I was a bit weary coming into The Walking Dead: Darryl Dixon because of how hit or miss the original and Fear the Walking Dead have been over the last few seasons. Then I saw The Walking Dead: Dead City and got excited again because I really enjoyed that a lot more than I thought I would. The trailers for this didn't give away too much but just enough to get people excited. Like many have said this story is a lot like The Last of Us where a man has to travel with a really important kid across the country and dealing with a bunch of dangerous situations, both alive and dead. Darryl is still the star and biggest reason to watch but the new supporting characters are also interesting enough to tune in. Norman Reedus does such an excellent job as Darryl.
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Looking forward to next season
Rob13318 December 2023
The Walking Dead: Darryl Dixon has absolutely lived up to all the hype. Like most, Darryl was one of my favorite characters from the original show so I've been looking forward to this. It didn't disappoint. This follows the story of fan favorite Darryl Dixon as he travels across the ocean to France. There he's put in charge of protecting a young boy who's thought to be the savior for humanity. Between this and Dead City, The Walking Dead is back and as good as ever. This reminds me of the early seasons of the original where you couldn't wait until the next episode instead of just watching because you put so much time into it and wanted to see what happens but it almost felt like a chore. This show has refreshed a franchise many thought was on its last leg and a show where it can get a few years of being really exciting.
It is precisely what I had hoped for
emwee6097 December 2023
Daryl Dixon stands out as a cherished character in The Walking Dead (TWD), prompting me to become an AMC+ subscriber primarily for the pleasure of following his journey. Opting for this series was a wise choice, as Daryl consistently delivers a compelling performance. The introduction of a predominantly new cast, except for Daryl, breathes new life into TWD, offering a refreshing perspective.
While some argue that TWD: Daryl Dixon may not deviate significantly from its predecessors, I appreciate its fidelity to the TWD universe, reminiscent of the series' early seasons when Daryl first captivated audiences. Placing Daryl in diverse geographical settings adds a layer of brilliance to the narrative, injecting novelty into the storyline.
What sets TWD: Daryl Dixon apart is its adherence to the core post-apocalyptic essence, where zombies play a pivotal role. The series strikes a balance, ensuring that the presence of these undead beings remains a constant, preventing the narrative from becoming mundane. Unlike certain seasons of the original TWD that focused excessively on human relationships, TWD: Daryl Dixon successfully intertwines interpersonal tensions with the ever-present threat of zombies.
The inclusion of the new breed of super zombies, agile and robust, introduces a dynamic element, deviating from the traditional TWD zombies. This change, in contrast to the ease of dispatching the original undead, intensifies the suspense and keeps the stakes high.
In essence, TWD: Daryl Dixon continues to captivate my interest, offering a perfect blend of character dynamics and zombie-driven suspense. Anticipating future seasons, I eagerly await the unfolding developments in Daryl's journey within this ever-evolving post-apocalyptic world.
While some argue that TWD: Daryl Dixon may not deviate significantly from its predecessors, I appreciate its fidelity to the TWD universe, reminiscent of the series' early seasons when Daryl first captivated audiences. Placing Daryl in diverse geographical settings adds a layer of brilliance to the narrative, injecting novelty into the storyline.
What sets TWD: Daryl Dixon apart is its adherence to the core post-apocalyptic essence, where zombies play a pivotal role. The series strikes a balance, ensuring that the presence of these undead beings remains a constant, preventing the narrative from becoming mundane. Unlike certain seasons of the original TWD that focused excessively on human relationships, TWD: Daryl Dixon successfully intertwines interpersonal tensions with the ever-present threat of zombies.
The inclusion of the new breed of super zombies, agile and robust, introduces a dynamic element, deviating from the traditional TWD zombies. This change, in contrast to the ease of dispatching the original undead, intensifies the suspense and keeps the stakes high.
In essence, TWD: Daryl Dixon continues to captivate my interest, offering a perfect blend of character dynamics and zombie-driven suspense. Anticipating future seasons, I eagerly await the unfolding developments in Daryl's journey within this ever-evolving post-apocalyptic world.
Interesting follow-up for the character...
RSO_Media2 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I was kind of perplexed by the premise of this spin-off series. I knew the most basic aspects of it going in (Daryl Dixon somehow winds up in France), and it struck me as a peculiar choice, even though France has been a point of interest going as far back as Season One of the main show.
More than anything, I was curious as to how he gets there, and why. Fortunely, the show not only explains this, but also gives us several new interesting characters and conflicts. It doesn't immediately follow up on those previous story points that were dropped in 'The Walking Dead' episode 'TS-19', or 'World Beyond's post-credit finale scene, but the show and characters are satisfying enough on their own, and presumably they'll get around to it in future episodes, as the finale seemed to imply that he wasn't necessarily leaving right away.
New characters, most notably Isabelle, are given depth and the actors all do a great job. Her nephew, Laurent, is one of the better young characters introduced in 'The Walking Dead' and its' spin-offs, which has been kind of an ongoing issue with some of the more recent TWD universe iterations (most notably 'World Beyond').
As the spin-offs go, I liked 'Dead City' a bit more, but 'Daryl Dixon' was a lot of fun. It visits several new locations that I honestly never thought we'd get the opportunity to see, especially as the backdrop for this specific character, and that odd mixture of somewhat disparate cultures and personalities really works for the show. It also gives us some new zombie "variants". I'm curious to see what comes next for Daryl and these new characters.
More than anything, I was curious as to how he gets there, and why. Fortunely, the show not only explains this, but also gives us several new interesting characters and conflicts. It doesn't immediately follow up on those previous story points that were dropped in 'The Walking Dead' episode 'TS-19', or 'World Beyond's post-credit finale scene, but the show and characters are satisfying enough on their own, and presumably they'll get around to it in future episodes, as the finale seemed to imply that he wasn't necessarily leaving right away.
New characters, most notably Isabelle, are given depth and the actors all do a great job. Her nephew, Laurent, is one of the better young characters introduced in 'The Walking Dead' and its' spin-offs, which has been kind of an ongoing issue with some of the more recent TWD universe iterations (most notably 'World Beyond').
As the spin-offs go, I liked 'Dead City' a bit more, but 'Daryl Dixon' was a lot of fun. It visits several new locations that I honestly never thought we'd get the opportunity to see, especially as the backdrop for this specific character, and that odd mixture of somewhat disparate cultures and personalities really works for the show. It also gives us some new zombie "variants". I'm curious to see what comes next for Daryl and these new characters.
A great development from Daryl Dixon
angelikasobotta13 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The series begins with impressive images from France. Daryl Dixon is just as at home in this nature as he is in the USA. The imposing nature images run through the entire season. Daryl Dixon, becoming one with nature. The wildness is part of his own core.
