Fear the Walking Dead

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Season 2
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 23, 2015
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1
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5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 180 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 74 out of 180
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 180
  3. Negative: 58 out of 180
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  1. Merrybawz
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    Me and my hubby are hooked! The pace and character dynamics are different to TWD, but that's good, because too much of the same thing is boring.There's a lot of fluidity as the story moves from place to place, so there's constant changes for the characters to combat. They adapt at every turn, ensuring they always do what's necessary to survive, and showing us the depth of their complexity.Me and my hubby are hooked! The pace and character dynamics are different to TWD, but that's good, because too much of the same thing is boring.There's a lot of fluidity as the story moves from place to place, so there's constant changes for the characters to combat. They adapt at every turn, ensuring they always do what's necessary to survive, and showing us the depth of their complexity. Overall, it's a compelling second season. The season finale cliff-hanger has left me wanting more. I honestly can't wait to find out what happens in S3 and am thrilled they're making it a couple of episodes longer.… Expand
  2. mrmonster
    Apr 10, 2016
    5
    I am officially done with this show. I thought after a mediocre first season they would have learned from their mistakes and made a real, hardcore, AMC show. But no, once again, they've disappointed. I have seen one episode this season, and that is all I am going to see.
  3. shoulderoforion
    Apr 10, 2016
    4
    I thought I'd give it another try but it's off to a pretty boring start, just as last year's season was. The Walking Dead already feels as if we're all trapped in an abusive relationship & this series continues to give no compelling reason why it should even exist. They save on production expenses to give us walking (sailing now) and talking, so much cool possibility stretched out to theI thought I'd give it another try but it's off to a pretty boring start, just as last year's season was. The Walking Dead already feels as if we're all trapped in an abusive relationship & this series continues to give no compelling reason why it should even exist. They save on production expenses to give us walking (sailing now) and talking, so much cool possibility stretched out to the point of almost absolute boredom.… Expand
  4. Prosmooth
    Apr 11, 2016
    3
    A complete snoozefest--until the last 15 minutes--and then at least the writing was so bad that it added some unintentional humor to entertain everyone. This is a bad show.
  5. scooterpie
    Apr 11, 2016
    2
    This show is painful to watch. It takes everything you like about the original The Walking Dead, and **** on it... very, very slowly. I hate this mess. And if it gets cancelled, you just KNOW they are going to pull that "It was only ever meant to be two seasons anyway!" **** FLOP.
  6. jenccb12
    May 22, 2016
    2
    To put it bluntly, this spinoff sucks. I stopped watching it. The actors are not invested in their roles. This may be due to direction. Only one character stands out and that is Reuben Blades. He is a consummate actor. The Meredith character has one facial expression. The kids are just annoying and that scene on the beach when they are going through the debris from the plane wreckageTo put it bluntly, this spinoff sucks. I stopped watching it. The actors are not invested in their roles. This may be due to direction. Only one character stands out and that is Reuben Blades. He is a consummate actor. The Meredith character has one facial expression. The kids are just annoying and that scene on the beach when they are going through the debris from the plane wreckage was like watching a scene from the old "Beach Blanket Bingo". The whole production seems like a task given to a bunch of people who weren't on board with this project from the get go. Either up your game or pull the plug. You're embarrassing yourselves.… Expand
  7. jlplatten
    Apr 11, 2016
    0
    Boring in every sense of the word. I'm just going to stick to The Walking Dead comic from now on, which continues to be amazing. TV versions of The Walking Dead is simply inferior, and I'd rather just read the best version of the story and these iconic characters.
  8. scottfree
    Sep 26, 2016
    0
    This is horrible... its like a lifetime drama. No suspense just people making dumb decisions or reflecting on their dumb decisions, I honestly never thought a zombie show could be so boring.
  9. DReview
    Jul 23, 2016
    3
    Fear the Walking Dead has cheapened the franchise in so many ways. Ranging from poor logic in character and story, easy scriptwriting and replicated thematic points from the original.

    With an infinite arsenal to create Spin Off's for this franchise they could have brought us closer to ground zero of the disease and how it spread. It just cheapened the franchise... Now people are going    Fear the Walking Dead has cheapened the franchise in so many ways. Ranging from poor logic in character and story, easy scriptwriting and replicated thematic points from the original.

