Warning: contains major spoilers for The Walking Dead seasons 1-6.
This article first appeared atDen of Geek UK.
The world ofThe Walking Deadis a cruel one.
Thats why you wont find much fun in the selections below.
The world ofThe Walking Deadisnt really a birthday-parties-and-puppies kind of place.
Its more a viscera-and-machine gun sort of deal.
From literal pyrotechnics to acting pyrotechnics.
Written by Scott Gimple before he becameThe Walking Deadshowrunner, Clear is a stunning TV episode.
Its no coincidence that James is a respected Shakespearean actor here in the UK.
He brings intensity and emotion to this scene worthy of any stage tragedy.
The Camp Attack (Season 1, Episode 4 Vatos)
I remember my dream now.
Why I dug the holes.
Its also because it establishes a pattern for so much that follows.
Its the first time of many that the groups fragile peace is shattered by the arrival of the undead.
Things are, momentarily, looking up always a dangerous time on this show.
Duly, the horde enters, bringing with it death and chaos.
The Governor (Season 3, Episode 8 Made to Suffer)
Dont hurt my little girl.
A reckoning was always on the cards between Michonne and the Governor, and this is part one.
(Part two is him being skewered like a kebab on the blade of her katana).
This close-quarters scrap is key to the Governors origin story.
It leaves him with the iconic eye-patch and a blistering desire for revenge on Michonne and the prison group.
There are no big speeches in this scene, just a lot of characters dumbstruck by pain.
Ricks Campfire Speech (Season 2, Episode 16 Beside the Dying Fire)
This isnt a democracy anymore.
Rick plus campfire equals emotional speech.
Thats one of the rules ofThe Walking Dead.
Its said quietly in a reflective scene that sees everyone questioning their situation.
Ricks patience, its fair to say, has been exhausted.
He stalks aggressively around the camp, spitting mad at the dissent in the ranks.
This isnt a democracy anymore.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Ricktatorship.
Carol Kills Lizzie (Season 4, Episode 14 The Grove)
Just look at the flowers, Lizzie.
Just look at the flowers.
I love you, Lizzie, and everything works out the way its supposed to, she lies comfortingly.
Just look at the flowers, Lizzie.
Just look at the flowers.
Its Sophia, now a snarling, snapping walker.
When the realization hits the assembled shooters, its not just Carol who breaks, but everyone.
Shane, whose rant opened up the barn in the first place, simply hangs his head.
Daryl catches a screaming Carol and keeps her away from her daughter.
Carl and Lori collapse, too.
Only Rick musters the strength to do whats necessary and put Sophia out of her undead misery.
Lori Gives Birth (Season 4, Episode 3 Isolation)
No, shesmymom.
Thats not even the horrific part.
Andthenhe has to put a bullet in Loris brain to stop her from coming back and eating them all.
Loris death scene is high on emotions, blood, and horror.
But the most memorable has to be the death of Hershel Greene.
Echoing Dales unfair demise in series two, Hershels beheading here is cruel and unforgettable.
(Season 2, Episode 12 Better Angels)
Im a better man than you, Rick.
The farm proved not to be big enough for two ofThe Walking Deads alpha males: Rick and Shane.
Before Shane can pull the trigger though, Rick gets in first with his knife.
Its also one ofThe Walking Deads most memorable season climaxes.
Thats not what happens.
This moment signaled the emergence of a new, much more dangerous Rick Grimes.
Theyre screwing with the wrong people indeed.
Carol Goes Rambo (Season 5, Episode 1 No Sanctuary)
Didyoudo that?
