rose walking dead rose fourth episode second season post apocalyptic horror television series walking dead aired united_states november episode written reilly directed billy episode group survivors home scott wilson group norman continues search madison major themes rose includes gradual change lighter character beginning close relationship carol developing romantic relationship principal photography episode commenced county georgia filming locations set abandoned late nineteenth century gothic revival home georgia downtown georgia sequence episode survivors pull zombie commonly referred group walker water ultimately leading walker splitting apart series production designer collaborated group producing scene filming sequence arose approximate period days rose received television critics praised episode storylines character development initial airing garnered million viewers attained rating demographic according nielsen ratings rose highest rated cable program day second highest rated cable program week plot recovers operation remove fragments bullet received earlier encountering deer asks father andrew lincoln friend madison missing reluctantly lies tells fine norman carol vehicles set camp home introduced family lead funeral procession ranch hand taylor shane jon asked share final moments shane sticks lie sacrificed life save reality shane betrayed scott wilson daughter group organize search shane injured weak blood loss ventures eventually finds abandoned house locate finds rose native american sign gods protected children gives carol directs dog douglas nearby freshwater find zombie commonly referred group walker inside shane sarah wayne join group concludes shooting water decide use live bait harness walker rope drag slight manages saddle walker group manages pull walker stuck attempting pull walker free causes walker body ripped half lower body fluid organs water dog kills walker axe decide venture local find supplies leaves asks search feminine section discovers item pregnancy test asks looking tries excuse accidentally grabs box sex tour farmland reveals group leave fully recovers manages convince group stay meantime rules follow pleads force leave reconsider request later room recovering bed wakes admits lied reveals mother told truth pregnancy test reveals pregnant production rose written reilly directed billy filming episode occurred downtown georgia august preparation filming initiated july producers converted building temporary drug store bridges owned building time contacted producers series january months later bridges informed space rented woman open children store moved space episode contains scene searches abandoned home filming scene abandoned late nineteenth century gothic revival home georgia gregory series production designer crew member locate house took picture cell phone sent picture creator frank reacted positively image later wrote episode script episode marked climax relationship engage sexual intercourse writer robert insisted important view storyline different perspective explaining don think wanted turn kind pornographic sex rose marked turning point character development contains monologue references rose association trail tears scene devised written actually set filming stated actor cast showed absolutely loved scene wanted norman portrayal episode contains scene survivors pull walker order prevent contamination water attempts prove unsuccessful water retention walker half special effects director walking dead collaborated group produce sequence received phone staff members company hours leaving production offices devised expressed plans creating scenario walker falls worked group films past things noticed looking research research gets swollen articulated liquid skin swells skin starts split things wanted play costume sculpted body head cast composed layers thin skin like substance covers exterior suit followed layer layer foam costume center mask previously utilized action horror film costume inserted water balloons foam explained performer begins liquid transfers costume added foam latex stiff heavily means soft suit weighed approximately pounds brian member group chosen producers walker favored lieu actor fell ill shortly cast interview entertainment_weekly explained chose needed somebody perform lot endurance shooting atlanta end july doesn cell structure like foam doesn breathe brian basically pound wet suit body covered facial hands legs feet wasn like takes sequence shot period days principal photography day commenced inside built gregory approximately weeks measured feet height base located swimming pool stated open door zombie actor close door camera shoot atop lip measured height feet despite putting board inside production team found particular sequence difficult shoot action pulled slid lip stated challenging pieces come television schedule time pulled producers second suit equipped prosthetic legs prosthetic body blood bags inserted suit filled variety colors lastly added inside suit asserted team wanted gigantic explosion gore induce splitting costume series special effect coordinator inserted inside suit stated action makeup effects crew pulled upper body apart physical effects crew bags visual effects guys went added little stretching rubber constituted large percentage suit weights added ensure sink water recording commenced approximately gallons liquid poured following dropping prosthetic legs takes produced sequence reception ratings rose originally broadcast november united_states airing episode garnered million viewers attained rating demographic according nielsen ratings highest rated cable program day obtaining significantly higher ratings hell wheels real atlanta rose second highest rated cable program week television movie john certain prey considerable margin attained lower ratings match san_diego kansas_city chiefs nfl season episode total viewership ratings moderately increased previous episode save viewed million viewers achieved rating demographic united_kingdom rose received viewers subsequently highest rated cable program week dated november critical response rose attained favorable reviews television critics handlen club gave episode felt gave accurate depiction characters opined problem tendency season mainly felt redundant work writers real idea construct narrative television season starting think getting handle things rose sort episode like sic walking dead continues paste jackson asserted episode superior preceding installments describing simply catch breath similarly mtv evaluated despite violence usual quality rose improved previous episode hitfix alan_sepinwall echoed analogous sentiments argued character need development development displayed episode definite step right direction time journalist concluded episode contained powerful scenes ign critical episode ultimately giving seven rating signifying good rating felt rose disappointment citing lack focus direction henry writing cnn said episode weakest season critics commended development relationship green andrew baltimore sun stated storyline romance wall_street_journal aaron called funniest moment series opined sexual encounter felt genuine nice guy like cool gal felt genuine noted felt plenty lonely ready nick cinema blend asserted interactions highlight episode glad writers introducing comic book plot point seriously needs couple skeletons accidentally grabs box ensuing conversation smile makes wonder humor paid attention jackson surprised scene called unexpected washington_post compared little life advertisements assumed role choice matter certain quiet occasionally baseball cap wearing dignity makes admirable water sequence critically acclaimed critics entertainment_weekly described scene hilarious added loved horrific entire plot proof makeup designer real star walking dead sure come season match image half zombie crawling ground water logged hanging jackson houston_chronicle mitchell felt sequence series moments added honestly right people watch walking dead expressed noted walker zombie created concluding sequence rose received television critics morgan digital_spy admired scene described tense opined scene reasonably solid storyline felt episode biggest event


pretty dead pretty dead seventh episode second season post apocalyptic horror television series walking dead originally aired united_states november episode reveals group barn dividing group scott wilson sets deadline group leave andrew lincoln difficult task shane jon slowly loses secrets revealed carol begins question daughter found episode written scott directed death prominent theme pretty dead killed following conversion walker robert felt killing add dimension create flexibility regards progression storylines leading different storylines carol daughter opposed way pretty dead generated critical acclaim praised episode conclusion development characters airing united_states episode attained million viewers rating demographic according nielsen ratings highest rated cable telecast day fourth viewed cable program week plot breakfast camp urging finally tells group family barn survivors inspect structure debate shane jon demands clear barn andrew lincoln reminds guests scott wilson property leave madison shane believes long gone prompting norman react agrees barn needs cleared insists getting blessing upset betrayed confidence telling group barn confronts says personal important affections search mother carol insists woods responds angrily later apologizes taking pond rose faith finding daughter lunch discuss barn demands group leave farm week argues going death sentence group finds shane brooding barn shane defends opinion clearing zombies argue finally sarah wayne pregnant leaves shane albeit look fear shock face confronted jimmy james allen bring forest swamp find stuck mud explains group wants stay treat like people shane confronts family adding father baby denies sentiments causes shane storm premises stops insisting stay search shane says necessary possible stay watches distance shane son unsuccessfully warns shane erratic behavior distracting steals weapons leaves shane realizes guns missing swamps threatens shoot shane takes guns shane calls bluff backs warns shane losing humanity shane episode titular line confrontation shane brings guns farmhouse arms rest group dog spots emerging forest attached snare poles shane distraught brink insanity screams aren people gone shoots captured zombies despite pleas calm breaks locks barn door start file shane dog execute zombies watch moment emerges barn dead group paralyzed shock sadness unable act walks able step forward shoot production pretty dead written scott directed features recurring appearances scott wilson madison emily jane james allen amber following initial broadcast previous installment secrets writer robert teased following episode pretty dead stated lot big stuff wrapping certain extent writers room fully aware coming hiatus definitely wrote think people going little shocked death major incident pretty dead largely affecting themes episode group shot housed barn appears barn walker groups dismay disturbed distraught pulls weapon makes decision shoot despite initially surprised character