The Walking Dead

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Season 4
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 31, 2010
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.9

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  1. Bruterake
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cara pra mim essa é a melhor temporada de the walking dead e duvido muito que umas das que vem mais pra frente vai passar essa. Finalmente tendo muita ação dentro da cadeia com o a trama da doença e com o governador se reerguendo pra atacar a prisão, cara a cena dele com a katana no velho ficou na minha cabeça muito tempo e pra melhorar ainda tem outros episódios memoráveis. Começando por aquele que o Rick morde o pescoço do cara e o da Carol com aquelas duas criança que uma é maluca lá nos zumbis meu Deus do céu muito boa essa temporada pico do entretenimento.… Expand
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    Season 4 of The Walking Dead. Takes place a few months I am assuming after season 3. They have much bigger problems to worry about in this season than just zombies or humans as a violent disease swipes through the group. Not only must they fight to survive from zombies and humans they must also battle their way through this disease.
  3. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    Un hombre que dirige un pequeño asentamiento de supervivientes en Woodbury llamado El Gobernador (David Morrissey) causa problemas a Rick y compañía mientras buscan seguridad de los zombis.
  4. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    7
    Most of the season keeps the excitement of the previous one, but at the end things get bad.
  5. SrPepe
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Excelente la primera mitad, pero muy aburrida la segunda .
  6. Dragonfly44
    May 6, 2018
    10
    The Walking Dead is here to stay. Somehow this season manages to up the great things it had before. The zombies, humans vs humans, character development, gore, shocking scenes, sadness . . . . So much more than even that.

    Rating - 95%
  7. Jarody
    Feb 11, 2018
    7
    For me, the first 7 episodes are really poor in Season 4 of The Walking Dead, they seem unessacary and I felt like I was wasting my time watching them, I just wanted to get back to the story. However, episode 8 is absolutely fantastic and the show continues on a decent run of episodes up until the finale. Yet again all the characters are fantastic and the writing is overall decent butFor me, the first 7 episodes are really poor in Season 4 of The Walking Dead, they seem unessacary and I felt like I was wasting my time watching them, I just wanted to get back to the story. However, episode 8 is absolutely fantastic and the show continues on a decent run of episodes up until the finale. Yet again all the characters are fantastic and the writing is overall decent but those first seven episodes bog down the season for me and the rest of the season, while good, doesn't live up to season 3.… Expand
  8. 100tifiko
    Dec 30, 2017
    8
    Creo que la llegada de un villano tan presente no le hizo bien a la serie y aunque es un buen personaje no fue utilizado de la mejor manera en esta temporada.
    Aun así, seguía siendo una de las mejores series de la historia.
  9. Aginagala
    Nov 5, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At this point in the walking dead characters development has come through so strongly that we get tense at the feeling of when someone could die. The return of a former villain and general writing of this season felt well structured, not slow and thoroughly loved it.… Expand
  10. BlakDak666
    Aug 6, 2017
    7
    Season 4 is a good follow up to Season 3 and still towers over 1 and 2 by quality. There are some good moments as well, but unfortunately, certain moments fall flat or completely feel cliche for no reason. The second half also does a series of filler that merely branches the split groups back together by the finale and really it sorta underscores alot of what made Season 3 so good. TheSeason 4 is a good follow up to Season 3 and still towers over 1 and 2 by quality. There are some good moments as well, but unfortunately, certain moments fall flat or completely feel cliche for no reason. The second half also does a series of filler that merely branches the split groups back together by the finale and really it sorta underscores alot of what made Season 3 so good. The Governor loses alot of his edge and character before the mid finale and I was disappointed by the way he gets back into being a leader while introducing Tara. Despite the filler episodes, I found some scenes interesting and even endearing, like Daryl and Beth bonding, Rick fighting other survivors and other little smaller moments that at least held significance for me. I generally found the season to be good, but not great.… Expand
  11. MercenaryofHate
    Mar 2, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 4 is probably my favorite season and because of one thing The Governor he gains even more power, meanwhile a deadly infectious disease develops in the prison taking lives and causing people like Carol to take extreme action against the infected. Carel is convicted by Rick and to ease tensions with Tyrone a formal member of The Governors Militia who's love one was killed by Carol to reduce the spreading of the virus is abandoned by Rick. The Governor meets a new group in the woods and develops a family-like relationship with them he also gains public appeal after endlessly wondering he makes friends with the camp who own a tank and consists of retired army officers. The disease kills many newcomers as eventually affecting segregating the infected until they die the group were able to beat the virus although Glenn was briefly infected, Meanwhile The Governor takes out all leadership around the camp and kills his former friend Salazar. He then gains the support of the people to launch an attack on Rick's group and the Prison. They kidnap Hershel and Michonne and arrive at the prison with a tank several cars, militiamen and weapons they state their demand is to have the prison and warn Rick if they don't get it they will either kill Michonne or Heshel. Rick denies and says that they can co-exist in the farm and that another battle wasn't a good idea. The Governor takes away his blade from Hershel's head seemingly convinced he than says "liar" and slices Hershel's neck and Rick's group retaliates by opening fire a battle erupts and Daryl destroys the tank. Rick's people fend of advancing militiamen and Rick ambushed the governor leading to a fight it ends when Michonne arrives and stabs the Governor in the back. The group retreat from the prison and Lilly a former militiamen kills the governor with a shot to the head. The group later separate as Tyrone, Mikka, Lizzie and Carol find a house and Rick and Caryl go back to their old neighborhood and a new group of Abraham, Bob Rosita, Eugene, Bob and Sasha form they all eventually try to reach Terminus a "sanctuary for all" Daryl joins a group called the claimers who take lying very seriously. Anyway Lizzie kills Mikka because she thinks zombies are just regular or whatever so Carol kills Lizzie because she is too dangerous and Tyrone and Carol head to terminus. The claimers encounter Ricks Group and plan to kill them so Daryl tries to stop them but is called a liar and attacked Rick,Michone and Carl fight the claimers kill all their members and Daryl rejoins the group they later arrive at terminus.Rick later notices Gareth's stolen watch and a firefight ensures between Terminus and Rick leading to the capture of Rick's group.. Season 4 is a action packed and explosive season and probably the peak of TWD it kills of the Governor and also leaves behind the Prison setting also how they depicted Terminus is captivating even though it is far from the truth. Meanwhile other characters like Daryl and Beth got closer towards each other, the group reunited, It also introduced us to Gareth another antagonist.… Expand
  12. ouiph879g7w8gd6
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    good The best show on TV. Scary, dramatic, disgusting, romantic...........perfect!!!!! Don't miss it!!!!! Season 4 is gonna be amazing!!!!! Can't wait for the next episode!!!
  13. Castiel_Angel
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    Season 4 of The Walking Dead. Takes place a few months I am assuming after season 3. They have much bigger problems to worry about in this season than just zombies or humans as a violent disease swipes through the group. Not only must they fight to survive from zombies and humans they must also battle their way through this disease. Another amazing season of this show and it just seems toSeason 4 of The Walking Dead. Takes place a few months I am assuming after season 3. They have much bigger problems to worry about in this season than just zombies or humans as a violent disease swipes through the group. Not only must they fight to survive from zombies and humans they must also battle their way through this disease. Another amazing season of this show and it just seems to keep getting better.… Expand
  14. SolInvicta
    Jun 9, 2016
    8
    It's inconsistent mostly in the first half, but season 4 of The Walking Dead boasts some of the best episodes of the entire series and finds a great balance between character development and thrilling action.
  15. drlowdon
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every time The Walking Dead moves away from the story-lines found in the comic books, such as the two episodes focusing on The Governor following the fall of Alexandria, the show quickly loses its momentum and narrative drive. Fortunately this happens relatively infrequently and, with the best episodes rivalling any other drama series currently on TV for dramatic intensity, it continues to make for entertaining (and still very gory) television.… Expand
  16. callumjsouth
    Aug 6, 2015
    6
    It feels like one step forwards, one step backwards. Season 4 falls short of the more impressive season 3. Season 4 could have been worse but I get the feeling that it could have been so much better. We still get the thrills we expect, but we are aware of shortcomings throughout. Unfortunately the second half of the season was woeful compared to the first. The way the episodes focused onIt feels like one step forwards, one step backwards. Season 4 falls short of the more impressive season 3. Season 4 could have been worse but I get the feeling that it could have been so much better. We still get the thrills we expect, but we are aware of shortcomings throughout. Unfortunately the second half of the season was woeful compared to the first. The way the episodes focused on two or three characters at a time was unacceptable for me. It again limited our intrigue in certain characters. This is a shame because the virus storyline as well as the conclusion to the war with Woodbury, had left me optimistic, but my optimism was misplaced. Season 4 is home to the series' best episode to date, but the season is like season 2 in that it is worryingly inconsistent. I hope for better in season 5.… Expand
  17. fbtimesofficial
    Jul 25, 2015
    8
    With solid writing, beautiful cinematography, and great acting all around, the fourth season of The Walking Dead further proves that the series is one of the greatest additions to the zombie genre.
  18. FakuB20
    Jun 23, 2015
    6
    Toda la temporada fue muy aburrida en si. El final de la mitad temporada es de los mejores episodios de la serie, por eso tiene un 6 esta temporada. Pero después de ese episodio y antes solo fueron episodios de relleno; no lo digo por la acción, sino que la historia no avanza a ningún lado es como ver una novela a ver que mágica-aventuras tendrán los personajes hoy.
    La peor temporada de    Toda la temporada fue muy aburrida en si. El final de la mitad temporada es de los mejores episodios de la serie, por eso tiene un 6 esta temporada. Pero después de ese episodio y antes solo fueron episodios de relleno; no lo digo por la acción, sino que la historia no avanza a ningún lado es como ver una novela a ver que mágica-aventuras tendrán los personajes hoy.
    La peor temporada de todas.    … Expand
  19. BasilZero
    May 2, 2015
    9
    The fourth season starts off from where it left off the last season. This season has a equal amount of action and character development making it the best season so far in the series. A lot of memorable moments and a lot of memorable characters in this season. The character development is as great as Season 2's and has similar if not more action than Season 3.
  20. fbtimes
    Mar 30, 2015
    8
    With solid writing, beautiful cinematography, and great acting all around, the fourth season of The Walking Dead further proves that the series is one of the greatest additions to the zombie genre.
  21. Michaelmcclain
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Damn I really loved this season it almost became hopeless for our characters in season 4. Man it's been so great. I've even reading the comics and I really love how similar the comic and tv show is and really awesome.
  22. Guitarfrom
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would say I would split season 4 into two names, the first half of the season would be called infection, and the second half would be called on the road. I remember season 4 clearly for those two main plots growing through this season. It's interesting to watch where our characters are now and how different the prison community is since the end of season 3. Also seeing the governor again with 2 episodes dedicated to his characters were really interesting, I enjoyed them and I liked how it didn't make him out to be this only crazed guy, but just a broken man. There's a couple episodes that really stood out in my mind and I like the themes they represented. Same thing with this season you have a lot of unnecessary hatred towards the show, while they're the minority they still do not really bring up good arguments towards their claims, again these are the kinds of people who claim they like character development till you find out they watch a terrible show that isn't written well what so ever.… Expand
  23. rjmeloniv
    Feb 16, 2015
    4
    The start of the season is nothing more than mediocre, it gradually got better with the governor story arc; good story telling, shining a new light on the villain. The mid season finale was very good ... too bad they threw away all of that potential by making the remainder of the season 90% filler - the other 10% is great but there is no way in hell that a 5 to 10 minutes of good TV makesThe start of the season is nothing more than mediocre, it gradually got better with the governor story arc; good story telling, shining a new light on the villain. The mid season finale was very good ... too bad they threw away all of that potential by making the remainder of the season 90% filler - the other 10% is great but there is no way in hell that a 5 to 10 minutes of good TV makes up for the pointless walking in circles (literally). (Note there were two episodes after the midseason finale that were worth watching)