    With an infinite arsenal to create Spin Off's for this franchise they could have brought us closer to ground zero of the disease and how it spread. It just cheapened the franchise... Now people are going to be more reluctant to follow other stories once TWD is over.    … Expand
  10. akila1
    Jun 25, 2016
    4
    I have given this show two seasons. There are some things I like, some things I do not. Some episodes were extremely compelling. Season two did finally build up to some very good episodes in the end. I do think the show needs more work to survive audiences these days. I think Season three can make or break the show. I hope the writers give some of these talented actors great material to work with.
  11. XtremeNerdz12
    May 25, 2016
    7
    the first one or two episodes may not be very good but it immediately gets wayy better. There is a better plot, more character development, more action and just generally better.
  12. tiaanb216
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    I don't know why so many people are complaining, this show kept me at the edge of my seat and left me wanting more.I highly recommend this show if you like drama/thriller series.
  13. beadymonkey
    May 4, 2016
    9
    The low scores from other users proves to me again that our audience today suffer from a short attention span. The first season was chopped up and struggled to find a footing at times, however, I forgave the shortcomings because I could see the build up. Imagine yourself in a time of crisis when everything is strange and unknown, a lack of clear communication and a mistrust because ofThe low scores from other users proves to me again that our audience today suffer from a short attention span. The first season was chopped up and struggled to find a footing at times, however, I forgave the shortcomings because I could see the build up. Imagine yourself in a time of crisis when everything is strange and unknown, a lack of clear communication and a mistrust because of the world we live in. So, we see a family, just like many, broken but trying to make it work, they are stuck in this crisis.... no one can truly say they wouldn't make mistakes when they have never encountered such a messed up situation. Season 2 pulled it together, putting this family in situations where they still make mistakes but you witness each person learn something about survival, choices and about themselves. I miss the days when cinema used the slow burn technique, a gradual buildup that made the crescendo heart racing. This season so far only on episode 4 has executed the slow burn excellently and I will continue to watch just to see how each character develops and survives.… Expand
  14. beerweed
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    great story, great development, great action.

    I like how they take their time to describe the apocalypse and i like how everything is gray and there is no more right and wrong.

