Fear the Walking Dead

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Season 1
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 23, 2015
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1
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  1. MikeZillaGames
    Aug 23, 2015
    2
    As a fan of the original show, this is a swing and a miss for this spin off. I could sum it's plot up as this: "Junkie knows something weird is happening, nobody else gives half of a f***, and would rather show off their acting chops in slow, boring "character development" tangent stories for the next hour."

    In the original show's pilot, we have a car chase which leads to a dazed and    As a fan of the original show, this is a swing and a miss for this spin off. I could sum it's plot up as this: "Junkie knows something weird is happening, nobody else gives half of a f***, and would rather show off their acting chops in slow, boring "character development" tangent stories for the next hour."

    In the original show's pilot, we have a car chase which leads to a dazed and confused Rick Grimes waking up from a coma to find himself in a terrifying hellhole. It was exciting and creepy.

    In 'Fear of the Walking Dead', we have a stoner getting hit by a car, getting locked up inside a hospital (makes little sense), and half an hour of whining by apathetic LAPD members and a 'Stand and Deliver' style classroom drama that just drags on and on for some time. Apathetic is the best word here, because it doesn't seem like anyone cares what's going on. Even when the zombies show up, it doesn't feel exciting...and that's a bad sign for this spin-off.    … Expand
  2. Timfads
    Aug 23, 2015
    3
    Boring, slow n predictable. For something with only 6 episodes they needed to come out fast especiallly if you are going to showabout two episodes worth of footage thru commericals, previews n hype clips.
  3. PoopyShow
    Apr 22, 2016
    0
    Do not watch this show,it is one of the most boring and just plain bad shows.The acting is horrible show logic or just character inteligence is even worse.Do yourself a favor and do not watch this show
  4. lilkillpappy
    Sep 10, 2017
    0
    Huge fan of TWD. Fear The Walking Dead is garbage. Bad acting, bad story, bad pacing, bad directing, boring cinematography. There is nothing of any value here. This show is an insult to TWD and is doing a disservice to the franchise. They need to cancel this ASAP.
  5. Viperspider
    Nov 14, 2015
    2
    Utter ****

    The show is closer to "Fear the Government" than it's original title. The only episode that is any way entertaining at all is the last one and even that one s full of zombie cliches. The characters are boring, the story is terrible and the show as a whole is an effortless dull cash grab.

    Would not recommend, will certainly not come back for the second season.
  6. DavidWerdiger
    Oct 17, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a big fan of TWD as a social commentary. This companion series could have been so much more. It touched lightly on the ethical & moral issues of initially understanding what was happening, and then dealing with the infected and the zombies. It also dealt with the mistrust of authority and communication between them and the people at various stages.
    But it could have taken a lot more time to really explore those themes, and also to explain how it all started and how the authorities understood it and tried to deal with it, to consider things from their perspective (govt, police, army) as well as the people, to consider the "tipping points" when things got out of hand, either because of the rioting, or when the scale became so large that areas had to be abandoned, how major infrastructure like power failed.
    Instead, after just 6 episodes, we are already post-apocalyptic. There is so much more this could have been. I'm disappointed.    … Expand
  7. FadingHope
    May 28, 2016
    0
    Currently watching season 2, episode 7. The review is gonna be relatively spoiler-free.

    I always thought the strength of the Walking Dead rested on its characters who sink deep into your memory and stay there forever. You mourn every loss, anticipate every episode, feel relief whenever the characters are given a few minutes' worth of respite. Fear the Walking Dead is the complete    Currently watching season 2, episode 7. The review is gonna be relatively spoiler-free.

    I always thought the strength of the Walking Dead rested on its characters who sink deep into your memory and stay there forever. You mourn every loss, anticipate every episode, feel relief whenever the characters are given a few minutes' worth of respite. Fear the Walking Dead is the complete opposite of that - basically all the characters are **** annoying, and such a strong reaction is a huge achievement considering how bland, lifeless and dull they are. You literally don't give a flying **** if any of them dies; in fact, you're rooting for some of them to be torn to pieces and stop irritating you. The mother looks like an ugly alligator, the daughter is too beautiful to be even vaguely believable as an actual person, the romance between two alpha males is hilariously forced, the father... etc., etc. There's some depth to the ex-torturer, but that's all. Now you see the problem - if you wanna the main cast to be devoured, that's a sign of some pretty disastrous character creation.

    We could go on and list dozens of other gripes people have been mentioning - pacing issues, stupid decisions, recycled plot points from the Walking Dead (actually verging on plagiarism in some episodes) - but it's all a side-note to the main downer: the weakest, most boring, uninspired and insipid characters I've seen in a TV series in my life. Oh, and if you expected this series to give you the answers the Walking Dead never provided... well, you're gonna be disappointed on that front as well.

    So there you go, a complete failure in every possible respect, at best, it could serve as a form of guilty pleasure for the fans of the original masterpiece to poke fun at, a rubber doll with an unchanging expression on its rubber face on which you can vent your anger with friends and criticise every single second of this massive disappointment.

    Enjoy. At your own peril.    … Expand
  8. looper851
    Oct 2, 2016
    1
    Wow. Weak, awful characters that cannot be related to; the strongest character with the greatest insight was killed (Reuben); the weakest character, Madison, would not last a month in this type of environment by putting herself in a leader position like Madison loves to do in the show . This show is a train wreck, and needs to be taken off the air. Otherwise, it needs an overhaul, newWow. Weak, awful characters that cannot be related to; the strongest character with the greatest insight was killed (Reuben); the weakest character, Madison, would not last a month in this type of environment by putting herself in a leader position like Madison loves to do in the show . This show is a train wreck, and needs to be taken off the air. Otherwise, it needs an overhaul, new writers, stronger and more interesting characters who are capable of growing, not alienating everyone. There must be a leader in this series somewhere - a person who should really be at the helm making better decisions than Madison. And honestly, why is Madison even needed? She brings nothing useful to the table. Alicia and Nick are promising - Alicia is growing, Nick puts himself out there & tries to help. Somebody in charge of this show needs to open their eyes. Wait, maybe 'Madison' is in charge of the show - that certainly would explain a lot. (BTW, I do not blame the actors - they follow the director's lead and the writers script). Rating it a (1) for either kill it or revamp it. I don't give a crap if it is a spin off - as a spin off it always had big shoes to follow after, but the way it is now is a poor excuse for giving up an hour of your life each week. It certainly is not entertainment.… Expand
  9. Cherry866
    Jul 10, 2017
    0
    I have been watching this show since season one. The plot/storylines is not that bad. I like when they were at the hotel i would have liked to see that played out more, i think they left that storyline too quick. I just think the actors/characters are not likable. If there were different actors playing the parts maybe it would not be so boring i could care less who dies on the show
  10. murph07
    Aug 30, 2015
    2
    I really did not like the characters in this show. Are these people that we want to survive? The mom was very rude to the cops and the nurses even though she is an educator so you think she would give other public service people a bit more respect. I can't stand the "bail my kids out of their situation regardless of their own stupidity" type of parenting. The step dad finds bloodI really did not like the characters in this show. Are these people that we want to survive? The mom was very rude to the cops and the nurses even though she is an educator so you think she would give other public service people a bit more respect. I can't stand the "bail my kids out of their situation regardless of their own stupidity" type of parenting. The step dad finds blood everywhere in the church but seems to see no need to call the authorities. The kid then commits murder and the parents are already talking about how to get him out of that. I am hoping that they all get eaten in the second episode and a better group of people becomes the cops.… Expand
  11. podunk411
    Sep 1, 2015
    5
    I hope it gets better, but so far not a great start. The writing, characters & story are somewhat muddled, just not strong at all (not all bad, but certainly not good either, and nowhere near as good as TWD pilot). I'll keep watching in hopes it gets better, and really, it's the strength of TWD that has me interested in FTWD.
  12. BigPoppaFitz
    Sep 1, 2015
    6
    I think the first mistake people make when watching this is assuming that it will either be identical to 'The Walking Dead' or that it will at least hold true the same antics and situations. It's important to treat this as a completely separate entity (which it is). It is not a companion series. That being said, I find the show to be average. It's hard to judge a show off of two episodes,I think the first mistake people make when watching this is assuming that it will either be identical to 'The Walking Dead' or that it will at least hold true the same antics and situations. It's important to treat this as a completely separate entity (which it is). It is not a companion series. That being said, I find the show to be average. It's hard to judge a show off of two episodes, but in 2015 producers know that if a series doesn't suck you in by the first two episodes, the rest of it is likely to fail. I could be wrong, but it seems like it's going to be the same old predictable plot where the virus breaks out, they're stuck in the city and are trying to escape. Everything in between is just fluff. The acting is average at best and none of the characters are relatable even in the slightest bit. Since it is Robert Kirkman, I will give it until the end of season 1 but I doubt the series is going to take a hard left and take off so I give it a 6 as it stands.… Expand
  13. HarlanSaysSo
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    I am a huge Walking Dead fan. It's funny because I only gave it a try because there was nothing else on T.V..and it became such and engrossing part of my television watching habits. Sundays are just not the same without it. When it is on hiatus, I just get saddened by how long I have to wait to continue the journey with the characters that I have grown to love. So, when I found out aboutI am a huge Walking Dead fan. It's funny because I only gave it a try because there was nothing else on T.V..and it became such and engrossing part of my television watching habits. Sundays are just not the same without it. When it is on hiatus, I just get saddened by how long I have to wait to continue the journey with the characters that I have grown to love. So, when I found out about this show and how it was going to be a different direction from the first, I immediately felt the urge to give it a try and not be so skeptical. That horror T.V can work. I am very happy to say that this show definitely pulls it's own weight. What I love most about this show is the different angle in which it is playing. The Walking Dead focuses on survival, whereas Fear the Walking Dead focuses on infection, and the outbreak which started it all, and how people are coming to terms with the chaos that is caused from it. It works. Very well. Because it becomes terrifying in a sense that WE as a viewer know what has happened and how to deal with certain scenarios or situations, but seeing as these characters are in the midst of the outbreak and not the aftermath, they are more vulnerable and oblivious to the dangers and how to face them effectively. And since this is the beginning of the outbreak, the zombies are more "fresh" and not so obvious of what they truly are, which heightens the intensity of the situations that occur on hand .The characters are all portrayed very well and the city is a welcome atmosphere as opposed to the countryside. People who are complaining about not having enough zombies are just ignorant to the fact that they just want the horror part of the story. That is just one part of it . There is a story being told and I am glad that the shows producers are not forgetting that. I would definitely give this show a chance. So far its a great opening to what we have come to know of this Universe and I am very eager to see where they take it . Bravo.… Expand
  14. doctor_robot
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    much better than expected. looking forward to future episodes. frank dillane is someone to keep an eye out for. the show is a slow building burn, and i like that.
  15. XisXis
    Aug 28, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The pilot for this show was slow and the writing was terrible. I get the idea of the show is partly to explore the effects on everyday people. That is part of the charm of the original series. It is not all about the political elite and extraordinary heroes. It about the human spirit and how various personalities tap into that spirit with varying outcomes.
    Okay, so why are these characters doing stupid stuff that no one would do. Why do the police fail to investigate a place that has been named as crack den where a gruesome murder just took place. Sure the witness is a crackhead, but still. So instead, the kids step dad - for no good reason - decides to go and investigate the crack-den gruesome murder scene himself - at night. Sure enough, its true. But does he call the cops? Nope, him and his wife decide to go back and check it out again, alone. Yep, still a crack-den scene of gruesome murder. Does anyone call the cops? No. But then the wife's judgement is so good that she decides to keep the knife wielding of a student just their little harmless secret.