    AMC's brilliant marketing tactics meant that the best and most tense parts of the episodes were usually on the end, and guess what? Cliff hangers! Now that you're amped to see what’s going to happen next, but guess what? Nothing does happen. Biggest blue balls in a TV series ever.

    I spent most of the time having the walking dead season 4 plays in the background as filler and to kill time because there was nothing better on TV at the time. Honestly if you haven't stopped at season 2/3 then you should do so now, or watch a youtube summary, I Guarantee you it'll be more entertaining than this snore fest.

    The only reason I'm giving this a 4 is because the first half of the season makes up for it. The writing is awful, and it gets worse each season. The walking dead season 4 contains maybe 2 to 3 good episodes, thank you amc.    … Expand
  24. Kris_d
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    I enjoyed this season more than season 3. The whole governor storyline then took a bit too long to my taste.
    Even if he returns in this season, i like how everything unfolds and you actually feel sympathy for him in the beginning. That was a ncie twist. Like other people said, has a bit of a slow start, but it gets better and better.
    Lots of gory action, some intense moments, some    I enjoyed this season more than season 3. The whole governor storyline then took a bit too long to my taste.
    Even if he returns in this season, i like how everything unfolds and you actually feel sympathy for him in the beginning. That was a ncie twist. Like other people said, has a bit of a slow start, but it gets better and better.
    Lots of gory action, some intense moments, some emotional. After watching the season i felt like a whole lot of events happened. something i didnt feel while watching the third season. Still a great show.    … Expand
  25. joao1198pedro
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    This season of the walking dead hasnt fired an writer or director, so i could understand everything, the story was a little bit better than the other seasons and its ending is really good.
  26. sumner
    Oct 11, 2014
    0
    Crappy, campy and predictable acting and story make this show so bad that it is one of the biggest internet jokes running now. This is also the show I use to judge review sites on. When something this notoriously bad gets good reviews on a site it tends to tell me the site itself isn't one to take seriously either.
  27. xdhollywood
    Oct 7, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This season is quite lame. Almost nothing big and exciting happens at all. About 4 deaths that were memorable and almost nothing else happened other than the mid season finale which was kind of lame but still not that exciting. It was quite disappointing overall.… Expand
  28. Evan2814
    Sep 26, 2014
    9
    This series gets as good as it's ever been halfway through this season. It finally reminded me why I love this show! .
  29. ZeroNihilism
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    #KillKarl

    Never have I longed to have a character killed off in a series. Karl is hateful; While he isn't the worst of society his character is infected with the worst on his way to tedium.
  30. Ravens1294
    Aug 27, 2014
    8
    This season had so much promise and it delivered on most of them during the first half of season 4. It was action packed, violent, and the story was really good. The writing and directing were very well done, a new threat opposed them, and it was paced very well. I couldn't stand the two governor pov episodes. They were just okay and a complete waste of time. They built him as a good guyThis season had so much promise and it delivered on most of them during the first half of season 4. It was action packed, violent, and the story was really good. The writing and directing were very well done, a new threat opposed them, and it was paced very well. I couldn't stand the two governor pov episodes. They were just okay and a complete waste of time. They built him as a good guy even though we all knew he was evil. It's a waste because he shows his evil in the mid season finale. That episode was one of the episode of the show. It had all the action we have expected from TWD and it has two major deaths. The second half of the season was a disappointment. The idea that all of the separated sounds good on paper, not in real life though. Most of the season was a bore fest and the action wasn't good enough. I wish all the characters were with one another. It did have some bright points like the little girls with Carol. The season finale was good and it put some faith back into the show. Most of them are held captive by cannibals who presented themselves as a safe haven. It had a good conclusion though and I can't wait for season 5.… Expand
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#41 Best TV Season of 2013
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Jan 3, 2014
    50
    The Walking Dead might have been one of [the ambitious modern horror series], using a grotesque story to go deep, letting grief and repulsion rile and unsettle us. Instead, it stumbles forward, disguised as prestige TV but devoid of a soul.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 14, 2013
    80
    If the first two episodes are any indication, not only is the series not missing a beat, it's actually growing into itself to allow new storytelling possibilitie
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  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Oct 11, 2013
    70
    The challenge with any extended zombie narrative is striking the right balance between gut-munching action and undergraduate philosophy seminar, and the first two episodes this season are pretty talky.
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