The Walking Dead is the latest entry among AMC’s original series and it’s an instantaneous hit! I just recently caught up with it through a 2 nights marathon after reading such glaring reviews that I didn’t want to be left out of what sounded like “the next big thing on television.”
The plot: Rick Grimes, a deputy sheriff, wakes up from a coma in what looks like a devastated hospital after being shot while on duty. He immediately realizes something has gone terribly wrong out there, given the hundreds of dead and mutilated bodies he sees all around him. What’s weird is that some of these cadavers are actually still moving and start to pursue him. After finding out more or less what happened, he sets out to reunite with his wife and son, whom he believes to still be alive. Many adventures follow him and the still living people he comes in contact with during his quest.
Andrew Lincoln stars as the tough cop with a big heart, and does an excellent job. The great acting work extends to the whole cast though, turning this series into a pleasure to watch not just for the compelling storylines but also for the overall production values.
If you haven’t checked this out yet, make sure you catch up before the second season starts in the fall. It’s a must see TV show.
Grade – Season 1: 10
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I’ll agree Andrew Lincoln does an excellent job, definitely a must see. The Walking Dead is very well done and people love to watch it. So far episode three has been my favorite. I’m glad Rick got reunited with Lori and Carl. Season two is scheduled to air later this year, but if you have DirecTV, you can't get AMC in HD. What!? No zombies in HD? Good news though, at DISH Network AMC is in HD. That means you can get your zombies in HD with DISH! As a customer and employee of DISH I can’t say how happy I’ve been since I made the switch.
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