The Walking Dead

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Season 5
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 31, 2010
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.1

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Season 5 is a good season of The Walking Dead. The story is entertaining enough and well acted by the still extremely talented cast. We begin with a bang in 'No Sanctuary' one of the best episodes yet, which is thrilling, emotional and thoroughly enjoyable. However, the season seems to lose it's direction as it heads towards the mid-season break. It begins to seem too hung up on Beth'sSeason 5 is a good season of The Walking Dead. The story is entertaining enough and well acted by the still extremely talented cast. We begin with a bang in 'No Sanctuary' one of the best episodes yet, which is thrilling, emotional and thoroughly enjoyable. However, the season seems to lose it's direction as it heads towards the mid-season break. It begins to seem too hung up on Beth's situation. Later, the start of the second half is a case of 'on the road again'. A particular case that made season 4 such a problem. This freedom adds a degree of welcomed mystery but does take away an important reason to feel intrigued in terms of progression. The Alexandria story arc is my favourite thing about this season. The characters are again in a place where trust is a luxury and challenges are a formality. The addition of new characters adds a fresh air whilst allowing for interesting theorising to commence… Expand
  2. Bruterake
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cara como eu fiquei feliz no final quando o Morgan volta, muito legal também o Rick com a barbona e os problemas começando la na comunidade de Alexandria, mas, não vou mentir a série já ta começando a ficar meio saturada.… Expand
  3. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 20, 2021
    7
    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. SrPepe
    Jul 5, 2018
    9
    Excelente temporada, el Rick sangriento del final me encantó .
  5. Dragonfly44
    May 6, 2018
    10
    This is the best season of The Walking Dead. For some reason, The Walking Dead keeps getting better but people continue to hate it for very minuscule parts. People hate this show because it is popular? It’s stupid if you think about it. This show isn’t Breaking Bad levels of good, but if you take it for what it is, it’s amazing.

    Rating - 96%
  6. Jarody
    Feb 11, 2018
    7
    Firstly, the Walking Dead season 5 has a brilliant season premiere, probably my favourite Walking Dead episode of all time, it has iconic imagery, brilliant writing and just fantastic acting. However while this episode was amazing, I felt the season slowly got worse and worse. That's not saying it got bad, but the season started off as a masterpiece and ended as just ended as good. I feltFirstly, the Walking Dead season 5 has a brilliant season premiere, probably my favourite Walking Dead episode of all time, it has iconic imagery, brilliant writing and just fantastic acting. However while this episode was amazing, I felt the season slowly got worse and worse. That's not saying it got bad, but the season started off as a masterpiece and ended as just ended as good. I felt personally that the danger factor and the excitement had massively decreased in the last couple of episodes and while they were interesting they just weren't as good as the first couple of episodes.… Expand
  7. 100tifiko
    Dec 30, 2017
    7
    Yo veo a esta temporada como entretenida y atrapante pero pierde muchas caracteristicas que hacian de esta serie ser de mis favoritas.
  8. Aginagala
    Nov 5, 2017
    8
    Seeing the group now seems like a family. A family of veterans in the wild coming together and surviving. You feel connected with the characters, and want them to survive but love seeing the turmoil they get them selves into and out of. I absolutely loved this season and it is perhaps my favorite season. Every episode felt fresh and you simply did not know what was going to happen. ASeeing the group now seems like a family. A family of veterans in the wild coming together and surviving. You feel connected with the characters, and want them to survive but love seeing the turmoil they get them selves into and out of. I absolutely loved this season and it is perhaps my favorite season. Every episode felt fresh and you simply did not know what was going to happen. A kicker of a premier and followed by an engaging rest of the season.… Expand
  9. BlakDak666
    Aug 6, 2017
    9
    Season 5 is the best season of the The Walking Dead currently. There is a sheer amount of death, loss and buildup towards a satisfying finale that does a great job on showing how far not just the characters have come but also the series as a whole. While can argue it is more shock value and sadist friendly, watching characters in the group die from careless mistakes and uncertainty rams atSeason 5 is the best season of the The Walking Dead currently. There is a sheer amount of death, loss and buildup towards a satisfying finale that does a great job on showing how far not just the characters have come but also the series as a whole. While can argue it is more shock value and sadist friendly, watching characters in the group die from careless mistakes and uncertainty rams at the show's theme and ideas of living in a post-apocalyptic world. Everyone's performances are pretty good to even great, with one of the best lines of the whole series coming from Rick saying the titular title as a representation of themselves.

