The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 15 "This Sorrowful Life"
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"This Sorrowful Life" is a pivotal Season 3 episode of The Walking Dead in which Merle Dixon undertakes a tragic solo mission against the Governor, leading to major emotional and narrative consequences for the group.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 15 "This Sorrowful Life" canonical | 1 |
| The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 16 "Welcome to the Tombs" | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 15 "This Sorrowful Life" Context triple: [Merle Dixon, lastAppearance, The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 15 "This Sorrowful Life"]
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The Walking Dead: Webisodes
The Walking Dead: Webisodes is a series of short-form online episodes expanding the universe and backstories of AMC’s The Walking Dead television series.
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The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is a post-apocalyptic horror drama television series that continues the story of key characters from the original The Walking Dead universe, focusing on their struggle to survive and reunite in a world overrun by the undead.
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C.
The Walking Dead #19
The Walking Dead #19 is an issue of the Image Comics horror series notable for introducing the katana-wielding survivor Michonne to the story.
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The Walking Dead: Negan Lives!
The Walking Dead: Negan Lives! is a one-shot comic book set in The Walking Dead universe that focuses on the character Negan’s life and actions after his original storyline concludes.
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The Walking Dead: Dead City
The Walking Dead: Dead City is a post-apocalyptic horror television series set in the same universe as The Walking Dead, following familiar characters as they navigate a walker-infested New York City.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 15 "This Sorrowful Life" Target entity description: "This Sorrowful Life" is a pivotal Season 3 episode of The Walking Dead in which Merle Dixon undertakes a tragic solo mission against the Governor, leading to major emotional and narrative consequences for the group.
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A.
The Walking Dead: Webisodes
The Walking Dead: Webisodes is a series of short-form online episodes expanding the universe and backstories of AMC’s The Walking Dead television series.
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B.
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is a post-apocalyptic horror drama television series that continues the story of key characters from the original The Walking Dead universe, focusing on their struggle to survive and reunite in a world overrun by the undead.
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C.
The Walking Dead #19
The Walking Dead #19 is an issue of the Image Comics horror series notable for introducing the katana-wielding survivor Michonne to the story.
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D.
The Walking Dead: Negan Lives!
The Walking Dead: Negan Lives! is a one-shot comic book set in The Walking Dead universe that focuses on the character Negan’s life and actions after his original storyline concludes.
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E.
The Walking Dead: Dead City
The Walking Dead: Dead City is a post-apocalyptic horror television series set in the same universe as The Walking Dead, following familiar characters as they navigate a walker-infested New York City.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | television episode ⓘ |
| basedOn |
The Walking Dead (comic book series)
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linked to:
The Walking Dead
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| characterArc |
Glenn Rhee decides to propose to Maggie Greene
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Merle Dixon attempts to atone for past actions ⓘ Rick Grimes reconsiders his authoritarian leadership style ⓘ
linked to:
Rick Grimes
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| continuityImpact |
Rick Grimes abandons the plan to trade Michonne to the Governor
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The prison group prepares for an inevitable conflict with Woodbury ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| director | Greg Nicotero ⓘ |
| emotionalImpact |
Daryl Dixon experiences intense grief over Merle’s death
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linked to:
Daryl Dixon (character)
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| episodeNumberInSeason | 15 ⓘ |
| featuresCharacter |
Andrea
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Beth Greene ⓘ Carl Grimes ⓘ Carol Peletier ⓘ Daryl Dixon ⓘ
linked to:
Daryl Dixon (character)
Glenn Rhee ⓘ Hershel Greene ⓘ Maggie Greene ⓘ Merle Dixon ⓘ Michonne ⓘ Rick Grimes ⓘ The Governor ⓘ |
| follows | The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 14 "Prey" ⓘ |
| genre |
drama
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post-apocalyptic horror ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| majorEvent |
Daryl Dixon discovers Merle has turned into a walker and kills him
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Merle Dixon attacks the Governor’s men alone ⓘ Merle Dixon changes his mind and frees Michonne ⓘ Merle Dixon is killed by the Governor ⓘ Merle Dixon kidnaps Michonne to deliver her to the Governor ⓘ |
| originalNetwork | AMC ⓘ |
| partOfSeries | The Walking Dead ⓘ |
| plotFocus |
Merle Dixon plans a solo mission against the Governor
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Rick Grimes struggles with the decision to hand over Michonne to the Governor ⓘ |
| precedes | The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 16 "Welcome to the Tombs" ⓘ |
| prop | Merle’s prosthetic bayonet hand ⓘ |
| seasonNumber | 3 ⓘ |
| setting |
West Georgia Correctional Facility (the prison)
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Woodbury ⓘ |
| showrunner | Glen Mazzara ⓘ |
| theme |
moral dilemma
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redemption ⓘ sacrifice ⓘ |
| writer |
Evan Reilly
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Scott M. Gimple ⓘ |
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Subject: The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 15 "This Sorrowful Life" Description of subject: "This Sorrowful Life" is a pivotal Season 3 episode of The Walking Dead in which Merle Dixon undertakes a tragic solo mission against the Governor, leading to major emotional and narrative consequences for the group.
Referenced by (2)
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The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 15 "This Sorrowful Life"
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precedes
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The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 16 "Welcome to the Tombs"
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linked to: The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 15 "This Sorrowful Life"