killed madison concluded understood aftermath affirmed portraying walker welcoming experience stated going look amazing robert felt killing add dimension add flexibility storyline progression good idea comes articulated character alive comic book series contributed bit overall narrative informed lot story lines lot different characters having carol survive daughter opposed way comics going lead interesting different stories set production sequence retrieved shell fired set referred writers asserted emphasized creating scene good know people didn coming big concern kind story line leading kind reveal don want people expecting especially walking dead pride fact pick issue comic don know going happen time time work maintain television environment exciting glad people caught guard themes prevalent episode include pregnancy getting heated argument reveals shane pregnancy didn question biological father robert felt smart know kid shane way finding definitively continued bringing wife loves going painful think good husband showing tremendous leadership ability self aside reception ratings pretty dead initially broadcast november united_states airing garnered million viewers rating demographic according nielsen ratings episode highest rated cable program day obtaining significantly higher ratings kim new_york real atlanta pretty dead received highest ratings obtained million viewers rating demographic addition episode fourth highest rated cable telecast week highest rated non sport cable telecast week dated november total viewership ratings episode significantly increased preceding installment secrets garnered million viewers rating adults demographic united_kingdom pretty dead received viewers subsequently watched cable program week dated december critical response pretty dead critically acclaimed television critics ign evaluated episode completely depressing added dark nature series ultimately gave episode signifying great rating aaron wall_street_journal felt episode series best installment writing grand press john opined pretty dead delightful ending portion season zack_handlen club stated prior ending episode usual mix pretty good deeply irritating handlen lauded character development installment episode puts lot effort tensions people exactly subtle makes sense effective conflict building episodes instead arriving fully formed right explodes willing concluding review issued episode grade digital_spy morgan pretty dead excellent added tension slowly level critics divided episode time journalist felt writers lot substance characters los_angeles_times felt parts episode lacked direction episode concluding scene involving death cited episode highlight huffington_post asserted sequence fiction afraid provoke described absolutely horrific scenario cnn henry opined sequence left final scene talking new_york asserted contained cinematic qualities felt scene satisfying sad fun wrote wanted zombies plus dialogue winning combination great dead instead alive morgan gang members atlanta granted screen time alive finally able care loss short young life washington_post echoed synonymous sentiments final moments episode series december january hiatus played like fireworks finale fourth july assuming fourth july celebrations typically involve zombies pile corpses concluded perfect resolution called television slowest subplot felt concluding sequence moment episode stated difficult watch ken_tucker entertainment_weekly affirmed scene walking dead form season general far hitfix alan_sepinwall reflected similar thoughts observed effective viewers succeeding episode handlen reveal punch gut narrative fiction teaches longer stays missing better chance turn alive drama little girl way transforms anti climax entire storyline bad parts earlier episodes great writers mind mark star-ledger felt albeit predictable segment executed mtv said storyline ended darker way imagined


miles miles tenth episode second season post apocalyptic horror television series walking dead originally aired united_states february episode written scott series showrunner directed episode andrew lincoln shane jon debate michael fate leading physical battle survivors farm deal emily behavior added shane climactic fight scene episode script collaborated stunt coordinator smith choreography pound motorcycle sequence gas tank miles features recurring appearances actors actresses including emily michael miles received number television commentators praised storyline character development airing attained million viewers rating demographic according nielsen ratings episode second viewed cable telecast day second watched cable television program week plot michael teenager andrew lincoln rescued fully recovered leg injury shane jon tie gag tape plans drop school miles farm journey confronts shane happened high school attraction wife sarah wayne shane admits eventually apologizes time shane suggests decision order protect family angrily responds protect wife son child explains suggestions upcoming winter knives save ammunition eventually find seemingly secure building leave armed knife pleads life went school knows father scott wilson leading suspect knows farm location shane eventually attempts kill stopped tackles eventually argue escalating physical battle fight ends shane throws misses open window releases large group trapped inside building men fend rescues leaves shane trapped school bus changes mind rescues shane school bus dangerous let free bound killing needs time think returns shane pistol tells shane needs follow command wants remain group shane reluctantly agrees farmhouse taking care younger sister emily conscious lost confidence feels relationship lose focus shootout bar advises man women eventually realize place suicide watch argue believes decision stay alive strongly criticize process proceeds responsibility convincing break locks inside room opens bathroom door leaves choice advises pain room attempts suicide broken mirror cut wrist manage bathroom door open time save bleeding relatively okay returns house check confronted furious reasons allowed explore choices convinced suicide option actions setting foot inside house production miles directed written scott showrunner storyline shane reaches climax miles men heated argument ultimately engaging physical confrontation conceived wrote scene episode script fight scene moves choreographed collaborated smith served stunt coordinator smith cast demonstrate act scene lincoln duplicate choreography portrayed trent played role shane fight sequence shane motorcycle legs temporarily motorcycle weighed estimated pounds order decrease weight vehicle team emptied gas tank rehearsed series production studios walking dead special effects technician rigged vehicle prevent sliding making contact actors legs added rod secure stable clearance actors increase motorcycle height ground filmed shots angle creating illusion vehicle hit actors legs writer robert aftermath confrontation end week episode mind square got open said piece know stands big riding car thinks handled doesn necessarily think got friend thinks matters settled look shane car don know necessarily thinking conflict time definitely like shane bone pick returning farm shane walker abandoned field stated walker growing scope zombie virus trying kind thing said driving street look zombie trying world populated zombies thinking large population centers like atlanta heart began crew moved farm didn encounter moving city center faster rate zombie population zombie population starting catch area starting dense accuses participating little household tasks initiation zombie apocalypse characters reverted traditional gender roles aggravated lot things wants pull weight certain people stuck certain tasks certain extent people retreating traditional gender roles survival crazy world work lot things going definitely going somewhat times tries cope pregnancy conflict shane dealing fact road going lot stuff cultural references miles features references music film media pop culture phenomena episode structured similarly breaking bad episode days alan_sepinwall hitfix wrote miles title similar days memorable episodes breaking bad structure relatively similar leads long drive routine bit business lot conversations point hit major obstacle driving home alive driving car tells shane incident close relative sitting like conditions listening narrative lord rings scene end episode contains song driver seat rock band tears concluding scene miles song civilian indie folk band oak heard playing background reception ratings miles originally broadcast february united_states airing episode attained million viewers rating demographic according nielsen ratings obtained highest rating demographic cable telecast day miles second viewed cable television program week total viewership slightly nba star game garnered million viewers episode second highest rated cable program week dated february ratings total viewership increased moderately previous episode received million viewers rating demographic critical response miles critically acclaimed television commentators rolling_stone opined installment excellent written episode proclaiming balanced zombie action human drama grade review episode club felt miles second season solid attempts question serialized story clear beginning middle end stay focused time plot arcs shane deciding deal individual ways desire kill resumed hopeful future installments walking dead matt complex andrew baltimore sun ign asserted miles series best episodes star-ledger mark thought redundant ultimately concluding subplot centered petty argument professed episodic direction focused previous installments concluding review gave episode signifying amazing rating sfx journalist echoed analogous sentiments inevitably issuing miles half star rating called season best episode wrote filled action explosive arguments difficult decisions aaron wall_street_journal touted installment writers kept check giving instead action filled plot field plot farm stakes motif connecting plots knives episode knives huffington_post stated miles nice transition thought typical development sepinwall asserted episode strongest telecast second season premiere lies ahead writer blair felt good telecast declared miles slightly inferior predecessor new_york critical flashbacks episode described process wrote way flashbacks didn add additional information knew writers thought flashback place characters having instead vehicle convey critics lauded development storyline shane writing best week dan stated presented cold eerie outlook future men time evaluated physical confrontation good alex faster times called wholly satisfying entertainment_weekly writer commended fight scene shane fight great brilliantly extended started air boys boys quickly escalated genuinely scene course finally conflict turn physical fight waiting long time shane appropriately brutal good job representing men different tactics doubt formidable dangerous guy fight shane series punches shane going kill grab weapon motorcycle point threw massive effective holy moment


