rick. When you commented on Rick’s poker face with Beale, well, Rick didn’t lie. Beale asked if Okafor was up to anything he should know about, thus Rick answering “no” is true, from a certain point of view. It does hurt seeing Rick at his lowest. The ending was a jolt; that escalated quickly. You and I had the same reaction to Okafor going kerblooy which was a “Holy SHIT!!” moment. I caught the katana, and I got excited as you did when you put two and two together as to Michonne being there. Good Lord did Andrew and Danai sell that last scene, your reaction to it being pure perfection. Concerning everything else you said about Rick, Michonne, their characters, their family, their stories thus far, I can’t improve on any of it. Everything you said was perfect, Jess, just as this reaction was perfect. I await the future reactions with great interest, and I heartily thank you for the most wonderful first reaction to The Ones Who Live.