The Walking Dead

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Season 2
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 31, 2010
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. joao1198pedro
    Oct 19, 2013
    7
    the second season of the walking dead did not start well as the series came from a good season and his pace was not as intense, but its recent episodes have made a dramatic turnaround with very good episodes.
  2. TheTreypouch
    Jan 2, 2014
    9
    This is undoubtedly the most riveting season of The Walking Dead yet. One part of the plot done impeccably well is Shane's oncoming mania. It proves that an apocalyptic wasteland can truly change the morals of those involved. Another interesting example of moral changes is Carl Grimes' transformation from the innocent son that missed his father to a doubtful, atheistic foul-mouth. ExtremeThis is undoubtedly the most riveting season of The Walking Dead yet. One part of the plot done impeccably well is Shane's oncoming mania. It proves that an apocalyptic wasteland can truly change the morals of those involved. Another interesting example of moral changes is Carl Grimes' transformation from the innocent son that missed his father to a doubtful, atheistic foul-mouth. Extreme character development on this season's part. It is more fast-moving than the first season and refrains from Rick's family reunion and thusly makes room for other characters. It is interesting to see how the consciences of the characters have dissipated and that makes it remarkable.… Expand
  3. Viper8787
    May 18, 2014
    7
    Not as good as the first season for sure. Some episodes were really boring and barley had anything happen in them that were important. Still some cool fight scenes and acting is still good. This season had some good character development but just some bland stories.The last couple episodes of the season were really good though.
  4. douglasnotdoug
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    The best season of The Walking Dead to date. Yes the first half does have a lot of filler but the payoff is so great that I didn't even care. The second half of the season is just non-stop fantastic television.
  5. MorbidPig
    Aug 19, 2014
    8
    Season two survives the living dead thanks to a fascinating dissection of its characters. It may not be a step up from season one, but it's visually stunning and packs some heavy punches.
  6. ZeroNihilism
    Sep 23, 2014
    8
    #KillCarl

    There is an uptick in the adventure from the initial character lay and as with every season an attempt to increase [needless] gore.

    Never have I longed to have a character killed off in a series: #KillCarl
  7. Guitarfrom
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    A lot of folks say that season 2 sucked or was too slow and I simply disagree. While of course season 2 was slow, in retrospect season 2 was really well written and has some great scenes and character development. I guess people don't really like to see character development in their shows. If you notice when a tv show has a slow burning episode with lots of development in it's charactersA lot of folks say that season 2 sucked or was too slow and I simply disagree. While of course season 2 was slow, in retrospect season 2 was really well written and has some great scenes and character development. I guess people don't really like to see character development in their shows. If you notice when a tv show has a slow burning episode with lots of development in it's characters people say it's boring and sucked and when there's an explosion they say they love it, it tells you something about people's tastes. They claim to like good writing but that's relative, to them good writing is simply explosions.… Expand
  8. Michaelmcclain
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Season 2 is so much better than season 1. Season 1 was good but the show stepped it up even more in the writing all the characters and everything that happened in season 2 was so good I love it!
  9. homer4president
    Nov 1, 2016
    8
    I really enjoyed season one of this show. It was short, but to the point. It didn't feel short, which was a good thing. Although I liked season two, I didn't love it like season one. There's less action and at times seems kind of boring and slow. The finale is great, and there are two specific scenes which are still probably my favorite. No spoilers here. Fans probably know what I'mI really enjoyed season one of this show. It was short, but to the point. It didn't feel short, which was a good thing. Although I liked season two, I didn't love it like season one. There's less action and at times seems kind of boring and slow. The finale is great, and there are two specific scenes which are still probably my favorite. No spoilers here. Fans probably know what I'm talking about. Still, it's good and worth watching… Expand
  10. fbtimes
    Mar 30, 2015
    8
    Season two survives the living dead thanks to a fascinating dissection of its characters. It may not be a step up from season one, but it's visually stunning and packs some heavy punches.
  11. FakuB20
    May 28, 2015
    9
    Esta temporada es lo mejor de The Walking Dead. Un poco flojo tal vez, muchas charlas innecesarias pero valen la pena con sus últimos 2 episodios. 9/10 Actuaciones geniales y historia buena, los zombies no pasan desapercibido
  12. fbtimesofficial
    Jul 25, 2015
    8
    Season two survives the walking dead thanks to a fascinating dissection of its characters. It may not be a step up from season one, but it's visually stunning and packs some heavy punches.
  13. Rutger-Kikkert
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Of all the seasons I enjoyed this one the most. At this point the acting is literally Oscar-worthy (if there was an Oscar for tv-show acting). There's also some really great tension and cliffhangers that keeps you on the edge of your seat and keeps you interested in the show. But sadly for the people who watch this season weekly there are some episodes that are very slow-phased and whereOf all the seasons I enjoyed this one the most. At this point the acting is literally Oscar-worthy (if there was an Oscar for tv-show acting). There's also some really great tension and cliffhangers that keeps you on the edge of your seat and keeps you interested in the show. But sadly for the people who watch this season weekly there are some episodes that are very slow-phased and where not very exciting stuff happens. But if you watch it on blu-ray/dvd or streaming services over the course of a couple of days you don't get bothered by it. Over all: a pretty good second season of this amazing series.… Expand
  14. aadityamudhar
    Apr 6, 2016
    7
    While a great series with awesome zombie effects, season two of TWD is a mixed bag. The main reason it falls short is it ignores its own rules, and spends far too long at certain unnecessary scenes. The zombies act FAR too smart to be zombies, and selectively can run depending on the scene. Showing intellect and fine motor control necessary for the writing to continue in the direction theWhile a great series with awesome zombie effects, season two of TWD is a mixed bag. The main reason it falls short is it ignores its own rules, and spends far too long at certain unnecessary scenes. The zombies act FAR too smart to be zombies, and selectively can run depending on the scene. Showing intellect and fine motor control necessary for the writing to continue in the direction the writer wanted, when alternatives are readily available. For example instead of having a zombie fall beside a car to scare away the little girl, the zombie... showing both intelligence and fine motor control: GETS DOWN TO LOOK. With a CLEAR care to not harm itself.

