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Vatos

  • Episode aired Nov 21, 2010
  • TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
19K
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Andrew Lincoln in The Walking Dead (2010)
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Rick, Glenn, Daryl and T-Dog come across a group of seemingly hostile survivors whilst searching for Merle. Back at camp, Jim begins behaving erratically.Rick, Glenn, Daryl and T-Dog come across a group of seemingly hostile survivors whilst searching for Merle. Back at camp, Jim begins behaving erratically.Rick, Glenn, Daryl and T-Dog come across a group of seemingly hostile survivors whilst searching for Merle. Back at camp, Jim begins behaving erratically.

  • Director
    • Johan Renck
  • Writers
    • Frank Darabont
    • Robert Kirkman
    • Tony Moore
  • Stars
    • Andrew Lincoln
    • Jon Bernthal
    • Sarah Wayne Callies
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Johan Renck
    • Writers
      • Frank Darabont
      • Robert Kirkman
      • Tony Moore
    • Stars
      • Andrew Lincoln
      • Jon Bernthal
      • Sarah Wayne Callies
    • 33User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
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    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Rick Grimes
    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Shane Walsh
    Sarah Wayne Callies
    Sarah Wayne Callies
    • Lori Grimes
    Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden
    • Andrea Harrison
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Dale Horvath
    Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun
    • Glenn Rhee
    Chandler Riggs
    Chandler Riggs
    • Carl Grimes
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Daryl Dixon
    Emma Bell
    Emma Bell
    • Amy Harrison
    Andrew Rothenberg
    Andrew Rothenberg
    • Jim
    Juan Gabriel Pareja
    Juan Gabriel Pareja
    • Morales
    • (as Juan Pareja)
    Noel Gugliemi
    Noel Gugliemi
    • Felipe
    • (as Noel G.)
    Irone Singleton
    Irone Singleton
    • Theodore 'T-Dog' Douglas
    Adam Minarovich
    Adam Minarovich
    • Ed
    Melissa McBride
    Melissa McBride
    • Carol Peletier
    Jeryl Prescott
    Jeryl Prescott
    • Jacqui
    • (as Jeryl Prescott Sales)
    Madison Lintz
    Madison Lintz
    • Sophia Peletier
    Maddie Lomax
    • Eliza
    • Director
      • Johan Renck
    • Writers
      • Frank Darabont
      • Robert Kirkman
      • Tony Moore
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    User reviews33

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    9and_mikkelsen

    Anything can happen at anytime!

    This was the episode that showed the true nature of this show! That at any point.. a character can suffer a brutal demise!

    This episode had some great tension and excitement as it jumped between the two storylines in a great way! Daryl once again steals the show, and the plotline with the other group of survivors shows how they are not the only ones out there and some are good.. while some are not! Is the world changing or is people changing?

    The last part of the episode however was the part that stuck out! Out of knowhere we are reminded what can of world this is! That you should never get to comfortable and let your guard down!

    By the time it was over, i was shocked and sad!
    9alexm-32086

    Underrated episode

    This episode has it all!! Great acting, directing, writing, drama and music! One of my favorite episodes of the season tbh.
    8claudio_carvalho

    Protecting the Elders

    In Atlanta, Rick, Daryl, Glenn and T-Dog find only Merle's hand on the rooftop, and they follow the blood stain trying o find Merle. They decide to retrieve the bag with weapons and ammunition and they face a hostile Latino gang of survivors that abducts Glenn. But they capture one gangster and propose to trade him per Glenn. However, the leader Guillermo also wants the weapons and ammunition in the deal. Meanwhile, Jim is disturbed in the camp and tells that he has had a prophetic dream with the walkers.

    "Vatos" is a uneven episode of "The Walking Dead". The initial tension between Rick, Daryl and T-Dog with the Latino gang led by Guillermo has a disappointing resolution with the intervention of an old lady. However, the surprising attack of the zombies to the camp makes this episode worthwhile. I guess if Merle has not brought these walkers to revenge the campers for leaving him in Atlanta. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "Vatos" (1.4)

    Note: On 08 April 2016 I saw this show again.
    9TheLittleSongbird

    Has plenty of bite

    Had heard nothing but great things about 'The Walking Dead' from friends and IMDb reviewers. It took a while to get round to watching, both from being busy and also not being sure whether it would be my cup of tea. Finally getting round to it a few years ago and slowly working my way through it, having had a very long to watch and review list, 'The Walking Dead' turned out to be very much my cup of tea and as good as the hype made it out to be, have found it extremely addictive.