    Has game of thrones potential.
  15. ScienceAdvisor
    Oct 3, 2016
    2
    This is far more useful to detect shills (idiots giving reiviews for money/favor), than actually figuring out that Kirkman is an idiot and that Frank Darabont is the only reason the original show is as popular as it currenly (though soon to be massively declinining) is. IGN is one of the most paid-for-reviewers out there they they could not help but give this an 8.5. What a frakkin'This is far more useful to detect shills (idiots giving reiviews for money/favor), than actually figuring out that Kirkman is an idiot and that Frank Darabont is the only reason the original show is as popular as it currenly (though soon to be massively declinining) is. IGN is one of the most paid-for-reviewers out there they they could not help but give this an 8.5. What a frakkin' joke! Avoid at all costs. Your time, and your sanity is worth more than the gore-fest that they devolve into by the end of this pathetic piece of trash.… Expand
  16. sallymedich
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ever since I was a kid I have had this recurring dream about being trapped at sea; I say dream rather than nightmare due to the more symbolistic qualities and sub plot changes (which I’m not sure if that negates the term “recurring” but taking a page from Madison’s book, I’ll just go with it). So obviously I was pleasantly surprised with the revelation of a sea “adventure” that will take place during this season of Fear. With that, let me go ahead and give a premature shout out and muttered thank you to the writers for providing the ultimate plot change to my once intriguing dream to what will most certainly be a probable future nightmare.
    Before beginning, let me address an issue I have with some particular character critiques. I’ve heard a lot of comparing characters on Fear with the characters on TWD, and I literally have to control my eye rolls every time. There seems to be a certain memory lapse where people forgot that we have had six seasons of knowledge about the world of TWD and are therefore privy to specifics that our new crew has no knowledge of…thus giving us a certain luxury. What we all, myself included in moments of weakness, have to acknowledge is that these are two separate entities; while they exist in the same universe, they are occurring at two separate points in time and cannot be approached with the same mentality. I personally have enjoyed the slow burn of the show, and how that gives me access to more development as well as the actors abilities and range. One of the main reasons I very much enjoyed the first 3-4 seasons of TWD was due to the continuous attention given to character development. As long as I’m in the honesty policy section, a big reason as to why the past season of TWD fell a bit flat for me was due to the decline of character development (save maybe Carol). While I, like any true American, enjoy an endearing and **** wicked machete to the face—that does not determine my tunage. Every character in Fear has vast potential, especially since we meet them before the downfall, which in turn gives us an uncommon insight to who they truly are as human beings, not the people that the new world turns them into.
    So we begin, as most television shows begin, on land…albeit this land is in the midst of a massive carpet-bombing that I can only assume would give the current Republican Presidential candidates a massive hard-on. Judging from the overwhelming number of walkers intruding towards the shore, I immediately want to give them a shout out for having the same idea as our mains, #squadgoals. Within the opening minutes I already see a shift within Madison and Travis…I guess starting down his road to becoming an expert killer with an execution style, however merciful, shot to his ex-wife gives him a little more appeasement with finally realizing that these “people” aren’t savable. Thus transitioning him from the Travis of old, with his uber need to understand all in order to be decisive, to the Travis that will acclimate to the new world. Perhaps Nick shared Strand’s wisdom of “The only way to survive a mad world is to embrace the madness” with Travis off screen.
    As we set sail, the tension aboard the vessel is palpable, especially with Strand’s thrice reference to the fact that it is his boat…we get it dude, it’s your **** boat. Strand is perhaps the most intriguing character at present, and seemingly the most prepared for what is to come (aside from Daniel…you know, due to his past history of badassery or depending on how you see it…shear terror!). Strand is almost like an enigmatic savior, he’s met his mercy quota folks so shut the **** up and just say thanks. He constantly reminds me of the Shakespeare’s King Richard in his Machiavellianesque nature. He’s that character that controls every situation without anyone else practicing smarts and putting together that he is the manipulating factor…throw back to his opening monologue! The way he speaks is so enthralling (shout out to the writers!) and his voice is so methodical, that I find myself not giving two **** about whether or not he is good or bad (because real talk, in this world good/bad is irrelevant; survival is the only mode that is legit). In order not to stray into tangent territory regarding Strand and the brilliance that is Colman Domingo, the relationship between Madison and Travis has gotten quite…awkward. I thoroughly enjoyed Madison of first season, she quickly adopted the mentality of “I’m not sure what the hell is happening but ‘when in Rome’”…she realizes that a change is a comin’ and if she doesn’t get on board (no pun intended) she and her children will be left to suffer the fate of the rest of the world. I was a little taken aback with her exchange with Travis over her unhappiness with not helping the people in the rando boat, for that seemed regressive, but perhaps that is what the writers were going for. While I don’t necessarily care whether they remain a couple, I do know Kim Dickens and Cliff Curtis are amazing on screen so as long as the orbit each other I’m good to go.
    Jumping into the kiddy corner (no offense intended), how about a kudos to the writers to have the “kids” aboard share the most morbid commonality: sudden parental death. While we don’t know how the Clark kids lost their father, from the previous season I get the feeling that it was an unforeseen and sudden death. It will be interesting to watch the interaction and any type of acceptance between the four younger passengers; all sharing similar circumstances but displaying completely different coping mechanisms. Each have lost a parent, which is traumatizing enough without the added variable of former neighbors trying to eat you, as well as having a strained relationship with their remaining parental unit. On a side-note I found myself loving the interaction between Chris and Madison; he is obviously harboring some hatred towards his father but Chris’s moments with Madison were hopefully an establishment of something great. Perhaps his need/want for a mother will coincide with her desire for a “normal” son, in my opinion it would be a dynamic worth pursuing. I haven’t yet fully developed an opinion about Ofelia, although her whole “I got this” mentality towards dealing with her wound brought an eyebrow lift to my face and a muttering of “boss status” from my lips. Although not quite sure about Ofelia, Mercedes Mason has me sold that Ofelia will be a force. On to Nicholas, oops! Sorry, I meant Nick. I’m hoping that my observation that his character seems to be over his withdrawal is inaccurate, and will at this time accept that due to current extremities, perhaps he is running on adrenaline stemming from the avoidance of being eaten which happens to overlap (at the moment) his withdrawal symptoms. It would be an injustice to his character and the story if this problem, which was so prevalent to his character set-up in the first season, isn’t addressed further. What a **** dope (pun definitely intended) story-line…to see how an old world problem (addiction) combats with the problems of the new world (psychopathic pirates(?) and zombies). Now that’s a detox from hell…take note Intervention people, if Nick can do it, you can do it!
