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. Crazygar
    Apr 24, 2023
    6
    At first I was pretty excited to tackle this show. After a few years of hesitation I finally started to watch it.

    First 5 seasons were great. Truly enjoyed it and was always in the "just one more" mode. Season 6 comes along, ok, things take some different turns but still manages to captivate and capture my attention. Then Season 7. Seriously, this killed it for me. I could    At first I was pretty excited to tackle this show. After a few years of hesitation I finally started to watch it.

    First 5 seasons were great. Truly enjoyed it and was always in the "just one more" mode.

    Season 6 comes along, ok, things take some different turns but still manages to captivate and capture my attention.

    Then Season 7. Seriously, this killed it for me.

    I could barely muster 2 episodes a night (sometimes, skipping entirely or just watching 1 episode). The acting, the writing, even the darn Dead are well... bad and at times so painful to watch you feel embarrassed/ashamed/uninterested yourself.

    After watching the final episode of the season, I decided this is where I am going to call it quits. For a show that started off with great potential, this is a huge let down.

    I can only imagine how truly bad Season 8 will be though I have no plans to experience it.    … Expand
  2. Daniel_N
    Feb 24, 2023
    8
    Fear The Walking Dead may start out slow, but the start of this series does well representing the early horror of this pre-established universe, with some iconic performances from many of its leads.
  3. kassianom
    Jan 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Temporada Incrível! Uma série que contou o início sem muito enrolação!… Expand
  4. yoshif8tures
    Mar 4, 2021
    6
    A good prelude to the main series. Much better watching consecutively than weekly.
  5. Jes1310
    Sep 24, 2019
    6
    Slow in pace, but always disturbing and frightening. Loved the first episode, especially all the Things in the background. Like the constant police sirens and images of skyscrapers (telling that there is a lot of Walkers waiting / coming). If you liked the original TWD this is a must see.

    ---- But after a while it just gets plain stupid... the storyline is horrible, the acting    Slow in pace, but always disturbing and frightening. Loved the first episode, especially all the Things in the background. Like the constant police sirens and images of skyscrapers (telling that there is a lot of Walkers waiting / coming). If you liked the original TWD this is a must see.

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    But after a while it just gets plain stupid... the storyline is horrible, the acting mediocre, and its just a good show...    … Expand
  6. Sathiel
    Nov 6, 2018
    8
    Contrary to the low expectations I've had because of the bad reviews and the fact it's a spin-off, the first season of this show proved to be better than most seasons of the original show. The cast is quite good since the production value was higher than when first TWD was made - we don't see any Carls or Shanes whose performances make your eyes bleed and make Kristen Stewart seem like anContrary to the low expectations I've had because of the bad reviews and the fact it's a spin-off, the first season of this show proved to be better than most seasons of the original show. The cast is quite good since the production value was higher than when first TWD was made - we don't see any Carls or Shanes whose performances make your eyes bleed and make Kristen Stewart seem like an Oscar winner.

    The pilot episode is not promising, but it just gets better and better by the end of the first season. Most reviewers here saw the first episode (probably not even in its entirety) and thought "where is Rick, what is this, I miss Carl" and proceeded to bash the show for that reason. In reality, the production quality, filming, writing, even audio - modern, engaging, deep storytelling - something the original series never achieved. The fear is palpable, not just from these scary dead people, but also from the authorities which are themselves scared, their motives unknown, creating a widespread sense of insecurity and uncertainty. The show tries to decentralise the characters, so you don't know which one might die next - unlike Rick, whose life was known to surpass the 8 seasons without even watching beyond the pilot episode.

    I am unsure if the show continues to positively surprise into the second season since the initial apocalypse time frame will come to an end, bringing a monotone existence of scavenging-sleeping-scavenging or training-sleeping-fleeing we see throughout the seasons of the original series, which often had you forget about the walkers, and worry more about the soap opera drama with a regular mishap leading to a character's death now and then. And of course the ridiculous conflicts with other groups that are always so unrealistically hostile.

    I expect the same to happen with Fear TWD, maybe even beginning with season 2, but I hope they managed to bring a new flavour to the same rinse-repeat story that we see from the 3rd to the last season of the original show.

    I am a fan of the original show, but the truth is the show is quite mediocre and the only thing that kept it interesting is the post-zombie-apocalypse premise, since the writing is predictable and poor, while the cast is mostly not talented, to say the least. You'd just wait for a thriller scene when someone dies, while the rest was unsuccessful and boring "character building". FTWD has a chance to utilise the premise and revitalise the idea.    … Expand
  7. Tibster
    Sep 10, 2018
    4
    Fun until Morgan from the original series arrived in this one too, now both shows are ruined. Remove Morgan !!!
  8. Dragonfly44
    May 6, 2018
    6
    This is a show that starts off slow and shows a whole lot of promise, but isn’t able to deliver much in the first season. The characters are somewhat likeable and the show never really feels bad, but it never feels good either. It’s a show that makes you want to keep watching it, particularly if you are a fan of The Walking Dead like me, but is far from addicting.

