While Walker fans anticipate the return of The Walking Dead they were given the opportunity to sink their teeth into a different kind of Walker Universe and go back to the beginning so to speak. To a time when people still went to school you can still watch videos on your smart phone.
While the series does not tackle the origin of the virus, fans are introduced to a whole new set of characters in a different location; from the backyard woods of Georgia to the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. It's important to note that it's also the largest city in the US and a larger population always means more bodies and more bodies mean more walkers.
It's interesting to note that the first episodes didn't really provide that quench for more walkers. We do see the un-dead in a more fresh state than their decomposing counter parts in The Walking Dead.
As society collapses, we see the military try (and fail) to control the situation come on, we all know where this is going but in the middle of the apocalypse is a family drama who despite their dysfunction and 'un-likeliness to survive the apocalypse' stick together.
The series starts strong with a view of society before it collapses upon itself with the descent of an unknown virus and enemy. We have Travis and Madison who are both teachers and currently dating. Travis has a son, Chris from a previous marriage. Madison has two children, drug addict Nick and strong willed Alicia. As the riots break out, Travis brings both his families together and meet the family of Daniel Salazar along the way.
As the series progresses to weaker middle episodes, we see the differences in how the characters handle the apocalypse. Travis (ever the optimist) still sees the infected as human and can't bring himself to kill them. (You need to have a talk with Rick) while Madison and Daniel understand that you have to take extreme measures in order to survive.
The military come in and take control of the situation but of course we know that control is one thing that doesn't happen. The six episode first season escalates into a strong season finale where we see the Walker action we've been waiting for and maybe, an awakening for Travis that has been long overdue.
It may have taken some time for the action and excitement to pick up but Fear the Walking Dead ends with a strong finale which has renewed the faith for fans who may have lost interest along the way. The Walking Dead starts in a few days of course, we are all excited for that and now I'm also looking forward to season two of Fear The Walking Dead as well.
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