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Fear the Walking Dead

2015·Show
113Episodes in8Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb6.7Metacritic635.9Rotten Tomatoes74%57%
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NetflixPrimePhiloAMC+The Roku

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Fear the Walking Dead fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Every decision is life or death.

What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.
Apocalyptic Survival DramaSocial Collapse RealismMoral Decay & EthicsFamily SeparationPrequel Origin StoryGritty TensionCharacter-Driven TragedyUrban HorrorPsychological Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Satrazemis, Andrew Bernstein, Kari Skogland
Written by:
Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, Alex Delyle
Produced by:
Frank Hildebrand, Kenneth Requa, Jen Wall
Composed by:
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans, Paul Haslinger

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fear the Walking Dead

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Where can I stream Fear the Walking Dead legally?

NetflixPrimePhiloAMC+The RokuYouTube TVAMCPluto TV

Fear the Walking Dead is included with a subscription to Netflix, Philo, AMC+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video, Pluto TV, and Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fear the Walking Dead worth watching?

66
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fear the Walking Dead rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Fear the Walking Dead have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 113 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fear the Walking Dead?

Critics69
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Fear the Walking Dead higher (69) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Fear the Walking Dead air?

It ran from 2015 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Fear the Walking Dead in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fear the Walking Dead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fear the Walking Dead in 123 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fear the Walking Dead use?

BookendsTailor-Made PrisonDr. JerkFever Dream EpisodeToo Clever by HalfArc WordsThe SheriffBitch in Sheep's ClothingImprovised WeaponKill It with FireDisc-One Final BossWell-Intentioned Extremistand 208 more

TV Tropes lists 220 storytelling tropes for Fear the Walking Dead, including Bookends, Tailor-Made Prison, Dr. Jerk.