    And so on. The characters are just cardboard cut outs, their actions the consequence of just unaccountably stupid plot twists.

    Me thinks the writers of this series have contempt for their audience.    … Expand
  16. GundamMars
    Aug 24, 2015
    4
    Okay, how to start. It's dull and that vibes continues through the show. When it starts up visually you're given the same look as the mainline show so you're tricked into thinking the **** has already hit the fan. But no this clever rouse takes us a few days before the all out infection of the country. Not saying that's a bad way to start, but when you're given a very limited run you needOkay, how to start. It's dull and that vibes continues through the show. When it starts up visually you're given the same look as the mainline show so you're tricked into thinking the **** has already hit the fan. But no this clever rouse takes us a few days before the all out infection of the country. Not saying that's a bad way to start, but when you're given a very limited run you need to start off with a BANG, not a fart. The setting is LA, which they really take advantage of showing more minority characters, which isn't bad, but nobody here is interesting or makes you care for them with Z-Day right around the corner. The main character is a junkie who plays being a junkie loser quite terribly. We're introduced to his family and they're as equally as annoying, from the **** mom, to the annoying teenage daughter all the troupes of a bad drama are represented. We get a couple of side characters that do little if nothing for the plot and any glimpses of zombies are short and don't have the same fell as they do in WD. We as the audience knows what's coming, but everyone in the show is completely clueless to the world around them. I was going to rate this show lower, but I want to see if they can improve. So far though, I was not fearing the Walking Dead, just starting to root for them.… Expand
  17. JohnnyV2
    Sep 4, 2015
    7
    It's a real shame that most people rate shows on a "0 or 10" scale. Most of the complaining I hear about this show stem from people wanting it to be more like TWD. If you'd like to see something that is not TWD, but exists in the same universe--I think that's called a "spin-off"--then this show is that. Different places, different faces. Some of the characters make dumb choices, some areIt's a real shame that most people rate shows on a "0 or 10" scale. Most of the complaining I hear about this show stem from people wanting it to be more like TWD. If you'd like to see something that is not TWD, but exists in the same universe--I think that's called a "spin-off"--then this show is that. Different places, different faces. Some of the characters make dumb choices, some are boring, and some are annoying. Viewers really seem to hate "realism" despite always screaming for it.

    It's not perfect. I could gripe about the things I don't like, but they are minor when compared to the fact that I'm really enjoying watching how things progressed while Rick was in a coma. It offers nothing in the way of explaining the zombies (that's a good thing), but is showing really well how panic and mobs of humans actually paved the way for zombies to swoop right in and eat everyone.

    If you want to enjoy this show, turn off your silly expectations about it being like TWD, and just watch while convincingly-real and flawed humans deal with a fast-moving crisis that no one seems to understand. It's easy for viewers to forget that these new characters don't have years of experience in the zombie world, so it just looks like some weird virus that makes people crazy and hard to kill.    … Expand
  18. WJS
    Oct 4, 2015
    8
    Interesting premise that's kind of redundant because it isn't that much different than the original "Walking Dead". It is well acted and has some decent direction, although one can't help but wonder what would happen if the characters from the two series happen to eventually meet?
  19. Prosmooth
    Sep 7, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I still watch the other series, and think it is decent most of time. I've seen two episodes of this one and it's honestly too soon to review it. Not impressed that much with anything yet. The teen daughter is hot--but she looks about 30. A lot of Mexicans on this one--kind of like Fear the East LA.… Expand
  20. MarquisInSpades
    Sep 14, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 3 episodes I'm starting to want the male lead character dead. Having narrowly escaped a full scale riot he gets home and despite the family saying 'let's go now' - he's still like 'we'll go in the morning'. Then in the morning he's fannying about putting the bins out! WTF ARE YOU DOING YOU F@CKING KNOB! Who's going to empty the bins in the middle of a zombie holocaust? Honestly it's actually getting quite amusing - what other things is he going to say or do which YOU JUST WOULDN'T F@CKING DO in a life emergency? Walk the dog? Pop out for newspaper?… Expand
  21. pdw123
    Jul 26, 2017
    0
    SICK AND TIRED of Walking Dead, and Fear the.... Crappy dialog and acting with story lines I could care less about, and gore sequences overdone 1001 times since the 1980s started the Zombie genre. Get it off my TV, AMC, or I'll eventually get rid of cable. Yes, it's that BAD.
  22. cimerians
    Aug 23, 2015
    5
    The pilot episode was bad but got better towards the final 30 minutes. The acting was atrocious for the most part but enjoyed some scenes from Curtis and Dillane. Way too many characters introduced and none of them are initially appealing. None you care about. Of course this is the beginning and one show does not determine the entire series but so far its at an almost tragic start. I'llThe pilot episode was bad but got better towards the final 30 minutes. The acting was atrocious for the most part but enjoyed some scenes from Curtis and Dillane. Way too many characters introduced and none of them are initially appealing. None you care about. Of course this is the beginning and one show does not determine the entire series but so far its at an almost tragic start. I'll leave it at that for now.… Expand
  23. blahdeedah
    Aug 24, 2015
    1
    My expectations were way too high. I am very disappointed.
    Cartoon like acting. The coddling of Nick was beyond tolerable. Poor sense of pace to the story.
    I was bored.
  24. j1177o1
    Aug 30, 2015
    5
    I really tried to like this show, but it's slow pace, boring characters, and overall lack of emotional depth and excitement has made this show very disappointing. A lot of scenes are somewhat illogical (sudden riots in downtown LA) and the character dynamics are seriously dull. I really dislike how one character who seems to be cognizant of an impending zombie apocalypse (brings a weaponI really tried to like this show, but it's slow pace, boring characters, and overall lack of emotional depth and excitement has made this show very disappointing. A lot of scenes are somewhat illogical (sudden riots in downtown LA) and the character dynamics are seriously dull. I really dislike how one character who seems to be cognizant of an impending zombie apocalypse (brings a weapon to school, gathers up supplies, forebodes the end to civilization) shows no fear or urgency or bother to explain how he came to that realization and was rather emotionally apathetic the whole time.… Expand
  25. FantasticFan
    Sep 28, 2015
    1
    After months of teasing, little glimpses of what looked like one helluva spin-off filled with action packed sequences of the fall of modern civilization, AMC has given us.... well, the 1970's British equivalent of an action film. A lot of talk and no action. This is one of the greatest disappointments in television history. Why they have chosen a slow, no, ploddingly slow told narrativeAfter months of teasing, little glimpses of what looked like one helluva spin-off filled with action packed sequences of the fall of modern civilization, AMC has given us.... well, the 1970's British equivalent of an action film. A lot of talk and no action. This is one of the greatest disappointments in television history. Why they have chosen a slow, no, ploddingly slow told narrative about a group of characters we care very little about and even find extremely unlikable at times is a total mystery.

