The Walking Dead

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Season 7
  • 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. Dusanlosic
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    We have waited so long for this and it was great. Absolutely brilliant, great acting, intense, bloody and unexpected. Cant wait to see what will happen in the next episodes.
  2. jasharkowalski
    Oct 30, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sad, sad, sad....our favorite Asian is dead, but that's Walking Dead. Brutal, gory, in-your-face as always....i cannot wait to see the vengeance which, when happens, must be of epic measure. The show re-invents itself and that is the reason why we all enjoy it. The dead never posed a real threat, it's the living !… Expand
  3. ajgseries
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Finally! Rick's people found a villain probably stronger than the whole group. This season looks promising and intriguing. Let's hope that it can improve the ratings of the series because we all know that the ratings went down with season six.
  4. SquadPoop
    Dec 5, 2016
    8
    Coming from a show that was as stale as week old bread, season 7 both figuratively and literally beat new life into this dying show. After a lackluster and snooze inducing season 6, I had almost given up hope for an interesting zombie show, but then HE showed up. Jeffery Dean Morgan walked on set and took over, something clicked in the writers and director's head, and they remembered whatComing from a show that was as stale as week old bread, season 7 both figuratively and literally beat new life into this dying show. After a lackluster and snooze inducing season 6, I had almost given up hope for an interesting zombie show, but then HE showed up. Jeffery Dean Morgan walked on set and took over, something clicked in the writers and director's head, and they remembered what they had. After feeling like the characters in this show were gods and couldn't die from anything, it became boring and predictable, but the show writers fixed this by putting 2 of the main characters at the mercy of a Barbed Wire- Baseball Bat. It was truly shocking, while the picks were predictable, most thought it would just be the one, not two that get the bat. People complain that the show has become boring talk fests that don't really progress the plot much, but ask yourself, without exposition, what else can this show do? Not much, this isn't Game of Thrones, it can't just throw some nudity on screen to distract you, in a medieval show like that, there is a lot of story you can do because of the setting, but a disadvantage with zombie shows is that, well, there is not much you can do with story, but the walking dead has found ways around this by adding in human villains, and so far it has worked, but in other cases *cough* Gareth *cough* it hasn't really worked. That's not to say the exposition isn't boring per say, extending the conversations is a way to show the characters thinking, lets face it if you were in these situations you probably wouldn't just say a 10 word sentence to explain a situation, so it does add more realism. As for the complaints about the character of Negan, look, he may not be everyone's cup of tea, but Negan is a great villain. He's threatening, he's an **** he's enjoyably irritating. He's truly a threat to our group of gods. He's an unlikable misogynist that needs to die some say, well here is a bit of information you might not have known: That's the point. I am not a big fan of this show, but it is much better now, and I enjoy it again.… Expand
  5. LucasGabriel95
    Oct 27, 2016
    9
    Season 7: Finally had a nice episode.
    I hope it is with this brutal theme throughout the season.
    The sixth season was very bad, because it had nothing interesting.
  6. The3rdEye
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    Negan is Why We Can't Have Nice Things...

    Ah, 'tis that time of the year again. Pumpkin spice in the air and The Walking Dead brutally reminding fans, no one gets out of here alive. At the end of last season Team Rick took a path fueled mostly by hubris which ended with them on their knees before their newest arch-nemesis, Negan. As the last episode ended, we knew someone on the team    Negan is Why We Can't Have Nice Things...

    Ah, 'tis that time of the year again. Pumpkin spice in the air and The Walking Dead brutally reminding fans, no one gets out of here alive. At the end of last season Team Rick took a path fueled mostly by hubris which ended with them on their knees before their newest arch-nemesis, Negan. As the last episode ended, we knew someone on the team had danced with their last walker.

    Oh how sweet are my memories of Team Rick's escape from Terminus seasons ago. At that time, they found themselves in a similar predicament. If not for the almost Deux Ex Machina way in which Carol saved the day, our plucky group of heroes would have been Sunday barbecue. In this season premier there is no such hail Mary rescue. Negan puts his barbed-wire wrapped bat "Lucille" to savage use on the skull of one of poor bastard on Team Rick. Driven to rage, Daryl leaps upon Negan landing a solid punch to the face.