    Rating - 66%
  9. JoeSmithII
    May 1, 2018
    0
    still as boring and stupid as ever ... all the critics claiming this show is WAY better than "The Walking Dead" have obviously been paid a lot of money to lie ...
  10. WildnOutAdvntr
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    The series had a bit of a slow start and it was hard to find characters to root for but season 4 has just started and we're more committed now than ever to these characters and their stories!
  11. EagerViewer
    Mar 28, 2018
    7
    Walking Dead became stale and boring so i gave this a go and i'm hooked. Just heading into season 2 and loving it!
  12. wiiy71
    Dec 23, 2017
    7
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  13. Aginagala
    Nov 5, 2017
    3
    As a fan of the original show... this particular season was more of a let down for me. The entire time I was waiting to be engaged... or connected with some or one of the characters however I felt as if I didn't really care who died or who lived and the ending didn't feel satisfying in any way to me. The character development was abysmal and the acting was pretty poor by some of the actorsAs a fan of the original show... this particular season was more of a let down for me. The entire time I was waiting to be engaged... or connected with some or one of the characters however I felt as if I didn't really care who died or who lived and the ending didn't feel satisfying in any way to me. The character development was abysmal and the acting was pretty poor by some of the actors taking the immersion factor away completely. The walkers themselves even seemed a little off, perhaps being so early in the infection time it is too early to judge. However it is interesting as a fan of the original series to see what was happening when Rick went into a coma, before the outbreak and seeing the chaos and turmoil the characters had to face. If you're a fan of the walking dead I'd say try it, see if you like it, if not, then don't bother with the rest of the season. I wouldn't recommend this however if you are not a fan and would say watch the walking dead for a much better overall experience in this universe.… Expand
  14. Melz3
    Oct 15, 2017
    7
    Although the story line has gotten better, they film so much at night and the poor film quality is so dark, you can't see anything that is going on. I gave up trying to figure out what is happening. At least the Walking Dead has more shot during the day so you can actually watch the show.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. MphsTom
    Jul 15, 2017
    9
    It's actually getting better with each episode. I wish they could have stayed on the yacht and just gone all over the world showing us how the zombies are taking over. Strong female lead.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Honest-Review
    Jul 6, 2017
    3
    The fact that critics have all voted fear the walking dead positively is extremity worrying. How can you believe a word any critic says from this moment forward when they are blatantly being paid off in some way to review this show in a positive light. SHAMEFUL.

    Anyway, as for the show, It has its moments, and i am still sticking with it through gritted teeth! I'm a sucker for    The fact that critics have all voted fear the walking dead positively is extremity worrying. How can you believe a word any critic says from this moment forward when they are blatantly being paid off in some way to review this show in a positive light. SHAMEFUL.

    Anyway, as for the show, It has its moments, and i am still sticking with it through gritted teeth! I'm a sucker for punishment. The show is a drama about humans struggling, It has very little to do with the walkers. The acting is terrible, especially Kim Dickens and her family in the show. Kim takes the award for actress who cant act award for 2017. It is levels of bad that i can't put into words.

    If it wasn't for the feminist obsession here in 2017 they would have killed her off along time ago. In fact, i believe that doing so would draw people back into the world more as it is unbelievable how a woman who only has one emotion can influence so many people and act like a bad ass when in real life she wouldn't have lasted a second with how she acts in fear the walking dead.

    I have seen a drop in qaulty of the walking dead since fear started awhile back. I dont know if this is just a coincadence but the shows feel stale and repetative. They are so scared to offend people that certain events happen on the show that in a real life situation would go down a whole different way!

    I persoanlly think the makers should be disgusted with how low qauloty their shows have become!