    The 90 minute pilot begins with a great little scene of a young girl who has been impaled making some unlucky former friend her morning breakfast when she is discovered munching on him by her boyfriend who it turns out is a drug addict in a shooting gallery and who becomes such a little creep that 30 minutes later you wish she had made him into her lunch. I just hate this guy! He's portrayed by an actor that looks as if he has been cast only because he looks like Johnny Depp and who lacks either the ability to make his character likable or is reacting to bad direction, writing or all three. He also looks way too healthy to be a heroine addict.

    The story continues to go downhill from there with long setups to very little delivery and a frustrating lack of information on what's happening in the greater world. The show was sold to us on the premise of us being able to see the fall of civilization, what we only saw the aftermath of in the original show. In this one there isn't even a news report seen on a television in the background of frightened reporters giving terrifying reports from around the globe. All we have are characters that are either despicable like the very predicable Army officer seen in the fifth episode or incredibly weak and homogenized that even after seeking and KNOWING what the dead can do still refuse to put them down. One lead character, the mother of the druggie and a nurse at the local high school is forced to kill one of her co-workers by bludgeoning him and then goes home with absolutely no visible feeling whatsoever, never tells her husband, (the weak one) and not a drop of blood on her. We are now at the fifth episode of what is a six episode season and we have YET to see more than two or three of the dead walking at any given time and no real action! Los Angeles is supposed to be overrun and we have seen perhaps a total of ten walkers. Even the scenes of chaos when everyone supposedly goes nuts and riots when law and order breaks down is totally unconvincing. They just look like a bunch of extras hired out of the teenage hangouts at the local mall hired to throw paper around and jump up and down a lot on abandoned cars.

    Maybe it was budgetary reasons that kept the show from being bigger and wider in scope but if that were the case then they never should have attempted it in the first place. The promos for the show gave us great shots of people running screaming and a walker being shot down or taking a bite out of someone but those scenes were the ONLY such scenes in the entire series! This is like the mediocre films made that give you all the good scenes in the trailer leaving you really angry that you threw away your dollars on tripe punctuated by good stuff you have already seen. I still hold out hope that his series will finally take off and show us what we deserve but as of now I feel that I have wasted five hours of my life.

    I understand that a second season is already green lit and in production. If it's not better, a WHOLE LOT better than this dull, dragging, morose mess then there will definitely not be a third. This is doubly frustrating as I could have thought up, shot, edited completed something far more interesting and terrifying in my sleep. This isn't the horror show we were promised. It's a Dr. Phil episode with far less interesting drama and no more horror than a television spot for a horror film.    … Expand
  26. atmacgoog
    Aug 24, 2015
    1
    Pretty unfortunate opening for a spinoff of The Walking Dead. There is precious little action. I suppose this would be fine if the intent was to develop characters that the viewer is going to care immensely about in later episodes. However, based on the opener, this seems unlikely.

    Sadly, the interpersonal drama is akin to what you might expect from an after-school special designed to    Pretty unfortunate opening for a spinoff of The Walking Dead. There is precious little action. I suppose this would be fine if the intent was to develop characters that the viewer is going to care immensely about in later episodes. However, based on the opener, this seems unlikely.

    Sadly, the interpersonal drama is akin to what you might expect from an after-school special designed to teach young people about the wonders of diversity. I found it nauseating, and not in a flesh-eating way - more like a banal, mind-numbing way. In addition to the oh-so-wonderful diverse blended family, we are treated with characters ham-hamdedly intended to appeal to preteens. The heartthrob teenage boy will obviously clean up his act, but is currently quite annoying, as his bored sister. The classroom scenes, supposedly showing us the wonder of a teacher reaching out to urban youth, are straight out of the 1960s.

    Based on the depth of TWD, I suppose I'll give this one a little more of my time, but it's painful to do so.    … Expand
  27. Druganov
    Oct 25, 2015
    2
    Worst spin-off since "Caprica". clearly meant for teenagers. bad acting, stupid storyline, unbelievable, sickening politically correct casting and utterly annoying characters. The story holds great promise, but doesn't live up to its potential. what walkers? there's nothing to fear here but the quality of the coming episodes.
  28. Nikola
    Sep 25, 2015
    8
    Serija "Fear the Walking Dead" je na moje veliko iznenađenje, prevazišla moja očekivanja.
    Priznajem da sam bio skeptik u vezi ove serije.
    Ovu seriju svakako treba gledati, potpuno odvojeno od njene spin-off serije "The Walking Dead". Mislim da je ovih 4 epizode koliko ih je emitovano do ovog trenutka, pokazalo da će nam druga sezona doneti nadamo se još bolju priču, jer ova sezona će    Serija "Fear the Walking Dead" je na moje veliko iznenađenje, prevazišla moja očekivanja.
    Priznajem da sam bio skeptik u vezi ove serije.
    Ovu seriju svakako treba gledati, potpuno odvojeno od njene spin-off serije "The Walking Dead".
    Mislim da je ovih 4 epizode koliko ih je emitovano do ovog trenutka, pokazalo da će nam druga sezona doneti nadamo se još bolju priču, jer ova sezona će se sastojati od samo šest epizoda.
    Ukoliko bih već upoređivao TWD i FTWD, mislim da je ova serija na nivou prve dve sezone TWD, a bolja od svake sledeće sezone.    … Expand
  29. Bo33y
    Sep 24, 2015
    7
    The series has grown as it progresses. Although arguably it started very shaky from castings who aren't particularly credible and the first pilot episode went about it wrong. Druggies who were having zombie fits was absolutely hilarious, knowing how quick they can turn.

    The show's underlining horror theme tends to be more profound when the antagonist isn't some kind of cattle to be    The series has grown as it progresses. Although arguably it started very shaky from castings who aren't particularly credible and the first pilot episode went about it wrong. Druggies who were having zombie fits was absolutely hilarious, knowing how quick they can turn.

    The show's underlining horror theme tends to be more profound when the antagonist isn't some kind of cattle to be exploited, into how many more they can kill each episode in attempts to outbid their previous. Heck we can place odds on how many more will get slaughtered in each Walking Dead episode. A show that has lost some of it's way on who, or what the antagonist is.

    I agree that this series needs all kind of improvement, the concept is some where out there, yet to be quite found, but it needs more to compete. I.E in the riot I want to see a riot from the rioters POV, not some supposed heroes in their bunker. pretending to be scared. Nobody should is bulletproof in the zombie apocalypse, please shock me, all men must die. If the militray starts making prison camps I want to see oppression. I want to see them shoot certain escapees, I want to see them violently restrain, possibly gun butting, forcing those people away, because they are as scared, but are more powerful. I want to see hysteria, panic, fear, blood and gore. I know they think that they are slowly building up, trying not to give much away., stretching out their air time. However this show will always be predictable, in order to combat that, throw more shocking terrifying horror in, not just some moody drama, or some supposedly horrific backgrounds. This from anything upon the start was always gonna be chesse.

    I'll put a green light because I want this show to improve, despite of all of it's shakiness, making me cringe for fast-forwarding. I may bite these words, if all this show does is try to copy and paste, or just pretend..    … Expand
  30. cheinric
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    a good beginning and I hope it moves along quickly and does not drag too much; I say a good beginning because the original show never gave us that beginning!
  31. MrWonderful
    Sep 19, 2015
    8
    FtWD is much better than I was expecting it to be when the side project was first announced. Good cast, great ambience, and the looming dread of it all knowing what's to come from viewing the parent series for the last 5 seasons. Good stuff.
  32. Odin-
    Sep 1, 2015
    3
    Three words, shameless cash grab.

    This show is pure unadulterated crap. The content is repetitive and boring, mirroring the same constant theme over and over again with very little to mix it up. When you go from Rick grappling with a post-apocalyptic world apologising to a zombie missing legs with incredible music in the background to scenes where Alicia and her impetuous teenager love    Three words, shameless cash grab.

    This show is pure unadulterated crap. The content is repetitive and boring, mirroring the same constant theme over and over again with very little to mix it up. When you go from Rick grappling with a post-apocalyptic world apologising to a zombie missing legs with incredible music in the background to scenes where Alicia and her impetuous teenager love obsession with some guy coupled with her adolescent rebellious nature dominating scenes it feels more like home and away episode than anything else. The script writer’s attempt to mix things up by having a drug addict suffer from withdrawal syndrome doesn’t really keep suspense or the story interesting either.

    Disaster scenes feel cheap and fake which may point to a lack of funding. Riot scenes have a handful of riot police and protesters which is a stark contrast to the sheer calamity the show is trying to convey. The acting is poor and their characters feel forced rather than superb acting in the Walking Dead. Every scene is stretched out to ad nauseam, the dialogue is awful and the characters are monotone and boring.

