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The Walking Dead: Dead City |2x05 "The Bird Always Knows"

·1 hr 42 min·5 clips
Why does a character turn French when excited, and who just died in the brutal opening of Dead City?
The episode begins with the hosts reacting to the opening scene where Roxana dies, noting her French accent when excited. They discuss the episode title 'The Bird Always Knows', linking it to a story Roxana tells about a bird picking riddles, which leads to a philosophical debate on fate versus free will. The hosts analyze the Dama's manipulation, suggesting she sent Negan to Christos to potentially eliminate him or provoke the Croat. They examine Negan's motivations, including his desire to find his family and navigate the power struggle. The conversation shifts to Maggie's character, debating why she doesn't kill Negan and her tendency to blame him for her mistakes. Hershel's Stockholm syndrome is discussed, with insights into how the Dama's kindness contrasts with her cruelty. Production aspects are critiqued, such as the dark cinematography compared to Game of Thrones season 8 and the use of vibrant colors in earlier seasons. The hosts mention upcoming Walking Dead content, including Daryl Dixon season 3 filming and Stephen Merchant's involvement. They also touch on historical references, like the Dutch origins of Manhattan and connections to art. The episode concludes with thoughts on character deaths, plot twists, and audience feedback on edited versus unedited podcast versions.

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A lively Dead City discussion where a death, rat guts, and a translated love song all compete for attention.

Squawking Dead takes on The Walking Dead: Dead City season two's fifth episode, The Bird Always Knows, as a messy mix of shock, disgust, and odd character business.

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You get death, rat guts on a shoe, and a translated love song, with wardrobe criticism waiting around the corner.

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