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Season 3 – 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 3

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The palpable terror and visceral thrills continue in the third season of The Walking Dead, along with a deeper sense of the people who inhabit its apocalyptic landscape.

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William Thomas Empire Magazine 11/02/2017
3/5
After Season 2's bucolic interlude, The Walking Dead's third year brings more action Go to Full Review
Willa Paskin Salon.com 10/14/2012
There are moments of creepy elegance and elegiac morbidity in The Walking Dead that no show on TV can match. Go to Full Review
Brian Lowry Variety 10/14/2012
AMC can rest easy. Because Walking Dead is clearly a series with a whole lot of life left in it. Go to Full Review
Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) 08/17/2017
But nothing has been quite as useful or as long-serving as our old friends the great undead. If you require further convincing, simply witness the wonder that is AMC's series The Walking Dead. Go to Full Review
Claudia Connell Daily Mail (UK) 08/11/2017
3/5
It's atmospheric, tense and definitely not for the faint-hearted. But jumping out of your skin half a dozen times and desperately trying to fathom who's a secret zombie was more fun than you might think. Go to Full Review
Rebecca Barry Hill New Zealand Herald 05/19/2016
The success of a zombie thriller relies on its ability to surprise within its predictable constraints. To that end, The Walking Dead has fun. Go to Full Review
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Raquel E @raquelea Dec 25 Season 3 keeps the tension high and expands the world without losing momentum. See more Jae H @JHReviews Nov 10 The Walking Dead was honestly a phenomenon when it first came to our screens. I’d never seen anything like it, and as a teenager at the time, I was completely engrossed, truly invested in the characters brought before our eyes. It felt real, grounded, and it made us question how far someone would go to survive. It really was a brilliant post-apocalyptic zombie story and series. At its best, it felt like an event, ending on major, exciting cliff-hangers, developing iconic characters, and keeping you on the edge of your seat. There was always anxiety over who might go next. The show was brave, unafraid to make bold choices and test the audience. Rick Grimes truly carried this show on his back. He was the face of The Walking Dead, brought to life iconically by Andrew Lincoln. The show was stacked with talent and often written so well that you cared deeply for each character’s story. Now, most of this praise applies to the first half of the series, where it truly thrived. From Seasons 1 to 7, The Walking Dead was near its best. After that, I became frustrated by certain story and character choices. There were simply too many characters, too many subplots. The show began to feel more like a soap opera. The zombies, once terrifying and central, faded into the background, merely reminders of what the show used to be. It felt like the show was holding onto something that no longer worked through the latter part of the series until internal changes were made. Though I did check out after Season 9. I eventually returned, but mostly out of loyalty rather than excitement. That said, The Walking Dead still gave us some of the best storytelling ever seen on TV, with brilliant villains and unforgettable arcs inspired by its comic roots. The early seasons remain a masterpiece of suspense, emotion, and humanity. It’s a show I both love and dislike, but those early years still bring me joy, nostalgia, and yes… a little trauma. See more Saul G. @SaulG0onMan Sep 28 The show truly expands its world here, introducing the prison and the sinister Governor. The shift from a nomadic struggle to a territorial fight for survival is compelling, and David Morrissey's portrayal of the Governor is menacingly brilliant. With more episodes to work with, the season delivers some truly intense and memorable moments, proving that in this world, other people are often a greater threat than the walkers. See more logan M. @miphaslover Aug 11 Season 3 is good. Not as good as 1 or 2, but still pretty good. The characters go through much more and our first real villian is introduced! Here’s some of the character ratings! Rick Grimes: 8.8/10 Lori Grimes: 8.0/10 Carl Grimes: 8.1/10 T-Dog: 8.4/10 Daryl Dixon: 8.3/10 Hershel Greene: 8.7/10 Maggie Greene: 8.4/10 Glenn Rhee: 8.6/10 Morgan Jones: 8.8/10 Michonne Hawthorne: 8.4/10 Andrea Harrison: 8.2/10 The Governor: 8.2/10 Beth Greene: 8.1/10 Tyreese Williams: 8.3/10 Sasha Williams: 8.2/10 Now onto the episode ratings:) Seed: 8.2/10 Sick: 8.4/10 Walk with Me: 7.7/10 Killer Within: 9.4/10 Say the Word: 8.0/10 Hounded: 8.2/10 When the Dead Come Knocking: 8.5/10 Made to Suffer: 8.7/10 The Suicide King: 7.9/10 Home: 9.0/10 I Ain’t a Judas: 7.8/10 Clear: 9.2/10 Arrow on the Doorpost: 7.9/10 Prey: 7.2/10 This Sorrowful Life: 8.7/10 Welcome to the Tombs: 8.9/10 Overall Season Rating: 8.5/10 :)) See more Benjamin