    I must admit a part of me did cheer for Team Rick at that moment but it was somewhat tempered by fear. Was this the day? The day Daryl Dixon, redneck beefcake walker-killer extraordinaire, strikes his last smoldering post-apocalyptic pose! I've read many fans this summer lamented the possible loss of their precious Daryl. Alas, Negan has darker plans for our red-necked avenger so he's merely taken hostage instead. That, I fear, might actually be worst.

    The sometimes frustrating, at other times necessary tendency for Team Rick characters to underestimate the situation they find themselves in becomes clear immediately after Negan gets payback for Daryl's lack of understanding. Swinging "Lucille" with amoral efficiency Negan pounds his bat into the upper forehead of a very beloved member of Team Rick. What follows is one of most tragic yet merciless scenes in the history of the show. The frustrating part I alluded to earlier takes place when Rick, smoldering with rage, challenges Negan.

    Rick saw two of his long time friends become unrecognizable from the neck up yet, he doesn't understand he's beaten. His responsibility, his duty, is to the survivors of his team but he's too blinded and forgetful in his rage. Negan has shown him not once but twice he's a man with a ruthlessly simple code; do as I say or else. Both due to its necessity to move the story along and to showcase Negan's vicious assertion of dominance, Rick and his captor take a little camping trip in the RV.

    They have a marvelous adventures together. Negan gave Rick an axe but when Rick tried to use it he realized he brought an axe to a gun fight. Later, Negan loses the axe and send Rick to fetch it. There were a lot of walkers outside of the RV you see and it wasn't the safest thing for Rick do. Unfortunately, Negan and Mr. Assault Rifle really wanted Rick to get the axe back. It was for sentimental reasons only but you know how psychopathic megalomaniacs are. (Yeah, I'm lookin' at you Trump! j/k We cool right? Don't sue me!) Rick reluctantly gets Negan's axe back to him. This pleases Negan. All this time he's been reminding Rick to ponder what he has lost and could yet still lose. He's hoping Rick will see things his way but Rick doesn't have the look Negan is looking for.

    Returning to Negan's army from their sojourn Rick is given a secondary yet not any less traumatic version of Abraham's choice. In the end, like a Dark God, Negan intervenes sparing the one-eyed boy. Negan now sees the look on Rick which he brutally murdered and tortured for. Rick defeated is wholly under Negan's thumb.

    Team Rick is left to lick their wounds and bury their dead. It is a moving scene of unity and humanity. Negan did not take those away from them although his terrorism intended to do so. In the most dire of times Team Rick comes together, changed but one can only hope, more humble and perhaps spiritually stronger.