A new element in the series: The interweaving of one of the most interesting TWD characters with elements such as art, theology and brilliantly drawn detailed shots. The recordings from the French cities and suburbs are breathtakingly beautiful!
Some criticize the protagonist as a "babysitter", but I disagree. For Daryl Dixon in particular, a focus on his "fear of commitment" was urgently needed from a psychological perspective. In TWD there were always things that were full of promise and moments pregnant with meaning. But how would it develop in a different setting?
As the series progresses, Daryl's attitude evolves from "away from things" to "toward things." It should not be seen as a weakness that Daryl develops a bond with Laurent - quite the opposite! It takes an incredible amount of strength to break down old psychological structures.
For someone afraid of commitment, taking on responsibility can be life's biggest challenge. Once you've come to terms with not trusting anyone, it's downright terrifying to want to trust someone and be able to. In TWD, he had to keep pulling out at regular intervals to be able to endure his bondages. There is nothing you want more than a deep connection and at the same time nothing is more frightening and challenging than that. It's easier to run away and tell yourself that it doesn't mean anything to you.
A journey to himself is also emerging within him. He keeps talking about going "home." Finally, arriving in this series, he asks himself the question "Where is my home and do I have one? Do I deserve a home?". This question is not at all self-evident for a person who had neither a childhood home nor a childhood itself. He grew up with the assumption that this was just it. Home means - not knowing or having a home. It's sad, but even in rubble you can find security and support. An allusion to Judith was very intelligently incorporated here.
A lot happens philosophically in the series.
If you maintain a stable relationship with yourself - aren't you at home wherever you are?
Since I am passionately interested in theology and philosophy, I found the invention of the "Messiah" not so bad, but quite interesting. Laurent is of course not a fighter, but perhaps his immunity holds the key to developing a cure, or perhaps he'll be a human leader of a group in the future. "Hope" - a symbol that holds this dystopian world together.
In his personal development, Daryl does not lose himself, he is still who he always was at his core. Maybe even a little more now than before. I'm really looking forward to Season 2. Will he stick with his development and face the challenges, or will he escape and try to come to the USA? I'm betting on the former. Wouldn't he look for reasons to leave periodically again in the USA anyway? But one thing is clear: returning after walking away is always best.
In everything I see a development from TWD, which was a bit lengthy in parts. Exciting personalities are also introduced here, but you don't waste unnecessary time getting to know them. I love it. It was a wonderful experience for closer observers.
A new element in the series: The interweaving of one of the most interesting TWD characters with elements such as art, theology and brilliantly drawn detailed shots. The recordings from the French cities and suburbs are breathtakingly beautiful!
Some criticize the protagonist as a "babysitter", but I disagree. For Daryl Dixon in particular, a focus on his "fear of commitment" was urgently needed from a psychological perspective. In TWD there were always things that were full of promise and moments pregnant with meaning. But how would it develop in a different setting?
As the series progresses, Daryl's attitude evolves from "away from things" to "toward things." It should not be seen as a weakness that Daryl develops a bond with Laurent - quite the opposite! It takes an incredible amount of strength to break down old psychological structures.
For someone afraid of commitment, taking on responsibility can be life's biggest challenge. Once you've come to terms with not trusting anyone, it's downright terrifying to want to trust someone and be able to. In TWD, he had to keep pulling out at regular intervals to be able to endure his bondages. There is nothing you want more than a deep connection and at the same time nothing is more frightening and challenging than that. It's easier to run away and tell yourself that it doesn't mean anything to you.
A journey to himself is also emerging within him. He keeps talking about going "home." Finally, arriving in this series, he asks himself the question "Where is my home and do I have one? Do I deserve a home?". This question is not at all self-evident for a person who had neither a childhood home nor a childhood itself. He grew up with the assumption that this was just it. Home means - not knowing or having a home. It's sad, but even in rubble you can find security and support. An allusion to Judith was very intelligently incorporated here.
A lot happens philosophically in the series.
If you maintain a stable relationship with yourself - aren't you at home wherever you are?
Since I am passionately interested in theology and philosophy, I found the invention of the "Messiah" not so bad, but quite interesting. Laurent is of course not a fighter, but perhaps his immunity holds the key to developing a cure, or perhaps he'll be a human leader of a group in the future. "Hope" - a symbol that holds this dystopian world together.
In his personal development, Daryl does not lose himself, he is still who he always was at his core. Maybe even a little more now than before. I'm really looking forward to Season 2. Will he stick with his development and face the challenges, or will he escape and try to come to the USA? I'm betting on the former. Wouldn't he look for reasons to leave periodically again in the USA anyway? But one thing is clear: returning after walking away is always best.
In everything I see a development from TWD, which was a bit lengthy in parts. Exciting personalities are also introduced here, but you don't waste unnecessary time getting to know them. I love it. It was a wonderful experience for closer observers.
Not bad.
amostjamos10 September 2023
It's Walking Dead, exactly what we're expecting. I always said that I'd continue to watch until they killed Daryl off, he is the man. It does seem far fetched that he would be on top of a canoe the whole trip across the Atlantic, and not get eaten by some sort of sea creature. It'll be interesting to see how they explain his trip over. I love the people that complain about the show still going on, yet they take time to watch it and or write a long drawn out comment on why they are right. Nobody cares, if you don't like the show, nobody is forcing you to watch it and we definitely DON'T wabt your opinion on it.
Keep it small!
Eddy Hertens12 December 2023
Impressed by the new spinoff. Seeing Daryl wake up on the beach reminded me of Rick waking up in his hospital bed after the World had (almost) ended.
The French actors fortunately speak French and are very convincing and quite fascinating.
Two caveats however: do not make it a megaproduction with thousands of nameless instantly forgotten extra's AND do not introduce a new NEGAN, as he ruined the series for me.
Third remark maybe: do not turn it into another The Last of Us as this would be pointless, boring and unimaginative.
As several people have already remarked this new series looks a lot like the beginning of the original series: fresh, scary, emotional and surprising.
The French actors fortunately speak French and are very convincing and quite fascinating.
Two caveats however: do not make it a megaproduction with thousands of nameless instantly forgotten extra's AND do not introduce a new NEGAN, as he ruined the series for me.
Third remark maybe: do not turn it into another The Last of Us as this would be pointless, boring and unimaginative.
As several people have already remarked this new series looks a lot like the beginning of the original series: fresh, scary, emotional and surprising.
Nicely written and executed
DrDumb26 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I recently watched Dead City and Daryl Dixon these two spin-offs. To be honest Daryl Dixon (DD) is much better than Dead City (DC).