    I recently had a discussion with a friend about Alicia’s character. While she feels that Alicia is annoying and expendable, and I quote **** needs to go!”, I find myself investing in her character and out of all, looking forward to her progression as well as having the continuous feeling that her transition will be the most profound…so in true adult fashion, I combated with **** needs to stay!”. It’s disconcerting that some don’t see that her character has a resilience that the others do not possess…let’s not dismiss what she had to overcome before her completely mapped out future was snatched from her with an utter ferocity that would frighten Gordon Ramsey. “It was over before I knew it started…” In what I will now refer to as a previous life, she had lost a parent without warning, had a deadbeat addict brother, and her remaining parent was so wrapped up in little Nicky’s issues that Alicia pretty much had to fend for herself. I had to remind my friend that Alicia, maybe above all, has lost the most. She had built a future to which had been brightly painted, she had done everything right, and now none of that matters—absolutely everything she had worked for is **** in this new society. While the others have seemingly began acclimating to the “us” v “them” reality, she yearns to hold on to the idea of humanity as it was. However, I refuse to equate that yearning with idiocy…perhaps, at present, she serves as some sort of morality structure for the group…the hand that holds to humanity, but only time will tell. Admitting a bit of hypocrisy, I initially yelled at her for ignoring the age old warning of ‘stranger danger’ and displaying moronic behavior, but after pondering I realized that of course that would be her move! We as viewers are fully aware of the danger people can pose in this **** new world. But…TWD mentality does not apply—we have had 6 seasons to be privy to this world, while she still only knows the world of “was”. While I would never tell anyone how they should feel about a character, I do urge you to take into account the importance of character development and how, especially in this universe, it crucial to overall theme and success of the show. As I sigh with preparation of making a comparison, in the first couple of season who didn’t want Carl or Carol eaten at one point?? And now we shudder at that particular thought. #donteatalicia
    The slow-motioned, intimate scene where the characters meet for dinner was a nice dichotomy—in the midst of this catastrophe our characters still want to preserve a form of connection and normalcy, even if it is with, for lack of better word, strangers. Of course, this is short-lived since Chris decided to Michael Phelp’s it into the ocean. I mean, what the **** At least take some of your clothes and shoes off…and considering the depth, maybe a life jacket. Setting aside that sensibility, just get the **** out of the water. Okay, obviously they didn’t know about the walkers (waders?) in the water but I know those **** have seen Jaws. Hopefully that log book provides some sort of substance; otherwise Nick went all Magellan for no other reason than dramatic effect.
    In conclusion of this ridiculously long, opinionated tale, I’ll end with what I take as the most terrifying part of the episode: Jack’s “I’ll see you soon”. Jesus-****-Christ, could he be more creepy with a side of goddamn psycho?! The crazy, and tad bit of masochist, in me is so ready to meet this **** and see all the shenanigans he’ll bring to our band of merry sea-farers. I easily see him as the catalyst to Alicia’s epiphany of realization that hold to humanity put them all in danger and that the world has forever changed. Like seriously, for-ev-er baby girl. One always hopes that humanity will ban together in order to fully combat the threat of what is extinguishing them, but the emergence of our id within and its staking claim in monstrous form overrides our need to retain our humanity in times of crisis. What is so ironic is that no one has realized that it wasn’t the dead that brought humanity to its knees, it was the living.
    All I can be certain of at this time is that I have taken the needed medication to conquer my seasickness and strapped on a life jacket…so count me in.    … Expand
  17. MrWonderful
    May 31, 2016
    4
    I liked the vibe and pace of Season 1 and thought things would pick up a bit for Season 2. But the pace has got a tad slower with almost zero progression in story. It's almost as if TWD team decided to let the interns run FtWD to get episodic television experience. The real problem with FtWD is the cast for the most part are unlikeable and possess no sense of urgency to the situationI liked the vibe and pace of Season 1 and thought things would pick up a bit for Season 2. But the pace has got a tad slower with almost zero progression in story. It's almost as if TWD team decided to let the interns run FtWD to get episodic television experience. The real problem with FtWD is the cast for the most part are unlikeable and possess no sense of urgency to the situation they're in. It would be good if the cast (except for maybe Nick & Strand) got killed off and some better actors/characters came on board. I think what would also help is if somehow there was a character connection between TWD & FtWD, say a long-distance relative or something to keep TWD fans like me vested in FtWD. Not sure why FtWD decided to take a "mid-season" summer break because this show isn't all what they think it's cracked up to be. I can see viewership dropping like walkers before the series resumes.… Expand
  18. silvercloud159
    Apr 26, 2017
    8
    I thought the show improved in season 2. I was a little worried after the 1st season. But the writers made up for it. I'm looking forward to season 3.
  19. Sathiel
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    As a cold hard slap in the face to the pathetic shallow cliché that is the original series, second season of FTWD continues to overdeliver. The depth of characters, their behaviour, mixed with some fine acting leaves the audience with a sense of satisfaction - a climactic death scene comes as an unpredictable, yet completely logical culmination of each character's story segment, instead ofAs a cold hard slap in the face to the pathetic shallow cliché that is the original series, second season of FTWD continues to overdeliver. The depth of characters, their behaviour, mixed with some fine acting leaves the audience with a sense of satisfaction - a climactic death scene comes as an unpredictable, yet completely logical culmination of each character's story segment, instead of just a random cheap thrill that had many people yelling at their screen with any season beyond the first of the original series.