days gone bye walking dead days gone bye episode post apocalyptic horror television series walking dead originally aired united_states october episode written directed frank series creator robert creator series comic books considered idea creating television based comic series forward frank expressed interest developing series television january formally announced ordered pilot possible series adapted walking dead comic book announcement executives stated serve writer director executive producer alongside gale anne principal photography pilot commenced atlanta georgia wholly shot film edited computer generated imagery days gone bye heavily promoted months preceding release expansive advertising campaign zombie invasion events coordinated selected locations including new_york_city washington london madrid episode premiered countries worldwide days gone bye critically received praising lincoln performance direction critics compared lost united_states series premiere achieved viewership million making watched series premiere network history episode garnered nielsen rating demographic translating million viewers plot rural georgia sheriff deputy andrew lincoln stops vehicle near abandoned convenience store search gasoline spots little girl walking attempts help turns revealing zombie child charges forcing shoot weeks earlier apocalypse long time partner childhood friend shane jon called high speed pursuit car crashes chase men emerge wreck shot dead scene shot abdomen recovers quickly vest man emerges vehicle shoots upper talks shane leaving seriously wounded coma eventually regains consciousness seemingly abandoned hospital nearby park encounters severely deteriorated zombie left lower body trailing bones organs shaken returns home look family unable find sign sits outside suddenly hit head young man jones adrian turner initially mistakes zombie stopped father morgan jones james deciding threat morgan shares information zombie apocalypse zombies formally known morgan tell refugee center atlanta decides head morgan choose stay gives morgan rifle police station promises broadcast morning dawn check leaves finds fellow police officer edwards zombie shoots head destroy brain told way permanently kill zombies morgan ways police station goes journey family alive morgan goes house maintain sons safety returning house morgan goes floor house looks old family photos shooting zombies hoped noise attracts including dead wife morgan finds unable shoot breaks tears mean time goes park bicycle girl exited hospital seemingly away walks park find walking says sorry happened draws gun points pulls trigger finds hard hasn fact world knew completely gone world run dead putting misery stands leaves park route atlanta sends broadcast radio received camp located outside city bad signal lose contact quickly unable warn situation city partner shane wife sarah wayne son police cruiser later runs gas unable find gas car continues foot beginning flashback took place approaches farmhouse occupants died apparent suicide finds horse alive nearby rides atlanta carrying sack guns police arrives atlanta finds city looking like abandoned war zone searches streets horseback finding demolished military blockade hears helicopter pass overhead tries follow rides straight horse making drop sack guns zombies horse tearing apart eating underneath abandoned tank zombies crawling sides shoots places gun temple looking sees open hatch underneath tank inside surround tank seals inside inside shoot tank samuel echo shot opening hatch let sound escape seals hatch locking safely inside voice comes radio saying hey yeah tank episode ends zombies tank fallen horse production conception robert claimed considered idea television series actively pursued interested called extremely went definitely cares original source material tell way adapting interview extreme work continued expressing million years thought walking dead adapted going walking dead elements george horror film night living dead admitted fan film age fourteen insisted film weird vibe comparing pornography continued attractive draw loved immediately recalled walking comic book store burbank california seeing walking dead shelf described process developing series setting network years frustration initiated deal nbc walking dead later declined excited idea zombie handed zombie script zombies actually zombie shit stated credited finally getting series gale instrumental jump starting point felt like asserted gotten turned times reflection material matter trying sell hollywood death salesman trying sell shit wants good shit recalled heard comic reading felt great film stated read book thought great film boy wrong better series fast forward knew frank initially developed nbc like odd pairing heard wasn going forward nbc talked frank january officially announced ordered pilot acting executive producers wrote script directed episode entire series pre ordered based strength source material television scripts involvement writing wrote page pilot script days gone bye initial script episode split half embellished explained slow narrative dig characters deeply plot driven event driven stuff want drag characters equation felt visual maneuvers increase surreal atmosphere scene reading script thought producers consistent comic adding possibly improve initial work reading pilot revelation extremely faithful things like comic remember different comic definitely faithful expected changing brilliant couldn think fans book going love episode shares volume comic book series cast principal photography produced high demand extras zombies interview mtv_news special effects artist stated welcome audition producers looking specifically people possessed exceptional height thin features casting extras took approximately days accepted extras sent zombie school training preparing filming stated interesting initially thought experience zombie movies let want george said people movement people thing sort lined said let zombie walk look like try try know sort fine tuning everybody alongside previously collaborated occasions looked structure zombies films inspiration fast zombies grew interesting couple takes couple zombies kind broke run frank like run fast shouldn running slow trying creepy moody know building kind scary tension april hollywood reporter revealed jon andrew lincoln chosen producers main cast series portray shane lincoln provided role central character walking dead didn expect cast lincoln acting evaluating amazing find interview central added writing month month comic series idea actual living breathing human couldn thrilled coming initially shocked hearing walking dead lincoln thought episode script written read thought written tape scene didn know involved point succeeding day agent called development pilot lincoln described moment kind like dream list later communicated spoke minutes ideas project liked episode asked fly come test lincoln flew home viewed days gone bye garage opined brilliant intimate extremely comfortable character set second opened mouth started reading scene knew said question saw frank knew guy wonderful actor going kill role admitted prior knowledge walking dead reacted script didn want colored read comic shocked look going sit regret great things versus film surprised let going color pilot episode script scripts proposed television pilots felt script overshadowed pilot season read remember day got script told agent thrilled extra good blew rest right water shortly announcement sarah wayne approached play role wife lead female following month claimed role previously worked science fiction horror film mist actors garnering roles main cast include days gone bye featured guest appearances actors actresses emma bell amy younger sister bell later main cast recurring character james played morgan jim guest performed samuel collaborated mist appeared dying soldier filming producers chose film atlanta proximity kentucky hometown setting comic issue beginning talk people neighboring states gone larger cities protect population considered cities particularly new_york_city miami chicago previously filmed city lifetime felt atlanta offered atlanta georgia told proving brilliant terms offer terms story needed terms variety locations fantastic place shoot prior filming toured central business district stated tagged location scouting expedition pretty fun watching frank walking streets atlanta owned entire city daring cars hit lot fun ventured middle street grasp perfect shot oblivious oncoming traffic atlanta climate cited potential issue hinder production recalled found difficult adjust heat adding clothes stick like life lincoln running joke people arrive set ready day battered beaten weather despite opined added episode overall emotion lot hard earned sweat camera comfortable pleasant imagine trying survive world principal photography took place city officially ordered production episodes series filming took place months ending early july locations set spots central business district particularly district season premiere shot completely format film david director photography production design headed alex special effects team included veteran makeup designer gregory special effects coordinator visual effects sam jason computer generated imagery days gone bye particularly encounters walker woman wearing basically blue cleaned cgi pilot episode know articulated robert felt stargate studios chosen producers edit pilot episode splendid job stated shot riding horse hat actually blew liked shot stargate digitally hat head marketing website released motion comic based issue original comic voiced site posted making documentary scenes videos interviews documentary artist charlie expressed pleasure faithful comic remark similarities actors comic original character drawings scenes screened july san_diego comic con international asserted hour movies insisted series closely reflect development comics path strong template going interesting feel like taking long staying path robert don reason patience eventually catch robert walking dead debuted week countries days gone bye premiered hong_kong pearl august expanded international markets week november weeks prior official premiere contents episode leaked online expansive campaign advertise anticipation premiere international broadcasting fox coordinated worldwide zombie invasion event days prior premiere event occurred cities worldwide select locations including brooklyn bridge new_york_city lincoln memorial washington palace westminster london bridge istanbul athens athens del madrid campaign events commenced hong_kong culminated los_angeles themes romance underlying theme days gone bye returning hospital unsuccessfully looks signs family determined find travels atlanta imagined haven proximity said developing storyline didn know long comic book series going hoped success survive years years time career early lot books canceled poor sales early book past storylines quickly set love triangle resolved story moved issues lot story potential things able look comic book series probably explore going seeing lot shane love triangle scene regains consciousness investigates situation reminiscent british horror films day days later insisted similarities especially days later saw days later shortly issue walking dead