There is a lot of fighting scenes containing blood, violence and gore in DC whereas daily-life scenes can be seen very frequently in DD. I never find it comfortable watching those violent scenes with a lot of blood and gore but I feel so great to see how people try to survive and live in peace with their family and friends during an apocalypse so therefore this is one of the reasons I love DD more.
Both DD and DC have flashbacks that are from the main show. DD's flashback has Carol and Judith in it, sending love and concerns to Daryl before he leaves the Commonwealth: that family tie never breaks. However, DC's flashback has one of the gruesome moments from e01 of s07 of TWD rubbing salt on your wound. It's heartbroken to most viewers.
In DD, one of the themes is about connecting people and people caring about people. From a total stranger to each other to a closely bounded group of survivors. We can still see how people with different backgrounds can survive by helping each other out. This can also be seen in TWD the main show and FEAR. However in DC, it's more about killing each other. The connection between Negan and Ginny is not so strong and not perfectly executed compared to Daryl and Izzy, Daryl and Laurent.
In DD, villains do have a good side, Quinn, for example, is a selfish and cunning survivor who used to cheat on Izzy without showing any remorse for it. He also wants to dump Lily who he impregnated before the apocalypse while trying to find a safe place to live because (I assume) he thinks she is a liability and also she could tell Izzy that he's cheating. Despite that there is not much that we can remember about him. He still cares. Upon seeing his ex girlfriend and his son Laurent, he wants to reunite with them and he wants to do everything he can to keep them safe. He eventually sacrifices himself to free Daryl to find and save Izzy and Laurent. Hence, we can still see there is a good bone in him. Consistent to TWD, FEAR and World Beyond, not all villains are bad people. But in DC, I can't find any villains who still have some humanity left in them.
Another reason I love DD more than DC is that there is a lot of good quotations in it. For example, Lou says in E02, our manners are a mirror that shows our portrait. Izzy says in E05, you can't move forward if you are looking back.
In TWD Universe, people are dangerous, sometimes they are more dangerous than walkers. Both DD and DC follow it by showing us some villains who constantly and tirelessly look for trouble with our main characters. But in DD, walkers are also a threat especially those "burners" that cause infection by their bite, and their acidic skin and blood. In DC, those are just regular walkers so they are less dangerous.
I also watched The Last of Us (TLoU) too. People say DD is straight up copying TLoU. Well, they are quite similar in some ways but you should read what Greg Nicotero wrote about the differences btw both shows. They are similar but also very different. In addition to this. I think DD also pay tribute to TWD the game by Telltale in E02 where you see a large number of kids living in a school-a-like building, which is is very similar to what Clementine builds for her fellow child survivors in the end.
The ending scene is kind of great too. Daryl fights the beach walkers near where his grandfather is buried. It reminds me of how his grandfather fought the enemy. But Daryl fights because he has to clear the way, whereas his grandfather fought to keep France safe. Also, he wants to leave France, he really does or he can just turn back to the Nest to save some energy from the fighting.
I believe if DD can add something like how Laurent and Izzy change Daryl in a way of doing things and how Daryl changes Izzy and Laurent (mutual influences), that would be great. That's gonna be a great idea for character development.
There is a lot of fighting scenes containing blood, violence and gore in DC whereas daily-life scenes can be seen very frequently in DD. I never find it comfortable watching those violent scenes with a lot of blood and gore but I feel so great to see how people try to survive and live in peace with their family and friends during an apocalypse so therefore this is one of the reasons I love DD more.
Both DD and DC have flashbacks that are from the main show. DD's flashback has Carol and Judith in it, sending love and concerns to Daryl before he leaves the Commonwealth: that family tie never breaks. However, DC's flashback has one of the gruesome moments from e01 of s07 of TWD rubbing salt on your wound. It's heartbroken to most viewers.
In DD, one of the themes is about connecting people and people caring about people. From a total stranger to each other to a closely bounded group of survivors. We can still see how people with different backgrounds can survive by helping each other out. This can also be seen in TWD the main show and FEAR. However in DC, it's more about killing each other. The connection between Negan and Ginny is not so strong and not perfectly executed compared to Daryl and Izzy, Daryl and Laurent.
In DD, villains do have a good side, Quinn, for example, is a selfish and cunning survivor who used to cheat on Izzy without showing any remorse for it. He also wants to dump Lily who he impregnated before the apocalypse while trying to find a safe place to live because (I assume) he thinks she is a liability and also she could tell Izzy that he's cheating. Despite that there is not much that we can remember about him. He still cares. Upon seeing his ex girlfriend and his son Laurent, he wants to reunite with them and he wants to do everything he can to keep them safe. He eventually sacrifices himself to free Daryl to find and save Izzy and Laurent. Hence, we can still see there is a good bone in him. Consistent to TWD, FEAR and World Beyond, not all villains are bad people. But in DC, I can't find any villains who still have some humanity left in them.
Another reason I love DD more than DC is that there is a lot of good quotations in it. For example, Lou says in E02, our manners are a mirror that shows our portrait. Izzy says in E05, you can't move forward if you are looking back.
In TWD Universe, people are dangerous, sometimes they are more dangerous than walkers. Both DD and DC follow it by showing us some villains who constantly and tirelessly look for trouble with our main characters. But in DD, walkers are also a threat especially those "burners" that cause infection by their bite, and their acidic skin and blood. In DC, those are just regular walkers so they are less dangerous.
I also watched The Last of Us (TLoU) too. People say DD is straight up copying TLoU. Well, they are quite similar in some ways but you should read what Greg Nicotero wrote about the differences btw both shows. They are similar but also very different. In addition to this. I think DD also pay tribute to TWD the game by Telltale in E02 where you see a large number of kids living in a school-a-like building, which is is very similar to what Clementine builds for her fellow child survivors in the end.
The ending scene is kind of great too. Daryl fights the beach walkers near where his grandfather is buried. It reminds me of how his grandfather fought the enemy. But Daryl fights because he has to clear the way, whereas his grandfather fought to keep France safe. Also, he wants to leave France, he really does or he can just turn back to the Nest to save some energy from the fighting.
I believe if DD can add something like how Laurent and Izzy change Daryl in a way of doing things and how Daryl changes Izzy and Laurent (mutual influences), that would be great. That's gonna be a great idea for character development.
Very interesting
CamilleDubois_fav19 December 2023
A very interesting spin off of the walking dead.
It takes place in France, the scenery is quite good, Daryl is amazing as always.
The story does not get boring just like the previous seasons of the W. D. I am sure it will get more ssuspensfull in the last episodes.
At last the Walking Dead world gets back on track again.
The story is very interesting, it gets unpredictable which keeps you guessing all the time.
