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Season 1 – The Walking Dead

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Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, this gritty drama portrays life in the months and years that follow a zombie apocalypse. A group of survivors travel in search of safety and security, constantly on the move in search of a secure home. But the pressure each day to stay alive sends many in the group to the deepest depths of human cruelty, and they soon discover that the overwhelming fear of the survivors can be more deadly than the zombies walking among them. At times, the interpersonal conflicts present a greater threat to their continuing survival than the walkers that roam the country.
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The Walking Dead — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Blood-spattered, emotionally resonant, and white-knuckle intense, The Walking Dead puts an intelligent spin on the overcrowded zombie subgenre.

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William Thomas Empire Magazine 10/31/2017
4/5
This adaptation of Robert Kirkman's comics scored monster ratings. It's easy to see why Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 10/31/2010
An ongoing nightmare requires ongoing viewers, and therefore a show that stays strong as it goes along, if not one that gets better and better over time, and I'm not sold that The Walking Dead is that kind of show. Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 10/31/2010
B
The Walking Dead is a good, old-fashioned horror-genre flick/series, without pretension or - for that matter - much of a message, either. Go to Full Review A.S. Hamrah The Baffler 09/17/2020
The show is so much better than any of the recent non-Romero zombie movies that it's among the leading exhibits in the case against the cineplex. Go to Full Review Steve Newton earofnewt.com 04/30/2020
4/5
I'm totally psyched to watch the second episode and see what the sheriff will do now that he's barricaded himself in that army tank to escape the 200 or so zombies who devoured his horse. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 02/13/2020
D+
Overall, The Walking Dead's first season is a collection of weak storylines... and action pieces, surrounded by poorly written expositions and reveals. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rui F @RuiOfTheDead May 13 THE WALKING DEAD - SEASON 1 (2010) stands as one of the greatest pieces of zombie television ever made, and arguably the closest successor to Romero’s living dead in both style and quality. It marks the start of a worldwide phenomenon that for the better part of a decade was a mainstay of pop culture. What could have easily been an off-putting experience, as we're reminded this is a series about rotting corpses roaming the streets, instead becomes something you can't look away from. There's a constant sense of visual appeal, whether it's the desolate landscapes, the stilness of empty highways or simply the way characters are framed against the sky. Beyond that, the performances elevate everything to another level, with actors like Andrew Lincoln and Jon Bernthal consistently stealing the spotlight, while the rest of the cast helps set a high standard overall. It's a clearly talented ensemble, supported by a crew that knows exactly how to bring this dead world to life. See more ROFIDA M @RT02507853 May 10 I love this season; it brings back beautiful memories for me. I watched it when I was in fifth grade, and now I'm in my first year of high school. It's truly a wonderful series; it reminds me of the good old days. See more Leo M @leomackie Apr 26 The Walking Dead's take on the zombie apocalypse genre is emotionally meaningful and amusingly gory with enough dark humour to make it stand out from other similar media. See more Kenzie R. @stevenyeunfan Mar 17 Absolutely amazing masterpiece show that should be forever loved! See more Mateus C @Mateus306 Feb 25 The first season is wonderful. See more Ava H @avabeatrixh Feb 6 an absolute classic, brilliant! See more Read all reviews
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Andrew Lincoln

Rick Grimes

Jon Bernthal

Shane Walsh

Sarah Wayne Callies

Lori Grimes

Laurie Holden

Andrea

Jeffrey DeMunn

Dale

Steven Yeun

Glenn

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 31, 2010 Days Gone Bye Rick searches for his family after emerging from a coma; Morgan and Duane help teach Rick the new rules for survival. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 7, 2010 Guts Rick unknowingly causes a group of survivors to be trapped by walkers; Rick must confront an enemy more dangerous than the undead. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 14, 2010 Tell It to the Frogs Rick goes back to Atlanta to save a man's life; Lori and Shane deal with the surprise return of someone they thought was dead. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 21, 2010 Vatos Another group of survivors threatens Rick, Daryl, T-Dog and Glenn, sending Rick's mission to Atlanta awry; Jim becomes unhinged back at camp. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 28, 2010 Wildfire Rick leads the group to the CDC hoping to cure an infected Jim, who must make a terrible life-and-death decision. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 5, 2010 TS-19 Rick and the group are allowed into the CDC by a strange doctor; all is not what it seems in their newfound haven. Details

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Season Info

Director
Frank Darabont, Ernest R. Dickerson, Johan Renck, Guy Ferland, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Michelle MacLaren
Executive Producer
Frank Darabont, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert
Screenwriter
Frank Darabont, Glen Mazzara, Adam Fierro, Jack LoGiudice, Robert Kirkman, Charles Eglee
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 31, 2010