    There is nothing to compel you to watch it further.    … Expand
  33. maxwelldemianx
    Aug 29, 2015
    3
    There is way too much family drama and not enough fear, horror , zombies. They make it feel as if they stretched the family drama extra long in order to spread the little horror they can show on a spin off pilot. At some point it was like watching a B-serie movie about a drug addict, his somewhat hot sister and their interacial parents. Positives : good actors, good special effects, theThere is way too much family drama and not enough fear, horror , zombies. They make it feel as if they stretched the family drama extra long in order to spread the little horror they can show on a spin off pilot. At some point it was like watching a B-serie movie about a drug addict, his somewhat hot sister and their interacial parents. Positives : good actors, good special effects, the premise make sense, story gets interesting when there is finally some action. Negatives : slow unfolding, boring transitions, cheap startling techniques that reminded me of the 1990's **** horror movies. Overall it showed some promise but I really scaled my expectations down. For me it's a low for AMC. 4/10.… Expand
  34. AaronAction
    Aug 24, 2015
    4
    Being in a room of 14 people who all completely hated this, I was the only one who tried to defend it for, "trying to build character development." In the reality of things, this is one of the worst premiers I've ever seen. I hope the rest of the Season isn't this boring, predictable, and poorly written.
  35. brockcheese
    Aug 25, 2015
    7
    This show is still very good although it cannot even come close to comparing with the original. One problem is the lack of zombie action as it is still occuring.
  36. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 27, 2015
    9
    A spin-off that takes to the start of the zombie apocalypse. As a result this premiere season is a different beast than it's parent series, and not just because it follows a completely different cast of characters.

    Given that the zombie apocalypse is just kicking off at the start of this show, the actual number of zombie encounters is limited. The focus is more on drama rather than    A spin-off that takes to the start of the zombie apocalypse. As a result this premiere season is a different beast than it's parent series, and not just because it follows a completely different cast of characters.

    Given that the zombie apocalypse is just kicking off at the start of this show, the actual number of zombie encounters is limited. The focus is more on drama rather than action. Here we get to watch the characters struggle as the world around them falls apart and they try to understand what is happening. It's tense in a different way. The drama and characters are well-written, even if stupid decisions are made from time to time.

    The show looks fantastic. It's got darker lighting all around which gives it a more gothic feel. The zombies look amazing. The lack of decomposition makes them even creepier.

    Walking Dead fans can take pleasure in a new chapter in this expanded universe and my fellow zombie fanatics can enjoy a story that takes place at the very start of it all. If you can forgive the typical goofy moments in the writing carrying over from the parent show as well as more of a focus on drama, then this is another Walking Dead show to enjoy.    … Expand
  37. johnyflyin
    Aug 31, 2015
    2
    This show is hiding in the shadow of its big brother. Granted it was not the best opening premiere, but this show was a let down even by normal tv standards. There was family tropes left and right; a daughter who wont listen to her mother and madly in lovely with her bf, a son who is a bad egg, parents who had divorce. It was a bit bland for those used to the walking dead's plot. Now iThis show is hiding in the shadow of its big brother. Granted it was not the best opening premiere, but this show was a let down even by normal tv standards. There was family tropes left and right; a daughter who wont listen to her mother and madly in lovely with her bf, a son who is a bad egg, parents who had divorce. It was a bit bland for those used to the walking dead's plot. Now i personally have never been a big fan of the walking dead's dialog(any scene with Carl and his father has horrible dialog) but this show is on par if not a bit worse with its cheesy lines. There is not much to say other than it was a huge let down and not worth watching unless you want to experience some of the lore before the events of the walking dead.… Expand
  38. MathIsStupid
    Sep 20, 2015
    3
    As a big Walking Dead Fan, this prequel is a disappointment. Cliches and the characters often fall into a stupidity track often lacking common sense and unrealistic reactions. It feels like some B movie writer came up with this script and was able to just slap on the Walking Dead logo to make it more well-known than what it should be.
  39. brettrosey
    Aug 24, 2015
    2
    It's pretty obvious based on one episode that this show is plain garbage. FTWD characters make TWD characters look like brain surgeons in comparison. "Oh, you say you saw your girlfriend feeding off a dead body before attacking you?" "let me just head on down to that crack den, alone, without a weapon and without informing police to see for myself." "oh, it looks like you were telling theIt's pretty obvious based on one episode that this show is plain garbage. FTWD characters make TWD characters look like brain surgeons in comparison. "Oh, you say you saw your girlfriend feeding off a dead body before attacking you?" "let me just head on down to that crack den, alone, without a weapon and without informing police to see for myself." "oh, it looks like you were telling the truth, let me just bring my wife along for a return trip, without telling police and again without a weapon." "hun, you were right something awful happened here". "ok let's get back to school and not report any of this".… Expand
  40. thisshowblows
    Aug 30, 2015
    0
    Stupid characters, can't connect with any of them because they aren't very likable. The first episode was insanely boring, and the second one isn't any better.
  41. rgd
    Aug 23, 2015
    1
    A very very slow start. Out of 90 minutes, 88 minutes of buildup and tease. Now i read in a professional review that the second hour is more of the same? Deadly--and not in a good way.
  42. WDfan
    Aug 24, 2015
    1
    The cast of characters in this show range from dull to annoying to detestable. If this was my family, I would be praying for a zombie apocalypse. Its unlikely that I will watch Fear the Walking Dead again, but if I do it will be to root for the walkers. Without a single likable character, I could only describe this mess as depressing soap opera style dysfunctional family drama. What aThe cast of characters in this show range from dull to annoying to detestable. If this was my family, I would be praying for a zombie apocalypse. Its unlikely that I will watch Fear the Walking Dead again, but if I do it will be to root for the walkers. Without a single likable character, I could only describe this mess as depressing soap opera style dysfunctional family drama. What a disappointment.… Expand
  43. skip1971
    Aug 24, 2015
    3
    Decent characters but the script is mundane, the play too slow and predictable. Does it really take the whole pilot to ratchet up suspense by using the usual lousy tricks (overall, the abuse of sirens and helicopter blades whirring)? Why not a warning "zombies ahead" con the highway VMS?
  44. roinujrino
    Aug 25, 2015
    7
    Well, even it did not reach the quality expexted, Fear the Walking Dead is solid, and the pilot leaves the promisse of a good season. I believe the series can and will grow in the next years.
  45. dbunye
    Aug 23, 2015
    6
    There is a lot of potential for this show.
    The urban setting creates a significant range of options that we do not really see in the rural setting of Walking Dead.
    I recall a major letdown in the movie World War Z was not seeing as much of the start of the Zombie Apocalypse as I hoped for. The movie was good, but fell short of the book. Fear the Walking Dead has the potential to fill    There is a lot of potential for this show.
    The urban setting creates a significant range of options that we do not really see in the rural setting of Walking Dead.
    I recall a major letdown in the movie World War Z was not seeing as much of the start of the Zombie Apocalypse as I hoped for. The movie was good, but fell short of the book. Fear the Walking Dead has the potential to fill in those gaps, so to speak.
    But this episode was long and slow. For an hour and a half, not much happened.
    So, it was disappointing, but I remain hopeful that the series will be worth the wait.    … Expand
  46. kuehnau
    Oct 1, 2015
    0
    What words do I think of when I think of Fear The Walking Dead? Slow? Cliche? Contrived? I could spend all night thinking of negative words to associate with Fear the Walking Dead, but I won't.

    AMC had a blockbuster TV series with The Walking Dead. The comic is still going full strength and I doubt it will be running out of steam any time soon. With a TV show that is already    What words do I think of when I think of Fear The Walking Dead? Slow? Cliche? Contrived? I could spend all night thinking of negative words to associate with Fear the Walking Dead, but I won't.

    AMC had a blockbuster TV series with The Walking Dead. The comic is still going full strength and I doubt it will be running out of steam any time soon. With a TV show that is already pre-written, a contract that allows creative control to change, twist and add to an already popular graphic novel, why would AMC even BOTHER with making an attempt to add a second "Walking Dead" show on TV?

    Ratings. Pure and simple. AMC got greedy. Walking Dead is already a powerhouse on their network and in the ratings. But the fact is, even The Walking Dead has a tendency to be slow and dragged out at times, to the point I may even skip entire episodes at a time.

    Fear The Walking Dead only shows that the writers and creative force over at AMC has no real creative writing team, no one has a solid grasp or understanding on how the Walking Dead works, which should first and foremost be a zombie thriller first, a human drama second.

    Take out the horror, zombies, violence and thrills of The Walking Dead and all you have is a day time soap opera and that is exactly what Fear The Walking Dead is. It takes the very concept and core identity of the franchise (ZOMBIES) and throws it right out the god damn window.

    Is it going to get better? Only time will tell, but I have no idea how long I can hold out until the show actually becomes more exciting and interesting. And really, is a show that forces me to slog through slow, boring bits only to get gradually better over time even worth MY TIME?

    I'd say no.    … Expand
  47. mbmartins
    Aug 29, 2015
    4
    I was expecting something different, a introduction perhaps, but I saw more of the same thing without the intensity of the original show. Maybe the next chapters change something but i dont think that this is the way that the series will continues.
  48. mjboldy
    Aug 26, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I admit that reviewing after a single episode is a little quick but it isn't the greatest start for the show.

