The following description of “The Walking Dead” is from IMDB:
Rick Grimes is a former Sheriff’s deputy who has been in a coma for several months after being shot while on duty. When he wakes, he discovers that the world has been taken over by zombies, and that he seems to be the only person still alive. After returning home to discover his wife and son missing, he heads for Atlanta to search for his family. Narrowly escaping death at the hands of the zombies on arrival in Atlanta, he is aided by another survivor, Glenn, who takes Rick to a camp outside the town. There, Rick finds his wife Lori and his son Carl, along with his partner/best friend Shane and a small group of survivors who struggle to fend off the zombie hordes; as well as competing with other survivor groups who are prepared to do whatever it takes to survive.
While this television show wasn’t the highest rated, it got 8.7 of 10 stars from IMDB reviewers. It competes for the top status with other greats such as:
- “Game of Thrones” (9.5 stars),
- “True Detective” (9.3 stars),
- “Sons of Anarchy” (another personal favorite with 8.7 stars),
- “The Big Bang Theory” (8.5 stars),
- “American Horror Story” and
- “Orange is the New Black” (both with 8.4 stars),
- “Arrow” (8.2 stars), and
- “Once Upon A Time” and
- “Gotham” (both with 8.1 stars).
When I watched the first show, I thought it was okay. I liked the filmmaking style, and the locations. The characters were interesting and believable, but I found it hard to believe the concept could be dragged out five seasons (and soon six)! It didn’t take long, however, until I was HOOKED! I don’t have cable so I watched it on Netflix–now I’m anxiously awaiting season 5’s release.
Hershel, we miss you!!