The production is quite good, you get dark scenes and nice cinematography that thrills you a lot. The effects are also good and not low budget cgi special effects.
Overall this is a must watch zombie tv series.
It takes place in France, the scenery is quite good, Daryl is amazing as always.
The story does not get boring just like the previous seasons of the W. D. I am sure it will get more ssuspensfull in the last episodes.
At last the Walking Dead world gets back on track again.
The story is very interesting, it gets unpredictable which keeps you guessing all the time.
The production is quite good, you get dark scenes and nice cinematography that thrills you a lot. The effects are also good and not low budget cgi special effects.
Overall this is a must watch zombie tv series.
Starts off different, ends up typical TWD stuff
AfricanBro19 October 2023
I wasn't so hyped about this series, but I had my curiosity piqued. The initial vibes of the show reminded me more of "Black Sails" than "The Walking Dead." It's definitely a departure from what other series in the franchise have attempted. The first episode showed a lot of promise. The previous addition to the "Walking Dead" universe, "Dead City," felt more like those character development or filler episodes you'd find in TWD. It was still good in my opinion, though.
However, this new series seemed like it could stand on its own. People already debating whether it's the best spinoff yet, while others claim the opposite. That's the usual pattern with big TWD spinoffs. I haven't watched "The World Beyond," but I've seen the rest. It's too early to say if this surpasses the other spin-offs, but it's undeniably different, especially with its French setting and accents, with Derek being the only link to the parent show.
I wasn't exactly thrilled, but definitely intrigued to see where they'd take the show. "Dead City" attempted something new but had too many familiar faces and connections, making it feel like a natural extension of the original TWD. This new series has the potential to be genuinely fresh, which might lead to mixed reactions. Some folks want the old TWD back, while others are eager for new adventures.
The new setting feels like a fresh beginning, reminiscent of the early days of the zombie apocalypse, especially with the flashbacks by the second episode. It's as if they're rebooting the franchise in the first half of the season due to the drastically different setting. It gives me a similar vibe to "Fear the Walking Dead," exploring the zombie apocalypse in other parts of the world, except that this one is in France.
My main gripe so far is that it feels soooo convenient for Daryl to run into so many English speakers.
By episode 4, it's starting to resemble the typical "Walking Dead" formula. They're using a mid-season episode to explain events that already happened but weren't clarified earlier, like Daryl's journey. Episode 5 brings some good dialogues, particularly about war and its causes, and the reminder that life's not fair.
The story's direction becomes evident mid season. It's all leading to Daryl facing a dilemma-whether to head back to the TWD family or stay and fight for a new cause.
Initially, it seemed like a breath of fresh air for a franchise some felt had overstayed its welcome. However, by the end of season 1, it reverts to the same aura as the latter seasons of the parent show. While it has its highlights, it's not bad, but it's pretty run-of-the-mill overall.
However, this new series seemed like it could stand on its own. People already debating whether it's the best spinoff yet, while others claim the opposite. That's the usual pattern with big TWD spinoffs. I haven't watched "The World Beyond," but I've seen the rest. It's too early to say if this surpasses the other spin-offs, but it's undeniably different, especially with its French setting and accents, with Derek being the only link to the parent show.
I wasn't exactly thrilled, but definitely intrigued to see where they'd take the show. "Dead City" attempted something new but had too many familiar faces and connections, making it feel like a natural extension of the original TWD. This new series has the potential to be genuinely fresh, which might lead to mixed reactions. Some folks want the old TWD back, while others are eager for new adventures.
The new setting feels like a fresh beginning, reminiscent of the early days of the zombie apocalypse, especially with the flashbacks by the second episode. It's as if they're rebooting the franchise in the first half of the season due to the drastically different setting. It gives me a similar vibe to "Fear the Walking Dead," exploring the zombie apocalypse in other parts of the world, except that this one is in France.
My main gripe so far is that it feels soooo convenient for Daryl to run into so many English speakers.
By episode 4, it's starting to resemble the typical "Walking Dead" formula. They're using a mid-season episode to explain events that already happened but weren't clarified earlier, like Daryl's journey. Episode 5 brings some good dialogues, particularly about war and its causes, and the reminder that life's not fair.
The story's direction becomes evident mid season. It's all leading to Daryl facing a dilemma-whether to head back to the TWD family or stay and fight for a new cause.
Initially, it seemed like a breath of fresh air for a franchise some felt had overstayed its welcome. However, by the end of season 1, it reverts to the same aura as the latter seasons of the parent show. While it has its highlights, it's not bad, but it's pretty run-of-the-mill overall.
Not Bad, Opportunities
TMAuthor2312 September 2023
Warning: Spoilers
UPDATED: All Six Episodes In...
It's been a long time since the Walking Dead franchise produced compelling episodes on any series. Since the third, maybe even the fourth, season of the original TWD the various series have turned into meandering, slow and dreary affairs that only occasionally generated something interesting.
The departure of many stars sapped it of its glory, and the carousel of show runners created other issues. The character of Darryl was one of the last originals, and one of the few individuals that continued to have interesting storylines. Without Carol, his plot line muse, this new series has the potential to create something new, yet familiar.
There are too many negatives in all of the other shows to dwell on. But Darryl provides a spiritual connection to Rick, Glen and the other characters we all miss.
So the change of scenery, new loner dynamic (which of course changed quickly) and a return to the original premise might be good. Too soon to tell for sure. Carol shows up in the very last episode (don't hold your breath, it's a bit of a cheat), and the shepherding of a boy possessing a potential cure certainly sounds like another show in a different zombie plagued universe, but it made me want to check in each week.
Unfortunately some familiar tropes popped up: a bad guy is bent on revenge because Darryl killed his brother and he turned into a zombie and the aggrieved brother had to kill his own brother. Hmmm didn't all that happen to Darryl? Exactly?
Trope #2: Darryl finds a hidden utopia that includes vegetable gardens and a preschool. But then bad guys show up after Darryl essentially leads them to it, and they trash it. Gee whiz, where have we seen that before? Does Alexandria ring a bell?
Trope #3(x2) naïve and misguided people decide to hang on to zombies because they represent something special (remember the Governor and his zombie-fied daughter?) despite the fact that the caged or tethered zombies are flipping dangerous. Michonne, do you have a few words to share about this? So we get a grotesque zombie orchestra (that means absolutely nothing) and a bunch of nuns hanging on to a zombie priest. Uh, no. Thankfully Darryl agreed and killed the zombie priest and bailed on the orchestra leader.
Trope #4: Someone who gets saved betrays our hero, and young people that are part of the caravan/group do stupid stuff that endangers everyone. Ho hum. Gosh, never seen that before. We still miss you though Carl.