    My biggest issue is that none of the characters are initially sticking out to me. The son, I actually found myself hoping that he was going to the zombies a couple of times. Of course they had to go down the route of him being the first to see them. He's a drug addict who was hallucinating after all. Excuse me while I tear my hair out. To be honest, it would have been nice to skip the disbelief phase as it's always a frustrating moment for the viewer any time it's done. The mom and father seem decent enough though a bit forgettable as characters. We'll have to see how they develop. The daughter, of course, you'd be forgiven if you forgot that she existed. I feel like she had a total of 5 minutes of screen time.

    Unfortunately, the main focus of this first episode was more about what the son saw in the church as opposed to adequately introducing us to the characters. I'm a little skeptical as to why the father would investigate the church by himself. I gave it a pass the first time but was a bit in disbelief when he brought his wife around for the second trip. A building with a history of violence and drug deals to which they were well aware of.

    Of course the big elephant in the room during the entire episode for most people was, when was all hell going to break loose. Many people on here seem to be complaining that it moved too slowly and that it needed more action. "Get to the zombies already." It is a TV show, though, so the story needs to complete a marathon run. If you want non-stop zombie killing action, might I recommend a 2-hour zombie flick.

    In my opinion, I was a little disappointed that it happened so soon. Here I was excited that this show was going to have the opportunity to build up a solid character base before the zombies truly came into the picture. Obviously it is a premiere so they have to give the people what they came for but The Walking Dead prided itself on the characters. I was hoping for the same here.

    What we have so far are a mom and dad with a hackneyed story line of raising their troubled kids. To be honest, I don't see myself connecting with any of them though I could be wrong. The acting seemed a bit spotty but not terrible. I guess we'll see how it goes but I'm not holding my breath.    … Expand
  49. thugchamp
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Amazing character development so far, not so much meaningless action as TWD first episodes but hey thats TWD is for. Personally I prefer the approach this show is taking over just people you dont even know getting eaten all over the place. Also, Im sure we can expect plenty of that as the series builds and gets further into the breakout. 10/10
  50. Xaotic
    Sep 16, 2015
    2
    I love the idea of a slow approach and the outbreak scenes of the zombie apocalypse are usually my favourite bits, so I really should love this. But the scary scenes are not the least bit scary, the gory bits are never cool, but by far the worst are the dialogues though: Irritating enough that a paid team of professional authors can write such a huge pile of crap. How these dialogues gotI love the idea of a slow approach and the outbreak scenes of the zombie apocalypse are usually my favourite bits, so I really should love this. But the scary scenes are not the least bit scary, the gory bits are never cool, but by far the worst are the dialogues though: Irritating enough that a paid team of professional authors can write such a huge pile of crap. How these dialogues got past Robert Kirkman and a test screening audience is a mystery to me. Shame on them though. The dialogue is too bad to even care about logic holes or bad acting.… Expand
  51. Henry0012
    Sep 16, 2015
    2
    This is an unnecessary spin off without much thought, it feels like a cash grab. No much was answered about the walker as the original series. The characters are super dumb, and it's really painful to watch. A lot of the tensions feel very forced and predictable. I feel like the writers are trying too hard to make these characters as dumb as it get, and it really feels unnatural and makesThis is an unnecessary spin off without much thought, it feels like a cash grab. No much was answered about the walker as the original series. The characters are super dumb, and it's really painful to watch. A lot of the tensions feel very forced and predictable. I feel like the writers are trying too hard to make these characters as dumb as it get, and it really feels unnatural and makes little sense on what they do. Also the characters are not very likable at all, and when you start to realize that you are actually rooting for the zombie to eat them, it's probably time to turn off the show.

    Also what's the point of this show? It shows exactly the same perspective as the first, but just different characters, location, and time frame. I feel like once the characters realize what's going on, it's just going to another walking dead with different characters. The series really had a potential, but they really blew it. I would really want to see a miniseries perhaps from the government perspective where the it try to combat the outbreak before civilization ends.    … Expand
  52. ZenMaste
    Sep 28, 2015
    8
    I don't understand how anyone can give this show below 5. The actors they chose for the main roles fit the characters perfectly. No this story is not as action filled but it is not supposed to be. It's all in the "Fear" aspect of the title. This show illustrates perfectly some real life fears and different emotional states at different levels that people would go through if somethingI don't understand how anyone can give this show below 5. The actors they chose for the main roles fit the characters perfectly. No this story is not as action filled but it is not supposed to be. It's all in the "Fear" aspect of the title. This show illustrates perfectly some real life fears and different emotional states at different levels that people would go through if something like this were to ever happen for real. If you went in expecting this to be Rick and Daryl type bad-arses killing zombies and taking control then you missed the whole point and premise behind this shot. Is this as good as the original show? No of course not, but nothing is. That doesn't change the fact that this is a damn great show and very enjoyable.… Expand
  53. seggo30
    Sep 28, 2015
    3
    They should of called this 'Find the Walking Dead' as there have so far not been really any of them in the show. Instead of a 6 episode series set at the start of a zombie apocalypse full of thousands of recently infected tearing apart the millions of residents of LA, we find that the first 4 episodes are just 'getting to know you' pieces where it is hard to care about the main cast. TheThey should of called this 'Find the Walking Dead' as there have so far not been really any of them in the show. Instead of a 6 episode series set at the start of a zombie apocalypse full of thousands of recently infected tearing apart the millions of residents of LA, we find that the first 4 episodes are just 'getting to know you' pieces where it is hard to care about the main cast. The main cast are a family, of course, this time it seems the 'Rick Grimes' part falls to a woman (the mum) who has to put up with a smack head son, an intelligent rebel of a daughter wand a goody two shoes 'do my best to help' boyfriend. all of whom are about as interesting as thrush. The story stumbles along at a pace around the same as Stephen Hawking doing a lap of the local swimming pool and seems more like an episode of a soap opera for most parts. Hopefully they are setting the series up for a brilliant finale where there is 60 minutes of zombies, death and horrific gore, but I doubt they will. they may just have the family sat around eating cheese sandwiches, it wouldn't surprise me!… Expand
  54. WillCole
    Sep 19, 2015
    9
    I am a huge fan of 'The Walking Dead', and originally when I found out AMC where creating a new TV series I was a bit weary on what to expect. However, my expectations were greatly exceeded and 'Fear TWD' is amazing. It has an amazing cast and it keeps you completely indulged the entire time. It has the same drama and horror as TWD but keeps it different at the same time. These first threeI am a huge fan of 'The Walking Dead', and originally when I found out AMC where creating a new TV series I was a bit weary on what to expect. However, my expectations were greatly exceeded and 'Fear TWD' is amazing. It has an amazing cast and it keeps you completely indulged the entire time. It has the same drama and horror as TWD but keeps it different at the same time. These first three episodes are the start of what I think could be something fantastic. This show is a must watch.… Expand
  55. 05TheReviewer
    Sep 8, 2015
    7
    Very good like they said slow in the beginning and the mains isn't there. wfwfwfweffJIAWDFHGRYWHNREGEUHFHFUHWEFUWEFUWGYHWHFWUEHFUWEFHUHGUHWUHGGWUHGUWRHGU {Just to get 150 characters XD}
  56. Allsmort
    Oct 6, 2015
    0
    Fear The Living Boring Drama this is how this series should be named. Is incredible how a Zombie series, prequel of TWS can end up being so boring. Worst story ever hate the characters, they got the worst actors and how that people have survived the zombie apocalypsis they just play stupid
  57. idiot---boy
    Jan 31, 2016
    5
    Okay it's just 6 episodes, so it's hard to get some proper character development, but oh boy, there is absolutely none. The character are one dimensional, its a perfect family with only 1 weird guy who is the best actor of all. The story is boring, has absolutely no to little tension build up and the events are so unbelievable and feel so forced. And next to all this, everyone keeps onOkay it's just 6 episodes, so it's hard to get some proper character development, but oh boy, there is absolutely none. The character are one dimensional, its a perfect family with only 1 weird guy who is the best actor of all. The story is boring, has absolutely no to little tension build up and the events are so unbelievable and feel so forced. And next to all this, everyone keeps on living a normal life as if nothing happens and nothing affects them. Still I give it a 5, it has the good old walking dead feel to it, the rough guy doing some nasty stuff to a soldier gave the series some extra thrill, and there are some scary, tense moments. after all, I still wouldn recommend watching this, as the story is still quite boring, random and is sometimes very predictable. Even for a spin off, they could have done WAY better. Cant wait for the walking dead to return in 2 weeks.… Expand
  58. Riskyreview
    Apr 4, 2016
    0
    This is just horrible, it's like walking dead but with annoying teen actors and the worst part is that it ruins a perfect formula!

    The setup is basically people slowly starting to realize zombies are attacking but this show completely ruins that formula forever so whoever made this happen should get fired.
  59. Geekcrux
    Oct 17, 2015
    8
    These are different personalities than the original series. They are in a different part of the US. I hated the original characters from TWD, but I loved the setting. Until every episode was in the woods, forever. This is a nice change of scenery with new characters.

    I think many people are upset because they wanted this show to be all action and zombies, but realistically, this show    These are different personalities than the original series. They are in a different part of the US. I hated the original characters from TWD, but I loved the setting. Until every episode was in the woods, forever. This is a nice change of scenery with new characters.

