14 reviews
A change of pace
- wiseguy233
- Nov 19, 2014
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42 Minutes of the Two Best Characters
- borowiecsminus
- Jun 30, 2016
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Daryl and Carol are the stars of this show
The show that started by offering a lot of promise with story progressing rapidly with cool zombie kills, strategies and emotions has now become a show that focuses more on character building. The directors are taking story part a little less serious.
This episode focuses on dynamics of Daryl and Carol whom we all love more than any one else lately in this series. The characters are tough, binding the story with their bare hands.
The cinematography of this episode is much better. Amazing city landscapes, buildings, Blood spills on cameras were shown brilliantly.
This episode makes you love Daryl-Carol even more!
My rating - 8.8/10
This episode focuses on dynamics of Daryl and Carol whom we all love more than any one else lately in this series. The characters are tough, binding the story with their bare hands.
The cinematography of this episode is much better. Amazing city landscapes, buildings, Blood spills on cameras were shown brilliantly.
This episode makes you love Daryl-Carol even more!
My rating - 8.8/10
- seshasai-tris
- Nov 16, 2014
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Daryl and Carol just makes for good chemistry!
An episode about Daryl and Carol always has me excited since they are some of the charactets who went through most and developed the most over the seasons!
Both characters also acknowledge this development to each other! I love that they believe in each other so much that they are confident to admit to themselves who they are! Carol went from helpless to someone who takes action, while Daryl has really matured a lot and stepped out of his brothers shadow and become.. himself!
The episode is tense and exciting! I love the setting and setpieces as they create a lot of unique vibe and atmosphere! The flashbacks were great and the inclusion of Noah was surprising and refreshing!
This was not about the outcome, but the journey!
Both characters also acknowledge this development to each other! I love that they believe in each other so much that they are confident to admit to themselves who they are! Carol went from helpless to someone who takes action, while Daryl has really matured a lot and stepped out of his brothers shadow and become.. himself!
The episode is tense and exciting! I love the setting and setpieces as they create a lot of unique vibe and atmosphere! The flashbacks were great and the inclusion of Noah was surprising and refreshing!
This was not about the outcome, but the journey!
- and_mikkelsen
- Jan 30, 2024
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The Adventures of Daryl and Carol!
This is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the Walking Dead. Despite its rather slow pace, I thought this was a good episode with Daryl and especially Carol the stars of the show. This episode relies heavily upon Carol and we get a better insight of her recently troubled past. There could be some more action but for a character-centric episode, this is a very good one.
In this episode, "Consumed," Daryl and Carol follow a car which is similar to the one that kidnapped Beth. They head to Atlanta and seek shelter at a familiar place to Carol. They run into Noah, who previously escaped the hospital Beth is at. Hostile at first, Noah joins the group to help free Beth. However, there may be a force at work not allowing them to join Rick as a group....
Overall, this is a rather good episode that is based around the characterization of Carol. I also must point out it is nice to see Atlanta again, even if its bleak and desolate. The ending is also a rather painful one, but an interesting one. All in all, another solid episode.
My Grade: A-
In this episode, "Consumed," Daryl and Carol follow a car which is similar to the one that kidnapped Beth. They head to Atlanta and seek shelter at a familiar place to Carol. They run into Noah, who previously escaped the hospital Beth is at. Hostile at first, Noah joins the group to help free Beth. However, there may be a force at work not allowing them to join Rick as a group....
Overall, this is a rather good episode that is based around the characterization of Carol. I also must point out it is nice to see Atlanta again, even if its bleak and desolate. The ending is also a rather painful one, but an interesting one. All in all, another solid episode.
My Grade: A-
Fantastic Episode!!!!!
An episode I've been waiting for!!! The dynamic between Daryl and Carol is well done. Emmy worthy acting and writing in this episode showing Melissa Mcbride and Normen Reedus best work along with emotional and heartfelt scenes, music, and dialogue. My all time favorite episode. This episode is defiantly Emmy worthy and the Emmys would be fouls to bypass this work of Art.
Here are the Emmy Awards I feel it should be nominated for Outstanding
Supporting Actress- Melissa Mcbride
Outstanding Supporting Actor- Norman Reedus
Outstanding Writing
Outstanding Stunt Coordination
Here are the Emmy Awards I feel it should be nominated for Outstanding
Supporting Actress- Melissa Mcbride
Outstanding Supporting Actor- Norman Reedus
Outstanding Writing
Outstanding Stunt Coordination
Consumed...
- peteypiper
- Jan 21, 2015
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Lusting for a bit more
- waterhouse_melons
- Nov 16, 2014
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Could Have Had More Action
Carol and Daryl follow the car used to abduct Beth to downtown Atlanta when their car runs out of gas. Meanwhile Carol recalls the period when she was alone expelled by Rick. She takes Daryl to a sheltered apartment where she had stayed with Sophia and they spend the night in the place. On the next morning, they are surprised by Noah that takes their weapons leaving them unarmed. But soon Daryl and Carol meet Noah again and they recover their weapons. They learn that Noah had befriended Beth at the hospital and they leave the building together. However Carol is hit by a police car and taken to the hospital. Daryl concludes that he can not save her with Noah only and decides to return with Noah to the church to bring his friends to rescue Carol and Beth.
