Review: The Walking Dead, Episode 2.7

So...yeah, we're clearly off the map of the comics. And as a loyal comic reader, I'm actually sort of okay with that. I mean, as much as I love the comics, it does enhance my viewing that I don't know what will happen next. And really who doesn't love T-Dog and Darrell?

So, for the sake of organizing my thoughts, I'm reviewing tonight's episode in list form:

1. I really feel Glenn on the whole keeping secrets thing. I mean, honestly, the world's a mess. Why should he have to be the keeper of all sacred knowledge on top of everything else? I would've spilled the beans, too. Come on, Lori. 
2. Yeah...that's not how the morning after pill works. But then again, they had a pregnancy test register results in like 2 seconds a few episodes ago, so clearly these dudes need a little medical schooling. I understand her desperation, but she could have poisoned herself.
3. Well, looks like the whole Shane secret's out of the bag. THAT never happens in the comics! Eventually it seems like Rick figures it out, but by that point Shane is long dead, and Lori never actually comes right out and says it. I guess it's a little more realistic this way. What did you think?
4. Shane and Andrea certainly never got it on in the comic, but I'm okay with it here. I mean, it seems fairly realistic. They've been spending a lot of time together, and they're around the same age. My guess is that many people would turn to that sort of carnal comfort in such a situation.
5. I thought Dale's reaction to Shane was a little sudden. I mean, in the comic Dale and Andrea are an item, but it doesn't seem like that's what's been going on in the show. And Dale isn't a twelve year old boy who puffs up his chest and starts fights on the playground, so it just seemed a little contrived to me.

And my guesses for next week?

1. I don't know...I'm kind of not buying the whole "we're not killing off Shane yet" thing. Ever since the producers of Battlestar Galactica lied to me about the return of one Kara Thrace, I'm reticent to trust producers and writers about upcoming plot points. Their job is to trick and guile you, and they know you want to be surprised. Maybe I'm wrong, but with all the foreshadowing this episode, I bet it happens this season.
2. I think Shane's gonna kill off all the zombies in the barn without asking...which will inevitably lead to their excommunication from the ranch.
3. Someone's gonna die. If it ain't Shane, my money's on one of Hershel's kids or T-Dog.
4. They'll find Sophia...and she'll be alive...maybe?
5. If they leave, will Glenn elect to stay behind as he does in the comic? I'm not sure...

Can't wait until next week's episode? Check out this not-satisfying-enough preview for next week's episode: