The Walking Dead has been one of the very successful TV series, and has run impressive 11 seasons of post-apocalyptic dramas. Ironically, it was one of the shows many including myself have watched during pandemic times. The show has done so well, that they were able to create multiple spin offs while the original series was still going. I really haven't paid attention to other TWD stories. However, one story I wanted to see was the return of the main character, Rick Grimes and another leading character Michonne. I don't remember which season it was that Rick Grimes had to leave the show to spend time with family, but his story had an open ending suggesting major discoveries in TWD world. There were also rumors that hinted Rick Grimes would return in future seasons. Michonne also disappeared after Rick Grimes. Her story lead to more hints that Rick Grimes' return was still in play.
Surprisingly TWD did just fine after losing these two main characters in the story. That is probably because the show was able to build many strong and interesting characters, and a world where lives of communities became the core story rather than individual characters. That doesn't to take a way from any individual character, but rather make them even more interesting because the show have demonstrated that they can build continuation of parallel stories just based on any of the characters in the story.
One of the new spin offs in TWD is The Ones Who Live. It bring us back Rick and Michonne, and takes us to a journey they have been all while rest of the TWD world was happening in the main storyline. This completes one of most anticipated parts of the entire story and is definitely a welcome addition to the franchise. In addition to The Ones Who Live, TWD introduced two more spin offs - Dead City and Daryl Dixon. One of the horrific scenes in the entire series was how Negan cruelly killed Glenn, Maggies husband. That event played a significant role on how the characters of Negan and Maggie developed into the future. While Negan eventually became a part of the community and friendly character, the tense relationship between Negan and Maggie continued to be displayed. Both had interesting stories on their own, but putting them together in a spin off did produce a more interesting story.
Daryl Dixon also became a very unique character and this can be said about many other characters in the original TWD. He too gets his own spin off and title with characters name. This story takes us abroad to France. I like this development of the story as the world is completely different now everywhere, there is a lot to imagine and tell about the new world in other parts of the world. Both Dead City and Daryl Dixon are great concepts for the spin off, awesome story telling, great cinematography, and I am sure there is a lot that can be built on these stories alone and they can successfully grow separately.
The Ones Who Live is more special in my opinion. It is not necessarily a spin off like we would expect from spin offs when series end. It is more of a continuation of the original or filling in blanks for the story that viewers expected to see in the original but for some reason TWD wasn't able to deliver at the time. It was clear that this story were going to be told, but hadn't happened. I am glad they were able to bring actors back and bring sort of a closure to the story. The story hasn't ended yet. There are tree episodes available on AMC+ now. I am not sure how many more episodes there will be, or even how many seasons. I guess it would depend on how successful spin offs will be. While this story has just began, we already know from the ending of the original that Rick and Michonne weren't able to reunite with the community. I doubt we will see any reunions here. But still is interesting to see what they have been busy with all this time.
These three episodes weren't the greatest, but there weren't bad either. Acting was great, story is decent as well. But I expected something more though. So far I am not impressed by this new states kind of entity that doesn't really seem like it. It just seems like the same old kind of group of people who ended up with weapons and resources trying to play governments and countries games. It is a coalition but is a strange one. Maybe there will be more to enlighten us, but doesn't seem anything newer that what we have already seen in the original series. Have seen The Ones Who Live yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
It's true, it's more of a continuation of the original story, I was very excited to know that there was going to be this series instead of the movie they were thinking of making, I also think it's the perfect closure, something we were all waiting for because honestly no one believed that Rick was dead. Excellent review.
I watched nearly all of the main series'. I was also watching fear the living dead, and also watched a few episodes of the one set in the future. Then I just got bored and stopped watching half way through the last series (seems silly now, not to have finished it). Its as you said, the stories werent really vastly different - just a variation on theme, and thats why I got bored. Although I did like Fear the living dead.
However, the one thing that has always made me wonder is - what was it that the scientist guy from the CDC whispered to Rick (in whatever season it was). Did he tell him how/why it all happened or something ???
I don’t remember that scene now. Isn’t this a trick writers use to leave an opening to potential story continuation of the plot. Then they forget the idea and move on to new ones.
The end of Glenn....boah...I think this was one of the episodes that I reallt did not feel okay watching and it was just brutal..
Okay so in 'the ones who live' is more the ongoing story about rick and michonne? I am a bit curious admittingly, because their exits with all the helicopters and so is just all super unsatistying...
so....you recommend ?
Yes, I would. So far it has been ok.
Thinking of watching the show but I am a bit reluctant because the previous spin off fear the walking dead started strong but became boring
Yes, that always is the risk with spin offs. For me it more about completing the original story.
It's entertaining. I haven't watched it. But the story is interesting, suspense. Maybe one needs to watch everything from beginning to really grab the understanding
Even though I'm not fond o watching horror movies, but I can say that this is one of the best and most intense movies I've ever watched. Although I didn't even manage to finish it but still, the movie is really best. 😊
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After much procrastination, I decided to give this movie a shot.
Currently on episode 2 season 1.
A long way to go😅
I’ve watched this series and I can testify that it is a crazy one
It is very interesting but also scary too
I have played the walking dead games, but didn't watch the TV serie, it was too realistic and scary for me 😂 is this one less rough?
I think such spins-off are good for those fans whose beloved charecter left the series.
I have not watched it but most of the alternative stuff tends to suck. I think they need a twist to the original narrative that they didn't go over already and unless there is a massive appeal, I don't think it works out most of the time. I remember watching the original in the past but I am generally not interested in TV show spin-offs.
hhmm seems like an ok watch if there's nothing else on to blow some time. Would you say you have had to watch the other walking dead shows in order to understand what's happening in this one?
Yes, watching this spin off without watching the original series will not make sense.
Well, it's interesting as a TV show but a little bit mysterious
As you mentioned this series is very interesting I haven't seen it yet but I will try to watch it in the near future.
Your insights into the latest episodes and the portrayal of new entities within the series are thought provoking, highlighting the continuous evolution of the TWD universe.
It's evident that while the world may have changed drastically, the allure of survival and the resilience of humanity remain central themes that resonate with audiences.
This series looks thrilling, and I will definitely watch it. Thanks for giving us a little insight into it.
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It really seems like a movie definitely to try out. I am just afraid that hope it will not look terrifying