"Consuming" is a slow-paced episode of Carol and Daryl showing both of them resented and more mature, having a difficult relationship between them. The plot is not bad since these characters are charismatic but could have had more action. The city of Atlanta completely destroyed is impressive and sad and unfortunately there are only two more episodes this year. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Consuming"
Note: On 19 April 2016, I saw this show again.
"Consuming" is a slow-paced episode of Carol and Daryl showing both of them resented and more mature, having a difficult relationship between them. The plot is not bad since these characters are charismatic but could have had more action. The city of Atlanta completely destroyed is impressive and sad and unfortunately there are only two more episodes this year. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Consuming"
Note: On 19 April 2016, I saw this show again.
- claudio_carvalho
- Nov 16, 2014
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Good build up and decent character time
Daryl and Carol follow the white cross car to Atlanta.
This is a good episode with some great art design and solid character moments.
The writers seem quite determined to present everything that happens to characters when they are off screen in different episodes and this one shows Carol at various points when we didn't see her. These are good if you are interested in the characters and want to know details. If not, it might feel like a way to stretch out the overarching narrative. As these are two of the best characters in the show it's an enjoyable period of time spent with them.
The present plot thread provides a good build up to what is likely to be coming, but for me there are moments of predictability and contrivances that feel like they are written to generate drama. One character stopping another from using a gun, characters unnecessary getting themselves into perilous positions, coincidental meetings, and the sudden appearance of zombies can be mildly frustrating at times. None of it spoils the entertainment though.
The best scenes for me are in the women's shelter, particularly the appearance to two zombies behind a glass door and the interaction between the two characters.
Melissa McBride and Norman Reedus have great chemistry and give strong performances as always.
The apocalyptic landscape of Atlanta looks great, with some grand scale design applied to the city streets, clever use of CGI, zombie extras, and props.
This is a good episode with some great art design and solid character moments.
The writers seem quite determined to present everything that happens to characters when they are off screen in different episodes and this one shows Carol at various points when we didn't see her. These are good if you are interested in the characters and want to know details. If not, it might feel like a way to stretch out the overarching narrative. As these are two of the best characters in the show it's an enjoyable period of time spent with them.
The present plot thread provides a good build up to what is likely to be coming, but for me there are moments of predictability and contrivances that feel like they are written to generate drama. One character stopping another from using a gun, characters unnecessary getting themselves into perilous positions, coincidental meetings, and the sudden appearance of zombies can be mildly frustrating at times. None of it spoils the entertainment though.
The best scenes for me are in the women's shelter, particularly the appearance to two zombies behind a glass door and the interaction between the two characters.
Melissa McBride and Norman Reedus have great chemistry and give strong performances as always.
The apocalyptic landscape of Atlanta looks great, with some grand scale design applied to the city streets, clever use of CGI, zombie extras, and props.
- snoozejonc
- Dec 25, 2021
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a slow episode with a great deepening of daryl and carol
- MomentIMDB
- Oct 21, 2019
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best episode of season
- Jwgrant100
- Nov 20, 2014
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Journeying to Atlanta
It took a while to get round to watching the much recommended from friends and IMDb reviewers 'The Walking Dead', both from being busy and also not being sure whether it would be my cup of tea. 'The Walking Dead' turned out to be very much my cup of tea gradually getting through the episodes over-time and as good as the hype made it out to be, at its best it is extremely addictive.
Season 5 started off extremely well, brilliantly in fact. For me Season 5 had the most consistent start quality-wise, none of the previous seasons had equally brilliant first three episodes, that are up there with the most gutsy and powerful episodes of the show, like Season 5 did. It still shocks me at how an intelligent, well-made (so much so that it is easy to mistake it for a film) show about zombies could be made when so many films have tried and failed abysmally to do so. "Slabtown" and "Self Help" had a lot of great merits but underwhelmed a bit.
"Consumed" is not as brilliant as the first three episodes but is an improvement on "Slabtown" and "Self Help".
Maybe it, being an action-light and more dependent on characterisation, is a little slow with the basic story being quite slight. A little heavy on the talk perhaps too.
Everything else however is terrific. It, like all the episodes before it, is superbly made. It has gritty and audacious production design, effects that are well crafted and have soul rather than being overused and abused and photography of almost cinematic quality. The music is haunting and affecting, having presence but not being intrusive.
There is a lot of thought provoking writing and emotion. There is subtle tension and emotional power and some great character development that feels advanced rather than reiterated or going in circles. It was a good move focusing on fewer characters and the setting intrigues and provides both nostalgia and tears at how it's become since it was first and last seen a while ago in the show's run. Have always liked Daryl and Carol and it was great to see further development to them, particularly with Carol. It is an example of a slower episode working well mostly and that 'The Walking Dead' can do them well, never do expect non-stop action from the show because it excels even more at world immersion, character building/development and interaction, all three of which "Consumed" excels quite brilliantly in.