Trope #5: a bad guy (in this case a woman) thinks that zombies can be tinkered with and healed/improved for nefarious purposes. Ummm that never turns out well.
In the last episode Darryl manages to reach the threshold of freedom...only to be literally called back to save his new friends. And the lame cameo of Carol, very far away and not connected to Darryl, felt like a cheap gimmick to get us to tune in next season to see if they can miraculously reunite. Hoping for some better (fresh) writing to go with the new society, surroundings and storyline.
I've reviewed the first five episodes separately. Some very good, with a couple of clunkers. Check 'em out.
The departure of many stars sapped it of its glory, and the carousel of show runners created other issues. The character of Darryl was one of the last originals, and one of the few individuals that continued to have interesting storylines. Without Carol, his plot line muse, this new series has the potential to create something new, yet familiar.
There are too many negatives in all of the other shows to dwell on. But Darryl provides a spiritual connection to Rick, Glen and the other characters we all miss.
So the change of scenery, new loner dynamic (which of course changed quickly) and a return to the original premise might be good. Too soon to tell for sure. Carol shows up in the very last episode (don't hold your breath, it's a bit of a cheat), and the shepherding of a boy possessing a potential cure certainly sounds like another show in a different zombie plagued universe, but it made me want to check in each week.
Unfortunately some familiar tropes popped up: a bad guy is bent on revenge because Darryl killed his brother and he turned into a zombie and the aggrieved brother had to kill his own brother. Hmmm didn't all that happen to Darryl? Exactly?
Trope #2: Darryl finds a hidden utopia that includes vegetable gardens and a preschool. But then bad guys show up after Darryl essentially leads them to it, and they trash it. Gee whiz, where have we seen that before? Does Alexandria ring a bell?
Trope #3(x2) naïve and misguided people decide to hang on to zombies because they represent something special (remember the Governor and his zombie-fied daughter?) despite the fact that the caged or tethered zombies are flipping dangerous. Michonne, do you have a few words to share about this? So we get a grotesque zombie orchestra (that means absolutely nothing) and a bunch of nuns hanging on to a zombie priest. Uh, no. Thankfully Darryl agreed and killed the zombie priest and bailed on the orchestra leader.
Trope #4: Someone who gets saved betrays our hero, and young people that are part of the caravan/group do stupid stuff that endangers everyone. Ho hum. Gosh, never seen that before. We still miss you though Carl.
Trope #5: a bad guy (in this case a woman) thinks that zombies can be tinkered with and healed/improved for nefarious purposes. Ummm that never turns out well.
In the last episode Darryl manages to reach the threshold of freedom...only to be literally called back to save his new friends. And the lame cameo of Carol, very far away and not connected to Darryl, felt like a cheap gimmick to get us to tune in next season to see if they can miraculously reunite. Hoping for some better (fresh) writing to go with the new society, surroundings and storyline.
I've reviewed the first five episodes separately. Some very good, with a couple of clunkers. Check 'em out.
Exemplified the Power of Fandom
Crossbonestyle19 September 2023
The high ratings and glowing reviews, promoted to the top of the results, exemplify all that is wrong with current fandoms. The fans of an IP are so slavishly devoted to their parasocial relationship with a show/game/movie/book that any criticism of that property is felt as a personal attack and, as such, generates a vociferous defence.
Daryl Dixon, while being an interesting character, has been abused by the writing staff for years and finally pummelled into what we are given in this show: a bland, one-note character that looks the same, says the same old things and performs the same old actions.
To make the character stand out, he is surrounded by idiots acting in idiotic ways. We are expected to believe that these people have survived decades of a zombie apocalypse and then act in the dumbest ways imaginable.
Every egregiously stupid action performed is unnecessary - dozens of alternatives that hit the same story beats exist for each scenario, but in this show the writers have chosen the laziest, tropiest and most idiotic options that it boggles the mind as to how people watching aren't all suffering from vertigo from the constant eye-rolling.
And yet, the fandom laps it up. People wonder why so much dreck is produced these days, and it is because these fandoms accept existence over quality. We need to hold our entertainment to a higher standard and only then will there once again be a drive to produce quality art instead of just producing... something.
There was real potential for this show, a true chance to try something different and elevate the artform. With so many spinoffs it should have been possible to tell interesting stories in interesting ways, to generate some new styles and flavours to complement the existing offerings.
But instead we are given the same dull grey gruel and it is only delusion that makes some think they are eating a delectable ice cream sundae.
Daryl Dixon, while being an interesting character, has been abused by the writing staff for years and finally pummelled into what we are given in this show: a bland, one-note character that looks the same, says the same old things and performs the same old actions.
To make the character stand out, he is surrounded by idiots acting in idiotic ways. We are expected to believe that these people have survived decades of a zombie apocalypse and then act in the dumbest ways imaginable.
Every egregiously stupid action performed is unnecessary - dozens of alternatives that hit the same story beats exist for each scenario, but in this show the writers have chosen the laziest, tropiest and most idiotic options that it boggles the mind as to how people watching aren't all suffering from vertigo from the constant eye-rolling.
And yet, the fandom laps it up. People wonder why so much dreck is produced these days, and it is because these fandoms accept existence over quality. We need to hold our entertainment to a higher standard and only then will there once again be a drive to produce quality art instead of just producing... something.
There was real potential for this show, a true chance to try something different and elevate the artform. With so many spinoffs it should have been possible to tell interesting stories in interesting ways, to generate some new styles and flavours to complement the existing offerings.
But instead we are given the same dull grey gruel and it is only delusion that makes some think they are eating a delectable ice cream sundae.
The oldschool Walking Dead is back!
KobusW310 September 2023
What started as a character created by the show runners turned out to be a character favorite throughout all tv shows i've watched, He's badass and i couldn't have predicted the impact Daryl Dixon would have on all of us. Years later he now has a spin-off and it's so good, The best TWD spin-off so far. The cinematic shots are great, The acting is great and for sure the plot is great. The show is based in France and i can tell this was a great move! The French actors are great and you can just tell the chemistry on set was good, Cause where watchers of the main tv show were used to the bad acting at the end of the show, It now has definitely revived itself. Props to the show writers of the Daryl Dixon spin-off and hopefully we get more of this!
I'm pleasantly surprised
wrka-195-29992818 September 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I'm pleasantly surprised with the Level/Quality of this spin off, I'm not just talking about the location, let's be honest, France is a beautiful country geographically, I'm talking about the writing, the characters, actors and crew of this spin off have done excellent so far.
