The group's plan to head for Fort Benning is put on hold when Sophia goes missing.The group's plan to head for Fort Benning is put on hold when Sophia goes missing.The group's plan to head for Fort Benning is put on hold when Sophia goes missing.
Jeremy Ambler
- Highway Walker
- (uncredited)
Chance Bartels
- Highway Walker
- (uncredited)
Christopher W. Brantley
- Walker
- (uncredited)
Scottie Knollin
- Walker
- (uncredited)
Michael Koske
- Walker
- (uncredited)
Charlie Leach
- Woodchuck Walker
- (uncredited)
Andrew S. McMillan
- Highway Walker
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe reason this episode is longer than most (68 minutes instead of the usual 60 minutes for season premiers) is because budget cuts forced two episodes to be condensed into one. Originally season two was supposed to have 14 episodes, with the first episode being titled "Miles Behind Us" and the second episode "What Lies Ahead." "Miles Behind Us" was supposed to tell the story of how the group got out of Atlanta after fleeing the CDC (these scenes are included as deleted scenes on the DVD/Blu-Ray of season two). "Miles Behind Us" was also going to include a flashback scene showing the backstory of the Army Ranger played by Sam Witwer that was in the tank and was shot by Rick after he had turned, came to be in the predicament that forced him to take shelter inside the tank and die.
- Goofs+A lot of people point out that the Hyundai SUV that Shane finds is a 2011 model, and therefore couldn't be there since the outbreak happened in 2010. However cars are manufactured, and often sold, in the year leading up to their "model year". So the Hyundai Shane finds could be one someone had just purchased, and even if that model wasn't on the market yet, it is possible someone could of taken it from an assembly plant lot.
- Quotes
[Daryl looks up at the Jesus Christ statue that a group of Walkers were surrounded about]
Daryl Dixon: Yo, J.C., you taking requests?
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Walking Dead: The Journey So Far (2016)
Featured review
Incredible Season Opener!
The second season of Walking Dead is finally here, at least for me and all I can say how incredible this opener is. What I really liked is how they don't overdo the walker violence, because it adds to the element of surprise, which happens here. When the walkers do appear, the action is excellent. On the human side, the characterization is top-notch and each character brings their own set of dynamics to the table, which I like!
In this episode, "What Lies Ahead," the crew decides to stop on the highway to forage for supplies, but are overran by a herd of zombies. During the chaos that ensues, one of the survivors, Sophia goes missing. Rick forms a search party to attempt to find her.
Overall, this is an excellent season opener and what a way to start off the second season! This episode even has several cliffhangers and one that will make you go bonkers. While a little light on the action, the drama is top-notch. I rate this episode 10/10.
In this episode, "What Lies Ahead," the crew decides to stop on the highway to forage for supplies, but are overran by a herd of zombies. During the chaos that ensues, one of the survivors, Sophia goes missing. Rick forms a search party to attempt to find her.
Overall, this is an excellent season opener and what a way to start off the second season! This episode even has several cliffhangers and one that will make you go bonkers. While a little light on the action, the drama is top-notch. I rate this episode 10/10.
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- g-bodyl
- May 30, 2014
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- Runtime1 hour 8 minutes
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