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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. SrPepe
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Otra muy buena temporada de esta serie, con adrenalina y acción a cada momento.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. zotune
    Mar 19, 2012
    7
    There were moments of suspense this season, though unfortunately more lacking such. I think the series would be much more exciting if the group had a common goal other than to simply survive, perhaps they could give the audience something to look forward to by trying to locate a cure or sustainable shelter. At the moment it seems as though personal conflicts are overstaying their welcomeThere were moments of suspense this season, though unfortunately more lacking such. I think the series would be much more exciting if the group had a common goal other than to simply survive, perhaps they could give the audience something to look forward to by trying to locate a cure or sustainable shelter. At the moment it seems as though personal conflicts are overstaying their welcome in the main story arc rather than the group focusing on what's really important.… Expand
  9. RogerSmith97
    Oct 23, 2011
    7
    Season One Was "Good" Sometimes Really Good.. But Season Two So Far Is.... Ok.... Some Parts Honestly Seem To Drag On And On And On.. And You Just Want Them To End... Some Parts Are Really Scary Fun! Overall The Walking Dead Season 2 Is OK.
  10. Mantis10
    Mar 19, 2012
    7
    First season was better, but this season was no slouch either. I feel like my opinion changed from one episode to the next with this series. I appreciate character development, but sometime it's just redundant dialogue / interaction between the characters, and not enough forward movement of the storyline. However; just when it's getting slow it picks right back up again... but only to slowFirst season was better, but this season was no slouch either. I feel like my opinion changed from one episode to the next with this series. I appreciate character development, but sometime it's just redundant dialogue / interaction between the characters, and not enough forward movement of the storyline. However; just when it's getting slow it picks right back up again... but only to slow down of course. I think this season was good, but prolly could have been condensed into 5 episodes to be honest. I also think the cast director should be fired, it really has some of the worst acting ever, thank God the storyline can support them. Also, thank you for getting rid of Shane, I don't think I could take another season watching him make those stupid facial expressions. That said, the scene with Sophia may have been one of my top favorite moments in television. Very powerful stuff. All in all, after all my complaining, i will still be looking forward to season 3. Bring back the suspense, bring back the storyline, and bring back that Katana toting ninja zombie slayer!… Expand
  11. DMuhny
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    I gave season 1 a 9. However this season is lacking the excitement and suspense that the previous season had. The girl being lost is stupid at this point. It has been 6 episodes with her "lost" and at this point I hope she's dead. Everyone I've talked to agrees they have drawn that situation out way to far. I'd like to see a good season finale soon. Hopefully it is a good finish to thisI gave season 1 a 9. However this season is lacking the excitement and suspense that the previous season had. The girl being lost is stupid at this point. It has been 6 episodes with her "lost" and at this point I hope she's dead. Everyone I've talked to agrees they have drawn that situation out way to far. I'd like to see a good season finale soon. Hopefully it is a good finish to this average season.… Expand
  12. j30
    Jan 24, 2012
    7
    Not as good as the first season, but the whole season comes in full circle in the end. The horrifying images from the finale have haunted me for days now. Compelling stuff.
  13. Raddra
    Oct 30, 2011
    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 directionWhile 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
  14. w_underwood
    Nov 30, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Besides a seemingly stagnant plot and apparently new rules on how the "walkers" operate. I felt that for what it is, a T.V. show on cable television no less, you couldn't go wrong. Could they have revealed what happened to Sophia earlier? Sure. I think right now this shows saving grace, at least for me are those intense scenes where things could pop off and get real ugly at any moment, throwing the whole camp up into chaos at any second. What keeps me tuned in is to see if a group of survivors can stay together and pull through against what seems to be insurmountable odds. Can they as a group, some how come out of this zombie apocalypse stronger then before? We shall see.… Expand
  15. zgdelta
    Jan 22, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please do something else with the second half of this season. The first half was kind of slow. I was just hoping they would find that stupid girl by episode 4 or 5, but no they stayed there the entire half season looking for her. Now that they found her (killed her I should say), the wrtiters need to move the characters on. Other than the plot, the acting, visuals, and makeup are great.… Expand
  16. DanOSullivan
    Oct 21, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not as strong as the first season. Season two feels too dragged out, almost the entire season takes place on a farm and it becomes too familiar, not enough happens in each episode to feel that the story has been developed further. The first couple of episodes are good and so are the last few but it gets a bit lost in between. It almost becomes a soap as the characters begin to deal with real life issues rather than the actual zombies that surround them. Lets hope season three is better!… Expand
  17. TheScooby
    Nov 4, 2012
    7
    I like TWD. One thing i don't like are the stupid lacks of logic when zombies appearing on the scene. Nearly every episode a zombie horde occurs, they apparently come out of nowhere. That's a big flaw that makes a great series that maybe deserves a 9/10 to just a good series...