"Consumed" is directed with control on the most part and the acting from Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride is exemplary.
In conclusion, very good. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Season 5 started off extremely well, brilliantly in fact. For me Season 5 had the most consistent start quality-wise, none of the previous seasons had equally brilliant first three episodes, that are up there with the most gutsy and powerful episodes of the show, like Season 5 did. It still shocks me at how an intelligent, well-made (so much so that it is easy to mistake it for a film) show about zombies could be made when so many films have tried and failed abysmally to do so. "Slabtown" and "Self Help" had a lot of great merits but underwhelmed a bit.
"Consumed" is not as brilliant as the first three episodes but is an improvement on "Slabtown" and "Self Help".
Maybe it, being an action-light and more dependent on characterisation, is a little slow with the basic story being quite slight. A little heavy on the talk perhaps too.
Everything else however is terrific. It, like all the episodes before it, is superbly made. It has gritty and audacious production design, effects that are well crafted and have soul rather than being overused and abused and photography of almost cinematic quality. The music is haunting and affecting, having presence but not being intrusive.
There is a lot of thought provoking writing and emotion. There is subtle tension and emotional power and some great character development that feels advanced rather than reiterated or going in circles. It was a good move focusing on fewer characters and the setting intrigues and provides both nostalgia and tears at how it's become since it was first and last seen a while ago in the show's run. Have always liked Daryl and Carol and it was great to see further development to them, particularly with Carol. It is an example of a slower episode working well mostly and that 'The Walking Dead' can do them well, never do expect non-stop action from the show because it excels even more at world immersion, character building/development and interaction, all three of which "Consumed" excels quite brilliantly in.
"Consumed" is directed with control on the most part and the acting from Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride is exemplary.
In conclusion, very good. 8/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Nov 19, 2018
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This is a character-driven episode that not only deepens the bond between Carol and Daryl but also explores the theme of transformation
Carol undergoes a crisis of conscience, remembering her difficult decisions and their consequences, as she helps Daryl locate the car that took Beth. They reach Atlanta, where they discover the car and supplies going to Grady Memorial Hospital. They then run across Noah, who initially takes their weapons and supplies. When they find and pursue Noah, he winds up trapped under a book shelf, as a walker approaches to attack him. Carol insists he be rescued, despite Daryl wanting to just leave him. Daryl eventually gives in and helps Noah out of his predicament.
Noah reveals that Beth is at the hospital, and explains the dangerous, difficult situation there. The group prepares to escape the city, hoping to get additional assistance to free Beth. However, Carol is hit by one of the hospital's patrol cars. Noah tells Daryl that they'll have to allow the guards to take her, because at least that way she'll be taken to the hospital where someone can treat her injuries. Daryl reluctantly agrees, and he takes Noah with him as they go to fill Rick in on the situation.
"Consumed" is a character-driven episode that not only deepens the bond between Carol and Daryl but also explores the theme of transformation. As Carol and Daryl navigate the abandoned buildings of Atlanta, they are forced to confront their past traumas and the people they have become as a result. Carol's journey of self-discovery, culminating in her decision to embrace her role as a survivor and a fighter, showcases her evolution as a character and her resilience in the face of adversity.
Daryl's emotional breakdown and his confession to Carol about his feelings of guilt and unworthiness add depth to his character and highlight his vulnerability beneath his tough exterior. The episode's exploration of grief and survival adds emotional weight to the characters' experiences and underscores the human cost of living in a world overrun by the dead. Overall, "Consumed" is a poignant episode that highlights the characters' inner struggles and the lengths they will go to in order to survive in a world that has become increasingly hostile and unforgiving.
Noah reveals that Beth is at the hospital, and explains the dangerous, difficult situation there. The group prepares to escape the city, hoping to get additional assistance to free Beth. However, Carol is hit by one of the hospital's patrol cars. Noah tells Daryl that they'll have to allow the guards to take her, because at least that way she'll be taken to the hospital where someone can treat her injuries. Daryl reluctantly agrees, and he takes Noah with him as they go to fill Rick in on the situation.
"Consumed" is a character-driven episode that not only deepens the bond between Carol and Daryl but also explores the theme of transformation. As Carol and Daryl navigate the abandoned buildings of Atlanta, they are forced to confront their past traumas and the people they have become as a result. Carol's journey of self-discovery, culminating in her decision to embrace her role as a survivor and a fighter, showcases her evolution as a character and her resilience in the face of adversity.
Daryl's emotional breakdown and his confession to Carol about his feelings of guilt and unworthiness add depth to his character and highlight his vulnerability beneath his tough exterior. The episode's exploration of grief and survival adds emotional weight to the characters' experiences and underscores the human cost of living in a world overrun by the dead. Overall, "Consumed" is a poignant episode that highlights the characters' inner struggles and the lengths they will go to in order to survive in a world that has become increasingly hostile and unforgiving.
- fernandoschiavi
- Mar 11, 2024
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