FTA-TV The Walking Dead - No spoiler info before AU screening - Seasons 1 to 6

[Chief]

This is the seasons 1 to 6 thread.

The Season 7, 8, 9 thread is here:

TV - The Walking Dead - No spoiler info before AU screening - Season 7, 8 and 9

New characters for Season 7, created for the TV show. They are set to be introduced in episode 6 of the upcoming season. Naomi is a grandmotherly type who, having lost so many loved ones, is now willing to do whatever it takes not to have to bury any more. (Maybe she’s being introduced to...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Announced to begin on Oct 31st, AMC Networks new series (have brought us Mad Man, Breaking Bad and now Rubicon) The Walking Dead has been created for television by Frank Darabont (director of Shawshank Redemtion) and producer Gale Ann Hurd (Terminator, Aliens etc.)

Based on one of the more critically lauded comic book series in recent years and certainly a fan favourite, it is a post apocalyptic tale filled with zombies, tragedy, heartache and plenty of gore.

Really, really looking forward to this. As both a fan of the original comics and AMC's short run of original series, the show looks like it could be an absolute winner. Killer director, solid cast, great story and amazing production values it will certainly rival The Broadwalk Empire as my most anticipated show this year.

This is the seasons 1 to 6 thread.

Season 7, 8, 9 thread:

TV - The Walking Dead - No spoiler info before AU screening - Season 7, 8 and 9

New characters for Season 7, created for the TV show. They are set to be introduced in episode 6 of the upcoming season. Naomi is a grandmotherly type who, having lost so many loved ones, is now willing to do whatever it takes not to have to bury any more. (Maybe she’s being introduced to...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[Little Jerry]

Looks good.

I've always been a fan of post apocalyptic films so I'll be checking this out for sure.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Looks good.

I've always been a fan of post apocalyptic films so I'll be checking this out for sure.

First thing I thought when I heard about this was, bring on the zombie apocalypse.

AMC seems to be the new HBO so I have high hopes.

Also glad this is a TV series and not movie because it is very character driven and I don't think 2 hours could do the original comics justice.

 

[Little Jerry]

First thing I thought when I heard about this was, bring on the zombie apocalypse.

AMC seems to be the new HBO so I have high hopes.

Also glad this is a TV series and not movie because it is very character driven and I don't think 2 hours could do the original comics justice.

Yeah I agree, had it been on any channel except HBO and maybe SHO (because of Dexter) I doubt I'd even consider this.

 

[ExTasDeeMan]

Cool - Lincoln was tops in Teachers, good to see him getting some exposure across the pond.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Cool - Lincoln was tops in Teachers, good to see him getting some exposure across the pond.

I loved Teachers though I only ever watched the first 2 seasons.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

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Quick interviews from Comic-con with some of the cast.

If Lincoln is to be believed and this stays true to the comic books in terms of impact and character development the series will be raw and very graphic.

Hurry up October........

 

[jenniferhomes]

It would be interseting to see that is AMC will beat its own show breaking bad or not? this new series is like zombie or something horror. I am looking forward to it.

 

[Warsaw]

It would be interseting to see that is AMC will beat its own show breaking bad or not? this new series is like zombie or something horror. I am looking forward to it.

What...


Got a fright looking at my EPG with 'Walking the Dead' being aired now. Fleetingly thought abc had jumped the gun on everyone.

 

[SolidTiger]

Looks interesting. How he wakes up in the hospital reminds me of 28 days later. I always had a problem with that a scene, why didn't they attack the person while they are in a coma? Going by that theory the best way to get by a zombie apocalypse is to pretend to sleep whenever you come across a zombie.

While many people many people claim that 28 days later a great movie I thought it was average. Though I believe that it was the first to introduce the "running" zombie. I thought that was a good idea because they appear to be more of a threat than the slow walking shuffling type. It also means that even one zombie can be a threat while with a walking zombie a person can easily escape it with a light jog.

Anyway I like how they made this into a T.V series. I've often thought that zombie apocalypse type stories would translate better as a T.V series. What I would like to see however is a T.V series where it starts with the cause (most likely a virus) of the zombie apocalypse is released and then shows the world slowly decending into chaos as it spreads. All the zombie movies start with a person "waking up" in an already developed apocalypse.

 

[stabler]

the zombie genre has been done to death.

pun intended.

 

[Kid Presentable]

Looks great, can never have too much zombie action!!

 

[Warsaw]

This is just too awesome. And it's fan made


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[Little Jerry]

This is just too awesome. And it's fan made


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For a fan made intro that is unbelievable.

 

[Warsaw]

Think the premiere's been leaked. Will download later.

 

[HBK619]

Cracking opening episode. Loves me a zombie story and this is looking to be a superb one.

It's getting a little cliche the whole "waking up in a hospital after everything has gone down" but I guess it's the only way you can really get to the meat of the action without having to go through the set up of how it all does go down.

Certainly doesn't pull any punches with plenty of violence and probably a semi-controversial opening scene too!

Definitely interested in seeing where this goes.

 

[_JC_]

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It's getting a little cliche the whole "waking up in a hospital after everything has gone down" but I guess it's the only way you can really get to the meat of the action without having to go through the set up of how it all does go down.

Definitely agree, with the hospital thing. Its not that hard to think of a situation in which someone is out of contact with the world for a few days to a week.

Apart from that, seemed pretty good. Lol'd at his oh shii moment in the city when he went round the corner.

Also vale horse.

 

[Little Jerry]

Absolutely loved the first episode.

Zombies movies/TV shows with storys similar to this just don't get old.

 

[NSWCROW]

Loved it.

 

[Chief]

Definitely agree, with the hospital thing. Its not that hard to think of a situation in which someone is out of contact with the world for a few days to a week.

Day of the Triffids was the first one to do something like that I think.

Apparently it was a good first episode. Of course I'll have to wait until it comes to Aus... probably at 1AM on Wednesdays... on SevenTwo.

I've been reading the comics - about half way through. Dialogue is pretty average but the story is solid.

 

[Escobar123]

Can't wait for the next episode

 

[flight23]

love a good head shot

 

[smiths]

Was a good start to a promising series.

In a couple weeks it could be a real contender along with Dexter for my first downloaded show on Monday.

 

[hawks_time]

I enjoyed it. I liked the black guy, pity he's not in the rest of the series.