    A note about the violence and brutality of the episode. I am not surprised by it and have expected AMC to allow more rated MA story lines in the future. They are competing with entertainment giants such as HBO in a multitude of outlets. They somehow have to keep their audience interested in their content while competing with premium cable programmers. Expect more of this type of action and violence with Into the Badlands and Preacher next year. There are plenty of warnings about the graphic violence of the show. To complain about it now seems a bit silly to me.    … Expand
  7. cforthewin
    Nov 21, 2016
    10
    It may get slow in the middle but the walking dead picks up into a very fun and very intense season. Lead by a worthy villain in Negan portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
  8. tyranno
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    dont listen to all the haters. this episode was realy good it had fantastic acting it was realy emotional and negan is an bad ass the first episode will be in my brain forever
  9. robach18
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    Tonight was the last chance I was giving this show, and no pun intended it hit it out of the park. Flawless execution on all aspects as far as Walking Dead standards go. Also finally putting a good actor on the show helped, so hopefully the writing stays consistent to tonight and doesn't get stale like in the past.
  10. OzzyHxC
    Dec 11, 2016
    10
    Seven seasons in, it's a welcome breath of fresh air for the show to tell the story in a new way. No longer are we sure our heroes are going to win, and sometimes we feel just like them. It's a rocky journey justified by a stellar mid season finale, and makes this show stand tall amongst its peers after all these years
  11. Jerry249
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The walking dead season 7 kicks off with and episode perfectly filled with raw emotion, and some of the best writing I've ever seen on TV. Seeing Rick broken down, and the group loosing was absolutely raw, and hard to watch, but it kept it feeling fresh showing that you can't always win in the apocalypse. This season of the first seven episodes has built up a ton of character, and has once again shown that the walking dead writing knows how to write character. The villain they bring is played perfectly with a really 3dimmentional feel to him, he's a charismatic, charming, unpredictable, jerk who will have you laughing, and horrified as he bashes two of your favorite characters' skulls in. The episodes have that perfect feeling of being torn apart as the group's leader is broken leaving them with no leader to follow anymore, so everyone is trying to deal with their grief and emotions in their own way. As you watch this season you want Negan to loose, because he's hurting our group, and the fact that he's winning hurts, but that's what keeps it interesting, that's what keeps it real, and keeps things interesting, and shows us Rick and the gang in a new light, and it's gonna make it even better when Negan does get his comeuppance. When all out war comes around, and they are fighting it's gonna feel so good for the fans to see the characters get their mojo back. Every episode in season 7 has been exemplary Building great character, and great emotion.… Expand
  12. CoralGrimes
    Dec 10, 2016
    9
    Please, dont listen to the other reviewers that are giving this season hate because "its too violent", surprise-surprise, its the walking dead. You should expect nothing but brutality and great story telling. As a true die hard fan of the comics it is awesome to see some of my favorite characters like Ezekial, Jesus, Shiva, Negan, and Dwight come to life on my tv screen. The acting hasPlease, dont listen to the other reviewers that are giving this season hate because "its too violent", surprise-surprise, its the walking dead. You should expect nothing but brutality and great story telling. As a true die hard fan of the comics it is awesome to see some of my favorite characters like Ezekial, Jesus, Shiva, Negan, and Dwight come to life on my tv screen. The acting has been excellent so far except for one episode that was total trash, Episode 6. But I highly reccomend finding out for yourself. Hope you enjoy it :)… Expand
  13. TiagoGM18
    Mar 27, 2017
    7
    I have to admit, my favourite seasons were the early ones, however I can't think of any other show that was able to keep me entertained for so long. Altough I don't enjoy the battles between humans as much as I do battles against walkers, the show has been compensating it by bringing fun characters like Negan or Simon. Overall this is an amazing show.
  14. mrmonster
    Oct 27, 2016
    10
    No joke, the season seven premiere was quite possibly the best, most emotionally thrilling episode of any tv show I have ever seen in my life. From beginning to end, it was an emotional roller coaster.
  15. DrBobLee
    Nov 2, 2016
    10
    This show continues to get better and better. The premiere was incredibly bloody and violent and an episode that you will never forget. This is still without a doubt the best show on TV and it seems that the story will be better than ever. Some critics seem to be disconnected with viewers if they think the premiere was "to violent, to gory" because while it was quite violent and gory itThis show continues to get better and better. The premiere was incredibly bloody and violent and an episode that you will never forget. This is still without a doubt the best show on TV and it seems that the story will be better than ever. Some critics seem to be disconnected with viewers if they think the premiere was "to violent, to gory" because while it was quite violent and gory it was also epic and necessary to move the plot along. Love this show!… Expand
  16. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 16, 2016
    7
    With the first half of the season completed it's easier to judge where season 7 falls in terms of quality. After a blistering, brutal, and exciting premiere TWD quickly lost it's way just when things looked like they were going to be better than ever. There have been absolutely incredible moments this season. Those are the ones stripped right from the comics or have the new villain NeganWith the first half of the season completed it's easier to judge where season 7 falls in terms of quality. After a blistering, brutal, and exciting premiere TWD quickly lost it's way just when things looked like they were going to be better than ever. There have been absolutely incredible moments this season. Those are the ones stripped right from the comics or have the new villain Negan front and center. It's when the show tries to tell it's own stories that things fall apart.

    It's no secret that every season following the first has had non-comic related filler arcs. These arcs have always suffered from lower quality writing and pacing. This season is no different other than the fact that it's filler thus far has been the worst yet. The filler episodes have been inconsequential, unnecessary, and just flat out boring to watch.

    Yes, this season is at it's best when it's sticking right to the material from the comics. When it does it is absolutely thrilling. Why? Because Negan is a darn good villain.

    TWD made mistakes in the past with a very subpar and confusing depiction of he Governor. They don't make the same mistakes this season. Negan is exactly the same as he is in the comics, minus the more gratuitous profanity. He's played to perfection by Jeffrey Dean Morgan who absolutely steals the show. It's actually Negan that keeps me watching. He's menacing, funny, and downright brutal enemy. One perfect with the show and breathes new life into it.