    If you want to save it, start with Kim asap.    … Expand
  21. OmgKyleMe3kHD
    Jan 4, 2017
    10
    My review going be about TV show Fear Of The Walking dead the first season started on august 16th 2016 first episode season 1 this how it began There's a sign of the apocalypse in Los Angeles, where reports of a strange flu and the disappearance of people underscore this gritty drama, a prequel to AMC's uber-popular "Walking Dead." The story of the mysterious outbreak and itsMy review going be about TV show Fear Of The Walking dead the first season started on august 16th 2016 first episode season 1 this how it began There's a sign of the apocalypse in Los Angeles, where reports of a strange flu and the disappearance of people underscore this gritty drama, a prequel to AMC's uber-popular "Walking Dead." The story of the mysterious outbreak and its ramifications are told through the lens of high school guidance counsellor Madison Clark and English teacher Travis Manawa. Widowed mother Madison is raising two children single-handedly but has recently found love with Travis, who maintains a relationship with his ex-wife and resentful son while trying to become a father to Madison's children. The challenge of blending their families is exacerbated by unforeseen chaos, and a necessary survival of the fittest takes hold. The Clarks and Manawa’s must reinvent themselves, or embrace their darker histories. `
    The second season received mostly mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has a rating of 71%, based on 26 reviews, whose average rating is 6.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Fear the Walking Dead sets sail in its sophomore season with an intriguing backdrop that doesn't always disguise its deficiencies in comparison to its predecessor On Meteoritic, the season has a score of 54 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews
    December 2014, the first four starring roles were cast: Kim Dickens as Madison, the female lead; Cliff Curtis as Travis Manawa, the male lead; Frank Dillan as Nick; and Alycia Denham-Carey as Alicia. In April and May, 2015, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Mercedes Mason were announced as series regulars, both in unknown roles.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. HotelCentral
    Dec 28, 2016
    7
    For the most part, FtWD suffers from the same malady that I've seen in TWD. In advancing the plot, the writers rely way too much on making characters do stupid things, and if that's the best you've got then you need to hire some people with more active imaginations. The show does admittedly come up with some interesting stuff, but how many times can you watch the blond co-ed go down theFor the most part, FtWD suffers from the same malady that I've seen in TWD. In advancing the plot, the writers rely way too much on making characters do stupid things, and if that's the best you've got then you need to hire some people with more active imaginations. The show does admittedly come up with some interesting stuff, but how many times can you watch the blond co-ed go down the creaky stairs into the basement before you get tired of waiting for the slasher to jump out of the dark?

    I give it a 7 because I'm into horror and I'm feeling generous. Z Nation is better. Wyrmwood Road of the Dead is better than both.    … Expand
  24. Moo-vies
    Nov 30, 2016
    4
    This spin off is underwhelming to say the least.
    Despite 2 full seasons released, we still have to see any major event that would raise some kind of appeal for the series but ... no such thing has come up in the writing.
    The casting is a bit weird. As if it was tailored to reflect more the southern demographics of the states (to which personally have no problem with in these dark    This spin off is underwhelming to say the least.
    Despite 2 full seasons released, we still have to see any major event that would raise some kind of appeal for the series but ... no such thing has come up in the writing.

    The casting is a bit weird. As if it was tailored to reflect more the southern demographics of the states (to which personally have no problem with in these dark times), but the characters are somehow off. I think whoever was who made the casting should get another job as there was no spark of genius or talent here but a lot of Hollywood narcissism totally cut out of real life.

    The lack of alchemy for the casting and boring writing is what brings this series down.
    Beyond that, the CGI for the boat are a sham, and the camera and scene work reveal a lack of talent or inspiration for an obvious commercial spin off of a walking dead series that will soon come to a conclusion.

    In the end, it is quite funny to see that despite the fact that the word "Zombies" has fallen out of fashion after all the Romero's overrated movies of the 80's, the "walking dead" remain a stupidly resistant imagery of a backward America still stuck in its religious fundamentalism.    … Expand
  25. Phil133
    Nov 3, 2016
    8
    I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would, it was an interesting take on the walking dead universe without the over the top action we know from the main series
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. marc5477
    Sep 12, 2016
    5
    Its average. Nothing really stood out, it was just lackadaisical from start to finish. Character building is slow and the characters are not very deep. Thats not necessarily a bad thing, you can always throw boring people into an interesting story and still have a good show which is basically what the main series does. But the problem here is the story was boring too. We spent too muchIts average. Nothing really stood out, it was just lackadaisical from start to finish. Character building is slow and the characters are not very deep. Thats not necessarily a bad thing, you can always throw boring people into an interesting story and still have a good show which is basically what the main series does. But the problem here is the story was boring too. We spent too much time on meaningless scenes like the kids trashing an abandoned home or the military who cant seem to pick which side they are on. One second they are helping people (albeit in a mean way), and the next they don't care. Why bother helping then? If there was a reason, they did a poor job conveying it in this show. All in all, it an average show but I can see it going either way in season 2.… Expand
  29. KayVen17
    Aug 27, 2016
    5
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Story: 14/25 Punkte
    Schauspieler: 13/25 Punkte
    Technik/ Bildbearbeitung: 17/25 Punkte
    Sound/ Voice: 13/25 Punkte

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    57/100 Punkte
  30. DReview
    Jul 22, 2016
    3
    The thematic questions they should be asking with this spin off is a question of hope, not a question of humanity.

    In the original Walking Dead, the characters struggle with holding on to their humanity, asking themselves questions about who they are and what makes them good or evil. They slowly change into ruthless killers in order to survive and throughout their experiences we accept    The thematic questions they should be asking with this spin off is a question of hope, not a question of humanity.

