Post by carld2 on Feb 28, 2015 11:09:00 GMT -5
The Walking Dead, a zombie/horror/psychological drama based on a very popular comic book series, is one of the biggest TV shows of recent years. While I'm sure the ratings will start sliding soon enough, it's still doing pretty darn well for a zombie show that's been on 5 seasons.
One of the perks of consistently high ratings is that it can give you more freedom to do what you want.
Last season, they introduced their first gay character in Tara Chambler, a lesbian who was living in an abandoned apartment complex with her father, sister and niece, and saw herself as their protector. She later had a brief relationship with a woman she met at a camp - it wasn't explicit, but we did see them laying in bed together, briefly. Most of the time she's on her own, a plucky supporting character. She's one of my favorite characters, even if we see little of her.
Anyway, last week's episode, "The Distance," marked the arrival of a friendly stranger named Aaron. The group doesn't like friendly strangers, as they always turn out to be cruel and scheming (and sometimes cannibalistic). They didn't have much use for Aaron, and if not for one of the main leaders of the group, Michonne, I'm not sure he even would have survived their collective distrust.
She did trust him, and he soon revealed himself to be part of a group he insists is good and caring. The episode ended on the question of just how true this will be.
He also has a partner named Eric. They reunited in a surprisingly touching little scene with genuine chemistry and a very genuine kiss - far more than I'd expected on a show that is very popular with many socially conservative people.
What the future holds, who knows, but you may want to check out the repeat that should be airing on Sunday (I think). Aaron and Eric will also be in the new episode on Sunday.
I thought Ross Marquand did a great job (as did Jordan Woods Robinson, who plays Eric), and I like that Aaron is kind and generous, but can also be very rude and sarcastic if need be. He feels very "real."
Here's an interview with Marquand.
www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/02/22/the-walking-dead-s-big-gay-love-story-ross-marquand-on-aaron-s-coming-out-party.html
www.ew.com/article/2015/02/22/walking-dead-star-ross-marquand-aaron
One of the perks of consistently high ratings is that it can give you more freedom to do what you want.
Last season, they introduced their first gay character in Tara Chambler, a lesbian who was living in an abandoned apartment complex with her father, sister and niece, and saw herself as their protector. She later had a brief relationship with a woman she met at a camp - it wasn't explicit, but we did see them laying in bed together, briefly. Most of the time she's on her own, a plucky supporting character. She's one of my favorite characters, even if we see little of her.
Anyway, last week's episode, "The Distance," marked the arrival of a friendly stranger named Aaron. The group doesn't like friendly strangers, as they always turn out to be cruel and scheming (and sometimes cannibalistic). They didn't have much use for Aaron, and if not for one of the main leaders of the group, Michonne, I'm not sure he even would have survived their collective distrust.
She did trust him, and he soon revealed himself to be part of a group he insists is good and caring. The episode ended on the question of just how true this will be.
He also has a partner named Eric. They reunited in a surprisingly touching little scene with genuine chemistry and a very genuine kiss - far more than I'd expected on a show that is very popular with many socially conservative people.
What the future holds, who knows, but you may want to check out the repeat that should be airing on Sunday (I think). Aaron and Eric will also be in the new episode on Sunday.
I thought Ross Marquand did a great job (as did Jordan Woods Robinson, who plays Eric), and I like that Aaron is kind and generous, but can also be very rude and sarcastic if need be. He feels very "real."
Here's an interview with Marquand.
www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/02/22/the-walking-dead-s-big-gay-love-story-ross-marquand-on-aaron-s-coming-out-party.html
www.ew.com/article/2015/02/22/walking-dead-star-ross-marquand-aaron