The Walking Dead: World Beyond

AMC | Release Date: October 4, 2020

3.1	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 46 Ratings

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UrmomishottOct 16, 2020

Do. Not. Waste. Your. Time. After watching the first three episodes, I find the characters completely uninspiring, the acting is way below expectations for The Walking Dead franchise; the storyline and writing are also well below theDo. Not. Waste. Your. Time. After watching the first three episodes, I find the characters completely uninspiring, the acting is way below expectations for The Walking Dead franchise; the storyline and writing are also well below the standards set by The Walking Dead. I am actually rooting for the zombies to eat the main characters.… Expand

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mattarnold008Feb 8, 2021

Having watched this series from start to finish it was nothing more than a bore chore. I only wanted to get through it to see if the characters/story/zombies got better. I was mistaken. This series has a few positives in that they have a fewHaving watched this series from start to finish it was nothing more than a bore chore. I only wanted to get through it to see if the characters/story/zombies got better. I was mistaken. This series has a few positives in that they have a few ideas that I feel that are original to TWD universe however this is quickly squashed because in essence this is walking dead lite. It is full of plot armour, full of awful writing, awful characters and terrible decision making. The main characters would not survive two days but manage to romp across America without any survival skills. Back stories are boring and quite ridiculous and the zombies are useless compared to other series. Pure cringe! Avoid if you are a fan or above the age of 16.… Expand

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stifftwigOct 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm trying. I really am. But this show is making it really hard for me to be interested. I don't know why those kids aren't already dead. The fact that they've been "out in the world" for two shows and have yet to kill an "empty" is unbelievable. I guess it's hard for me to believe after watching 10 years of Carl and Judith, but I am trying to realize that these new characters are babies compared to the OG children. I don't know. Maybe the franchise is trying to draw in a younger demographic. I'm going to keep trying because, honestly, there is nothing really on TV currently so I may as well watch this. Hopefully it will get better. As for now, a group of sheltered teenagers running around with an "Eek an empty! Run away!" mentality is just not cutting it for me. Especially when they come upon a group of them and stand their ground. It's just not logical.… Expand

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ziolek2000Nov 7, 2020

I'm just going to say it straight up this series is seriously bad! If you watched the original twd then this is nothing compared to this! It's a stupid show about stupid teenage kids that grew up in safety and then go out in the world. JudgedI'm just going to say it straight up this series is seriously bad! If you watched the original twd then this is nothing compared to this! It's a stupid show about stupid teenage kids that grew up in safety and then go out in the world. Judged by the world established in the original twd they would last 2 days. But they somehow have made it across several states without seeing any hords or seriously bad People like in the original twd! Their stupid plot armour keeps them out of trouble. AND 6 episodes in non can actually kill walkers. Even though there are now 2 adults with them they both don't seem taugh at all they can kill walkers but that's about it.… Expand

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knitetemplarOct 22, 2020

Shallow characters compound stiff, inexperienced, and generally poor acting making this series a complete cringe fest to watch. The only thing that keeps me engaged is wanting to learn more about the mysterious CR. Perhaps the StrangerShallow characters compound stiff, inexperienced, and generally poor acting making this series a complete cringe fest to watch. The only thing that keeps me engaged is wanting to learn more about the mysterious CR. Perhaps the Stranger Things kids could give these guys a pointer or two. Yikes.… Expand

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kito78Nov 1, 2020

Not for adults fans of original show. Don’t waste your time. I guess it might be good for teens, but I am not one of them :(

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ShaManaOct 5, 2020

Incredibly dull star. Flat and predictable characters. Plot is clear before they take the action. And its just not engaging. Maybe I'm not young and hip enough but this doesn't click for me.

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Qgal5kapOct 10, 2020

Completely uninspired. Reeks of low quality. I will not be following this one.

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IshtiakHossainOct 9, 2020

Flat and predictable characters. They ruined the franchised. Maybe I'm not young and hip enough but this doesn't click for me.

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Alexander05Dec 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Second season of walking dead world outside but just class fun to watch more became crm i'm glad that jadis appeared in the last episode of the season on hints that will Spin-off about Europe and a new kind of zombies… Expand

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truerockOct 4, 2020

Series Overview:
Having watched episode 7, I'm raising my rating from 5 to 6.
Having watched episode 6, I raised my rating from a 4 to 5. What happened? A better director and better writers. And, of course Ted Sutherland as Percy and ScottSeries Overview:
Having watched episode 7, I'm raising my rating from 5 to 6.
Having watched episode 6, I raised my rating from a 4 to 5.
What happened?
A better director and better writers.
And, of course Ted Sutherland as Percy and Scott Adsit as Tony continued their roles.
Michael Cudlitz brings a significant upgrade in directing and overall experience in film.
Maya Goldsmith and Eddie Guzelian provided better writing.
It's very interesting to see a series improve like this.
Episode 7 was a lot about Annet Mahendru as Jennifer "Huck" Mallick. Some of her scenes I would rate as high as 8 - but, some as low as 4. She is struggling with her interpretation of a female US Marine. When she isn't portraying the tough side of her Marine character, she turns out some very good acting. The showrunner (Matthew Negrete) needs to find some budget to bring in an acting coach to teach Mahendru how to portray a tough Marine vet character.
As I've said frequently, I've learned not to judge a series too quickly in its first season.
By the way, Hal Cumpston (playing Silas Plaskett) shows potential as an actor. I'm thinking he might have a good career as an actor. It looks like he will have a bigger role in episode 8 (based on the previews) and it will be interesting to see how that works out.
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I've watched episode 6 and I'm updating my review.
In episode 6, two new characters are introduced:
Ted Sutherland as Percy
Scott Adsit as Tony
These are significant improvements over existing actors and could possibly be strong enough to save the series from termination.
I'll give credit to the writing and the directing for these two new characters also.
I don't like beating up on aspiring actors - but, Aliyah Royale as Iris Bennett is horribly miscast, badly directed, poorly written and damages the series. Aliyah may be a perfectly fine actor - but, this role in this series is not good for her career.
Episode 6 demonstrate that this series could be much, much better. I have found often that it takes a new series a while to find its edge.
I'm going to raise my rating to a 5 in hopes that improvement continues.