    In the original Walking Dead, the characters struggle with holding on to their humanity, asking themselves questions about who they are and what makes them good or evil. They slowly change into ruthless killers in order to survive and throughout their experiences we accept their behavior as just. Their evolution is painfully showcased throughout all 6 seasons and when they realize they are in a new world order we accept how they’ve changed.

    In Fear the Walking Dead the same questions and results are only shown within 2 seasons and there is nothing different but a rehashed pitch from the original. By the end of season 2 the characters of FTWD have already accepted the new world order, all while Rick is still asleep in his coma. This hardly seems like the beginning of the end of the world.

    This type of spin off shows the archive to spin is infinite without ever having to find an intersecting point with the original. But I wonder how many spin offs can they make before the audience moves on to a new series.

    This is not what I expected when I heard of FTWD, I expected the characters with real and logical emotions, and a story that is in relation to the original series. I want to see ground zero of The Walking Dead. Where the disease started, how it spread, who tried to stop it, and what they did when it became uncontrollable.

    The thematic questions Fear the Walking Dead should have are, “Can we stop the end of the world?” and “Is there hope for all of us?” This spin off is a rehashed pitch from the original, using the former as an outline all while changing characters and settings. The characters in FTWD left LA too soon, and they accepted the end of the world without a fight.

    Also to add, the characters in FTWD have poor logic, which frustrates the audience, and also the series in general seems very half baked. Nothing new to see here... Or Fear.    … Expand
  31. Tagirix
    Jun 16, 2016
    7
    This is a pretty good spin-off telling us, watchers, more information about the start of epidemic and how people change. AMC has invited splendid actors able to play their roles with ease and successfully. Perosnally, I enjoyed the plot, but sometimes I wanna sleep when watching a new episode. Seriously, we need more action and sense, and the show will be more fascinating.
  32. FerKal-
    Jun 8, 2016
    4
    It's worth watching, but you will definitely not feel the same feeling the original show gives you. You don't have the same character development and it's only a few characters that are memorable. The show takes way to long to develop it's story and you seem to stay episode after episode at the same place. compared to the real show where they somehow move the story so much in the sameIt's worth watching, but you will definitely not feel the same feeling the original show gives you. You don't have the same character development and it's only a few characters that are memorable. The show takes way to long to develop it's story and you seem to stay episode after episode at the same place. compared to the real show where they somehow move the story so much in the same place.
    There is no real villain or enemy in the show, there is the walkers.
    The camera movement is way to shaky, and gives an amateur feeling and there is not enough panorama views or bird perspectives that gives you an overview of the scene and the situation they are in.
    There is no real villain or enemy in the show, there is the walkers.    … Expand
  33. 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
  34. Metareview89
    May 21, 2016
    1
    Dont watch this show.
    I got a headache after season 2.
    Talk talk talk..buhu cry.. weak family...debate...talk about this and that. If this world was in chaos. And ive meet people like that? I would run the other direction. I dont care of there is obstacle on my path. If you guys are watching this. Its like a soap opera acter who want to be famous and fail miserable. I mean Come    Dont watch this show.
    I got a headache after season 2.

    Talk talk talk..buhu cry.. weak family...debate...talk about this and that.

    If this world was in chaos. And ive meet people like that? I would run the other direction. I dont care of there is obstacle on my path.

    If you guys are watching this. Its like a soap opera acter who want to be famous and fail miserable.
    I mean Come on..

    Are maybe this show is showing us how stupid the US people are when it comes to dooms day.
    if it were so. We should stay away from the Americow.    … Expand
  35. 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'.
  36. slyious
    May 10, 2016
    1
    This show is a disappointment for me. I have waited a long time to see something happening but nothing. The characters are so boring and the storyline is hopeless. I have lost enough time with this. I quit !
  37. 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
  38. diogomendes
    Apr 13, 2016
    6
    A pretty stupid, slow-moving affair, to be honest. "Fear the Walking Dead" clearly suffers from some of the original series' problems (e.g.: dumb characters) but the tension does have a nice ring to it, and the cast, while most of them aren't given much to do, they do a good job.

    Promising ideas that are cast aside in favor for pointless overarching conflicts.