released stated issue came october days later released states june working second issue time saw going matter trying entire issue similar coma opening decision pretty regret point said know different point probably hear wrong reception ratings episode attained million viewers making viewed series premiere history garnered rating demographic translating million viewers according nielsen ratings subsequently attained highest rating demographic cable television programs year following encore presentations total viewership reached million days gone bye highest rated cable telecast hitting significantly higher numbers predecessors swamp people ice road history channel obtained million viewers demographic million demographic highest rated non sport cable program week highest rated overall program week dated october days gone bye game miami heat boston nba season match new_york_giants dallas nfl season watched installment walking dead season scoring million million days gone bye garnered highest total viewership season premiere cable program airing successor lies ahead attracted million viewers days gone bye achieved similar success european markets debuted countries languages united_kingdom episode acquired viewers estimated demographic watched telecast week dated november terrestrial premiere including ireland scotland aired channel april garnering million viewers italy days gone bye highest rated telecast night pay television delivering spectators spain pilot episode attained share television market pay television programs ultimately obtaining viewers highest rated series premiere fox year episode performed strongly asian markets south_korea days gone bye secured spectators subsequently highest rated program fox year southeast_asia total viewership hit beating western television programs days gone bye saw strongest figures singapore philippines ratings exceeded time slot average respectively days gone bye achieved substantial ratings demographic latin american countries argentina pilot episode attained rating demographic time slot average highest rated program time slot pay television acquired rating colombia peru exceeded time slot averages respectively highest rated program time slot pay television countries days gone bye garnered rating demographic venezuela highest rated television program day pay television reaction charlie president stated good day dead proud series depth storytelling remarkable talent attached network dedicated bringing viewers best stories television pleased opportunity walking dead raise bar popular genre continue commitment home premium television basic cable senior vice president ascribed success came storytelling presented episode walking dead rare piece programming works levels legitimately great storytelling highly entertaining incredibly thought provoking people familiar comic books know coming beginning long intense powerful ride long live walking dead critical response days gone bye critically acclaimed liver der insisted episode setting new standards elaborated moments mike ryan vanity_fair reflected parallel sentiments calling best new television year ryan felt series audience horror genre attract new fans finally horror television people hate horror walking dead isn scary doesn contain amounts gore horror projects opt camp walking dead grounds reality writing atlantic scott affirmed walking dead dark intelligent dramas louis post dispatch days gone bye genuinely terrifying adding despite tastes watch commended character development episode stating finds time human tragedy situation grade review boston herald journalist mark said pilot episode thriller robert usa_today killer zombie wall_street_journal writer nancy smith felt days gone bye contained cinematic quality pilot episode good hooked zombie like steve west cinema blend praised episode calling best pilot lost introduction brilliant examination makes human pierce club gave episode grade described stunning debut matthew gilbert boston_globe said installment fully dynamic engaging walking dead promising human story built sea corpses scare points definitely extremely bloody zombie place like minute premiere halloween horror event sure liz kelly washington_post reacted positively series premiere deeming chilling real sense world completely mad stay way good king said welcome camp laden world zombie culture jackson paste gave episode jackson praised final moments episode describing epic ign issued days gone bye signifying amazing rating jeff entertainment_weekly evaluated pilot episode intense felt delivered expectations added instant classic fellow journalist dan agreed opinion complimenting james_poniewozik time reacted positively episode thoroughly convincing world visually emotionally variety brian days gone bye surprisingly fresh despite having initial thoughts premise wrote walking dead draws audience instantly cinematic minute pilot incorporates soap like elements meant ensuing episodes seen shortage zombies post apocalyptic stories producer writer director frank tackled seemingly task adapting comic book zombies viable episodic series star review new_york_post summarized zombies truly scary survivors terrific characters gore love critics andrew lincoln performance despite citing accent pierce lauded lincoln acting body language expression totally different saw opined fast gilbert referred accent professed lincoln fit character pilot lot believable shocked emotion tries process seeing tim hollywood reporter felt lincoln performance episode wrote walking dead lincoln plays emotion little close deputy badge told wants find wife kid belief alive emotional drive story deep pain coat dialogue lincoln delivers accolades episode received creative arts emmy award nominations 63rd primetime emmy awards outstanding sound editing series outstanding special visual effects series won outstanding prosthetic makeup series miniseries movie special awards nominations


nebraska walking dead nebraska eighth episode second season post apocalyptic horror television series walking dead originally aired united_states february episode survivors deal aftermath barn shooting causes scott wilson order group leave start drinking disappear group leading andrew lincoln try find suspicious shane jon actions nebraska written reilly directed clark johnson trailers released promoting episode aired shortly broadcast predecessor pretty dead premiered month preceding airing nebraska following broadcast episode walking dead took month hiatus television features guest appearances michael james aaron appearances recurring actors actresses including scott wilson emily episode received general acclaim television critics praised episode concluding scene alongside character development storylines airing attained million viewers rating demographic according nielsen ratings nebraska achieved strongest demographic ratings basic cable telecast history airing series second season finale episode highest rated basic cable television program day viewed cable program week plot massacre barn scott wilson demands andrew lincoln rest survivors leave land confronts shane jon accuses argues despite old man knew presence barn entire time denied stating barn shane confronts arguing unlike keeping group safe group decides bury including madison wife burn bodies carol refuses attend memorial service saying daughter died long time ago corpse farm carol deep depression tears plants nearby woods including rose vent anger shane later finds emerging woods semi state helps wash dirty hands telling idea barn sarah wayne horrified states killing right thing killed finally throws wife belongings disappearing absence noted younger daughter emily collapses goes state survivors discover begun drink time birth objections shane believing bar town find argues dog agree shane actions clearing barn later private conversation shares suspicions shane sacrificed warns shane end killing condition asks norman drive town check refuses accuses selfish accusation denies light search ends stating looking people leaves group find way car hits walker road ditch find town bar alcoholic habits futile hopes cure loved ones time finally convinces return family men enter bar dave michael james tony aaron men hears fort survivors initial target destination overrun situation bar dave tony group revealing location farm going far offer services allowed stay rejects offer refuses men safe haven frustrated response dave reaches gun quicker draw kills revolver episode ends shane dog burning remaining production nebraska written reilly directed clark johnson following broadcast previous installment pretty dead walking dead took month hiatus television trailers released advertising campaign episode broadcast pretty dead aired second aired january promotional image released shortly featured holding gun minutes nebraska leaked online episode introduces new characters series portrayed aaron tony michael james dave killed episode writer robert wanted evoke reaction characters series casting guys involving scene trying convince audience going new regulars end shocking felt tony dave represent new threats group think particularly good episode coming guys bar represent new threats tip stated good come farm dangerous things zombies things getting worse clutch song closing title sequence johnson devised scene shot killed dave tony bar presented reilly johnson sought authorize man qualities state disaster reilly contacted showrunner cell phone wanted add scene episode script incredible scene reflected lincoln lucky cracking actors didn play problem played fact reunion human beings tension inherent fact encounter group nebraska contains stunt sequence walker causing road car said scene turn love trailers season like happening people shooting guns cars title reference tony shares rumors survivor groups circulated safe destinations nebraska rumored location considered safe dave explains low population numerous guns refuses safe haven farm dave tony tony asks suggest reply hear nebraska nice tony dave draw guns shoots nebraska notable ground zero target russian nuclear bombs 1950s 60s event nuclear war federal civil defense administration devised plans civilians chance survive nuclear war compressed grain dairy based milk bars collectively designed satisfy survivors requirements stay fallout shelter stored fallout shelters united_states reception ratings nebraska originally broadcast february united_states airing episode garnered million viewers rating demographic making viewed episode series far following encore presentations total viewership accumulated million episode attained million viewers demographic subsequently obtaining million viewers demographic makes nebraska highest rated basic cable telecast history airing second season finale dying fire previously held second season premiere lies ahead received million spectators adults demographic million viewers demographic nebraska highest rated basic cable program day watched basic cable telecast week dated february ratings total viewership increased significantly previous installment pretty dead garnered million viewers ratings key adults nebraska debuted countries worldwide languages united_kingdom episode garnered