The Walking Dead

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Season 8
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 31, 2010
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 257 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 257
  2. Mixed: 62 out of 257
  3. Negative: 94 out of 257
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  1. GoTandTWD
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    For the dude that said 40 minutes of commercials and 30 minutes of show, I'd ignore him. He's a clear troll. There's actually 15 minutes of ads and 45 minute of show time. This season has been fantastic and has made us become emotionally attached to recently added characters such as Shiva, Jerry, Ezekiel, Kal and arguably Tara. They have managed to develop characters, tell a story and doFor the dude that said 40 minutes of commercials and 30 minutes of show, I'd ignore him. He's a clear troll. There's actually 15 minutes of ads and 45 minute of show time. This season has been fantastic and has made us become emotionally attached to recently added characters such as Shiva, Jerry, Ezekiel, Kal and arguably Tara. They have managed to develop characters, tell a story and do action all of in one episode. This is a huge step-up from Season 7 where they only focused one developing one character per episode (Tara's standalone episode for example). I love the direction the show is going and can't wait to see more from what will be the best season to-date!… Expand
  2. MaximusAlkali
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    The biggest question should be, why are we allowed to review an entire season when it's only been 3 episodes? That's really silly because then you get trolls giving the whole season a 0/10.
  3. JonSnoww
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    Three episodes in and this is by far the best season of any TV show. People asked for action, they got action. They asked for no bottles and we got no bottle episodes. What more could you possibly ask for? Amazing season and Episode 4 looks to continue this amazing trend of this action-packed ALL OUT WAR season. Also Flavatown is a troll so I would ignore his review. He gave it a 0 so thatThree episodes in and this is by far the best season of any TV show. People asked for action, they got action. They asked for no bottles and we got no bottle episodes. What more could you possibly ask for? Amazing season and Episode 4 looks to continue this amazing trend of this action-packed ALL OUT WAR season. Also Flavatown is a troll so I would ignore his review. He gave it a 0 so that just automatically makes him an unreliable troll. He's a sheep and follows the hate train.… Expand
  4. TomasRosicky
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    Tato sezóna byla úžasná, ach bůh, Negan a Rick jsou nejlepší postavy, které se někdy objevují v televizi, a nemohu se dočkat, až uvidím víc.
  5. PAYAMFURY
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    از همون اول شاهکار بود فقط فصل هفتم گند زد ولی مطمئنا این فصل شاهکار هست.نکته ی دیگه که خیلی این سریال رو مورد انتظار میکنه ریک و نیگان هستش و داستان فوق العادش .ولی باید روی صحنه های اکشن بیشتر کار کنه.
  6. Dunny2k
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    Amazing episode. The soundtrack, the different timelines, the action, the dialogue. All of it was amazing. I think it's clear that those who gave the episode a 0/10 are trolls. No episode in TV deserves a 0/10. That's just stupid.
  7. ajgseries
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    Season 8 started as always, intriguing and enigmatic. Another season where the enemy of humanity is humanity itself. I think that was already raised since the first season. I found it jocular that Rick wants to be funny in front of Negan, we really see a change. You can feel the empowerment of the Rick's group.
  8. Dunny2k16
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Look at all these racist trolls giving it a 0/10 just because there's a Muslim character. How is that criticism at all? Siddiq has been in the comics for 4 years, now he's in the show. It's the first Muslim the show has ever had. If you don't like Muslims, then don't bother playing any video games or watching any TV show because all of them have a Muslim. Racist idiots.
  9. IGNReviews
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The episode was absolutely stunning! True fans of the show will appreciate the callbacks to previous seasons in this episode such as "Look at the flowers", "Rick at the gas station" and the "little girl" zombie. The best moments of the episode came when Rick turned up right outside of the Sanctuary and fired off his guns into the sky to get Negan's attention, which is just badass! He then counted down from 10 to 1, only he actually stopped at 7 like a badass and started shooting at Negan. This truly is the best show on TV at the moment and definitely worth a watch. Also I'd be careful of the trolls that give every episode a 0.… Expand
  10. simcaths
    Mar 12, 2018
    8
    For me, the walking dead is always a series as interesting despite the particular choices that were made during this season 8, I have the impression that the series unfortunately begins to stagnate and struggling to renew itself. I hope that it will arrange for the season 9. In any case I continue to remain faithful to this series!
  11. Whosear
    Dec 26, 2017
    7
    That's it my friends. I am thinking about quitting TWD cold turkey. I need more characters.
  12. barneybaby
    Apr 5, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love this show. Not because of the Zombies, not because of the killing, but because I love spending Sunday evening with Rick, Michonne, Carle, Morgan, Carol, Daryl, Rosita, King Ezekiel and Maggie. I miss Sasha, Tyreese, Herchel, Glenn, Abraham and now Carl. I will watch this show until it goes off the air. I am disappointed in Scott Gimple leadership as a show runner. He is missing all the good stuff that goes along with having an ensemble cast with this kind of bond and chemistry. its a shame he relies so much on killing them off to give us an emotional connection when we don't need that. We are already emotionally connected and would like to see their characters developed even more. it feels like I am being conned or played with. Why kill off Carl??? then telling us it was necessary for the story just wait and see. I am over him. I hope the new show runner has more respect for us the audience and fans… Expand
  13. Shibito2007
    Apr 16, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a huge fan i have to admit that the second half of season 7 was mediocre at best, with the final of season 7 as the biggest letdown. But season 8 is here and it was a great season from beginning till the end. I love it how they followed the story of the comic here and there. Sure, this series has it's fare share of episodes that had boring parts, but almost every series have those episodes. But i have to say, i miss the tension and real fear that the first season had. I just wish Frank Darabont was back :(… Expand
  14. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 6, 2019
    8
    Poorly written filler arcs and long, drawn out conversations have really destroyed The Walking Dead's reputation over the years, and really just made the show more plodding than it needs to be. Here comes season 8 to fix a lot of that with it's bombastic battles and limiting of the less substantial plotlines to a few mere side episodes that are spread far enough out across the 16-episodePoorly written filler arcs and long, drawn out conversations have really destroyed The Walking Dead's reputation over the years, and really just made the show more plodding than it needs to be. Here comes season 8 to fix a lot of that with it's bombastic battles and limiting of the less substantial plotlines to a few mere side episodes that are spread far enough out across the 16-episode run to not be too much of a drag.