It's inevitable to make a comparison with Dead City (Negan and Maggie spin off), the producers of this show did everything wrong and Daryl Dixon spin off has done everything right, simple that. The plot is interesting (it resembles the last of us) but not the same. Everything has a natural and fluid dialogue, I constantly wonder where the story is going, this has cach me, even the zombies seem to me to help the story a lot.
I will say it once again, the big mistake of the creator of Dead City was resetting the characters of Negan and Maggie, all those tired dialogues, where their relationship is not going anywhere, nor is the spin off. Daryl Dixon was not reset, he was put in a different place where he adapted quickly, as naturally any human being would, this feels very real, and I love it.
Daryl is not my favorite character, but Norman Reedus has outdone himself. Clemence Poesy is an excellent actress, Isabelle is a character that intrigues me, her lies have a hidden purpose. Adam Nagaitis (Quinn), will undoubtedly complicate things and Codron (Romain Levi) will be an enemy to fear, I really like this villain, he is not cartoonish like The Croat/The Dama (Dead City) his personification is really believable.
This spin off has a lot of potential and will be the success of The Walking Dead, bringing back the glory of the first seasons of the main series, why not? We still need to see the wonderful Melissa McBride (Carol), I could bet, this spin off will shine as one of the best along with Rick and Michonne spin off.
I can't wait for where the story of Daryl and his journey through France takes us and for some questions we all have to finally be answered.
10/10.
It's inevitable to make a comparison with Dead City (Negan and Maggie spin off), the producers of this show did everything wrong and Daryl Dixon spin off has done everything right, simple that. The plot is interesting (it resembles the last of us) but not the same. Everything has a natural and fluid dialogue, I constantly wonder where the story is going, this has cach me, even the zombies seem to me to help the story a lot.
I will say it once again, the big mistake of the creator of Dead City was resetting the characters of Negan and Maggie, all those tired dialogues, where their relationship is not going anywhere, nor is the spin off. Daryl Dixon was not reset, he was put in a different place where he adapted quickly, as naturally any human being would, this feels very real, and I love it.
Daryl is not my favorite character, but Norman Reedus has outdone himself. Clemence Poesy is an excellent actress, Isabelle is a character that intrigues me, her lies have a hidden purpose. Adam Nagaitis (Quinn), will undoubtedly complicate things and Codron (Romain Levi) will be an enemy to fear, I really like this villain, he is not cartoonish like The Croat/The Dama (Dead City) his personification is really believable.
This spin off has a lot of potential and will be the success of The Walking Dead, bringing back the glory of the first seasons of the main series, why not? We still need to see the wonderful Melissa McBride (Carol), I could bet, this spin off will shine as one of the best along with Rick and Michonne spin off.
I can't wait for where the story of Daryl and his journey through France takes us and for some questions we all have to finally be answered.
10/10.
Off to a decent start but I'm not fully on board yet
simianfriday11 September 2023
I have a love / hate relationship with The Walking Dead universe - mostly hate when it comes to the spinoffs though. Fear is easily one of the worst scripted television shows of all time (especially everything after season 4). World Beyond had some interesting ideas but didn't deliver on any of them, and many of the characters were absolutely insufferable. Tales was both good and bad, a nice break from the standard Walking Dead formula that wasn't afraid to play around with bold new ideas - some of those ideas were great while some were downright awful. And Dead City had it's moments, though ultimately I ended up not liking it that much.
Given all that, I expected the eponymous Daryl Dixon spinoff to be garbage - especially since Daryl is somewhat of a boring character on his own (sorry Daryl fans, but it's true). So far though, this is off to a much better start than I expected.
The premiere episode did a whole lot of work setting up this new environment and the characters within it, and it did most of it very well. There's some intrigue baked into this right from the start, with questions about how Daryl ended up all the way in France and how he's going to manage to get home (or even *if* he'll manage it). On top of that, the first episode does a good job laying down a clear outline of where this season intends to take us - giving clear goals and motivations for all of the characters. Daryl has fallen in with a couple of nuns who have tasked him with escorting a young man up to the north of France. Meanwhile he's being hunted by an angry Frenchman out for revenge for Daryl killing his brother, as well as a mysterious group of people who apparently have something to do with Daryl finding himself in France - and, interestingly, appear to be performing some kind of experiments with walkers.
The only criticisms I have are minor thus far. First of all, the initial fight Daryl gets into with the walkers seemed quite contrived. There's no way Daryl would have been so sloppy and stupid as he was in that fight. I understand they're eager to introduce these new walkers and they need to wound Daryl so he'll end up at the convent at some point to be healed - but still, it just wasn't believable for his character to have been so incredibly sloppy in that encounter. Secondly, I am somewhat concerned about the direction they're clearly going with this... a gruff older man begrudgingly accepts a task to escort a teenager on a cross country journey with the promise that this teenager is "special" and will "save the world" - this all sounds very much like the plot of The Last of Us - and while I can admit this was a good premiere episode, it doesn't even hold a candle to The Last of Us (and it also marks at *least* the second time a Walking Dead spinoff has directly ripped off details from The Last of Us - the first being the Rat King in Dead City).
Anyway, if nothing else, I am at least intrigued to see where this goes. I really hope it doesn't fall victim to the awful writing that destroyed Fear though.
Given all that, I expected the eponymous Daryl Dixon spinoff to be garbage - especially since Daryl is somewhat of a boring character on his own (sorry Daryl fans, but it's true). So far though, this is off to a much better start than I expected.
The premiere episode did a whole lot of work setting up this new environment and the characters within it, and it did most of it very well. There's some intrigue baked into this right from the start, with questions about how Daryl ended up all the way in France and how he's going to manage to get home (or even *if* he'll manage it). On top of that, the first episode does a good job laying down a clear outline of where this season intends to take us - giving clear goals and motivations for all of the characters. Daryl has fallen in with a couple of nuns who have tasked him with escorting a young man up to the north of France. Meanwhile he's being hunted by an angry Frenchman out for revenge for Daryl killing his brother, as well as a mysterious group of people who apparently have something to do with Daryl finding himself in France - and, interestingly, appear to be performing some kind of experiments with walkers.
The only criticisms I have are minor thus far. First of all, the initial fight Daryl gets into with the walkers seemed quite contrived. There's no way Daryl would have been so sloppy and stupid as he was in that fight. I understand they're eager to introduce these new walkers and they need to wound Daryl so he'll end up at the convent at some point to be healed - but still, it just wasn't believable for his character to have been so incredibly sloppy in that encounter. Secondly, I am somewhat concerned about the direction they're clearly going with this... a gruff older man begrudgingly accepts a task to escort a teenager on a cross country journey with the promise that this teenager is "special" and will "save the world" - this all sounds very much like the plot of The Last of Us - and while I can admit this was a good premiere episode, it doesn't even hold a candle to The Last of Us (and it also marks at *least* the second time a Walking Dead spinoff has directly ripped off details from The Last of Us - the first being the Rat King in Dead City).