viewers making viewed television program week nebraska attracted rating demographic translating viewers subsequently highest rated telecast pay television similarly nebraska achieved highest demographic ratings pay television program spain italy attained rating viewers rating demographic respectively spain episode received viewers aired simultaneously episode castle ultimately italy obtained spectators denoting increase lies ahead nebraska performed latin american countries chile episode garnered demographic highest rated telecast pay television timeslot respective demographic similarly nebraska timeslot average argentina ultimately attaining rating adults group mexico colombia episode obtained rating rating demographic respectively critical response nebraska widely lauded television commentators alex ottawa citizen felt episode poignant adding scenes beautifully acted review gay newsday opined nebraska accurately established progression dark atmosphere second half season asserted episode gives audience plenty nicely sets foundation future storylines club evoked similar sentiments nebraska doesn entirely concern solid hour television promising indication series headed writing ign commended installment sense direction liked episode thrust right misery going mixture chaos sadness zombie killing mixture concluding review issued nebraska signifying great rating atlantic scott nebraska largely spends acts things happened earlier season case somewhat looks series devote episode wheel spinning nebraska surprises final act serves reminder soon walking dead morgan digital_spy noted successfully addressed concerns fans episodic pace raising expectations succeeding installments reviewers enthusiastic episode general consensus boston herald journalist mark affirmed nebraska inferior predecessor ultimately giving grade new_york wrote huge pointless drama pulling path entertainment_weekly writer thought setback previous episode commentators criticized character development angry viewing crash sequence development intended scene stated walking dead needs work strengthening female characters doesn help major accident stupid reason getting distracted looked map drove yeah yeah zombie road animal easily intended drama situation stupid happened thought foundation set storyline progression contrived aaron wall_street_journal said premise dilemma sense optimistic scene ultimately evaluating jaw dropping moment critics character development concluding scene nebraska appreciated attempt incorporate feeling series wrote wants horror movie suspense intentions evident scene personally didn find tense appreciated effort means trying expand bigger los_angeles_times felt emulated justified character commented praised conclusion episode calling series best scenes best scenes seen far number things walking dead struggled past opined tension builds naturally dialogue actual clear sense risk telegraph affirmed scene achievement writers characters new information commented dialogue intriguing parallel plotting surprisingly swift violent guns dave tony necessary action given circumstances rings honest god character change hero having dispatched zombie developed new recognition self survive new world order hitfix writer alan_sepinwall appreciated james performance opined scene featuring actual monsters complimented performance mtv celebrated scene jon likely finest actors walking dead increasingly tense interactions highlight recent episodes nebraska exception shane giving


walking dead series walking dead american horror drama television series developed frank based comic book series robert tony moore charlie andrew lincoln plays lead character sheriff deputy awakens coma discovering world overrun zombies commonly referred reunites family leader group forms survivors struggle survive adapt post apocalyptic world filled opposing groups survivors dangerous series takes place atlanta metro area surrounding countryside later setting transitions parts country including alexandria virginia walking dead premiered united_states october exclusively shown cable television channel internationally fox international channels result favorable nielsen ratings rank high cable series renewed series year beginning season walking dead attracts year old viewers cable broadcast television series series renewed episode seventh season debut october series received critics nominated awards including writers guild america award television new series golden globe award best television series drama companion series fear walking dead debuted august series overview season sheriff deputy awakens coma discovering world overrun zombies colloquially referred meets survivor morgan jones reveals unknown spread bites causing people feed living animals travels atlanta georgia search family find city overrun rescued eventually introduced rest group camping miles outside city discovers wife son hiding shane friend police partner employ different approaches peace returns atlanta supplies man left shane authority camp camp overrun shane convince surviving group head centers disease control atlanta briefly shelter remaining staff member unable develop cure protocol facility season supplies highway carol daughter separated accidentally shot forcing survivors stay nearby farm saves life group attempt exist family secrets disagreements lead rising tensions addition learns affair shane newfound pregnancy creating rift shane hidden collection mainly friends family carol missing daughter discovered barn eventually released agitated shane group eliminate threat shortly encounter hostile group survivors results shootout torture prisoner react new threat shane decides kill prisoner group knowledge attempt leadership shane away murder killed attracts overrun farm forcing group leadership questioned solidified reveals learned infected death aren walker season spending months fleeing remnants herd survivors new home prison infested find greater danger rescued process clearing forced perform fatal section save baby withdrawn died rescued near farm discovered taken town led man known governor escapes prison meets group guides rescue mission following capture casualties sides governor declares prison group terrorists traitor reunited brother briefly leaves group deciding place prison returns hometown gather weapons ammunition morality confronted morgan romantically involved convinces governor negotiate truce secretly governor plans ambush cost life flees captured governor locks room walker launches scale attack seemingly abandoned prison ambushed group governor people refusing fight governor escapes group returns survivors late save season months passed prison community grown deadly flu like infection spreads population killing residents carol banished murdering sick residents breach prison fence barely contained detail returns medicine governor encounters family join group survivors led governor right hand man governor murders takes charge group fighting force turns plague weakened prison offers share prison governor hostilities executing governor ultimately killed prison overrun group scattered separated small groups survivors discover signs railway lines advertising sanctuary terminus join group survivors escorting eugene porter claims know stop washington reunite reach terminus carol aids pair troubled sisters secretly taught use weapons commits forced execute remaining sister kidnapped away falls gang later reveal sides defeat push reach terminus arrive initially welcomed residents terminus ultimately forced locked inside railway season group learn residents terminus engage victims guise protection carol uses attack terminus enabling escape reunited soon encounter small band terminus survivors attempt prey group killed ford continue mission eugene washington joined facing number setbacks eugene admits fabricated story cure order receive protection carol follow marked car atlanta held nearby hospital ruled morally compromised police officers carol taken recruits rest group help capture police officers trade brief ends death reunited group continue washington approached aaron offers shelter alexandria safe zone fortified suburban community led monroe feeling sheltered residents wouldn able survive hardened survivors carol consider taking community begin assuming leadership roles series confrontations residents meeting deciding fate prominent resident accidentally killed husband friend morgan arrives witness execution season survival volunteers help lure nearby away community repel invasion wolves results large herd breaking surround alexandria walls hold day overrun community trapping residents indoors attempt escape ends losing eye deaths including inspire community stand nearly overwhelmed diverted burning fuel brought treating admits wrong sees survival build stronger community months later community faces food shortage meet jesus invites trade offering mercenary services exchange food medicine leads team nearby compound man claiming leader remain threat seek prisoners leverage alexandria carol saved morgan flees resolve troubled conscience death suffers pregnancy complications group try find waiting eventually walk middle gang psychologically defeated forced knees group listen chooses punished actions future seasons executive producer david said original comics given ideas company seven years happen love working source material specifically pretty good idea season gon said know seasons seasons lucky cast characters main andrew lincoln series protagonist sheriff deputy leader main group survivors cold calculating leader course series seasons present jon shane police partner close friend season threat group seasons guest season sarah wayne wife affair shane believes dead later pregnant gives birth new child seasons civil rights attorney member original atlanta group survivors seasons older member group owns group travels voice reason group seasons pizza delivery boy saves life episode season begins relationship course series integral member group seasons present young son forced mature learn survive deadly new world seasons present norman group primary hunter right hand man key member group seasons present recurring season carol originally housewife domestic abuse strong empowered woman capable making difficult decisions seasons present recurring season michael racist volatile older brother season right hand man governor season recurring season guest season james morgan jones survivor encounters season suffering psychological break comes peace world seasons present recurring season guest seasons eldest daughter family girlfriend seasons present recurring season scott wilson farmer maintains faith acts group primary moral compass seasons recurring season emily soft spoken teenage girl younger daughter younger half sister seasons recurring seasons wielding quiet fierce woman joins group seasons present david governor philip blake leader town serving antagonist ruthless paranoid dangerous seasons guest season williams tough places emphasis moral reasoning struggles cope immoral nature group survival tactics finds difficult kill defense group seasons recurring season martin green williams fiery younger sister group personal losses