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| Kim Dickens | ... |
Madison Clark
(21 episodes, 2015-2016)
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| Cliff Curtis | ... |
Travis Manawa
(21 episodes, 2015-2016)
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| Frank Dillane | ... |
Nick Clark
(21 episodes, 2015-2016)
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| Alycia Debnam-Carey | ... |
Alicia Clark
(21 episodes, 2015-2016)
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| Mercedes Mason | ... |
Ofelia Salazar
(21 episodes, 2015-2016)
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| Lorenzo James Henrie | ... |
Chris Manawa
(21 episodes, 2015-2016)
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| Rubén Blades | ... |
Daniel Salazar
(21 episodes, 2015-2016)
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| Colman Domingo | ... |
Victor Strand
(17 episodes, 2015-2016)
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| Arturo del Puerto | ... |
Carlos
(15 episodes, 2016)
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Spin off series of The Walking Dead that portrays the beginning events of the zombie apocalypse in the West coast during the same time frame when the city of Atlanta was falling under attack, while Rick was in a coma at the local hospital. It shows how the strain was already in full effect in the south while it's just starting in California.
It looks like, from the small number of reviews so far, that this show is going to be subject to that new growing breed of "would be" film critics who continue to write reviews as if they're auditioning to be the next Roger Ebert.
Let's set the record straight, it was a very good first episode that is building nicely without going to fast, setting up the characters very well. Some people will probably complain that it's more of a drama than a horror show but as my son wisely pointed out to me, "I'd rather watch a zombie drama than any other kind!"
The casting and acting is top class and it was quite suspenseful for a first episode. Just like the Walking Dead, you are simply not sure who is going to live or die. The pace of the show was perfect for a drama that is being told from the very beginning of a pandemic.
Don't expect an identical show to the Walking Dead, after all what would be the point of that? If they wanted an identical show all they would have to do is change Walking Dead to a 32 episode season! This show is set in a different time, a time where people know nothing yet about walkers. The facial expressions are superb when they see walkers for the first time, the total disbelief in what is happening. It is very convincing and riveting viewing.
I loved this first episode and cannot wait until next week.