The Walking Dead

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Season 9
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 31, 2010
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 133 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 133
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 133
  3. Negative: 24 out of 133
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  1. Jortigo
    May 2, 2019
    3
    What the hell did they do with this series that was intended to become one of the best of all time?
    Now it is simply mediocre in all its aspects.
  2. JRjr
    Apr 4, 2019
    2
    Watched the first 4 episodes of season 9 and couldn't watch anymore. I then decided to watch again after the mid season break as the whispers sounded interesting. Unfortunately they didn't live up to the hype. Very predictable, lazy storytelling.There were a couple of episodes worth watching as stand alones but overall very disappointing.

    There are no characters you care about, even    Watched the first 4 episodes of season 9 and couldn't watch anymore. I then decided to watch again after the mid season break as the whispers sounded interesting. Unfortunately they didn't live up to the hype. Very predictable, lazy storytelling.There were a couple of episodes worth watching as stand alones but overall very disappointing.

    There are no characters you care about, even Eugene is now a complete bore, and some characters that I believe must be the most irritating on TV i.e. King Ezekiel and Carol

    They really are flogging a dead horse with this show.    … Expand
  3. Prosmooth
    Oct 8, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same old The Walking Dead. Do something monumentally stupid for no good reason, so we can have a regular almost killed. Then have someone not important really killed. Then have fantastic character moments like with Carol and Daryl, and interesting arcs for Maggie and Rick, along with a villain finally getting what they deserve. Same problems as other seasons. Same greatness as other seasons. Never has there been a more frustrating show on TV.… Expand
  4. Johan701
    Oct 20, 2018
    7
    [Episode 1-2]

    I voted 2/10 for last season, i will vote a 7/10 for this one, but it really wants to be an "encouraging" vote. It really seems like the over-diluited garbage that TWD has been for the last 2 seasons might have finally reached an end, so, for those who lasted long enough in the abusive relationship with this Tv-Series, there is a sign of hope, there are still some of    [Episode 1-2]

    I voted 2/10 for last season, i will vote a 7/10 for this one, but it really wants to be an "encouraging" vote.

    It really seems like the over-diluited garbage that TWD has been for the last 2 seasons might have finally reached an end, so, for those who lasted long enough in the abusive relationship with this Tv-Series, there is a sign of hope, there are still some of the logic flaws that were a trademark of the previous seasons (like the ridiculous glass-thing) but at least we're out of the endless "Shoothing at everything but Negan" phase, and they are hopefully starting to explore some more possibilities and context besides that.

    Please, stop defying logic and give us back something decent like you're possibly promising!    … Expand
  5. kennywku88
    Oct 8, 2018
    2
    Was really excited for season 9 but episode 1 was really disappointing had high hopes for this hopefully episode 2 is better or will be a big let down.
  6. LifeHistory
    Apr 4, 2019
    0
    Not even a score below zero can explain how bad this "show" or whatever it is or want to be. It has to be written by an 7 year old child or something. It has been so bad for the last 6 seasons and just gets ten time worst for every new season.

    The actors and characters are a pile of garbage and for the script there are no words really to describe how bad it is, so let just leave it at    Not even a score below zero can explain how bad this "show" or whatever it is or want to be. It has to be written by an 7 year old child or something. It has been so bad for the last 6 seasons and just gets ten time worst for every new season.

    The actors and characters are a pile of garbage and for the script there are no words really to describe how bad it is, so let just leave it at that.

    I just want to find one thing good about this just one but nothing is there. And its been like this since like season 4 until now.