suffers seasons present recurring season lawrence bob army recovering alcoholic develops close relationship seasons michael ford military sergeant mission bring survivor washington find cure walker virus seasons present recurring season eugene porter man claims know cure walker virus weak inefficient dealing smart seasons present recurring season christian tough focused capable survivor girlfriend seasons present recurring season police academy student ally governor joining group serves primary supply runner seasons present recurring season andrew west leader terminus captures group submission season guest season priest joins group lack experience struggles faith new world seasons present ross aaron brings group alexandria seasons present recurring season monroe leader alexandria season recurring season anderson alexandria resident develops relationship season recurring season austin monroe son guard alexandria seasons present recurring season austin dwight member seasons present recurring season tom paul jesus member scout colony seasons present recurring season berkeley gregory leader colony seasons present guest season dean morgan leader rules seasons present guest season recurring dog douglas member atlanta survivors seasons emma bell amy younger sister member atlanta survivors season guest season andrew jim member atlanta survivors season guest season sales season guest season juan member atlanta survivors season madison carol young daughter seasons adam carol abusive husband season guest season jane wife season james allen jimmy boyfriend season michael member group survivors season temple convict discovered living prison season dallas roberts scientist studying walker virus season governor right hand man seasons karen citizen later joins prison community seasons brighton young girl joined prison community suffers psychological problems season younger sister joined prison community season mary survivor terminus mother season guest season chris martin survivor group season tyler james williams survivor memorial hospital later escapes season major sam anderson younger son seasons austin ron anderson older son seasons michael nicholas supply runner alexandria nature seasons samuel unnamed leader wolves season guest season jason douglas alexandria construction crew seasons present teenager alexandria forms bond seasons present heath supply runner alexandria seasons present doctor stationed alexandria season connections series features actors walking dead developer frank worked previously including carol sam dead soldier tank hides days gone bye juan appeared film mist thomas jane originally set star series pitched hbo jane later talks possibly guest star series fall departure unknown guest spot happen appeared film majestic jim character love interest directed appeared films addition mist majestic appeared redemption green mile planned private mist reprise days gone bye role original conception walking dead season premiere plans discarded production development january officially announced ordered pilot possible series adapted walking dead comic book series frank gale anne acting executive producers writing directing entire series pre ordered based strength source material television scripts involvement january review pilot episode script attracted attention pilot began filming atlanta georgia officially ordered episode season series remaining episodes began filming june serving showrunner august reported walking dead picked second season production begin february november confirmed second season consisting episodes like include environmental elements place volume book crew season writing staff consisted series developer executive producer frank wrote wrote episodes executive producer charles executive producer creator comic book robert executive producer jack consulting producer adam contributed episode directed pilot episode remaining directed guy december reported fired writing staff including executive producer charles planned use freelance writers second season called announcement premature clarified left pursue projects decided stay showrunner definitive plans writing staff season brought walking dead idea frank going work season movies didn want second command dog decided happens big deal december interview entertainment_weekly executive producer gale anne commented completely inaccurate writers room people set projects priority series picked pilot series think decided wants run revealed likely return october planned mapping season early confirmed principal cast signed multiple seasons july series developer showrunner frank stepped position showrunner series speculated unable adjust schedule running television series hollywood reporter reported fired disputes planned budget cuts executive executive producer appointed new showrunner new writers joined writing staff second season including executive producer reilly producer scott story editor angela david johnson new writers season included producers sang kim frank contributing freelance script conclusion season stepped position showrunner executive producer series mutual agreement press release read parties acknowledge difference opinion moving forward conclude best ways scott succeeded showrunner season new writers joining writing staff curtis matt music bear hired compose score series stated main theme based viewing production designs opening title sequence instead theme song earlier works chose use simple repeating motif strings section repeats fact pilot episode start hearing main title begins continues episode episode hear main title music main title begins know coming little hook little thing hear takes series soundtracks soundtracks walking dead released date walking dead original soundtrack vol released march second volume released march songs survival soundtrack season released august republic records exclusive special edition release season songs survival vol soundtrack fourth season released august republic records exclusive fourth season release makeup gregory executive producer key special effects makeup artist series walker zombie school taught like zombies levels zombie makeup hero deep background hero zombies featured completely head toe zombies highlights shadows face close camera require makeup deep background zombies wear masks meant backdrop filming walking dead filmed georgia series completely shot film david director photography pilot episode david director photography remainder episodes production design alex effects team includes veteran special effects makeup designer gregory special effects coordinator visual effects sam jason marketing walking dead debuted week countries expansive campaign advertise anticipation premiere fox international channels coordinated worldwide zombie invasion event october stunt involved invading major cities hour period starting hong_kong ending los_angeles premiere official website released prior san_diego comic con international motion comic based issue original comic voiced site posted making documentary primarily episode number scenes videos interviews documentary comic series creator executive producer robert artist charlie pleased faithful comic remark similarities actors comic original character drawings action figures characters series created release november continued years line ups figures manufactured toys designed resemble actors series figures created resemble characters drawn comic book released september green initiatives primary objective reducing environmental impacts film television productions including walking dead producer gale anne directed cast crew production team suppliers shows adopt app production paper free works digitally interactive sheets team team supplier communications directions images updates people cell phones said addition paper easier better security people likely leave tablet lying pick describes additional steps taken increase efficiency cut production costs use vehicles better gas mileage electric hybrids going pay lot fuel use compact going save lot money utilities sets use going save money don buy new lumber cost savings absolutely additionally production team aims reduce vehicle decreases carbon dioxide emissions cuts plastic waste personally steel water bottle promoting use colleagues shared lot projects crew gifts start production water stations available force people use franchise spin offs date web series based walking dead released website torn apart cold storage oath motion comic debuted animated comic book version walking dead novel beginning featuring voice actor talking dead live titled talking dead premiered october following encore presentation walking dead season premiere talking dead features host chris discussing latest episode fans actors producers walking dead fear walking dead september announced developing companion series walking dead follows different set characters created robert march announced ordered series season commitment title fear walking dead revealed march season consisting episodes premiered august parodies popularity walking dead inspired dozens parodies featured youtube channels like bad lip reading shows saturday night live bad lip reading widely viewed parody involving governor entitled series cast shown parody san_diego comic con international david portrays governor reacted saying understood people walk street hey seeing video wondered wrong people release scenes pilot screened july san_diego comic con international premiered october premiered internationally fox international channels week november weeks official premiere pilot episode leaked online international broadcast rights sold announced june airs fox international channels countries languages fifth season debuted october second premiered february home media season dvd blu ray released march disc special edition season featuring new audio commentaries released dvd blu ray october european versions season dvd blu ray edited gore cuts episode episode tell frogs episode episode released season special uncut version dvd blu ray season dvd blu ray released august released limited edition blu ray packaged miniature zombie head designed toys special features include audio commentaries deleted scenes season dvd blu ray released august released limited edition blu ray packaged miniature version governor zombie head tank designed sculpted toys special features include audio commentaries deleted scenes season dvd blu ray released august released limited edition blu ray packaged tree walker designed toys special features include audio commentaries deleted scenes extended episodes exclusive blu ray season dvd blu ray released august syndication acquired broadcast syndication rights series october version airs edited meet broadcast television standards reception critical reception seasons walking dead reviewed recognized critics approval rating series date rotten_tomatoes season rotten_tomatoes critics gave positive review average score site consensus states blood emotionally white intense walking dead puts intelligent spin zombie metacritic scored season based critic reviews positive mixed negative heather included list new shows miss giving grade author saying film quality drama series zombies somebody