    Its just a bizarre mixed bag that will leave the critical viewer a little frustrated at easily available mistakes. All in all its a good effort... but it needs to establish clear guidelines of what a zombie is and can do. And stick to them. Continuity and maintaining suspension of disbelief is the first rule in a fantastical setting like this.    … Expand
  15. Jarody
    Feb 11, 2018
    7
    Although not quite as excellent, season 2 of The Walking Dead still has some pretty good things going for it including an excellent second half of the season and some interesting storylines involving brilliantly crafted new characters. However the first half of the season is quite poor, it has some very unessacary storylines and I can't help but be frustrated with some of the charactersAlthough not quite as excellent, season 2 of The Walking Dead still has some pretty good things going for it including an excellent second half of the season and some interesting storylines involving brilliantly crafted new characters. However the first half of the season is quite poor, it has some very unessacary storylines and I can't help but be frustrated with some of the characters descisions, although this is eventually resolved by the second half and just earns it a positive rating from me.… Expand
  16. SrPepe
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Otra muy buena temporada de esta serie, con adrenalina y acción a cada momento.
  17. MercenaryofHate
    Mar 2, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TWD Season 2 begins as we see our group struggle to find shelter or anything of value to them anyway the group is now organized into a convoy that stop at this road due to lack of fuel they change their objects to find fuel and some stay to defend supplies. The main mover of this season is how Sophia goes missing so the group is bogged down and try to find her with clues, manhunts and any sign they can. Tensions also begin to develop between Shane and Rick over Lorrie and the right to lead the group while Shane thinks Rick isn't good enough. Carl is also shot while marveling at a dear to introduce a new setting Carl is taken to this Southern farm where it's folk are highly religious and think killing zombies as wrong. Meanwhile trying to get medicine to Carl Shane and Otis go out to find supplies Shane betrays him due to low-ammo and shoots Otis to sacrifice him only so he can get eaten-alive by zombies many are saddened about the incident and Shane refuses to tell the truth leading to suspicion among the group but mostly Dale. After Shane kills Otis we see his transformation to being somewhat of a "villain" as he shaves off his hair. Carl gets better and Lorrie sends Glenn and Maggie a new country-girl character to get supplies for her a relationship develops between Glenn and Maggie. Daryl goes on his own search for Sophia but cannot find her assuming the worst he brings a Cherokee Rose back to Carol who is Sophia's mother. The farmers welcome the group into and provide for them but are unsure about keeping them around despite Ricks demands. The group later find out the barn is full of walkers and that the farmers were actually trying to raise the zombies because they were people they once knew. Dale attempts to expose Shane but he's words are disregarded. Hershel Maggie's father and the owner of the farm orders Rick to help him get Walkers into the barn meanwhile Shane after hearing about the walkers tries to find a bag of guns others try to hide from him he than gets the weapons and heads to the barn to kill the walkers because he says they are not human anymore and they have led to the deaths of his group. After a dramatic speech and tensions the group open fire on the walkers and kill all of them while as Hershel is infuriated the last walker to emerge turns out to be Sophia and the whole group looks in horror while they are forced to kill her. They go to a bar and encounter two men who were working for a rival group and planning to mug them Rick kills both but his actions bring him in contact with Tony and Dannie's group. Tony's man arrive at the location in order to find there the group takes to camp and they have a debate on weather to spare or kill the prisoner. Dale favors sparing him but most of the group want to interrogate than kill him Dale than goes on a nervous walk but is killed by a walker who is than put down by Shane in mercy. The group than take Dales decision and plan to spare Randall. They leave him at an abandoned area but Shane attempts to kill him leading to Rick Grimes stopping him and the first physical conflict between Rick and Shane who than decide to go home and ignore the incident. Shane however lures Randy away giving him false hope of freedom than kills him to force Rick to go search for him. Shane than prepares to kill Rick in order to be in charge of the group. Rick tricks Shane into lowering his weapon than stabs him knowing he was to dangerous to keep around. Carl later is seemingly mad at Rick but actually shoots zombie-Shane to protect his father. Finally a major zombie attack happens on the farm and the group are forced to run once again and flee. Hershel refuses to leave but than joins the group meanwhile Andrea gets forgotten and rescued by a mysterious swordsman. Rick than delivers a speech enforcing his rule and commenting about the killing of Shane. It was a great season that set up other seasons and plots.… Expand
  18. Antgiog1202
    May 21, 2016
    10
    The Walking Dead season 2 was a gripping, frightening to death, unsettling masterpiece. From the first season to the second, there is a tremendous amount of character development including the character of Shane. Not only him, but the rest of the cast as well. The developers really succeeded it's dramatic portion while maintaining to keep us on the edge of a cliff; panicking for our livesThe Walking Dead season 2 was a gripping, frightening to death, unsettling masterpiece. From the first season to the second, there is a tremendous amount of character development including the character of Shane. Not only him, but the rest of the cast as well. The developers really succeeded it's dramatic portion while maintaining to keep us on the edge of a cliff; panicking for our lives through every single episode.