    6/10.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. jbeach12078
    Apr 1, 2016
    1
    As a fan of The Walking Dead, I had high expectations for Fear the Walking Dead. Spin-offs, as a whole are generally not as a good as the original series. However, Fear takes it to another level. The only adjective I can use to describe the show is WEAK. Just my opinion.
  42. trollkiller
    Mar 9, 2016
    1
    Major disappointment. The acting is awful, and the writing worse. Actually I wonder if the awful acting is due to the terrible scripts? dont bother with this drivel, unless you want to constantly yell at your TV about ridiculous plot holes that occur over and over and over, stick to TWD
  43. MulattoGrande
    Feb 26, 2016
    9
    The existing reviews turned me off from watching this show when it first came out, but I've recently found the time to give it a shot... Perhaps it was my lowered expectations, but four episodes in, I have to admit that the show has grown on me. For a concept that is easy to write off as a cash-grab, this spin-off will pleasantly surprise those with a keen sense and appreciation ofThe existing reviews turned me off from watching this show when it first came out, but I've recently found the time to give it a shot... Perhaps it was my lowered expectations, but four episodes in, I have to admit that the show has grown on me. For a concept that is easy to write off as a cash-grab, this spin-off will pleasantly surprise those with a keen sense and appreciation of nuance.

    Fear the Walking Dead shares the high production values, ominous pacing, and heavy, brooding existentialism of the original show. It does not, however, feel like a carbon copy in a different setting, which had been my original assumption and fear. I find it amusing that some critics pan the characters for their questionable behavior and sometimes petty politics, because I have to wonder how some viewers can overlook the obvious nature of these sort of design choices.

    As promised by the producers, this is a horror-drama set an entire country apart from the original show, but it may as well be a different world all-together. The suburban sprawl is a fresh deviation from the original show's woodland settings, and the west coast setting only further highlights the differences in attitude and mentality between this cast and the last. We're not following the stories of grizzled combat-vets like Rick, Michonne, and Daryl, because that's what the original show is for. Fear the Walking Dead instead offers interesting and fresh dynamics between an extended family whose relationships had already been troubled prior to the decay of civilization.

    It's not so much the threat of impending death or the search for safety that drives this show, but rather, the anxiety of panic and uncertainty. Of course, both shows will overlap with some similar themes, but their primary focus is different enough to make this new series feel fresh. Rather than being a show focused on man versus nature, this show focuses on the conflict of man versus man.

    While we have yet to see how the show will evolve over time, it's exciting to contemplate how it evolves, and how the producers will continue to keep it from feeling like the original.    … Expand
  44. Tellit-likeitis
    Jan 31, 2016
    4
    Yea, I love the walking dead series, but this one is running very, very, very slow.
    I find myself fast forwarding through a ton of parts. I trying with all of my might to stick in there but it is just moving way too slow.
    I like the actors, they are OK. Some are just frustrating, but it really needs to move faster. Nothing keeps me wanting to watch the next episode like Walking Dead    Yea, I love the walking dead series, but this one is running very, very, very slow.
    I find myself fast forwarding through a ton of parts. I trying with all of my might to stick in there but it is just moving way too slow.

    I like the actors, they are OK. Some are just frustrating, but it really needs to move faster. Nothing keeps me wanting to watch the next episode like Walking Dead where they leave you on a cliff and I am "dying" to see the next episode.

    I find myself watching it as the last think on the DVR.    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. PoeticDumpling
    Dec 21, 2015
    9
    Much better than I expected from a spin-off. Intense and builds suspense well. I still enjoy the original and now this one delivers, as well. Looking forward to S2.
  47. daddyhalo
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    I hope the people in charge read this. Good shows need TRULY loyal fans. Do you get married after the first date? No, For The kind of fans that can knock this one out of the park, you need to give the fans a chance to fall in love with the show and its characters. You got a winner here. You just need to promote it right and to allow the fans to fall in love with the show.Yeah I knowI hope the people in charge read this. Good shows need TRULY loyal fans. Do you get married after the first date? No, For The kind of fans that can knock this one out of the park, you need to give the fans a chance to fall in love with the show and its characters. You got a winner here. You just need to promote it right and to allow the fans to fall in love with the show.Yeah I know SpinOffs are hard but it really does bring the WALKING DEAD TV show and the graphic novel together. Come on, Look at history. the show CHEERS was almost cancelled after each of its first two seasons. Then on season three the ratings start going up. By the 4th it was a hit. "Those who do not learn from history's mistakes are destined to repeat them".… Expand
  48. 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.
  49. Cyniam
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    I'm probably repeating most other people when I say this but this series started quite strong and exactly the way it was marketed as: "the beginnings of the Zombie apocalypse happening gradually over time", in contrast to The Walking Dead's skipping a month. The last couple episodes however threw that idea out the window and although it remained quite interesting, it was ultimately aI'm probably repeating most other people when I say this but this series started quite strong and exactly the way it was marketed as: "the beginnings of the Zombie apocalypse happening gradually over time", in contrast to The Walking Dead's skipping a month. The last couple episodes however threw that idea out the window and although it remained quite interesting, it was ultimately a slight let down in it's focus although it is somewhat better than what I expected it to be overall.… Expand
  50. dmanizzle
    Oct 27, 2015
    4
    Hershel's Farm had more action than this show....