    There are still a few missteps and issues, but generally I saw the season to only get me hooked and excited for the next one. This is Walking Dead at its finest.    … Expand
  10. itsrobertsfam
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Season 5 of AMC's "The Walking Dead" tells a story of trust, betrayal, and suspicion as we see our heroes persevere through some of the darkest moments in the show's history.
  11. ouiph879g7w8gd6
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    good Walking Dead is one of the disliked popular shows with plenty of online critics who find fault. But its popular for a reason, its unpredictable, savage, uplifting and depressing in equal measure. Nobody's safe, no one can rest on their laurels and nobody is beyond reproach. Its also very brave and will go against the grain. Kids have been shot on this show, which breaks all thegood Walking Dead is one of the disliked popular shows with plenty of online critics who find fault. But its popular for a reason, its unpredictable, savage, uplifting and depressing in equal measure. Nobody's safe, no one can rest on their laurels and nobody is beyond reproach. Its also very brave and will go against the grain. Kids have been shot on this show, which breaks all the rules.It isn't cheap either, detail is always paid to everything. Its compulsive and for me ideal binge. This show could go on for eons, and I hope it does.… Expand
  12. Castiel_Angel
    Oct 15, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 5 is where this show starts to decline for me. We saw two deaths within two episodes of each other. The death of Beth in episode 8 the mid-season finale and then the death of Tyreese in the first episode of the second half of the season which was the 9th episode. After this episode the writing just seems to get lame almost like the writers don't care anymore. I will give this a 7 because most of the season was good except for the last 5 episodes or so.… Expand
  13. drlowdon
    Apr 16, 2016
    8
    Yet again the majority of the attempts made by the show to create original story-lines not found in the comics (the episodes focusing on the hospital being the main culprit this time) simply fail to work and the show becomes far less interesting to watch as a result. Five seasons in however The Walking Dead still largely makes for compelling high stakes drama and I'm looking forward toYet again the majority of the attempts made by the show to create original story-lines not found in the comics (the episodes focusing on the hospital being the main culprit this time) simply fail to work and the show becomes far less interesting to watch as a result. Five seasons in however The Walking Dead still largely makes for compelling high stakes drama and I'm looking forward to watching the sixth season.… Expand
  14. CrackDonut
    Mar 31, 2016
    8
    This show is breathtaking. There are a few shows that can convey a real and detailed athmosphere like TWD does. The characters are mostly very interesting, the protagonists vulnerable and unpredictable, the antagonists unscrupulously and dangerous. But with each new season zombies move more and more at the rand, but the struggle between the people are always action-packed.
  15. CPD98
    Oct 14, 2015
    9
    Igual de buena que la tercera, o mejor. Después de un tramo final de la cuarta algo pausado, TWD vuelve a por todas y ofrece la temporada mas espectacular hasta la fecha. Un comienzo de infarto seguido por capítulos muy distraídos y un tramo final excelente.
  16. JamesIrish68
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Walking Dead is one of the disliked popular shows with plenty of online critics who find fault. But its popular for a reason, its unpredictable, savage, uplifting and depressing in equal measure. Nobody's safe, no one can rest on their laurels and nobody is beyond reproach. Its also very brave and will go against the grain. Kids have been shot on this show, which breaks all the rules.ItWalking Dead is one of the disliked popular shows with plenty of online critics who find fault. But its popular for a reason, its unpredictable, savage, uplifting and depressing in equal measure. Nobody's safe, no one can rest on their laurels and nobody is beyond reproach. Its also very brave and will go against the grain. Kids have been shot on this show, which breaks all the rules.It isn't cheap either, detail is always paid to everything. Its compulsive and for me ideal binge. This show could go on for eons, and I hope it does.… Expand
  17. WhySoSerious54
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    Best Season so far. Amazing character development and a deeper look into the emotions of the group as feelings begin to change regarding hope and survival. Yes the action a minute, no attention span, horrible comic book movie fans may disagree because face it, this series came from a comic book, but was made into a great character study with lots of new challenges to overcome. I love theBest Season so far. Amazing character development and a deeper look into the emotions of the group as feelings begin to change regarding hope and survival. Yes the action a minute, no attention span, horrible comic book movie fans may disagree because face it, this series came from a comic book, but was made into a great character study with lots of new challenges to overcome. I love the action, but the feelings of dread and the loss of hope captivate us, as each person gets to expand there acting chops a bit.… Expand