Anyway, if nothing else, I am at least intrigued to see where this goes. I really hope it doesn't fall victim to the awful writing that destroyed Fear though.
Watch the show, don't judge it on what has come before!
davidreynolds579710 September 2023
From a casual watcher to a diehard fan, everybody knows The Walking Dead gained a reputation of dipping In quality at the start of season 7 and started to pick up a little before the main show bowed out. Fear the walking dead has followed suit. These shows have been on for years yet both shows first few seasons are loved. This is a spin off but a fresh look into the apocalypse across the pond. The cinematography, the world, even the story feels different as we follow a familiar character in unknown waters. The characters are realistic and interesting. The walkers took a slight back seat in the first episode but the interactions kept you entertained. This is the premiere episode of a first season, yes its a spin off but its also its own thing. Dead city relied on the story they built between Maggie and negan to keep you entertained, yet this feels like it's trying to build a new path of its own. Will it all connect together in the end and bring the characters we love back together, who knows! (Probably not) but enjoy it for what it is. A zombie show in a unknown territory with some awesome weaponry. It's a money maker, the same as most franchises, they keep making them because people want to watch them and keep watching them. If you don't like the walking dead or your not happy about these spin offs, plain and simple don't watch them, but don't trash them or the people that actually do enjoy them!
The best "spin off" or continuance from TWD universe so far
garyvines-0129020 October 2023
I always like the Daryl character a lot. I think I liked him because he can convey a lot without having to actually speak, which as an introvert, too much talk is overwhelming. I always saw the character more as a lone wolf with a good heart who has a hard time connecting so having him have his own series seems to work well.
I liked: That he was alone and unafraid, that he has a potential love interest and that he's kicking butt in France. I like that the walkers are somehow advanced and evolved. I like the Character of Isabelle.
I didn't like: There seems to be a re-occurring theme of characters from TWD being pursued by bad guys with guns, who go onto some monologue about getting revenge for whatever reason and frankly I'm bored with it, there was an apocalypse that created zombies and still there are bad person leaders with disciples that are willing to sacrifice themselves for whoever that person is? And I'm so sick of the whole James Bond elaborate death's that our characters can get of easily. It's stupid at this point and I'm tired of our characters getting a lecture at gunpoint.
I don't even know why exactly the bad guys are after Daryl, I must have missed that one.
And finally, like most of the child actors that TWD have chosen, this on is annoying. I don't even like his name or how those with French accents pronounce it.
My enjoyment of how Norman Reedus plays the character is what keeps me going. The writing isn't that great, but it's better than the Maggie/Negan continuance and with the promise of the return of Carol, I'm giving this a 7 for now.
I liked: That he was alone and unafraid, that he has a potential love interest and that he's kicking butt in France. I like that the walkers are somehow advanced and evolved. I like the Character of Isabelle.
I didn't like: There seems to be a re-occurring theme of characters from TWD being pursued by bad guys with guns, who go onto some monologue about getting revenge for whatever reason and frankly I'm bored with it, there was an apocalypse that created zombies and still there are bad person leaders with disciples that are willing to sacrifice themselves for whoever that person is? And I'm so sick of the whole James Bond elaborate death's that our characters can get of easily. It's stupid at this point and I'm tired of our characters getting a lecture at gunpoint.
I don't even know why exactly the bad guys are after Daryl, I must have missed that one.
And finally, like most of the child actors that TWD have chosen, this on is annoying. I don't even like his name or how those with French accents pronounce it.
My enjoyment of how Norman Reedus plays the character is what keeps me going. The writing isn't that great, but it's better than the Maggie/Negan continuance and with the promise of the return of Carol, I'm giving this a 7 for now.
Didn't Expect This...
johnnypearson-8521410 September 2023
There has only been one episode of the series so far, but damn it was good, and I can see how the shows going to turn out. When this show was announced I thought it would be terrible, keying on how the original show The Walking Dead died down after about 7 seasons, (but did have a good end) and most spin offs were either okay or just bad. But maybe this is a new beginning for TWD universe. Norman Redus plays his role amazing, and I think that Daryl is just such an interesting character. The comics did not even have Daryl Dixon, so I hope this show tells us all we missed in The Walking Dead. I really can't wait for this show to unfold 😃!!
My disappointment with the show
plasticity20 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
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I liked the show more than I thought I would. I was skeptical about the shows location in French but to my surprise it worked. I liked many of the new characters, my favorite being Isabella. She has a great storyline and background. Something I have missed for a long time in the walking dead franchise.
I didn't know much about the plot of the show, more than Daryl is in French and escorting a young kid. That didn't really peak my interest but as a TWD lover and the knowledge that Carol will join the show made me watch it.
The biggest problem I hade was that I just thought Daryl, of a coincidence just happened to wake up in French and that he just wanted to come home. Then as I watched the show, my irritation that Daryl was at first he wanted to go home, then he didn't and played the guilt card " I owe it to those at home". He wanted to stay there but blamed his family at home that he couldn't stay.
I started Google why he ended up in French, with was the point?
To my surprise he was on a mission from Maggie to investigate the beginning of the outbreak in French. I didn't see any of that in the story and they missed the mark on that one Otherwise a good show and I hope season 2 will be even better.
I liked the show more than I thought I would. I was skeptical about the shows location in French but to my surprise it worked. I liked many of the new characters, my favorite being Isabella. She has a great storyline and background. Something I have missed for a long time in the walking dead franchise.
I didn't know much about the plot of the show, more than Daryl is in French and escorting a young kid. That didn't really peak my interest but as a TWD lover and the knowledge that Carol will join the show made me watch it.
The biggest problem I hade was that I just thought Daryl, of a coincidence just happened to wake up in French and that he just wanted to come home. Then as I watched the show, my irritation that Daryl was at first he wanted to go home, then he didn't and played the guilt card " I owe it to those at home". He wanted to stay there but blamed his family at home that he couldn't stay.
I started Google why he ended up in French, with was the point?
To my surprise he was on a mission from Maggie to investigate the beginning of the outbreak in French. I didn't see any of that in the story and they missed the mark on that one Otherwise a good show and I hope season 2 will be even better.
A surprisingly good start
douglasandersen-1372610 September 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I will be honest from the start: I had little faith in this series.
But this 6 episode mini series, has already surpassed what has in my opinion been the main problem of the main show - the new characters aren't interesting at all.
Until now. One episode into this series, and I already feel invested in the characters. They're interesting, and makes me want to learn more.