    Unfortunately he just doesn't get all of the screen-time. Instead the first half of the season has focused on the crappiest filler yet and bored me, a longtime supporter. A shame, because after that season premiere and seeing Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Negan, this looked like is was going to be the best season in a while. A real return to form for the series. Ultimately though it's proved to be the weakest so far in it's first half, despite an excellent villain.

    Longtime fans of the comics can get a kick out of seeing their favorite Negan moments brought to life on television, but be left groaning at all the original stuff. Those who have stuck with the show for this long can still find enjoyment, but may be left wondering how much longer they can hold on. The show's tendency to meander around is finally starting to kill it for me. There are those who have already felt the same way. Odds are many more are likely to follow.

    *Given that this is only a review of the first half of the season, I may feel inclined to update it after the season has ended should I notice any increase or decline in quality. Until then consider this my definitive review (which it likely will be).    … Expand
  17. TheFreeman148
    Dec 12, 2016
    7
    Being someone who has drifted in and out of this series since the beginning, this new season has definitely resparked my interest. The new villain Negan is CHILLING and makes the whole season worth watching. what a great performance. Aside from that however, the different storylines to follow are tiresome. MORE NEGAN THE BETTER
  18. HosseinDadak
    Nov 1, 2016
    10
    Awesome! I Mean really awesome! From start of forst episode i know there isnt just a simlple death . When abraham died i really sad . But when glen died i cry! Jeffrey dean morgan was awesome ... when he crush rick , he likes a really monster!
  19. jamess
    Oct 25, 2016
    7
    There's manipulation used to advance the plot. Then there's playing with the audience just for the sake of playing with the audience. The Walking Dead has been straddling the line between the two, for some time. The season 7 premiere seemed to purposely address the complaints that some previous season episodes seemed stretched out and a bit boring. Well, Lucille took care of that. And, asThere's manipulation used to advance the plot. Then there's playing with the audience just for the sake of playing with the audience. The Walking Dead has been straddling the line between the two, for some time. The season 7 premiere seemed to purposely address the complaints that some previous season episodes seemed stretched out and a bit boring. Well, Lucille took care of that. And, as much as the episode was about breaking down Rick, it broke down the viewer. Dragging out the victim's identities through quickie flashbacks in Rick's mind was unnecessary and, again, played with the audience just to delay the inevitable. And the violence. I'm been a film fan for decades (and love horror films) and what was televised was some of the most extreme and unrelenting violence I've ever seen. The aftermath of one victim was so gruesome, I'm surprised AMC got away with it. It surpassed the stuff on AHS, and that's some heavy stuff. So, as much as I appreciate the producers taking their gloves off and getting nasty, I still feel like they're playing with us, as opposed to letting the story take it's twists and turns.… Expand
  20. itsrobertsfam
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Through effective character development, world building, and storytelling, the seventh season of "The Walking Dead" continues to overcome repetitiveness, and is far from mundane.
  21. Daniel_Ahab
    Dec 19, 2016
    10
    It's the best one season 7, most series begin to lose steam or lose their identity, but The Walking Dead somehow feels as fresh, thrilling, dramatic, and exciting as it did in its early days, if not more so. The showrunners are pushing the envelope the right way, and they can get away with showing us the most disgusting, disturbing things imaginable because after seven years, frankly,It's the best one season 7, most series begin to lose steam or lose their identity, but The Walking Dead somehow feels as fresh, thrilling, dramatic, and exciting as it did in its early days, if not more so. The showrunners are pushing the envelope the right way, and they can get away with showing us the most disgusting, disturbing things imaginable because after seven years, frankly, they’ve earned it.… Expand
  22. JoseLuis91
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Watching all the seasons and I cant seem to let up on The Walking Dead. Sure it has its slow episodes but whats a show without building its drama around characters. I know some characters may feel dull and out of place, but the show needs to continue to make the more less important characters feel the need to be some what important and liked. I for one love the way the show started by tearing the group apart and putting them at their most vulnerable. It shows how well invested all the fans are to the show. We all felt disheveled and just simply out of place. Now that we have reached past the middle of the season there is hope. It gives the viewers a chance to feel redemption just like the characters do. This is one of those shows that drives you into the story as though you are there, a part of it all. It is on the verge of only getting better.… Expand
  23. KayVen17
    Sep 3, 2017
    7
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 70/100
    Mein User Score = 7/10    … Expand
  24. arkadi
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    I'm reading a lot of negative reviews about season 7 of the walking dead. But actually, it's great, it has suspense, great story telling and Negan is just amazing. A quite likable character one the one side, and one the other side a really messed up guy that you hate. this season is just completely different then the pas 6 seasons, it has a much darker side, and is also a lot less same oldI'm reading a lot of negative reviews about season 7 of the walking dead. But actually, it's great, it has suspense, great story telling and Negan is just amazing. A quite likable character one the one side, and one the other side a really messed up guy that you hate. this season is just completely different then the pas 6 seasons, it has a much darker side, and is also a lot less same old same old.… Expand
  25. Bitmouse
    Jun 6, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS BELOW