    No characters, no story, no good acting what so ever except Rick, no originality, nothing new it just the same old garbage over and over again.    … Expand
  7. kiddeath36
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    [Seaspon 9 Episode 1] The Walking Dead is back. This episode mainly focuses on The Saviors with the aftermath of the last season. Just think of mostly everything that happened after Japan was nuked twice. Darly is in charge of the saviors. He actually talks now and has opinions on problems (Crazy right?). Rick is still in charge, but not for long. There will be a minor death that will[Seaspon 9 Episode 1] The Walking Dead is back. This episode mainly focuses on The Saviors with the aftermath of the last season. Just think of mostly everything that happened after Japan was nuked twice. Darly is in charge of the saviors. He actually talks now and has opinions on problems (Crazy right?). Rick is still in charge, but not for long. There will be a minor death that will cost a "Major" death. The characters feel more alive this time around, yeah there are moments through out the lastest seasons, but now much better. This episode has problems, but I think It will differ person to person.… Expand
  8. TheAkistan15
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    The Walking Dead has come back with an incredible storyline which feels fresh despite running 9 seasons. Promising performances from Lauren Cohan, Andrew Lincoln and Melissa McBride maintain the entire hour entertaining and make us know that we are watching is a kind of reality. Lauren Cohan as Maggie for first time made her character´s screen time worthy and a bit rushed but necessary.The Walking Dead has come back with an incredible storyline which feels fresh despite running 9 seasons. Promising performances from Lauren Cohan, Andrew Lincoln and Melissa McBride maintain the entire hour entertaining and make us know that we are watching is a kind of reality. Lauren Cohan as Maggie for first time made her character´s screen time worthy and a bit rushed but necessary. Angela Kang is taking control with an amazing start and fascinating dialogue and story moving and I hope this can balance its quality level until whisperers first look… Expand
  9. helohe
    Oct 15, 2018
    0
    As there probably can be expected after 8 seasons, there is not much more to do in the show. The same old formulas are repeated again, nothing new or interesting ever actually happens. This show needs a game of thrones moment where half of the main cast is killed and replaced (but this probably wont happen). Half of the time this show makes you cringe, the logic flaws and writing generallyAs there probably can be expected after 8 seasons, there is not much more to do in the show. The same old formulas are repeated again, nothing new or interesting ever actually happens. This show needs a game of thrones moment where half of the main cast is killed and replaced (but this probably wont happen). Half of the time this show makes you cringe, the logic flaws and writing generally is stupid and just following the same predictable formulas (almost kill some main character even though we know it wont happen, then kill some minor characters noone cares about). This season looks like they try to make one of the main characters the villain (which is in principle a good idea) but here it just makes you dislike everyone of the characters. You can not really identify with any of them and do not care what happens to them. just finish the show already and do something different.… Expand
  10. Gamer866
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    So far three episodes in and this season has been really good so far. Feels like a lot of loose ends are being tied up. I can't wait to see what more is to come for the rest of this season.
  11. mrmonster
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    The Walkign Dead started season 9 will a killer first episode. I'd say the show is offiically back on track to the greatness it was in the past, and I'm ready to see where things go from there.
  12. KayVen17
    May 29, 2019
    8
    + Andrew Lincoln bekommt nochmal wahrlich perfekte Szenen zum Abschied
    + mehr Abwechslung innerhalb der Staffel
    + Serie funktioniert auch ohne ihren ehemaligen Hauptcharakter
    + Folgen fühlen sich nicht mehr gezogen
    + weniger "Filler-Folgen"
    + komplett neue Ideen nach 8 Staffeln!