  18. Seriosity
    Mar 13, 2013
    7
    Started off reasonable, headed into mediocre territory, and finally finished strongly. Several characters are often unreasonable and annoying. The uninteresting dialogue they are handed makes the already slow plot glacially paced. The Sophia missing plot frustrated me to no end, with it's slow place and seemingly never-arriving resolution, thought when its resolution is very powerful.TheStarted off reasonable, headed into mediocre territory, and finally finished strongly. Several characters are often unreasonable and annoying. The uninteresting dialogue they are handed makes the already slow plot glacially paced. The Sophia missing plot frustrated me to no end, with it's slow place and seemingly never-arriving resolution, thought when its resolution is very powerful.The strongest episodes are packed at the latter end of the season and redeemed what could have been a lost season. The lone exception involves Shane shaving his head at the beginning and end of the episode. 7.4/10… Expand
  19. arman200
    Nov 2, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first season was a very interesting introduction, and perhaps the shorter time allowed for it to be more interesting. The reason I say this, is because the second season seems as if it's limping on at times. The first half of the second season focuses on the disappearance of Sophia. This would be great if we'd gotten a better glimpse into who Sophia was, and how she effected the rest of the characters. We do get some insight into how they all generally react to the loss of a member, and the loss of a child, but the end of that mid-season finale loses some of its impact because it isn't given said depth. The conflicts between characters are generally interesting, but some of the characters are written poorly, and not as active as they should be. For instance, there's a scene in which Dale is holding a gun to Shane, and trying to convince him to stay where he is, but for no particular reason backs down. The ending revelation is interesting, but also unnecessary. For characters, it's important that they know that every stands the chance of being infected. But this is played to the audience as if we hadn't figured that out at the CDC building in season 1.… Expand
  20. cameronmorewood
    Nov 9, 2012
    7
    This season needed to give more than it did. It's holding back from us. Why?
  21. jorel75
    Dec 26, 2012
    7
    I didn't enjoy the 1st half of the season, the farm part and sophie story could have been presented in a shorter time, it just dragged...the 2nd part felt more like season 1 with more action and drama and new surprises.
  22. Nathonas
    Feb 24, 2013
    7
    Season 2 is considerably weaker than season 1, largely due to the survivors being in 1 location for the entire season, and focusing much more on human drama, which at many times feels very boring, fake and unimportant. Nonetheless an okay season for a great show.
  23. Pedroapares99
    May 13, 2013
    7
    This season was a little slow and sometimes boring, but I never cease to be entertained. It leaves us with a big sign of interrogation, about what will happen to the group of survivors.
  24. callumjsouth
    Aug 6, 2015
    7
    The first half of the season was quite disappointing. It spends way too much time caught up on one character. This emphasizes what I have said in a previous review about the show having weaker characters compared to other shows. The over concentration on one character means that some characters (obviously not Beth) are neglected in terms of character development. This goes some way toThe first half of the season was quite disappointing. It spends way too much time caught up on one character. This emphasizes what I have said in a previous review about the show having weaker characters compared to other shows. The over concentration on one character means that some characters (obviously not Beth) are neglected in terms of character development. This goes some way to losing some of the balance that season 1 had previously given the show. All of this being said, the latter half of the season was quite impressive, it has quite a few climactic moments as well as plenty of tension throughout. This makes for an average yet inconsistent season.… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    7
    The second season is definitely better than the first one, but the characters are so annoying
  30. Dani061094
    Mar 28, 2013
    6
    While the first season was great fun to watch, season 2 kinda disappointing with long drawn out plots and bad writing. Felt like a chore to get through at some points. Final delivered though.
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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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