    I think many people are upset because they wanted this show to be all action and zombies, but realistically, this show will probably revolve around humans and society falling into ruin as they try to survive. Yeah, zombies everywhere, but they are in a more densely populated area. There will be more conflict between survivors and people holding onto a civilization that no longer exists.

    This show is exactly what I was expecting it would be.    … Expand
  60. VideoGameJunkie
    Apr 11, 2016
    0
    Wanted to like this, but had to abandon show after enduring 3 excruciating episodes of melodramatic slop. The show lacks characters who you care about and the horror of the Walking Dead. The show would rank even lower if it had no affiliation with The Walking Dead, because there's nothing special at the core of the show. When you look down at your phone during a commercial break andWanted to like this, but had to abandon show after enduring 3 excruciating episodes of melodramatic slop. The show lacks characters who you care about and the horror of the Walking Dead. The show would rank even lower if it had no affiliation with The Walking Dead, because there's nothing special at the core of the show. When you look down at your phone during a commercial break and don't look back up when the show comes back on, you know the show failed.… Expand
  61. pinball123
    Oct 12, 2015
    2
    poorly written, poorly cast. absolute rubbish. characters act irrationally and inconsistently the whole time. no plot points pan out or get interesting. the strand is a bad clone of johnson from peep show
  62. 998817268
    Sep 26, 2016
    0
    This show entirely unimaginitive. There does not appear to be any overarching narrative, which would be okay if each individual episode wasn't family focused melodrama. It's not really a zombie show at all, since drugs, personalities and religion seem to have more influence over the plot than zombies.
  63. gmalone
    May 19, 2016
    2
    First season was almost passable, but this second season -- ugh. The boat story should've only lasted a couple episodes, not an entire season. Acting is super weak, the writing even weaker. It's a boat story with a few zombies randomly thrown in. I finally stopped mid-episode last week and said 'no more'.
  64. Castiel_Angel
    Jul 8, 2017
    0
    Fear the Walking Dead...wow. I could never describe with words how bad this show is. The protagonist is a wannabe Rick Grimes when in reality she is just an annoying borderline sociopath who is about as interesting as a one-episode only character from The Walking Dead. The character development is just a joke because every single character gives me a headache with how annoying they are.Fear the Walking Dead...wow. I could never describe with words how bad this show is. The protagonist is a wannabe Rick Grimes when in reality she is just an annoying borderline sociopath who is about as interesting as a one-episode only character from The Walking Dead. The character development is just a joke because every single character gives me a headache with how annoying they are. Sure it right now has better walker action but its nothing spectacular considering The Walking Dead's walkers at the very beginning of the show were the exact same the only reason it seems so different right now is because of the timeline differences. FTWD started at the very beginning of the apocalypse where TWD started 6 weeks after it at least. FTWD is just a cheap knock-off version of the original show. Just look at the viewerbase of the two shows and it shows how bad FTWD is compared to TWD and it is embarrassing. FTWD's total view numbers is down to just over 2 million since last episode aired and TWD's are still between 10-11 million where they have been for years. Fear the Walking Dead is not and it will never, ever be better than The Walking Dead. It is a total disgrace and a spit in the face to the original show whoever came up with the idea of this garbage spin-off should be ashamed of themselves.… Expand
  65. AnthonyVera
    Dec 28, 2016
    0
    So I'm now watching Season 2. Jesus, I WANT to like this show...but with every episode I watch, I want more and more to kill every cast member (with the exception of Ruben Blades and the black guy) for ruining my experience. Incredible....I keep watching....hanging on...praying for a sliver of improvement....some sort of redeeming quality....but it just seems to be getting WORSE!!!! DearSo I'm now watching Season 2. Jesus, I WANT to like this show...but with every episode I watch, I want more and more to kill every cast member (with the exception of Ruben Blades and the black guy) for ruining my experience. Incredible....I keep watching....hanging on...praying for a sliver of improvement....some sort of redeeming quality....but it just seems to be getting WORSE!!!! Dear God, how can something this terrible possibly get ANY WORSE?! How can AMC allow this travesty to continue? The only “spoiler” I’ll write is that the show SUCKS!!! I don’t even want to tell you NOT to watch it because I want to personally see how utterly terrible it is!!!… Expand
  66. djvampyre
    Aug 24, 2015
    2
    While the limited glimpses of the zombies we got were good the terrible writing/acting delivered during the other 95% of the show was dishearteningly bad.

    I don't think the character introductions went the way they wanted them to go. Instead of making you care about anyone they introduce the main characters as being people so incredibly stupid you don't want them to live through this.    While the limited glimpses of the zombies we got were good the terrible writing/acting delivered during the other 95% of the show was dishearteningly bad.

    I don't think the character introductions went the way they wanted them to go. Instead of making you care about anyone they introduce the main characters as being people so incredibly stupid you don't want them to live through this. While it's OK to introduce future zombie chow it's not OK to turn the entire cast into this and not even give the courtesy of a smart character you can relate to and pull for through the shows twists and turns.

    We have a couple of teachers in a blended family struggling with their heroin addict son who is also apparently the dumbest kid in California. The angsty pointless teenage daughter trying leave town with her art school boyfriend. Some random highschool kid you barely get introduced to trying (badly) to tell people something bad is coming and brandishing a butterknife for self defense (dumb). Then of course the show then ends up being 90% dumb teachers dealing with dumb son's issues (something you probably hear about from other people at work all day long) 5% "wait a minute something is strange here but whatever lalalalala" and 5% "wow there's an actual zombie" to which the three main characters have a very subdued "well that was really odd don't you think" reaction to instead of the realistic reaction which would be to flee in screaming terror or at the very least go get help immediately.

    Apparently episode 2 will be more hair pulling of a similar nature. Failed character development and a few zombie teasers again. Bad way to start.    … Expand
  67. angelsanzcorrea
    Aug 24, 2015
    3
    There was some smart editing and a couple of neat tricks teasing with the comfort of our knowledge from the main series. Other than that, it's what pretty much everyone else says: dull and predictable story, poor writing, very annoying characters and some cringeworthy acting.
    Unless you're a teenager who is really into the horror genre, skip this one...
  68. ahastings7878
    Aug 26, 2015
    0
    There was so much hype about FTWD, so no small wonder why it was the most watched premiere. Every fan of TWD waited in anticipation, hoping for something to hold them over until October. FTWD doesn't seem to have the appeal, the excitement, the FEEL of TWD. It doesn't compare. I'll watch episode 2, but I'm not sure I'll watch episode 3, 4, 5 or 6. Come on October!
  69. OmneIgnotum
    Aug 25, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Big fan of TWD, so when I heard Kirkman was involved and might finally get a chance to give some origin to the epidemic, I decided to give it a shot. Boy was that a mistake. All you need to know from this hour long snore fest was that the kid is a drug addict and that causes the "modern day" family situation stress. That's all. Time that should've been spent building suspense in the world (mumblings about the disease while standing in line at the grocery, or clips of morgues overflowing) was over ridden by the teenager's drug use. I get it as a tool for delivering doubt at the onset of the pandemic, I even get it as an attempt to make you understand/care about the new characters (completely failed btw), but the way this is force fed to you over and over makes me think that they were under the impression that they were the first tv show to ever tackle the topic of teenage drug use. I didn't expect zombies everywhere as this is set pre-epidemic, and the sirens and choppers that seemed to grow louder as the episode went on was a nice touch, but I disliked the characters, and seeing as how all they attempted to do in this episode was make me care about what happens to angsty teenagers and the edu-rents, that's not a good sign. The kid uses heroin. Really, I got it. Won't be watching this again, i'll stick to the flagship where something actually happens.… Expand
  70. Quinny202
    Aug 26, 2015
    7
    Fear The Walking Dead's slow pace may put off fans of the main show, but overall manages to keep you wanting more with its interesting narrative that places you in the early days of the initial outbreak.
  71. LEDMAN
    Aug 27, 2015
    7
    I want to see the writers substantiate the origin of "the zombies" and why the walking dead must live on the blood of humans and not other mammals. We all know civilization collapses so why not invest some time in building upon the collapse? It certainly is scary enough to see such a disease spread through crack houses and perhaps the "fear" could be directed in a humanitarian view as aI want to see the writers substantiate the origin of "the zombies" and why the walking dead must live on the blood of humans and not other mammals. We all know civilization collapses so why not invest some time in building upon the collapse? It certainly is scary enough to see such a disease spread through crack houses and perhaps the "fear" could be directed in a humanitarian view as a deterrent to drug abuse. It would certainly scare some people strait just seeing this.

    However, I'm tired of seeing Los Angels and New York City as the setting for all TV and Motion picture productions and found the original series setting in the south great and refreshing in general. Most likely a pandemic would more likely originate in Areas of high population density and without adequate infrastructure. Those that experienced and survived super storm Katrina know all too well what happens when civilization collapses.

    Sifting through the horror, guts, and blood, the opportunity presents itself to expand on how well FEMA is prepared to step in and hopefully slow down the collapse so we can see how well all the preppers living off grid will manage.    … Expand
  72. TobyTrainwrecks
    Aug 25, 2015
    0
    We had high expectations, considering how great The Walking Dead has turned out. This does not live up to them at all. We're treated to a hackneyed origin story with a cast of characters that seem like they were ripped out of a high schooler's zombie fan fiction... Only more clichéd with no chemistry.