pinch second season critic reviews rotten_tomatoes positive average score site consensus states second season walking dead characters maintaining tension gore hit metacritic critic reviews positive mixed negative average score early criticism focused slow pace second season particularly half ken_tucker entertainment_weekly described series nighttime soap comparing parody samuel play little sense direction appearances time online entertainment section noted pace half season brutally slow tried develop individual characters subplot meant add layer character quickly resolved later reviews critics scott recognized increased quality second half stating far intense interesting better written recognizing overall season kevin screen offered praise saying writers succeeded intermittent brought serial nature season rotten_tomatoes critics giving positive review average score site consensus states terror thrills continue season walking dead deeper sense people inhabit apocalyptic landscape metacritic critics rated season gave positive review gay newsday claimed season premiere doesn going spots screen god didn happen yes new season good concluding review giving season rating season rotten_tomatoes critic reviews positive average score site consensus states consistently thrilling solid character development gore fans season walking dead continues demonstrate best horror shows television metacritic scored season based critic reviews positive mixed negative fifth season rotten_tomatoes critic reviews rating positively average score site consensus states thanks liberal dose bloody action compelling character moments reward longtime fans walking dead fifth season continues deliver notch entertainment metacritic scored fifth season based critic reviews positive season rotten_tomatoes critic reviews positive average score site consensus states seasons walking dead finding ways despite slow patches little advance plot metacritic scored sixth season based critic reviews positive mixed negative ratings walking dead highest total viewership series cable television history including current sixth seasons averaged year old viewers cable broadcast television shows total viewership season premiere million watched series episode cable history awards nominations walking dead nominated best new series writers guild america awards best television series drama golden globe awards named television programs american_film_institute awards 37th saturn awards series received nominations best television presentation andrew lincoln best actor television sarah wayne best actress television best supporting actor television best supporting actress television best guest starring role television series nominated best drama series inaugural 1st critics choice television awards pilot episode days gone bye received nominations 63rd primetime emmy awards outstanding sound editing series outstanding special visual effects series won outstanding prosthetic makeup series miniseries movie special 41st saturn awards series received highest number nominations total seven including andrew lincoln best actor television norman best supporting actor television emily best supporting actress television andrew west best guest star television best young performer television


dying fire dying fire thirteenth episode second season finale post apocalyptic horror television series walking dead aired united_states canada march episode written creator robert showrunner directed series regular episode huge farm chasing andrew lincoln groups premises separated group leaving fight attacked farm themes romance death survival prevalent dying fire seen turning point development characters flashbacks previous revelations series dying fire features debut protagonist character prominently featured comics introduces prison production episode approximately days dying fire attracted million viewers rating demographic according nielsen ratings episode amassed record ratings highest rated cable program time previously held nebraska dying fire viewed cable telecast day highest rated cable program week plot following trail helicopter overhead massive herd begins form city countryside come rest woods outside farm herd follows sound gunshot discover survivors location andrew lincoln son return farm asks father death shane jon able answer spots large flee barn norman report death michael turned bit sarah wayne begs search shane group spots invading herd forced group rations weapons vehicles objective kill herd scott wilson intends defend land risk life barn set spotting fire jimmy james allen drives near barn allows safely escape burning barn killed overrun dog douglas realize plan working decide flee instead fight women flee house leave property way jane killed carol emily picked dog leaves help carol escape escapes convinces abandon land flee scene carol ultimately rescued chaos survivor left manages escape farm foot fleeing woods defends runs ammunition exhausted saved mysterious figure walker pets survivors eventually report casualties shane jimmy witnessed dead deemed lost cause press avoiding main roads vehicles runs gas assures group start questions turned wasn reveals ear infected carriers walker held secret met group confesses true events surrounding shane death including shooting shane lack remorse claiming wanted shane dead shot body leaves visibly disturbed time group faith exception trust judgment noise echoing distance places group high alert allow investigate carol urges action causing snap saying asked charge killed shane sake causing upset leave safety camp leaves issues final warning staying isn democracy anymore establishing position leader group shown group camped near prison center production dying fire directed written creator robert showrunner teased episode conference journalists proud finale building season wait coming thought safe farm wrong killing answers nature virus finale guarantee people watch finale want know comes people lot questions good way episode filmed days sequence sparks cigarette lighter drops creates diversion distract special effect director walking dead black panels capture elements fire enabled edit flames reduce chances getting burned layers flame suits layer consisted dry followed layers clothing sequence conducted multiple occasions coated containing layer separate clothing allowed flames seconds injury dying fire features deaths jimmy consumed alongside deaths aforementioned characters episode script initially called deaths shane died previous installment felt lot potential development death scrapped script plans write character commenced earlier season opined hypothetical death carried emotional resonance plan actually told scott wilson thanks script going kill character started writing felt like death playing plot device getting emotional resonance playing death examples won play shocking death sense death got look shot looking seeing barn burning farm completely lost zombies shot worth farm character eyes right alive night dying fire cold editors digitally remove expelled episode introduces character protagonist comic series portrayed cast series week broadcasting dying fire rumors introducing circulated months prior season finale admitted fan work hbo drama series played true blood rumored considered role stated involved auditioning process lot actresses true blood actress don know available think true blood don know rumor came knowledge involved conclusion dying fire large prison seen background survivors temporary settlement bear composed score sequence thought lay future theme location powerful sort like like theme location kind similar mind read comics years ago got asserted thinking great prison shows movies certain sounds kind associate don want mean depends little early think definitely thinking themes dying fire seen transitional stage characters series transformation dark character continues episode changed person wanted save season find half season person willing abandon hope finding furthermore group sacrifices leader backlash hostility interpreted event future development walking dead clearly darker place start season concluded entertainment_weekly writer similar fashion furious admits killed shane according looks pretty clear lost end dying fire response interactions opined think feels sacrificed group sacrifice hasn appreciated confession reaction hoped thought supportive instead particular way feels hatred disgust think affecting let forget taking place hours murdered best friend trying secret opens heart wife doesn think people think doesn want leader says don like free leave episode flashbacks previous developments storylines season including love triangle shane hearing husband revelations conflicted issues going mind murdered shane confess feelings shane son infected baby infected road going birth happens baby dies happens dies questions going head thing affects played role shane death men odds ear talked shane realizes sense active participant shane death blame horrified dying fire season finale reveals group infected virus described actions exhibiting good leadership skills said group began question capabilities leader presents pragmatic option don like hell end finale true horror says ain democracy anymore true horror themes social survival prevalent dying fire episode separated group forced fend invaded farm felt separating group essential exploring character depth stated viewed light characters walking dead reception ratings dying fire originally broadcast march united_states airing episode attained million viewers household rating indicating households watched television viewed episode episode attained rating demographic denoting million viewers simultaneously acquiring million viewers demographic million demographic dying fire subsequently highest rated cable telecast time record ratings adults men previously held second season episode nebraska similarly cable programming day week dated march obtaining significantly higher ratings swamp people history jersey shore mtv total viewership ratings dying fire increased dramatically previous episode better angels attracted million viewers rating key adults group critical response rob salem toronto star said fans complaining season relative finally got gore farm overrun suddenly strangely single minded mitchell houston_chronicle commented dying fire episode season digital_spy morgan thought single major character gets moment shine epic action packed emotional dying fire great television concluded guide television critic michael logan affirmed season finale scary shock minute outrageous nearly heads explode review handlen club said dying fire adequately accomplished hoping wrote finally farm definitive way barn burned house overrun herd new_york installment asserted comparable episodes walking dead season amazing plot holes actually happening time season felt consumed small things gets wrong episode majority season consisted exclusively small things petty dramas stakes sure far got right entertaining nonstop action felt like content instead mark boston herald wrote closest program resembled climax george film time journalist felt dying fire sufficiently encompassed climax storylines adding left audience