  18. callumjsouth
    Aug 6, 2015
    7
    Season 5 is a good season of The Walking Dead. The story is entertaining enough and well acted by the still extremely talented cast. We begin with a bang in 'No Sanctuary' one of the best episodes yet, which is thrilling, emotional and thoroughly enjoyable. However, the season seems to lose it's direction as it heads towards the mid-season break. It begins to seem too hung up on Beth'sSeason 5 is a good season of The Walking Dead. The story is entertaining enough and well acted by the still extremely talented cast. We begin with a bang in 'No Sanctuary' one of the best episodes yet, which is thrilling, emotional and thoroughly enjoyable. However, the season seems to lose it's direction as it heads towards the mid-season break. It begins to seem too hung up on Beth's situation. Later, the start of the second half is a case of 'on the road again'. A particular case that made season 4 such a problem. This freedom adds a degree of welcomed mystery but does take away an important reason to feel intrigued in terms of progression. The Alexandria story arc is my favourite thing about this season. The characters are again in a place where trust is a luxury and challenges are a formality. The addition of new characters adds a fresh air whilst allowing for interesting theorising to commence. The season ends with a new foe in sight, perhaps the worst yet. The Walking Dead's fifth season puts the show back on the right track and re-establishes the consistency of season 3 following the erratic and disappointing season 4. We get thrills and chills and a genuine longing for season 6 to come around sooner.… Expand
  19. fbtimesofficial
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    The fifth season signifies that The Walking Dead has drastically matured. Unpredictability returns, and there is rarely a dull moment to be had. The story is all over the place in the best possible way, character arcs return to familiar - yet welcome - themes, and things are as gripping as ever. This truly is the series at its finest.
  20. FakuB20
    Jun 23, 2015
    8
    The Walking Dead remonto con esta temporada, mucha acción, buenos diálogos (tal vez algunas charlas entre personajes que nunca se conocieron bien son un poco absurdas) pero la temporada estuvo bien. Lo que sigue haciendo The Walking Dead es prometer que van a pasar cosas que nunca pasaran y por eso esta serie esta tan sobre valorada.
  21. genericusename
    Jun 21, 2015
    8
    Show has really come into its own the past couple of seasons. It did stumble a bit on the episodes leading into the midseason finale, but on the whole it was an exciting season with nice acting and writing. A lot of big things happened, and I don't think I've been as excited for an upcoming season as I am now.
  22. killing4blood
    May 26, 2015
    7
    The season got bad once they finally got to a place. A lot of the characters died quickly which I don't think should of happened. But really can't wait for season 6 hope it has more action.
  23. cpoverman2015
    May 25, 2015
    10
    this season started off fast but slowed down alot but redeemed itself at the 2 half of season 5 i cant wait for season 6. This so far is my favorite season yet Robert kirkman is a genius and so is the writing of the TV show.
  24. nvk1001
    May 25, 2015
    10
    I watched every episode over the space of 2 days and I got to say this is one of the best seasons of TV ive ever seen!! If I had watched it week by week with a mid season break I may have felt differently because of the slow pacing of some episodes. But on the whole Id still recommend this season to anyone. A great season of TV!!
  25. BasilZero
    May 2, 2015
    8
    Season 5 brings another season of equal balance between character development and action like the last season however due to the scenario, location and the characters - this was actually the weakest season since Season 3. This season felt more like a filler season than anything - it felt like at first they were in a scene similar to Season 2's but it was not as exciting and the storySeason 5 brings another season of equal balance between character development and action like the last season however due to the scenario, location and the characters - this was actually the weakest season since Season 3. This season felt more like a filler season than anything - it felt like at first they were in a scene similar to Season 2's but it was not as exciting and the story progression felt rush.… Expand
  26. Deadhealer
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    + Amazing actors.
    + Intense action.
    + Well written story.
    + Lots of awesome zombie kill.
    + Good character development.
    + Cool locations.