    - letzte Folge wirkt etwas losgelöst
    - Flashback-Szenen zu häufig
  13. mazzocchi
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    Die neue Episode Staffel 9 Ep 5 war endlich wieder mal ein Masterpiece!!! Ich bin so gespannt wie es mit Judith weiter geht!! Die Episode hat mich zum weinen und dann lachen und wieder weinen gebracht!! einfach genial... hoffe die Qualität bleibt jetzt wieder auf diesem Niveau!!!
  14. farhangha
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    بسیار عالی. یک شروع کوبنده دیگر بعد از مدت ها. خوشبختانه داستان بسیار منطقیتر از دو فصل قبلی است. متأسفانه دو فصل قبلی کار خودشان را کرده اند و خیلی ها را برای همیشه از این سریال رانده اند. تنها چیزی که ما را میترساند این است که چگونه بدون ریک میتوان ادامه داد؟بسیار عالی. یک شروع کوبنده دیگر بعد از مدت ها. خوشبختانه داستان بسیار منطقیتر از دو فصل قبلی است. متأسفانه دو فصل قبلی کار خودشان را کرده اند و خیلی ها را برای همیشه از این سریال رانده اند. تنها چیزی که ما را میترساند این است که چگونه بدون ریک میتوان ادامه داد؟
  15. DukeZz
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    The world of The Walking Dead is still a scary and dangerous place. Characters will still die and characters will still show their horrific true colors, but characters will also laugh, and love and, gosh darnit, they’ll live this season. ... With Rick at relative peace as his final episodes approach--though Lincoln may be directing some episodes!--it’s intriguing to watch another member ofThe world of The Walking Dead is still a scary and dangerous place. Characters will still die and characters will still show their horrific true colors, but characters will also laugh, and love and, gosh darnit, they’ll live this season. ... With Rick at relative peace as his final episodes approach--though Lincoln may be directing some episodes!--it’s intriguing to watch another member of his group go dark. 4,5/5… Expand
  16. RGMeta
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    The return to an entertaining TV Show, without any filler, but straight quality storytelling.
  17. Just4gamerstube
    Apr 17, 2019
    5
    Season 9 started off strong and ended flat, Rick's last 5 episodes which were 1-5 were great, no boring spots, Rick's exit was the best exit in the shows history. I personally felt it was also weak as well seeing as Negan and Rick i believe talked 1 time throughout season 9 and that was just pitiful. We were supposed to bring these characters to war and Rick and negan in season 9 talk forSeason 9 started off strong and ended flat, Rick's last 5 episodes which were 1-5 were great, no boring spots, Rick's exit was the best exit in the shows history. I personally felt it was also weak as well seeing as Negan and Rick i believe talked 1 time throughout season 9 and that was just pitiful. We were supposed to bring these characters to war and Rick and negan in season 9 talk for all of 50 seconds. Season 9 started of with a bang and ended crappy. There has been tons of praise for Angela Kang and while she did good i believe she turned the show into too much of a soap opera. The Whisperers were introduced this season and omg i laughed any time those losers showed up. The Whisperers were just not scary and too overhyped. They also introduced lydia which literally has no point in being in the show now that Carl is gone.

    Pro's of season 9

    First 5 episodes were fantastic
    Show went in good directions

    Cons
    Show went in terrible directions as well
    Pike victims
    Too many characters killed off

    The walking dead limped it's way through season 9, it went from a good 5 episodes and the rest were mostly terrible. After Rick's exit the show went in constant decline in the ratings. I think the show needs an exit strategy I do not see this show last another 10 years as gimple seems to think. Daryl just doesn't have enough chops to pull this show into massive ratings land on his own. Norman Reedus is great as Daryl but as a supporting cast not a main protag he is still too quiet and sometimes falls back into mute zone.    … Expand
  18. MattBrady99
    Feb 23, 2020
    6
    “I found them.”

    They did it. They actually took the criticism on board about the last seasons. While not brilliant, but a massive improvement in pacing and bringing something interesting to a familiar structure that it always kept me on my toes. The Walking Dead Season 9 felt incredibly fresh as new show runners take hold of the steering wheel and breathe new life into a decomposing    “I found them.”

    They did it. They actually took the criticism on board about the last seasons. While not brilliant, but a massive improvement in pacing and bringing something interesting to a familiar structure that it always kept me on my toes. The Walking Dead Season 9 felt incredibly fresh as new show runners take hold of the steering wheel and breathe new life into a decomposing show. A new threat and a great loss throughout. If these new writers continue on this path, then expect great things.

    Andrew Lincoln, what can I say without sounding like a broken record here. I get bewildered each time. This is Andrews last season on the show and lets just say he didn’t go out quietly. An heroic send off while also still being alive, but then again I think it's the best thing they could of done. I wish Lincoln got more love outside of The Walking Dead fan community, as he was the reason why I stuck around for so long despite the shows downhill in quality. Very few actors can to do that for me. At the moment the show is still standing on it’s own feet without Rick, but his absence will forever be felt. Love you Andrew.

    Danai Gurira, Lauren Cohan, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan all knocked it out of the park as well. In terms of the actor that carried the emotional corn and weight this season has to be Danai Gurira, who’s struggling to keep things in balance while restricting her own fire that’s burning deep inside. The same could be said about Lauren Cohan. Despite being in the first half of the season, but seeing Maggie as the leader in this post-apocalyptic world was the most interesting part. Also the direction they took for Negan was the best redirect character decision I’ve seen and the audience (including me) being won over by his devilish charm.