And it gives a good teaser to what Daryl is facing in France. It seems like the background for Daryl being in France, is much larger than anticipated.
And what about in the end with those walkers - are those the walkers that are being used to develop a cure?
So many questions. So far, I'm definitely enjoying it.
And Norman does his finest work as Daryl in this one - he FINALLY has proper dialogue. About time, Gimple!
But. I still hope Daryl reunites with Rick. It's been 5 years (for us viewers) since Daryl saw Rick supposedly get killed.
I can't wait for more. Hope it stays this way. Great start.
But this 6 episode mini series, has already surpassed what has in my opinion been the main problem of the main show - the new characters aren't interesting at all.
Until now. One episode into this series, and I already feel invested in the characters. They're interesting, and makes me want to learn more.
And it gives a good teaser to what Daryl is facing in France. It seems like the background for Daryl being in France, is much larger than anticipated.
And what about in the end with those walkers - are those the walkers that are being used to develop a cure?
So many questions. So far, I'm definitely enjoying it.
And Norman does his finest work as Daryl in this one - he FINALLY has proper dialogue. About time, Gimple!
But. I still hope Daryl reunites with Rick. It's been 5 years (for us viewers) since Daryl saw Rick supposedly get killed.
I can't wait for more. Hope it stays this way. Great start.
Well I didn't expect that?!
stefkop-8687415 October 2023
Yes it's not perfect. However, this might be the best thing in TWD did since season 5 and in some ways better.
I forgot this was anything to do with "The Boring Dead" a pogwash soap opera with zombies. The cinematography for one was far better than previous seasons.
The plot though familiar was somewhat engaging. Largely because of the superior cast which was hired to work on this.
I was genuinely surprised by this, yeah there were moments that felt cringeworthy and yawn inducing.
BUT this six episode show was far better than anything we had seen in years... Norman Reedus, Clémence Poésy, Adam Nagatis and Roman Levi maybe the reason for this but the actual colour palette and style just made it refreshing. I actually feared the Walkers like I hadn't previously and gave a s*** about the characters.
Maybe it's cheaper to film in France but honestly this puts the main series and spin offs to shame.
I forgot this was anything to do with "The Boring Dead" a pogwash soap opera with zombies. The cinematography for one was far better than previous seasons.
The plot though familiar was somewhat engaging. Largely because of the superior cast which was hired to work on this.
I was genuinely surprised by this, yeah there were moments that felt cringeworthy and yawn inducing.
BUT this six episode show was far better than anything we had seen in years... Norman Reedus, Clémence Poésy, Adam Nagatis and Roman Levi maybe the reason for this but the actual colour palette and style just made it refreshing. I actually feared the Walkers like I hadn't previously and gave a s*** about the characters.
Maybe it's cheaper to film in France but honestly this puts the main series and spin offs to shame.
They lost me with Messiah
mytsoutsou18 September 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I love walking dead and Darryl is my favourite character, I was expecting an adventure in France where Darryl would be like the 101 airborne swiping through France destroying any zombie resistance and creating an amazing team of tough survivors, but he will babysitting the Messiah who will rescue the world from the zombie apocalypse. No thank you, I did not even finish the first episode, it is that stupid. Why do they hire such lazy writers with no talent into creating interesting stories that elevate our favourite characters and make us addicted for the next episode. Do you remember the 1st season of walking dead. A true masterpiece. This spin-off is just a huge failure to my expectations.
This is good!
Siddhartha1413 November 2023
What a breath of fresh air in the Walking Dead world! This season (1) is superior to at least the last 7 season of the original Walking Dead, which I gave up on, except off and on for a while. Walking Dead became just a slog through more grossness, ickiness, psychopaths, etc. Etc. I mean really, who can watch that schlock through 11 seasons? I gave Daryl Dixon a try because Daryl was a favorite of mine from the Walking Dead. What a revelation to set it in France, and so refreshing and interesting. The setting, the script the cast and of course the scenery are all top notch. Yes, some of the ickiness is still there but does not dominate the narrative the way it did in Walking Dead. More Daryl Dixon!
The best twd spin off to ever be released
ghadykhalil-3713210 September 2023
I am tired myself of twd franchise with all spinoffs to follow up, but now finally we have something to stay on without the feel of being bored and frustrated, I like it so much that I am so excited for a walking dead realease since forever! This is my very first imdb review but honestly from the first episode and the trailer this show looks so promising. I hope it continues like that and the creators won't make a new mistake like the ones they made in the original series TWD. And if you are tired of this franchise, I tell you to give it a chance and at least watch the first episode, it is a masterpiece for real.
A charismatic hero in search of his destiny
Democrit26 September 2023
The captivating protagonist, on a quest to fulfill his destiny, finds himself amid the gothic landscapes of France, unwittingly becoming entangled in the arrival of the enigmatic "Prophet."
The core of the storyline is contradictory, presenting moral dilemmas amidst a backdrop of inhumanity. This raises significant questions and compels the characters to undergo transformation. However, the success of the plot hinges on the creators' ability to establish a clear and coherent main conflict, ensuring that all narrative threads are not lost.
Personally, I find this approach contentious as it provides both compelling motifs and absurd, nonsensical plot developments.
The observation of these elements is intriguing, but to a rational and mature individual, it may appear as nothing more than a farcical fairy tale.
Episode 4 engrosses with its enthralling drama, unfortunately, the execution of battle scenes falls short.
In episode 5, Norman Reedus delivers an engaging performance, yet certain dramatic techniques employed to generate conflict feel forced and laughable, particularly among the supporting cast.
But it is in episode 6 that Stephane Audran's character shines through reincarnation! This is precisely what I mentioned earlier. The creators of the series struggle to construct a fully-fledged conflict without resorting to implausible and illogical actions from the characters!
The core of the storyline is contradictory, presenting moral dilemmas amidst a backdrop of inhumanity. This raises significant questions and compels the characters to undergo transformation. However, the success of the plot hinges on the creators' ability to establish a clear and coherent main conflict, ensuring that all narrative threads are not lost.
Personally, I find this approach contentious as it provides both compelling motifs and absurd, nonsensical plot developments.
The observation of these elements is intriguing, but to a rational and mature individual, it may appear as nothing more than a farcical fairy tale.
Episode 4 engrosses with its enthralling drama, unfortunately, the execution of battle scenes falls short.
In episode 5, Norman Reedus delivers an engaging performance, yet certain dramatic techniques employed to generate conflict feel forced and laughable, particularly among the supporting cast.
But it is in episode 6 that Stephane Audran's character shines through reincarnation! This is precisely what I mentioned earlier. The creators of the series struggle to construct a fully-fledged conflict without resorting to implausible and illogical actions from the characters!
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