    I adored this season! If you've haven't watched it, you're totally missing out on a lot of fun!

    Rating: 10/10

    A+ = 10
    A = 9
    A- = 8
    B+ = 7
    B = 6
    B- = 5
    C+ = 4
    C = 3
    C- = 2.5
    D+ = 2
    D = 1.5
    D- = 1
    F = 0    … Expand
  19. Castiel_Angel
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    Season 2 continued to increase the awesomeness of this show! We got to see some new characters be brought into the series and as we get further into the apocalyptic world we see the introduction of bad people that are actually still people and not yet zombies.
  20. ouiph879g7w8gd6
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    good The midseason 2 finale was one of the greatest moments in TV history. I was skeptical about this series at first, but the storyline and character development are gripping. A must see.
  21. 100tifiko
    Dec 30, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta temporada sigue compartiendo las exelentes cualidades de la primera, pero la trama de la desaparicion de Sophia me cansó por momentos.… Expand
  22. Raekz
    Oct 15, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 2 of 'The Walking Dead' starts with Sophia getting lost when the group were surprised by a large herd of zombies and because of that the group starts to split up to find her and that's not a good idea. I think in the whole season the characters too often act very unreasonable, some more than others and that makes the season much worse than it could, 'cause characters like carl and lori are getting very annoying. In season 2 you will get to know Family Greene and how they experienced the zombie-apocalypse. The group camps on their farm, but it doesn't take long 'til mr. greene wants them to leave and further the group breaks more and more, because no one knows anymore what's right to do. The more the season comes to an end the more the season gets better, 'cause the pace increases and the characters more and more act only on their own 'til Dale who may be the only one acting humane dies 'cause of an argument he had with the group. From then the group started to be a group again and Shane's the only one acting on his own 'til it comes to the showdown that the series hinted at all the time and a huge group of walkers attacked the farm and Rick and his friends are trying to escape.… Expand
  23. Dragonfly44
    May 6, 2018
    9
    Even though at times it suffers from being dragged out just a bit too much, the second season continues amazing character development, fun action and great storylines.