    I found the ending to season 7 very anti-climatic. The whole movement of the season seemed to be establishing Neagan as a villian and then plotting the downfall of Neagan and The Saviors. I was hoping that the final episode or two would be a strategically planned out battle consisting of all or most of the communities they had come into contact with. Sure there could have been moments of drama, fallen protagonists, and a moment or two or three when it seemed that all was lost. But it would have been nice to see this story arc more or less resolved and the world of The Walking Dead to go on to new ground.

    Neagan is interesting, but not interesting enough to spend all this time on. What's more is that the stakes put into Neagan were high enough that they need resolved sooner than later. A character that kills two major protagonists should be kept long enough for the audience to writhe but not so long as for them to tire of the whole endeavor.

    I look forward to watching this show, but, wish that the season finale was a bit more satisfying.    … Expand
  26. SrPepe
    Jul 5, 2018
    7
    Mejor que la anterior pero es el principio de la decadencia de la serie, espero que termine de la mejor manera posible.
  27. 100tifiko
    Dec 30, 2017
    7
    Aunque se me ha hecho un tanto tediosa de ver, algunos episodios remarcables fueron los que hicieron que esta temporada valga la pena.
  28. Dragonfly44
    May 6, 2018
    7
    This season has me worried for the show. I’ve stuck by and defended the past six seasons and I truly do love them, but this show is starting to become more and more of a joke. It’s dragged on way too much and wasn’t as entertaining as it could of been. The low number of named casualties doesn’t help either. The premiere and finale along with a few others were good, but it is surelyThis season has me worried for the show. I’ve stuck by and defended the past six seasons and I truly do love them, but this show is starting to become more and more of a joke. It’s dragged on way too much and wasn’t as entertaining as it could of been. The low number of named casualties doesn’t help either. The premiere and finale along with a few others were good, but it is surely declining.

    Rating - 72%    … Expand
  29. SD_Scott
    Dec 6, 2017
    7
    It's Season 7... You're either committed at this point or you're not. I almost wish I wasn't.. Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Negan is by far the best part of this season. However, the familiar tropes are getting old. I recommend binge watching as I cannot fathom how someone would watch this show week to week.
  30. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 21, 2021
    7
    No es broma, el estreno de la séptima temporada fue posiblemente el mejor y más emocionante episodio de cualquier programa de televisión que haya visto en mi vida. De principio a fin, fue una montaña rusa emocional.
  31. IJustRoastedU
    Jun 15, 2022
    8
    The Show begins to dip from here to the end of s8. But 7A was probably a 9/10 because of 7x1 being the best episode of all-time and 7x4, 7x7 and 7x8 were really good! The second half was 7/10 but it had a few grea episodes! 7x16 is underrated!

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Jeff Stone
    Oct 25, 2016
    16
    It was miserable, and tedious, and made me feel bad. Not in an emotionally compelling way, just in a “I could be watching something of value” way.
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  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Oct 25, 2016
    70
    All in all, not a great episode, but a savage and a useful one.
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  3. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Bernard Boo
    Oct 23, 2016
    90
    By season 7, most series begin to lose steam or lose their identity, but The Walking Dead somehow feels as fresh, thrilling, dramatic, and exciting as it did in its early days, if not more so. The showrunners are pushing the envelope the right way, and they can get away with showing us the most disgusting, disturbing things imaginable because after seven years, frankly, they’ve earned it.
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