    The beginning is very slow, and the amount of drama and pointless conversations continue for the first half. I understand some shows need buildup and introduction, but it felt like a waste in the end. Like others, I feel that the characters, writing, and story leave me a bit disappointed. Also, the motives, actions, judgement and    Hershel's Farm had more action than this show....

    The beginning is very slow, and the amount of drama and pointless conversations continue for the first half. I understand some shows need buildup and introduction, but it felt like a waste in the end. Like others, I feel that the characters, writing, and story leave me a bit disappointed. Also, the motives, actions, judgement and feelings of some of the characters leave me baffled. In all, I was not really impressed with this show at all. My judgement is a little biased because of TWD, but the show felt like an utter disappointment. I prefer watching others zombie shows such as Izombie, Z Nation, and of course TWD.    … Expand
  51. HeribertoFilho
    Oct 27, 2015
    6
    I liked more than The Walking Dead, but this series has some nonsense and forced moments that have made me give this score. I'll recommend wait for the next season and read users reviews about.
  52. 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.
  53. Dodger
    Oct 24, 2015
    7
    People keep comparing this to the main series " the walking dead" but in fairness this is more or less a completely different show. Its not balls to the wall action the whole time, its more about character building and the human point of view of those going "through the apocalypse". Sure the show falls down once or twice (plot holes etc) but for the most part it is a good series and thesePeople keep comparing this to the main series " the walking dead" but in fairness this is more or less a completely different show. Its not balls to the wall action the whole time, its more about character building and the human point of view of those going "through the apocalypse". Sure the show falls down once or twice (plot holes etc) but for the most part it is a good series and these faults can be put down to the show finding its feet. I personally would very much like a second season.… Expand
  54. shivoncarla
    Oct 20, 2015
    4
    I, like many others, can't help but compare 'Fear the Walking Dead' with 'The Walking Dead' and while I really hoped it would either surpass or offer an alternative to the same ol' zombie stereotype. I did not. In fact, I was begging for SOMETHING in the first episode. Excitement maybe? Suspense? Better Acting? Something other than... well, boredom.
  55. CPD98
    Oct 19, 2015
    7
    Al menos esta primera temporada no es tan excitante como TWD, pero apunta maneras para un futuro. Los mejores capítulos son el 2 y el 6, creo que si los otros hubieran sido mas excitantes y con tramas interesantes la serie no se habría ganado tanto odio por parte de algunos. Veremos si la segunda temporada anima la cosa. El reparto también es mejorable todo sea dicho. Pese todo, no está mal.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. Ravens1294
    Oct 11, 2015
    6
    The show was fine, but nothing special. i actually liked the slower pace, but the writing and acting need a little bit of work. The Season Finale was surprisingly pretty good and it sets up a potentially better season 2.
  60. Slardax
    Oct 11, 2015
    0
    If you wish to waste minutes of your life that will never come back to you, with this endless dramatic show, its worst than a soap opera, the show is completely overrated.
  61. AndySwaggly
    Oct 8, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fear the walking dead begins with a character finding out that things are going to **** in a meth house. Or crack house. (not sure of the name) We find the character Nick, who's character is the only name I can remember after watching 2 episodes of this **** who finds someone he knows as a zombie and runs out into the middle of the road and gets by a car and dies.. I only wish that happened..

    Look I don't even want to dive that thoroughly into the episode, because I feel as if I did, I would be wasting my time. I'm here to point out all the problems I witnessed in this episode.

    So after a unique opening we are greeted with the pile of **** known as Fear The Walking Dead, now Fear The Walking Dead as a title doesn't make sense because at NO POINT during the first 2 episodes was I scared. No point, I did not experience fear at all, so the title of the series is **** stupid to begin with, however I understand why it's called that, it shows how lazy the production was, they literally just stuck the word "Fear" in front of "The Walking Dead" now that is lazy as all ****.

    The title being lazy symbolises the entire production, lazy, dull and seem as if they don't give a crap. The episode itself is one of the most drawn out and dull pieces of garbage I have ever witnessed, there is nothing salvageable about Fear the Walking Dead. 2 episodes in I could not describe the characters personality, seriously people bang on about Clara from Doctor Who not having a character but at least you could tell the writing department were trying. Beside Steven Moffat. But here, not one character has a likeable personality, possibly Nick? but then again I can't really describe his personality, and I can't even remember the other characters names.

    This is jarring as hell considering that The Walking Dead, the TV show, I could name nearly every character. Well the important ones at least, Rick, Morgan, Dwayne, Lori, Carl and Shane in the first 2 episodes. in FTWD, I can remember 1, that's not saying much about a show that the writers original intention was to be all about the characters, which was dealt with remarkably well in the Main series. For the first 3 seasons at least, season 4 is where things started to fall apart with characterisation.