H Jul 1 While it still delivers its fair share of thrilling action, some character moments are handled quite well and the introduction of Woodbury allowed for further exploration of the inhabitants of the world, a lot of the storytelling is unexciting and weakly paced which does negatively affect some of the emotional punch and hurts a lot of the character development within this season. See more Chaos A @Chaosfn Apr 10 🏆83% The Walking Dead Season 3 is, in my opinion, as good as Season 1! Previously, my favorite character of the series was Daryl, but after watching this season, I think my favorite character might be Carl. I love the development that his character has gone through this season, and at the moment, I think he might be the most well-written character in the series. The episode that truly starts developing his character is episode 4, and that is easily for me the best episode of the season. Overall, I enjoyed The Walking Dead Season 3, and I’m excited to see what’s in store for Season 4! EPISODES RANKED: 1. Killer Within 2. Made to Suffer 3. Clear 4. Seed 5. This Sorrowful Life 6. Home 7. Sick 8. When the Dead Come Knocking 9. Welcome to the Tombs 10. The Suicide King 11. Hounded 12. Walk with Me 13. Say the Word 14. Arrow on the Doorstep 15. I Ain’t a Judas 16. Prey See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 14, 2012 Seed As the world grows more dangerous and Lori's pregnancy advances, Rick locates a potentially safe haven. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 21, 2012 Sick A medical emergency proves traumatic and leaves a life hanging in the balance; Rick and the group discover a potential threat to their new surroundings. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 28, 2012 Walk With Me Andrea and Michonne witness an accident that leads them to a new group of survivors, but when tensions arise with their new acquaintances, they must make a decision. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 4, 2012 Killer Within The group becomes severed, putting lives in jeopardy; in Woodbury, Merle approaches the Governor to make a request. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 11, 2012 Say the Word Rick struggles after another loss; Michonne grows more suspicious of the Governor, who throws a party for the people of Woodbury. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 18, 2012 Hounded Andrea and the Governor grow closer while Michonne makes a decision about Woodbury; Glenn and Maggie go on a run; Rick struggles with grief. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 25, 2012 When the Dead Come Knocking A new guest at the prison forces Rick's hand; members of the group go on a mission to rescue Glenn and Maggie; the Governor presses for information. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 2, 2012 Made to Suffer Andrea steps up when the people of Woodbury are thrown into uncharted territory; a new threat arises at the prison. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 10, 2013 The Suicide King Rick tries to save one of his group; Woodbury is in disarray; new guests at the prison raise concerns. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 16, 2013 Home The group debates the next step; Rick searches for a lost friend; Daryl and Merle question their choices; the Governor restores order. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 24, 2013 I Ain't a Judas Realizing they're running out of supplies, the group must make a choice when security is threatened; Andrea goes to the prison to attempt a negotiation. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 3, 2013 Clear Realizing they are outgunned, Rick leads an expedition to get more weapons and fortify their group against the Governor and his forces. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 10, 2013 Arrow on the Doorpost Rick and the Governor convene for a tense negotiation of a peace treaty between their respective groups, hoping to prevent more deaths. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 17, 2013 Prey The Governor chases a fleeing dissenter; while the Governor is gone, a traitor tries to sabotage his plans. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 24, 2013 This Sorrowful Life The group learns that a truce with the Governor must come with a huge sacrifice on their part; Rick decides Michonne's fate. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 31, 2013 Welcome to the Tombs As the Governor's impending attack looms, Rick and the others consider whether the prison is worth defending; Andrea struggles to escape captivity. Details
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Season Info

Director
Greg Nicotero, Guy Ferland, Ernest R. Dickerson, Billy Gierhart, Tricia Brock, David Boyd, Lesli Linka Glatter
Executive Producer
Frank Darabont, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Glen Mazzara
Screenwriter
Glen Mazzara, Scott M. Gimple, Evan Reilly, Nichole Beattie, Angela Kang, Ryan C. Coleman, Frank Renzulli, Robert Kirkman
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 14, 2012
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