    The gore effects are better than ever and the show continues to push the boundaries of just how much graphic violence can be shown on basic cable. The scale is very impressive as well with more faces and names being involved in this conflict than there were in Infinity War. This is the most action-packed season of TWD so far and it manages to be so without sacrificing big character moments.

    There's some real growth from a lot of the protagonists this season, but it comes at the expense of their previously established beliefs and ideals. The writers are still very inconsistent with their handling of the characters and that's still frustrating. For example, I'm tired of seeing Rick go back and forth between "we need to save everybody" to "kill anyone who isn't us" from one season the next. The flip-flopping of personalities at a whim to fit whatever theme the showrunners are going for that season might be TWD's biggest flaw and that hasn't changed here.

    It's easier than it has been in a long time to overlook these writing shortcomings however. This is the most exciting the show has been in a few years. On top of having a great villain in Negan and thrilling battles galore, pacing improvements make season 8 among the best of what TWD has to offer. This is the most plot progression the show has undergone since season 1.    … Expand
  15. Gameboi007
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    I don't no why people hate this season so much, because I think this season is one of the best season so far! It got a lot of action! And the Final episode is just amazing tbh!

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Oct 19, 2017
    63
    Well-done, but then TWD is always well-done. What’s missing is the thrill of surprise, or the shock of surprise. “Mercy” at least offers a hint that one may be coming.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Oct 19, 2017
    40
    The urge to expand the story beyond the constant flight from mindless flesh-munchers is understandable. But much of the dread, as well as emotional urgency, has gone out of the show in the process. ... The staging of the action in the season premiere, in which Rick, Maggie and XXX lead an attack on the Saviors compound, feels well below the show’s previous standard, like Michael Bay on a bad day.
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  3. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Bernard Boo
    Oct 9, 2017
    90
    Its brisk pacing, big action, and focus on the camaraderie between the Alexandria, Hilltop, and Kingdom survivors makes for super entertaining television which makes you feel good without trivializing the drama. ... The episode offers more than popcorn-movie thrills and chills, however. Balancing out the mayhem is an understated, poignant father-son moment between Rick and Carl.
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