    The more forgiving have been referring to the show as a "slow burn." If you're    We had high expectations, considering how great The Walking Dead has turned out. This does not live up to them at all. We're treated to a hackneyed origin story with a cast of characters that seem like they were ripped out of a high schooler's zombie fan fiction... Only more clichéd with no chemistry.

    The more forgiving have been referring to the show as a "slow burn." If you're looking for a slow moving character study then watch Rectify (the best show on TV that no one is watching).

    This pilot is just bad.    … Expand
  73. noelboss
    Sep 3, 2015
    3
    I can't understand the situations that the actors are involved in. The just do stupid things that no one would do.
    Example: Would you take your wife to a dangerous place where allegedly have been a murder or would you go to the police? yes, police is overwhelmed but anyway I wouldn't go there... unarmed...
    I still have hope that the show gets better and the acting in general is good.
  74. swijes1227
    Aug 24, 2015
    1
    I am a big fan of the walking dead. This show, "fear of the walking dead", is terrible. Hard to connect with a druggie, a dysfunctional family and the lead female character that is so disrespectful to the police officers amongst others around her. If all these charters from this family were bit and turn into walkers and someone shot them, that would be entertaining. Short of that, thisI am a big fan of the walking dead. This show, "fear of the walking dead", is terrible. Hard to connect with a druggie, a dysfunctional family and the lead female character that is so disrespectful to the police officers amongst others around her. If all these charters from this family were bit and turn into walkers and someone shot them, that would be entertaining. Short of that, this series was a waste of my time with poor scenery, cheap acting, no emotional attachment to the charters, and boring. Shame to have any association with the original walking dead.… Expand
  75. Harurei
    Sep 18, 2015
    9
    Fear The Walking é um seriado de terror que tem como prioridade desenvolver o seu roteiro. O que muitas pessoas sem inteligencia descrevem como "lento". Nessa série vemos como tudo começou, como as pessoas reagiram ao inicio do apocalipse zumbi. A trama segue 3 famílias, todas unidas por algum motivo, e com diferentes culturas/dramas a serem explorados.
  76. 53bload53
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    I honestly wasn't expecting much of this spin off, I thought it was just gonna be a low-quality copy cad of the actual show directed by a bunch of kidos.

    My mind is completely blown at how good the 1st episode was, it really has the feeling the actual show has and they did really good in making up an interesting story to follow. Can't wait for episode 2.
  77. IvanCortez
    Aug 24, 2015
    8
    with a slow star but a really good end, the first episode of "fear the walking dead" star a series that look very good. Good acting specially from Frank Dillane
  78. jlplatten
    Aug 24, 2015
    9
    This show is off to a great start. A spin-off show shouldn't be more of the same, rather it should provide a different and unique perspective on the universe they created. This does exactly that. People that love the zombie genre just to watch the living hack away at the dead, will not like this show. People that love the zombie genre because they're intrigued by the psychological impact aThis show is off to a great start. A spin-off show shouldn't be more of the same, rather it should provide a different and unique perspective on the universe they created. This does exactly that. People that love the zombie genre just to watch the living hack away at the dead, will not like this show. People that love the zombie genre because they're intrigued by the psychological impact a zombie outbreak would have on society, this show is right up your alley. By the end of the first episode, you see the first signs of an outbreak, and some characters really questioning if what they're seeing is real. It makes you think what people would do if this really happened, and that's what makes this show special so far. It feels real. Relatable. So far I like the main characters, which are played very well by the cast so far. I'm already drawn in and can't wait for the next episode.… Expand
  79. MovieMan285
    Aug 24, 2015
    2
    When you have a 90 minute show where nothing happens for a good 85 minutes, you know you're in trouble. Opens well and ends well, but the boring, endless filler in between was unbearable. I assume it was supposed to build character development, but the poor script makes you care less about about them, and actually annoyed. Decent acting by Frank Dillane but this doesn't hold a candle toWhen you have a 90 minute show where nothing happens for a good 85 minutes, you know you're in trouble. Opens well and ends well, but the boring, endless filler in between was unbearable. I assume it was supposed to build character development, but the poor script makes you care less about about them, and actually annoyed. Decent acting by Frank Dillane but this doesn't hold a candle to The Walking Dead.… Expand
  80. Popcultures
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Contrary to most of the other reviews, I liked the show! All the "little things" add plenty of atmosphere and really builds up the whole zombie factor. It's a little weird that people are seeing the zombies firsthand and aren't... Y'know getting ready for an apocalypse, I mean if it really happened, grocery store and malls would already be empty people would be insanely paranoid.

    All    Contrary to most of the other reviews, I liked the show! All the "little things" add plenty of atmosphere and really builds up the whole zombie factor. It's a little weird that people are seeing the zombies firsthand and aren't... Y'know getting ready for an apocalypse, I mean if it really happened, grocery store and malls would already be empty people would be insanely paranoid.

    All and all I still liked it and it wasn't trying to be exactly like the original show, it's unique in its own way.    … Expand
  81. chuckvw
    Aug 28, 2015
    9
    I think the slow burn really works. The LA locales are shot expertly, and the production values are excellent across the board. The cast is also strong. I liked the occasional ominous shot of the hazy LA skyline. Nice foreshadowing!

    I'm looking forward to seeing how the show unfolds.
  82. 007foxtrot
    Sep 1, 2015
    3
    1. After episode 2. When does the daughter get to know her mother and brother killed zombies/people?
    2. Anti-police. Mom rakes the cops at the hospital. She probably has had her own run ins with the law. Probably drug related as she has a great amount of sympathy for her son who is trying desperately to check out.
    3. Mom let's the knife boy out of the car on his own, doesn't warn    1. After episode 2. When does the daughter get to know her mother and brother killed zombies/people?
    2. Anti-police. Mom rakes the cops at the hospital. She probably has had her own run ins with the law. Probably drug related as she has a great amount of sympathy for her son who is trying desperately to check out.
    3. Mom let's the knife boy out of the car on his own, doesn't warn daughter, doesn't warn neighbors. Please don't make her the "Rick Grimes" of this series. Her exit via zombie hopefully is sooner than later.
    4. At least take Knife Boy's knowledge. The civilized grid will soon go down, get moving, at least sharpen some sticks.

    May survive on the back of The Walking Dead.    … Expand
  83. jamess
    Sep 8, 2015
    5
    I've liked Cliff Curtis and Kim Dickens for years as fine supporting actors, and they're fine as the leads of this Dead prequel. The problem is similar to The Strain, where a plague of some sort is spreading across a large metropolitan city, but everyday life goes on as if nothing is happening. Footage of a gunshot exchange where the victim doesn't die would've blown up the internet.I've liked Cliff Curtis and Kim Dickens for years as fine supporting actors, and they're fine as the leads of this Dead prequel. The problem is similar to The Strain, where a plague of some sort is spreading across a large metropolitan city, but everyday life goes on as if nothing is happening. Footage of a gunshot exchange where the victim doesn't die would've blown up the internet. Instead it's "oh look at this...". It's the lack of communication that drives me crazy. The leads sense something is going on, but you bludgeon your former boss with a fire extinguisher, and tell no one?? Crazy.… Expand
  84. Flowers119
    Sep 27, 2015
    0
    The characters are awful. Especially the blond female main character. I keep watching just to see her get eaten. Poor acting which makes it very hard to get into any characters. I don't care if they all get eaten! Just trying to get by until the season premiere of The Walking Dead!
  85. Knighthawk81
    Aug 24, 2015
    7
    It takes a little bit to build a world and invest in characters. That work is even more difficult if the audience knows what's coming and the characters don't. Such is the fate that befalls "Fear The Walking Dead," the prequel/spin-off series to "The Walking Dead." As an audience, we know the mysterious virus is real, as is the danger. But these people living in sunny Southern CaliforniaIt takes a little bit to build a world and invest in characters. That work is even more difficult if the audience knows what's coming and the characters don't. Such is the fate that befalls "Fear The Walking Dead," the prequel/spin-off series to "The Walking Dead." As an audience, we know the mysterious virus is real, as is the danger. But these people living in sunny Southern California don't. With this show there is work being done to build up characters, something that's been a criticism of critics when reviewing "The Walking Dead." But that results in a pilot that is a little slow. I have faith this will turn into an engrossing series, but you have to give it time.… Expand
  86. manwe7
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    Thisshowblows needs to go get his blowing quota in as he's an idiot if he didn't like the second episode. You know there is a thing called character building that they have to do to start the show off, which they did and moved on. THe second episode had me on the edge of my chair as things are building up and the drama is tense.
  87. Kreso
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    Very good. It starts slow, but based that it's just the start of the outbreak this is normal...cast is good, setting is great and I'm just sorry there is 6 episodes this year....
  88. Hollyyyy09
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    There is a lot of promise and great moments in the first two episodes. The second episode is stronger than the first so hopefully it should just keep getting better and better! A lot of people are complaining that the first one doesn't have enough walkers. However, the show is not a carbon copy of the Walking Dead. It is set in the same universe and one day, will look the same. However,There is a lot of promise and great moments in the first two episodes. The second episode is stronger than the first so hopefully it should just keep getting better and better! A lot of people are complaining that the first one doesn't have enough walkers. However, the show is not a carbon copy of the Walking Dead. It is set in the same universe and one day, will look the same. However, Fear is exploring the early days. There has to be family drama and normality before everything goes to hell! You cannot expect the first episode of Fear to be just like the first episode of the Walking Dead. There isn't that many zombies yet. It is just stupid to expect otherwise. The second episode picks up the pace a bit and was very good! A couple of the characters were a bit annoying at the beginning. However, trying to find rational explanations is what we would all do. Frank Dillane is the breakout star for me!… Expand
  89. eek13
    Aug 24, 2015
    1
    The only zombie around was me; zoned out and drooling in my chair for the duration of this boring pilot.