    So the characters are bad, but I haven't even begun on the acting. with Nick, I get the sense he's sort of trying but with the others.. I constantly think of them as actors reading a script due to the expressionless faces of the actors I have a feeling they don't give a **** about anything but their pay check. The Mother of Nick (the name of her, I cannot recall) is a **** for the reason... she's a **** she acts really uptight for no reason and tells some police to **** off in the first episode (she doesn't say **** off, but she tells them to basically get lost) and this makes her character come across as rather unlikeable. Then there's Nicks sister who is a blank slate and his step dad who is also a blank slate.

    The one point that really **** annoyed me in episode 2 was when the dad or mother didn't tell the neighbours about the upcoming apocalypse. what a ****head, that made the character so unsalvageable for me, I considered no longer watching due to the extent that part pissed me off. This is probably down the writing, which is god awful and cliche as **** I could predict nearly everything that was going to happen in the first 2 episode. Girls boyfriend, oh he's going to get bitten and they'll cry and get all sad.. the problem is I don't care about this girls boyfriend, I've spent to little time knowing him so when he dies I don't care about his character enough to feel sad, I'm not invested.

    The narrative falls apart whenever I think about it, I was intrigued at the beginning as I thought it was going to be fast paced. But then I read up a bit more and the point of the show is that it's the start of the apocalypse, not during it, before. Not only is this concept a stupid as **** idea, beginnings are never the most interesting part, that's why they skipped it in their main series!!! because we could cut right to the action. This is a stupid concept.

    So the Narrative sucks. The acting is plain awful. All the characters are blank slates. The Script is shoddy. What about the direction.... well it's kind of **** I doubt a lot of money went into making it because the cinematography is really cheesy and bland.

    Before people start hammering that "no" on the helpful review section or report me for trolling or some **** can you please not. I will respect your opinion if you respect mine. I do not like the series but you're allowed to like it. This is just an opinion and if you liked it, good for you, but personally I don't have the appeal.

    In conclusion I genuinely dislike the series, I've listed reasons and supported it with evidence to back up my claims for reasons why. 1/10.    … Expand
  62. AZsonoran
    Oct 6, 2015
    1
    This is so awful, they really mailed in the script and used every cliche possible. The anti military, anti police rhetoric is disgusting. The characters are stupid and can't seam to recall any lessons from previous episodes i dont care about any of these characters. Pathetic.
  63. 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
  64. 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?
  65. Blade_Runner
    Oct 2, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This series is a money-grab by AMC and Robert Kirkman. The pitch was "We'll see the end of civilization". We've seen nothing. There are 16M people in the LA area. It is impossible to evacuate that many people. A lot of people have to get sick, die, and turn in a short timeframe. Influenza and plague have devastated societies in the past yet few people have actually been sick. There has only been 2 walkers in Maddie's neighborhood. One was a suicide. Two walkers is not enough to evacuate a community. It is reasonable that people would be getting sick and dying yet the neighborhood hasn't been exposed to the contagion. No one has Internet, TV or radio in a middle-class neighborhood. The Internet was designed to function after a nuclear war however it has failed after less than 2 weeks because no one allegedly is there to maintain it. Walkers tearing apart stupid characters is boring. Perhaps the series can be saved when better writers are hired. IMO we're being served hot garbage and expected to like it.… Expand
  66. 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
  67. skaven75
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    I really like the show FTWD and I see this tv show as completely separated from TWD.

    FTWD is not TWD and we shouldn't compare them. I'm sick of people comparing the 2 shows.

    I like Z Nation, TWD, FTWD, Dexter, Breaking Bad, Gotham and many others.