    "Vatos" continues the extensive character building and a full establishment of tone, in no way disappoints, maintains the complexity and delivers even more on the tension, emotional impact and adrenaline-rush guts. Another strong reminder of how Seasons 1-5 of 'The Walking Dead' to me were absolutely brilliant and seeing the show in its full glory days (Season 6 was uneven, Season 7 was a huge disappointment and am still debating whether to watch Season 8). The characters and storylines are advancing well even if there are not what one calls "resolutions".

    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.

    Complaints are few actually. Sarah Wayne Callies doesn't seem at ease yet in a role that was not interesting at this point of the show. The biggest issue though for me was the tension of Rick's storyline being let down too much by an anti-climactic and hokey-in-writing stand off where Guillermo's silly dialogue and how little the scene adds to the rest of the episode or that particular subplot in general dilutes things too much.

    Like all the episodes of the show however, "Vatos" is incredibly well made in the production values, with gritty and audacious production design, photography of almost cinematic quality, effects that look good, have soul and are not overused or abused and pretty frightening make-up which helps make the already freaky zombies even freakier. The music is haunting and affecting, having presence but never being too intrusive.

    The writing, the aforementioned grievances aside, is intelligent and thought-provoking, with lots of tension and emotional resonance and already showing signs of character complexity and multiple layer storytelling. The more eventful scenes are thrilling and terrifying as well as uncompromising.

    Particularly found the Amy and Andrea's interactions very effective, the sisterly bond wrenching the heart.

    It's all thrilling and tautly paced without rushing through the more important parts. The world building is already stunningly immersive and effective. Direction is smart and atmospheric while the show throughout has been strongly acted. "Vatos" is no exception, with the heartfelt performance of Laurie Holden standing out. Andrew Lincoln continues to be an excellent lead.

    Overall, excellent on the most part. 9/10 Bethany Cox
    8fernandoschiavi

    "Vatos" explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the harsh realities of life in a world overrun by the undead

    Directed by Johan Renck, "Vatos" expands the scope of the series by introducing new characters and delving into the complexities of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The episode follows Rick and the survivors as they face new challenges and threats, both from the undead and from other survivors.

    One of the most memorable scenes in this episode is the attack on the survivors' camp, which highlights the vulnerability of the group and the need for trust and cooperation in order to survive. The introduction of characters like Daryl Dixon adds depth to the ensemble cast, while also raising questions about loyalty and morality in a world where the rules of society have broken down.

    "Vatos" explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the harsh realities of life in a world overrun by the undead. As the survivors struggle to make sense of their new reality, they are forced to confront their own humanity and the difficult choices they must make in order to stay alive.

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    • Trivia
      This is the first episode in which we actually see some human characters being eaten by the walkers.
    • Goofs
      Part of Rick's reason to return to Atlanta, besides looking for Merl, is to retrieve his bag of guns. In fact they almost have a shoot out with the other group over the bag of guns. Yet, throughout the downtown dozens of machine guns and holstered pistols can be seen on dead soldiers and several M-60s can be seen sticking up from the sandbags.
    • Quotes

      [Dale quotes a line by William Faulkner about time]

      Dale Horvath: I like... I like what, um, a father said to his son when he gave him a watch that had been handed down through generations. He said, 'I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire, which will fit your individual needs no better than it did mine or my father's before me; I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you may forget it for a moment now and then and not spend all of your breath trying to conquer it.'

      Amy: [the group remains silent] You are so weird.

      Dale Horvath: [the group laughs] It's not me. It's Faulkner. William Faulkner. Maybe my bad paraphrasing.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Talking Dead: The Damned (2017)
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      Written by Bear McCreary

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA(on location)
    • Production companies
      • American Movie Classics (AMC)
      • Circle Management + Production
      • Valhalla Entertainment
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      • 44m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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