    - Episode 6 & 10 are boring and nothing happened.

    **Must see**
  27. Knighthawk81
    Apr 17, 2015
    9
    That was, perhaps, the finest season the show has had. It has transitioned from the expected into a fascinating exploration of the nature of man, and how to maintain humanity in a world gone mad. Can't wait to see where it goes next.
  28. derwolf12
    Apr 1, 2015
    9
    It seems like one of the best season of all time. This season is something like 'The growing storm'. At first, it was storm (Terminus), then calm(Alexandria) and getting storm again(Revolution)
  29. MattBrady99
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    "People are the real threat now". - Rick

    The Walking Dead as a show itself as been like a mix relationship for me, because we will have one great episode and then a terrible and boring one that I had to ask why? Season 4 was the season of Filler, I'm not kidding you nothing happened in that season beside the Governor attacking Ricks group, the writing was all so messy in season 4 and I    "People are the real threat now". - Rick

    The Walking Dead as a show itself as been like a mix relationship for me, because we will have one great episode and then a terrible and boring one that I had to ask why? Season 4 was the season of Filler, I'm not kidding you nothing happened in that season beside the Governor attacking Ricks group, the writing was all so messy in season 4 and I was very shade about season 5 and what can the writers do to win me over again, well let me tell you something about Season 5 of The Walking Dead and that is it's ten times better than Season 4.

    I felt that season 5 had a lot of things moving and there wasn't much of filler episodes in this season which I'm so happy about because filler episodes are the most forgettable ones, it's a true fact. I also thought the writing has improved a lot with the dialogue that doesn't feel boringly thought out by the writers that only want to go home for the day.

    The character arks are another thing that's improved in this season because you can see the group slowly melting away into full crazy by this world that they living in and how it's eating their minds away. But in the other seasons you never got that, you know what we got, pointless talk to talk between the characters talking about something that really isn't all that important and then the episode ends. Some people call that character development well I call it lazy writing and how is it character development when two characters stare at each other telling each other that they hungry and how their feeling, really.

    I got to give credit to Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes as he gives a great performance as the furiously cold Rick. Andrew is the only reason I watch The Walking Dead because these something about Rick as a character that always keeps me watching. The rest of the cast did great as well.

    I'm looking forward to Season 6 to see what's next and what else the show brings even if it is part awesomeness or upsetting.    … Expand
  30. fbtimes
    Mar 30, 2015
    9
    The fifth season signifies that The Walking Dead has drastically matured. Unpredictability returns, and there is rarely a dull moment to be had. The story is all over the place in the best possible way, character arcs return to familiar - yet welcome - themes, and things are as gripping as ever. This truly is the series at its finest.
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  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Elisabeth Vincentelli
    Oct 10, 2014
    75
    It’s swiftly paced, disgusting--lots of shots of walkers chomping on screaming faces--and puts down some much needed signposts for the rest of the season. Consider us still hooked.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Ed Gonzalez
    Oct 10, 2014
    75
    Right off the bat, this new season strongly hints that the series will continue to ruminate on primal sensations of fear and survival, but that it will be more content to allow action, as opposed to a plethora of argumentative moral debates, to speak to such existential matters.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Patrick Kevin Day
    Oct 10, 2014
    70
    When death no longer holds the dread it once did, what's left is the fear of what life can become. And that is the boogeyman with which the characters must now wrestle.
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