    I don't watch tv shows that I dislike to hate them. What's the point?
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. Krypto_Dogg
    Sep 28, 2015
    6
    Far too slow a burn. I know some of these shows are trying to be character driven and all, but you feel like after an hour like nothing is happen and you're unsatisfied, left to wait another week to see if anything will pay off and in the case of The Leftovers, nothing paid off really, nor with True Detective Season 2. It makes one skeptical of every show that attempts this type ofFar too slow a burn. I know some of these shows are trying to be character driven and all, but you feel like after an hour like nothing is happen and you're unsatisfied, left to wait another week to see if anything will pay off and in the case of The Leftovers, nothing paid off really, nor with True Detective Season 2. It makes one skeptical of every show that attempts this type of storytelling. Makes you want to just wait for it to air on Netflix (in which case it may fail on network tv if you don't watch it). Maybe all tv should be like Netflix and just air all the shows at once. If you want to binge, you should be able to binge. I don't think a show needs to be ashamed of wanting to be a really long movie. That's fine, just don't make me wait a week inbetween while you want to have nothing happen. With a short season, I'm wondering if I'll end up having wasted a month and a half on a show that may get better next season.… Expand
  72. 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
  73. 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!
  74. 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
  75. TheSHO
    Sep 27, 2015
    1
    I am a huge fan of the original. I put up with this show until the 5th episode. I had to finally walk away. Almost nothing makes any sense. Military against their own people. Military that can get bribed by watches and jewelry in a time where material things shouldn't matter so much. Military that are the a holes. A dad that captures and tortures a military guy for no reason evenI am a huge fan of the original. I put up with this show until the 5th episode. I had to finally walk away. Almost nothing makes any sense. Military against their own people. Military that can get bribed by watches and jewelry in a time where material things shouldn't matter so much. Military that are the a holes. A dad that captures and tortures a military guy for no reason even though the guy would tell him everything. How he thinks he can get away with it is beyond me. Characters that are ALL unlikable. And how a military with all its might can't handle some lumbering dead is beyond me. The whole concept of this show is beyond stupid. I can't believe these are the same guys that made the original show. I really wanted to make excuses and give this show a chance but I will not be going back to this inane show.… Expand
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. owdog
    Sep 23, 2015
    3
    This is a very disappointing show that pales in comparison to TWD. I like TWD and I was hoping to see more TWD but with a different perspective from different characters. I was also hoping to learn more about the origins of the disease and where and how it started. Not only did I not learn anything more about the disease I may have suffered brain damage from watching this show. How canThis is a very disappointing show that pales in comparison to TWD. I like TWD and I was hoping to see more TWD but with a different perspective from different characters. I was also hoping to learn more about the origins of the disease and where and how it started. Not only did I not learn anything more about the disease I may have suffered brain damage from watching this show. How can characters be portrayed as so incredibly stupid.

    And, why are most characters on this TV show so anti-government, anti-police, anti-military... it's like watching OMNI TVs version of white trash. Everyone on the show appears to be ignorant and disgruntled. Other reviews indicated that the writers are trying to show human nature and how people would respond during a crisis what I think they are doing is showing how stupid people actually are. The world if falling apart around them and they are bickering with each other. Yes! that is a zombie eating your neighbour do something! Do anything!

    I think the writers are having fun with us?    … Expand
  79. Bill13123
    Sep 21, 2015
    1
    The acting and screenwriting are just atrocious, with enough holes to march a zombie army through. The only reason I'm still watching at this point, is the remote hope a main character gets eaten.
  80. 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.
  81. Namal23
    Sep 19, 2015
    1
    What is up with the writers putting pubescent teenage girls as the centre of the series and universe? Ok, it is not Homeland...but as soon as I saw that emo girl I wanted her to be eaten...
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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!
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. Legituse
    Sep 14, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fear??? Are you kidding!?
    Fear nothing! Endless boring crybabies having no clue!
    Only thing, i suppose, is likable is that we are waiting for The Walking Dead to happen!
    And as mentionned in other reviews, the characters reactions are a joke...
    Conclusion: Garbage! (like the scene where the main character brings the trash out expecting it to be picked up by city services when hospitals are in fire and people are shot cold dead in the streets!)    … Expand
  91. WLMRBGY
    Sep 14, 2015
    3
    Apparently set in a parallel universe where the word zombie or undead has never been used. This show is already getting on my nerves. By the 3rd episode its already relying on horror cliches and annoying "how or what stupid move can this character make?" Who plays monopoly after smashing her co-worker's head in? How many "sick" victims will Cliff Curtis or Kim Dickens ask "Hey Peter? It'sApparently set in a parallel universe where the word zombie or undead has never been used. This show is already getting on my nerves. By the 3rd episode its already relying on horror cliches and annoying "how or what stupid move can this character make?" Who plays monopoly after smashing her co-worker's head in? How many "sick" victims will Cliff Curtis or Kim Dickens ask "Hey Peter? It's Travis" before they realize someone who is chewing on a dog is not someone you should not get near!? And after killing her son's ex-drug dealer zombie friend and zombie co-worker do you really think someone would worry about her son's drug abuse? Things would be so bat**it crazy that would be the last thing to address. I hope the writers' really step it up because they've got an amazing premise to work with and they're f***ing it up big time. The slow pace is annoying too. If the world was really ending it would be a mad dash for food, supplies, guns, etc. Not "what's wrong with that woman dad?" emo time. Going to give this show a few episodes to get in gear and add some realistic attitudes before I find something else to watch.… Expand
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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}
  95. Mastodon
    Sep 7, 2015
    4
    Thus far after two episodes I give this show a 4 out of 10. It's not that I have something against character plots and building a story.... but I feel like for one reason or another that so far the story hasn't unfolded naturally and believably. There wasn't many stand-out moments as of now either. I will revisit my review of the show in a few more episodes, but not a fantastic start IMO.
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 21 out of 33
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  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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