    We got new a threat this season and lets just say things aren’t gonna get easy for the Rick crew. They are known as The Whisperers, a group of survivors who wear the skins of walkers in order to pass among the dead and lead herds of walkers. They do deliver on the creepy and menacing description. I find it incredibly interesting that whenever they are not in walker skins, they still whisper to each other back at camp. Samantha Morton plays Alpha, the leader of The Whisperers. The way Samantha moves her head or whenever she stares, it’s super unnerving. Another one the gave me the creeps was Beta played by Ryan Hurst. The character himself doesn't come across as human, but more animal. I say this in a person way, because it adds to the unease. His whispering tone of voice is gravelly and slow compared to everyone else. These two made the show interesting again.

    And then the episode ‘The Calm Before’ happened and the rug was pulled right under me. The way it builds up tension and this sense of dread as you wait in anticipation for something horrible to happen was achieve by Laura Belsey brilliant directing and the cast fantastic acting. At this point I didn’t expect this show to still have surprises up its sleeve. The final few minutes hits the audience like a bus. You felt like you were standing alongside the characters again.

    The cinematography and music perfectly grounded the story this season. Well, to be fair those were always the strongest elements throughout the entire show.

    However, I thought the finale was a bit anticlimactic compared to everything else that happened this season. The whole episode is characters walking around during a storm. I hate sounding like a broken record here, but why do characters keep making stupid decisions? Well I tell you why….to add conflict to the scene for tension purposes. I personally think the drama should happen naturally in the scenes where I would care a little more since the outcome is always the same as the last.

    At times this season can be painfully predictable and the writers often taking safe choices, even when they have demonstrated some risk taking.

    Overall rating: Angela Kang is the key to all of this.    … Expand
  19. Dragonfly44
    Oct 29, 2020
    6
    Its no better than Season 7 or 8, its just mediocre in different ways. 63/100
  20. Bknut32
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    The past few seasons of Walking Dead were just something I played in the background. So far, this season (9 episodes in) is incredible! I wish that the whisperers would’ve been actual zombies though. I think the story would’ve been so much better if the walkers were evolving
  21. Daniel_N
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    Returning strong, season 9 of The Walking Dead uses its first five episodes to wrap up two in-universe years of storylines, and comes back strong with new (and memorable) characters, and introduces the series' biggest threat. With strong character development and continuous themes of community, The Walking Dead does not fail to disappoint this season.
  22. Mrmouha99
    May 15, 2019
    4
    The first 4 episodes were very good. Rick can save this show alone, but he left this show just like Maggie and Michonne, after the first 4 episodes the show went downhill, bad acting, lazy writing, Very Very Very predictable story, this show is dying.
  23. malee
    May 29, 2019
    1
    I love this show, but I HATE HATE HATE the writers who's been ruined the story and killing too much characters so cheaply and badly. Now it's only the reason I watch this because of Daryl, Michonne, Carol and Negan
  24. Mammadmah
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Still surprising me like first episodes... I enjoy watching it and not being tired of it There are a lot of things that you can enjoy every time you watch it
  25. Onlyclassicvg1
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    Conozca a Tony Soprano: su hombre de negocios promedio de mediana edad. Tony tiene una esposa obediente. Un hijo no tan obediente. Una hija llamada Meadow. Un tío que está perdiendo las canicas. Un sobrino impulsivo. Una amante no demasiado secreta. Y un psiquiatra para contarle todos sus secretos, excepto el que ella ya

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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Jeff Stone
    Oct 1, 2018
    91
    The first three episodes of Season 9 are as strong as anything the show’s done since the heyday of Season 4. ... Even better, these new episodes make an effort to give most of the sprawling cast something to do.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 27, 2018
    60
    The reset is as promising as it is necessary. [1-14 Oct 2018, p.11]
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Patrick Gomez
    Sep 27, 2018
    83
    The world of The Walking Dead is still a scary and dangerous place. Characters will still die and characters will still show their horrific true colors, but characters will also laugh, and love and, gosh darnit, they’ll live this season. ... With Rick at relative peace as his final episodes approach--though Lincoln may be directing some episodes!--it’s intriguing to watch another member of his group go dark.
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