    Writing so exquisite, as said above, creates for such unpredictable developments that have you realise the writers' effort to break the cliches and to make the most of the post-apocalyptic world premise. The story is so satisfying and realistic, people's grievances and decisions make sense. Chris' storyline, for example, while being my least liked character, still delivers a fleshed-out, consequential and unpredictable development that has you thinking - there was no other way for his story to develop.

    Quality film-making not your thing? Go watch the original series, the 45 minute shocking-death fest that uses the season model to create character slaughterhouses where where the cast is introduced, made likable, and then unexpectedly killed off in 10 minutes of empty and shallow thriller, while the rest 35 minutes are a pointless and painfully boring filler pretending to serve as "character building". Go on, you know you are craving to tweet or post about your utter "shock" of some character getting slaughtered as a tie-in to the cliffhanger of the previous episode/season.
    You don't want to actually use your brains. The walkers/infected might get you, otherwise.    … Expand
  20. RougaTV
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Way better than expected. People complaining about it would probably rather see a constant Zombie slashing, instead of authentic characters in a crisis.
  21. Dragonfly44
    Oct 7, 2018
    6
    The characters are interesting and a select few are even likeable. The show looks nice but is really just a hit or miss. The first half of the season was boring except for a few parts, but it was able to pick up at the end. The show isn’t bad, but it is just barely good. An improvement on the first season for sure, but still not quite living up to the potential.

    Rating - 61%
  22. kassianom
    Jan 10, 2022
    10
    Amo essa temporada! Muito bom como a série conta várias histórias em uma temporada bem criativas e cativante!

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54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Melissa Leon
    Apr 13, 2016
    40
    Fear’s second season flattens its characters, stifling much of what made them interesting in the first go-round.
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  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Isaac Feldberg
    Apr 11, 2016
    40
    Its first installments are off to a shaky start, with too much emphasis on ultimately pointless diversions and not enough on the potentially rich blend of character dynamics the series seemed well on its way to exploring by the end of last season.
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  3. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: David Sims
    Apr 11, 2016
    80
    Fear the Walking Dead’s second season manages to maintain the great momentum of the first, even as it transitions to a new arc. It’s also much more fun than it sounds (even though half of the cast is made up of angsty teenagers), as the show takes typical story tropes and manages to smoothly mix them with zombie-horror adventures.
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