Tag: The Walking Dead
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Barbarian Proves Not Every Jerk Deserves to be Redeemed
It’s a beloved trope to redeem the asshole character. To transform them from an absolutely despicable villain to a fan-favorite in a brilliant redemption arc that never fails to shock us all. We’ve seen this development happen in iconic characters such as Steve Harrington from Stranger Things, Severus Snape from Harry Potter, and Negan from…
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‘The Walking Dead’ Series Finale Review
It was more than a decade ago that The Walking Dead aired its stunning first episode. Such a strong beginning is difficult to remember as we now find ourselves at the end of a meandering final season that, like the many that preceded it, lacks much remaining emotion or engagement. In many ways, it hasn’t…
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The Walking Dead’s Pilot is Horror Filmmaking at Its Finest
Has The Walking Dead ever produced a more iconic image than Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) riding into an abandoned Atlanta via an empty highway? It’s a wonderfully bleak shot that establishes the tone flawlessly, and its reputation has spread so far that even people who have never watched the show can recognize it. Seemingly AMC…
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The Walking Dead Should Have Ended With Season 5
When you talk to someone about “The Walking Dead,” one question inevitably comes up, and no matter the answer it’s met with a word or nod of understanding. To an outside observer, it may sound a little bit like we’re talking about sobriety. “When did you quit?” “I quit three years ago,” or six, or…
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The Swimming Scenes In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Were Especially Important To Danai Gurira
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” sends its characters — and the actors who play them — into the water, which can be a terrifying prospect if you’re not confident in your swimming skills. But for Danai Gurira, who reprises her role as the Dora Milaje general Okoye, this wasn’t a problem, since she came from a…
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Yellowstone Sets A Huge Record As The Most-Watched TV Show Of 2022
Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” continues to absolutely crush it in the ratings game, with Deadline reporting the season 5 simulcast premiere of the hit series brought in nearly 16 million viewers, making it the most-watched show on TV for all of 2022 and the most-watched cable premiere since “The Walking Dead” in 2017. While “Yellowstone” doesn’t…
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The Walking Dead: What Rick Grimes Took Away When He Left
The Walking Dead will end its much celebrated eleven season run on November 20 on AMC. There’s no doubt that fans worldwide will mourn the show’s conclusion. But true fans of the show know that the curtain fell on The Walking Dead after Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) committed one final act of heroism before he…
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Walking Dead Season 11 Episode 22 Review: Faith Is Dwindling
“The world is dark and broken, but we’re not. Not yet.” The opening lines of the third to last episode in the concluding season of The Walking Dead are part of the show’s last-ditch attempt to instill the events of the series with something more expansive and meaningful. These recurrent introductions are being spoken by…
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The Walking Dead Season 11 Part 2 Recap Ahead of Part 3
It’s been 11 years since The Walking Dead first entered our households. We watched as Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) woke up in a post-apocalyptic world where the dead walked and changed the world. He eventually reunited with his wife and son and a small group of survivors. Since then, the series has covered a lot…
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‘People Are Going to Want to Talk to Roku Now’: Why Charlie Collier Is the Star Roku Needs
Charlie Collier, who oversaw AMC Networks in its “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” and “The Walking Dead” heyday, is taking his talents to Roku to serve as president of Roku Media. A job description might say he’s bridging the gaps between advertising, content, and consumers across Roku’s streaming platform, including The Roku Channel.Those who know Collier…