    Rating - 91%
  24. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    7
    The second season is definitely better than the first one, but the characters are so annoying
  25. Impsterr
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    Darabont's hand persists despite his unexpected departure halfway through the season. Beautifully shot, sharp and natural writing, and intensive characters study makes for a truly captivating depiction of the end of the world. It's intense and expertly psychological, and the characters are explored more deeply and powerfully than most television is able to accomplish - though this comes atDarabont's hand persists despite his unexpected departure halfway through the season. Beautifully shot, sharp and natural writing, and intensive characters study makes for a truly captivating depiction of the end of the world. It's intense and expertly psychological, and the characters are explored more deeply and powerfully than most television is able to accomplish - though this comes at the price of a quick pace.
    But what makes this season truly haunting is how it relishes in its Southern mythos, really drawing on the open wilderness of the the region to create the immersive and truly empty world that this rag-tag group of survivors inhabit.
    The dynamic between Rick and Shane and the exploration of fraternity is not only expertly written, but expertly performed. It's a captivating relationship and plot in and of itself.
    It's a slow burn, but a seriously sweet one when binged. You won't be able to stop watching, and layers peel back with each rewatch.    … Expand
  26. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Terrifyingly possible this apocalyptic family drama about survival competes against itself. Definitely a great TV show. On one hand, the acting is favorable, costumes are awesome, the atmosphere is intense, and the situations are unpredictable. The second season (well at least the first 2 episodes) is certainly more action-zombie-packed than the first but without sacrificing other aspectsTerrifyingly possible this apocalyptic family drama about survival competes against itself. Definitely a great TV show. On one hand, the acting is favorable, costumes are awesome, the atmosphere is intense, and the situations are unpredictable. The second season (well at least the first 2 episodes) is certainly more action-zombie-packed than the first but without sacrificing other aspects off it. Furthermore, the way the story unfolds is well written even though you would not expect that from a zombie-based adventures… Expand
  27. Bruterake
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quando abre a porta do celeiro e a menina ta la nusssssssssss sem comentários, aquela cena do mano atirando no gordinho pra sair vivo e os drama no geral deixou muito divertido sdds quando a série ainda tava boa assim.… Expand
  28. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Basado en una serie de cómics del mismo nombre de Robert Kirkman, un pequeño grupo de supervivientes, liderado por el oficial Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), debe luchar contra un mundo lleno de zombis.
    Creador: Frank Darabont y Robert Kirkman
  29. IJustRoastedU
    Jun 15, 2022
    9
    One of the best written seasons on TV! Just gets slow in the first part of the season, but the second part boosts the hell of of this review! 2x7-2x13 is a bunch of amazing episodes in a row! Shane, Rick, Glenn and Dale carried this season!
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#20 Best TV Season of 2011
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#2 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
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#21 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Oct 21, 2011
    60
    As we head into Season 2, it's becoming increasingly clear that they [the actors] can't make these characters interesting, because they're too thinly conceived.
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  2. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Michelle Welch
    Oct 20, 2011
    80
    In many ways, it was where the series ought to have begun.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Oct 17, 2011
    80
    The show creates tension--through atmosphere and characters the audience cares about--and offers so many make-you-jump scares that by the end of an episode, you're left breathless.
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