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The Walking Dead

  • TV Series
  • 2010–20222010–2022
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, and Michael James Shaw in The Walking Dead (2010)
Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.
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  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Thriller

Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
946K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
32
1
  • Creator
    • Frank Darabont
  • Stars
    • Andrew Lincoln
    • Norman Reedus
    • Melissa McBride
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Frank Darabont
  • Stars
    • Andrew Lincoln
    • Norman Reedus
    • Melissa McBride
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.3KUser reviews
    • 339Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 79 wins & 229 nominations total

    Episodes177

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    Photos7798

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    Top cast

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    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Rick Grimesas Rick Grimes…
    122 episodes122 eps • 2010–2021
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Daryl Dixonas Daryl Dixon
    175 episodes175 eps • 2010–2022
    Melissa McBride
    Melissa McBride
    • Carol Peletieras Carol Peletier…
    174 episodes174 eps • 2010–2022
    Lauren Cohan
    Lauren Cohan
    • Maggie Rheeas Maggie Rhee…
    144 episodes144 eps • 2011–2022
    Josh McDermitt
    Josh McDermitt
    • Eugene Porteras Eugene Porter
    130 episodes130 eps • 2014–2022
    Christian Serratos
    Christian Serratos
    • Rosita Espinosaas Rosita Espinosa
    129 episodes129 eps • 2014–2022
    Danai Gurira
    Danai Gurira
    • Michonneas Michonne
    125 episodes125 eps • 2012–2020
    Seth Gilliam
    Seth Gilliam
    • Gabriel Stokesas Gabriel Stokes
    125 episodes125 eps • 2014–2022
    Ross Marquand
    Ross Marquand
    • Aaronas Aaron
    116 episodes116 eps • 2015–2022
    Chandler Riggs
    Chandler Riggs
    • Carl Grimesas Carl Grimes
    110 episodes110 eps • 2010–2020
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Neganas Negan
    95 episodes95 eps • 2016–2022
    Alanna Masterson
    Alanna Masterson
    • Tara Chambleras Tara Chambler
    87 episodes87 eps • 2013–2019
    Khary Payton
    Khary Payton
    • Ezekielas Ezekiel
    82 episodes82 eps • 2016–2022
    Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun
    • Glenn Rheeas Glenn Rhee
    82 episodes82 eps • 2010–2020
    Cooper Andrews
    Cooper Andrews
    • Jerryas Jerry
    75 episodes75 eps • 2016–2022
    Sonequa Martin-Green
    Sonequa Martin-Green
    • Sasha Williamsas Sasha Williams
    70 episodes70 eps • 2012–2018
    Eleanor Matsuura
    Eleanor Matsuura
    • Yumikoas Yumiko…
    58 episodes58 eps • 2018–2022
    Callan McAuliffe
    Callan McAuliffe
    • Aldenas Alden
    55 episodes55 eps • 2017–2022
    • Creator
      • Frank Darabont
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    Storyline

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    Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes gets shot and falls into a coma. When awoken he finds himself in a Zombie Apocalypse. Not knowing what to do he sets out to find his family, after he's done that, he gets connected to a group to become the leader. He takes charge and tries to help this group of people survive, find a place to live and get them food. This show is all about survival, the risks and the things you'll have to do to survive. —jzirkle1
    • zombie
    • survival
    • post apocalypse
    • based on comic
    • zombie apocalypse
    • 72 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Fight the dead. Fear the living.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      All of the principal actors have a "Last Supper" the day they film their death scenes. This "unorthodox idea" came to Frank Darabont's mind when he was watching Season 1 of Sem Saída (2009), a comedy show starring actor/singer Gustavo Goulart.
    • Goofs
      A lot of the time characters kill walkers by pushing a knife up through their bottom jaw. Most of the knifes they use are not long enough to reach the brain and so walkers are essentially just being stabbed in the mouth, yet this seems to be an effective method.
    • Quotes

      Negan: [to Rick] Sucks, don't it? The moment you realize you don't know shit.

    • Crazy credits
      With each passing year (or season) the title of the show (seen when the theme song is playing) decays a little more. Executive producer Gale Anne Hurd confirmed this.
    • Connections
      Edited into CollegeHumor Originals: Breaking Bad/Walking Dead Mash-Up (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Mr. Splitfoot
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Paris Motel

    User reviews2.3K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I Never Thought a Television Show With Zombies Could Work
    Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) awakes from a coma to find that the world has ended, and they are now in the midst of a zombie Holocaust. Where is his wife? Where is his son? Where is anybody? He must press on, surviving in a world that seems to offer no reason to live.

    I do not need to say how great "The Walking Dead" is. The critics have chimed in, the show comes from Frank Darabont and Gale Anne Hurd, both legendary in the horror and science fiction field. And the original comic the show is based on? Possibly the most popular and critically acclaimed comic of the past decade.

    I admit I was hesitant about the show -- how many episodes can you make about fighting zombies? The zombie movie is often cliché and poorly done, even more than the recent vampire craze. After one or two episodes, you are bound to run out of original takes on a tired genre, right? No. Not here. And the reason is simple: the show is not about zombies at all, even if they are constantly in the background.

    At the heart of the show is how people interact with each other when society breaks down. How do people work together for a common goal when they would otherwise rather punch their cohort in the face? You might compare the show to MTV's "The Real World", only taken to a new level, and with a more intelligent cast.

    And there are issues that remain constant, even when society disappears: infidelity, love, trust. There is the practical and philosophical question of what is real now: money has no value. Is a marriage real or a canceled government contract? What good is it being a police officer when you no longer have a state to work for or laws to uphold? The whole "game of life" is changed, and you better learn to adapt quickly.

    The cast is fantastic, with a mixture of genre favorites and some more or less unknowns. Jon Bernthal, who I do not know, is Shane Walsh, possibly the most complex character on the show -- he is both the protagonist's best friend and his biggest interference depending on the day and time. His motives are clear to the viewer, but not always to his friends.

    Sarah Wayne Callies is Lori Grimes, another complex character with a secret. I personally think Callies is a poor actress who exaggerates her emotions, and is the weak part of casting, but fans of "Prison Break" may be glad to see her. Steven Yeun, as Glenn the Pizza Guy, is the strongest part of the cast, and the one character viewers will look forward to seeing, as he is the only comic relief you will get in this post-apocalyptic world.

    The genre regulars are Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale Horwath, who has appeared in everything Frank Darabont does ("Shawshank Redemption", "Green Mile", "The Mist"). Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon, best known to people from "Boondock Saints", but also starred in the amazing John Carpenter film "Cigarette Burns". And Michael Rooker, who is always great, and took the horror world by story as Henry in "Portrait of a Serial Killer".

    How well the show will hold up remains to be seen, with only six episodes down and countless more to come. But with the intricate characters, plenty of open-ended plot lines, and dynamic cast and crew connected with this project, it is sure to maintain a level of greatness for the foreseeable future.
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    • Mar 1, 2011

    FAQ21

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    • Why are they just camping out in the open in the first season?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Walking Dead
    • Filming locations
      • Senoia, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • American Movie Classics (AMC)
      • Circle of Confusion
      • Valhalla Motion Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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