    Pretty much every family-drama trope is lumbering along too.
  90. DanniBoi
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    So far the expectancy of this series will be a 10 for me, this has a unique perspective from the original TWD we all know of and most of us are already tired of seeing the same thing over and over, but yet we still watch it non the less.

    The development is new show is so slow, and more slow that the previous installment from the feel of this "plot" (and that is good!) Because it will    So far the expectancy of this series will be a 10 for me, this has a unique perspective from the original TWD we all know of and most of us are already tired of seeing the same thing over and over, but yet we still watch it non the less.

    The development is new show is so slow, and more slow that the previous installment from the feel of this "plot" (and that is good!) Because it will take us in a journey to understand and be more interested in the characters.

    And of course it is intensive, because is building the "hype" / "excitement" for the moment we all waiting for, the zombie break trough. But as we go there, we get to know and love or hate each of the main characters and so forth as we continue down that road, but yet doing it in a slow sensitive manner by tangling us, the viewers, in this interesting slow phase perspective and life of this families in which is building a few new interesting premises from what we know already. So each of this characters that we still do not know nothing about, but yet we still know the obvious reasons of each one.

    Something new and different from the previous installment (as I mention) it is for sure a great and a different intensive new cool experience and perspective from this "beforemath" soon to be a "aftermath"    … Expand
  91. Ekras
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Even better than the original series (which is hard to beat). It's intentionally slow to give viewers time to relate with the characters before they are plunged into the apocalypse. Great acting, great directing, great story. This is by far the best Zombie-Genre show on TV right now. Here's hoping its success breeds more Zombie series!
  92. csgott
    Aug 24, 2015
    9
    I've been a fan since the beginning and I was a little weary about this spin off. After watching it though I got to say I was glad to see that the starting point is 180 degrees in the opposite direction from The Walking Dead (TWD). One down point I felt was that there might be to much meat into the story. But considering how little we actually knew about any of the characters in TWDI've been a fan since the beginning and I was a little weary about this spin off. After watching it though I got to say I was glad to see that the starting point is 180 degrees in the opposite direction from The Walking Dead (TWD). One down point I felt was that there might be to much meat into the story. But considering how little we actually knew about any of the characters in TWD starting off it could just be a feeling. I enjoy that we are actually getting a bigger sense of who these people are and what their personalities are like before all the chaos begins. The characters are definitely relatable in many ways to the real world. I see a lot of connections, though I also see a lot of questions. I for one want to know more about the kid who brought the knife. He seems to know something but nobody is giving him the time. That's probably just a crumb but its one that should be followed up on. He seems like he knows more than he's really telling. The dad is a pretty cool guy, the sister seems like a bit of a **** but she's a teen so that's typical. The son well.. I kinda feel like I'm watching Slater from Dazed and Confused but he's strung and how he reacts and the end of the show also tells me that there's more to this character that has yet to be revealed. The mother seems like somebody who is just trying to manage the situation rather then letting it hit her so she can deal with it. I appreciate the fact that it started out slow because you got to see where the cracks in everything began to show up. Their world appears to be on a train that has left the station and picking up speed to the ultimate chaos that follows. I can't wait to see what happens next week.… Expand
  93. ParkerFarron
    Aug 23, 2015
    7
    I'll of course be updating the score throughout the season but I thought FTWD was off to a solid start. It's a testament to the writers that this type of scenario can still be incredibly interesting and intense. We've been saturated with zombies yet this universe keeps itself grounded with real characters who have no idea what a "zombie/walker" is. There are some cliches right off the bat,I'll of course be updating the score throughout the season but I thought FTWD was off to a solid start. It's a testament to the writers that this type of scenario can still be incredibly interesting and intense. We've been saturated with zombies yet this universe keeps itself grounded with real characters who have no idea what a "zombie/walker" is. There are some cliches right off the bat, the druggy youngster who no one believes, the snarky teenage girl, etc. Kim Dickens stole for the show for me, I think she will be the best part of the series.… Expand
  94. kyrross
    Sep 10, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want to punch everyone in the face. boring episode 1 and stupid decisions episode 2. By the end of ep 1, the son, father and mother know that something very weird and dangerous happens. What to do next?... lets split up in 3 group and dont tell anyone about it. Especially our stupid daughter who will run into the arms of his soon to be eating flesh boyfriend...

    I know, people in zombie movie dont know **** about zombies... I would have love a fast opening for once.. with smart peoples. They serve us, once again, the chase our kids all over the town while they put themselves in the middle of the danger, hanging up on phone warning. O and by the way, the father is very lacking any skill to make things clear on the phone eather ''there are unkillable, very violent people that try to eat the flesh out of your face all over the town, and it seem to spread very fast, our son is in great danger''... TALK TO PEOPLE...

    And why the F** the mother didnt get the giant stack of food the kid had prepare??

    This show is dumb. And I really hope we are done chasing and convincing people.    … Expand
  95. mrmonster
    Sep 2, 2015
    4
    As a big fan of the Walking dead, I had high hopes for this show. To say I am greatly disappointed is an understatement. Its boring, its drawn ount way too long, and at its core, its a cash grab meant to cash in on the popularity of thr Wakling Dead.
  96. jerminel
    Sep 14, 2015
    4
    After 1st EP, I said. Ok, it's normal, the show maybe needs time to get the Fear part. I just watched the 3rd Ep, and it's still as boring. The point of TWD is "what do we have to do to survive". FTWD, in comparison, is just another family soap.
  97. Skynet04
    Oct 1, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the Walking Dead series and I have watched every episode of Fear the Walking Dead so far, but this show seems way too politically correct. I don't like any of the characters except the barber shop dad..he gets it. Everyone else needs to be eaten and replaced. The whole diversity thing is being shoved down the viewers throats and the big melting pot cast seems fake. White mom marries middle-Eastern dad, white moms daughter has black boyfriend, white moms son is a loser drug addict. Middle-Eastern dads ex-wife is Hispanic and the neighbors are Asian and Hispanic! Plus they make the military look like evil occupiers and the police are no where to be found. Really? Oh and the characters do things that are really stupid. Who shines a flashlight at a window while looking out of the window for suspicious activity? All there is is glare from the flashlight. Stupid. Hopefully this how will get better because right now its a yawner..They need to start showing some zombies and less family drama which is ruining this series,… Expand
  98. vgmkyle
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    I was hooked as soon as it started. It's nice to switch to a new atmosphere, it's nice to see that maybe the virus can be explained; the talent chosen for this spin-off is great! The story is well-paced, and more action will balance that out in following episodes.
  99. TheZeroPercent
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    I was a lil bumbled that they were gonna 'milk' the franchise. I knew the new show would be 'good' based on critic reviews. Honestly, the show kinda blew my mind a little. Solid acting, excellent atmosphere(Cali-style), fresh take. It is a 10 for me.
  100. I_loveTVnMovies
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    I think it was GreaT! I don't get the people comments, specially when we know that "Fear the Walking Dead" is THE BEGINNING. In fact, I wasn't expecting to see a zombie in the first episode; but I think what we saw was enough. I really liked the characters with their family issues. And I also liked the tone and mood of the pilot. I liked a lot of things from it, specially the video thatI think it was GreaT! I don't get the people comments, specially when we know that "Fear the Walking Dead" is THE BEGINNING. In fact, I wasn't expecting to see a zombie in the first episode; but I think what we saw was enough. I really liked the characters with their family issues. And I also liked the tone and mood of the pilot. I liked a lot of things from it, specially the video that goes "viral" on-line. It seems to me that the fear at the beginning will be more like a PARANOIA without people knowing what it is really going on. They will feel exactly like the boy when he woke up and he thought he was hallucinatinG. It seems to me that is good spin-off and it will give us lots of answers. The connections are already there : )… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Aug 24, 2015
    75
    Fear the Walking Dead is heavy on spooky atmosphere and light on zombies (they’ll be known as “infected,” not walkers, we’re told) in the early going.
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  2. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Ned Ehrbar
    Aug 24, 2015
    80
    Fear the Walking Dead pulls off a great feat in prequel land: using that nagging sense of inevitability to its advantage. It shouldn’t work, but it totally does.
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  3. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Tirdad Derakhshani
    Aug 24, 2015
    80
    Fear the Walking Dead is a wonderfully refreshing reboot that reminds viewers of the exciting, moving, and dramatic potential The Walking Dead had in its first season - a potential the show has all but squandered.
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