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A G-rated version of The Walking Dead is boring.

"The Walking Dead: World Beyond" is a version of the zombie genre Walking Dead franchise oriented to a young teen demographic.

I'm an adult - so, it's difficult for me to put myself in the place of a 13 year old watching this series - but, I really did not find it very compelling.

First the acting...
The four teen character leads are played by accomplished actors to varying degree of success.
Nicolas Cantu (playing Elton Ortiz) is by far the more interesting of the four lead actors playing one of the 4 teen character roles.
The next 2, Alexa Mansour (playing Hope Bennet) and Hal Cumpston (playing Silas Plaskett) are just OK.
Aliyah Royale (playing Iris Bennett) was painfully boring - which was not entirely her fault... a lot of the problem is the writing and directing.

Part of the problem is that the thinking of a a normal teenager is not particularly compelling. And the idea of putting 4 normal, typical, young, bland teenagers in a zombie environment is kind-of a boring thing to watch. Obviously it can be made interesting - but, these characters are written as a G-rated to PG-rated types - and, that doesn't leave a lot of room for compelling character development. The blood-and-gore of zombie genre in and of itself is not particularly interesting. It is all the other aspects of life that drive a good zombie story. If the producers of this series thing the blood-and-gore of zombies will make this series successful - they are mistaken.

It's difficult for young adults to play the role of young teenagers. In fact, I sometimes think older, more accomplished actors pull off some of the aspects of young teen roles better.

It isn't really fair to watch just one episode and make a judgement about a series. It is not uncommon for a new series to take an entire first season to develop into a quality product.

I think I may try a few more episode and perhaps I'll come back and give a higher rating.

Who knows... maybe young teenagers may like this series. I may be the wrong demographic.… Expand

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KwasieNov 30, 2020

Okay, hear me out. I started watching this spinoff series as the original one had gone on hiatus. Like many others have felt, the first two episodes seemed like a teenage “Goonies” version of The Walking Dead. I would have rated it a 3 atOkay, hear me out. I started watching this spinoff series as the original one had gone on hiatus. Like many others have felt, the first two episodes seemed like a teenage “Goonies” version of The Walking Dead. I would have rated it a 3 at most at that time. I kept watching anyway. By episodes 4 or 5, the characters were really starting to develop; and their intertwining backstories were becoming very intriguing. Additionally, the entrance of Felix and Huck provided an “adult” element that gave the show some needed weight. By episode 8, with plot twists really starting to emerge, some great writing/acting, and more revelations about what was going on; I was hooked. With the entire season complete, I have to give this show at least an 8. In ways, it’s better than the original. Hopefully, others will come around as I have and keep this great story going. Cheers...… Expand

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geometricalOct 6, 2020

After only one episode, I can't say for sure if this series will be good or if it'll flop. I'm cautiously optimistic. I don't totally disagree that aspects of this story (so far) have been told before in TWD/ Fear the Walking Dead, but itAfter only one episode, I can't say for sure if this series will be good or if it'll flop. I'm cautiously optimistic. I don't totally disagree that aspects of this story (so far) have been told before in TWD/ Fear the Walking Dead, but it also seems like this show may provide some answers about the mysterious other people that have been briefly shown in the other two shows—which is very exciting. It also seems likely that this show will intersect with the others at some point as well. Looking forward to more!… Expand

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GregnatorDec 31, 2021

As a walking dead mega-fan, I will always want more.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond gives you more but from a very different perspective. Even though this limited show is not as great as Fear the Walking dead or the regular Walking Dead, itAs a walking dead mega-fan, I will always want more.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond gives you more but from a very different perspective. Even though this limited show is not as great as Fear the Walking dead or the regular Walking Dead, it still is a good show to watch. I do recommend.… Expand

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NicSushiDec 13, 2020

It takes itself far less seriously than the main series which is a nice change of pace. Despite this, it doesn’t skimp on emotional weight. It’s quite well balanced honestly.

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Guilherme12342Apr 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O walking dead world beyond em minha opinião foi bem meia boca, não tava tanta ação como se tem nos outros the walking dead tanto em questão de zumbis quanto em tiroteios, porém esse the walking dead mostra uma nova visão do apocalipse. Por causa disso tudo a minha nota foi 6, consegui de entreter ainda achei mais ou menos, também por que esperava um luta mega top do final mas foi mega broxante aquela lutinha a única coisa boa no final foi que acharam aquele homem que pelo o que ele disse vai dar um novo rumo para a nova temporada caso tenha… Expand

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Aleksandr04Dec 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is interesting to watch this season we told information about the virus and hinted that there will be a series about Europe 2 season interesting watch it is the best than 7 season Fear walking dead and 11 season walking dead… Expand

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