anticipating future installments series night walking dead season finale wonderfully wrapping loose threads pointing compass directly heart season closing shot similar season penultimate episode producers literally horizon giant prison willing bet reactions read graphic novels probably said damn time probably variation balance producers wanted strike brilliantly los_angeles_times said program delivered described blood bath aaron wall_street_journal analyzed episode followed dark convention washington_post commentator opined dying fire evoked elements films george historical epic film gone wind writing paste jackson issued episode rating signifying rating dying fire wasted time getting straight action assuming season worth character development huffington_post ryan echoed synonymous sentiments ultimately declaring telecast best series pilot episode days gone bye ryan acts walking dead season finale excitement honest god suspense characters came pretty decent plans fly finally hit fan farm pulse found wondering caring survival characters little weeks julia rhodes california literary review returned form dying fire buddy writer cole summed episode intense character development produced uniform praise critics jackson felt served episode highlight assessed emulated actress hamilton season fans pulling early scenes quickly hamilton zombies foot said likewise asserted tried hard convince finally came ryan thought struggle survive strong way build exodus group spoke scene fought hard live wanted fend final batch successfully appeared live edge seat appearance figure dramatic gradual alteration frequently mentioned critiques dan best week drastic transition attributed death friend shane proclaimed progression established strong sense direction character definite direction sure going monster setting sort arc season strong choice walking dead tried value group people mean hasn worked appears going try trial fire end dying fire ryan concluded leader start clear goals leadership style commentators divided interactions wife ryan reacted positively lincoln performance affirmed contradictory nature ruined scene similarly criticized facial expressions sequence jackson wrote challenge writers sarah wayne feel like point character basically tells shane needs treats like monster forced follow


sixth episode season finale season post apocalyptic horror television series walking dead originally aired united_states december episode written adam series creator frank directed guy episode group finally finds safe haven centers disease control prevention headquarters scientist hides secrets leads group demand answers zombie apocalypse themes romance rape suicide terror prevalent different character developments occur episode particularly shane jon writer robert felt viewers longer identify main antagonist production commenced energy performing arts centre opposed actual headquarters centers disease control prevention impractical high security area received favorable reception television commentators praised development characters performances actors actresses airing attained million viewers rating demographic according nielsen_media_research point highest rated episode highest rated telecast season plot episode opens flashback features shane jon attempting save unconscious andrew lincoln observing military personnel killing patients doctors premises shane tries carry hospital avail explosion hospital machines shut shane puts ear chest begins think died distraught shane leaves room puts hospital bed door protect entering headquarters centers disease control prevention survivors confronted armed automatic allows group stay condition undertake blood test agrees group showers wine situation reveals medical personnel dedicated walker illness medical staff returned families committed suicide drunk shane confronts sarah wayne attitude argument begins peak shane attempts rape backs neck morning shows group clinical results test subject person later announced wife walker volunteered observed infection progressed time lapse video demonstrates disease attacking brain similar ultimately killing victim brain activity restarted hours later simultaneously body mere basic functions explains brain stem minutes hours death adds conscious human traits return medical facilities worldwide faced similar french doctors came closest finding cure communication lost survivors shocked hear human civilization exist later group confirms diesel tank running fuel power facility designed dangerous diseases power automatically destroys inside diseases confront fate seals main room underground tells procedure high impulse weapon wired facility air mean destruction inside facility offering instant death inside doors opened norman shane attempt force open doors know kill combination open doors die finally minutes remaining opens doors pleading let try overcome tragedy forced die survivors sales choose stay refuses leave leaves ear leaves visibly shaken rest group heads exits grenade blow windows fight way vehicles emerge building moments building stays inside hold hands let tears drop faces explosion begins episode ends survivors form convoy leave area massive column smoke flame marks place building stood production directed guy written frank adam actor guest appearance portraying character remaining medical personnel dedicated virus appearance formally announced november development episode month alongside predecessors said opinions actions group divided producer gale anne added stakes higher develops rivalries intensify principal photography energy performing arts centre depicted centers disease control prevention producers allowed photograph interior actual buildings centers disease control prevention point reference high security location featured comics felt important add close proximity survivor camp opposed previous episode filming took place outside energy performing arts centre production occurred inside building conceived idea exploring centers disease control prevention frank pitching idea saying wanted bring telling different things felt come story science trapped small location lot day dead stuff stated creator robert reasons board idea episode conclusion purposely calls self destruction building ultimately explodes shortly plate installed set plate turned upside create optical effect flame travels panel created illusion explosion expanding sequence divided different cuts consisted glass building frame concluded collapse centers disease control prevention group escapes center disease control prevention virus caused zombie apocalypse initially indication said dialogue previously inserted episode script later removed pleased didn reveal said andrew lincoln scripted extremely powerful said burn page know apart frank brilliant left mystery perfect content idea revelation lieu revealing origins virus thought great addition opposed showing actual cause zombies explaining things work little bit great thing adds extra layer drama stated led fantastic mystery gives end scene going play season bit know going cool bit second season finale dying fire reveals message group interview hollywood reporter robert revealed regrets revealing new world infected soon saying wouldn episode end season possibly gave away information big change early series themes cultural references ideas romance prevalent episode development shane continues showcases flashback featuring shane conflicted decision leave unconscious hospital shane initially dead asserted sequence added dimension storyline concluded ending episode audience longer identify shane antagonist sixth episode sense shane actually bad guy lied believe dead order facilitate moving said flashback great job telling true tried save wanted save kind wall actually believe dead lincoln said flashback realize shane loyalty friend man weaknesses decision partner realize flawed everybody incredible state world extreme terrifying people making split second decisions great shane trying prevent taken different ways shane beauty clear definite answers mind themes prominent episode include suicide terror character progression shane focal point facing constant rejection previous episodes agitated according important integrate dimension character viewers later episode shane losing actually getting somewhat violent transition gone world changed loving guy guy slowly bit character mentions french continuing try find cure doors reference belief americans british french fight world war features references relating music media film pop cultural phenomenon character modeled english physician edward pioneer smallpox episode title acronym test subject patient examined clinical research comes close hear song tomorrow long time american singer songwriter bob_dylan play background washington_post liz kelly suggested referred seemingly long hiatus proceeded season finale later reveals group symptoms walker virus evocative desperately tries break nearly centers disease control prevention building carol hands grenade grenade found tank series premiere days gone bye opening concluding scenes reminiscent american television series lost reception ratings originally broadcast december united_states initial airing episode amassed million viewers household rating indicating households watched television viewed episode following encore presentations total viewership accumulated million time airing highest rated cable television series time attained rating demographic denoting million viewers simultaneous acquiring million viewers demographic according nielsen_media_research succeeded episodes walking dead episode ratings beaten second season premiere lies ahead followed nebraska lastly second season finale dying fire aforementioned currently holds record viewed cable telecast day obtaining significantly higher ratings installments hannah montana shake disney channel ratings total viewership moderately increased previous installment received million viewers rating demographic united_kingdom garnered viewers subsequently viewed television series week critical response garnered favorable reviews television critics rating review ign wrote episode exceptional showing series adding told compelling intense story hour albeit comics wall_street_journal wrote season walking dead doesn exactly end optimistic note heroes left driving unknown escaping certain death kurt new_york_daily_news analyzed kind dark kelly stated came abrupt explosive end salon journalist simon concluded pace walking dead paste television commentator jackson keen character development episode varying political themes covered episodes characters worth caring despite occasional quick unfortunate stereotypes living souls walking dead bigger draw spent time topics like marriage loss domestic violence gender roles small scale politics loyalty kindness kill shots filling world zombies frank able explore human condition extreme circumstances entertainment_weekly writer dan entertained asserted conclusion images turning great unknown got sense long alive chance tomorrow writing publication jeff intrigued producers approached themes comics later noted proof comics route thematic inspiration lieu literal interpretation los_angeles_times tonight finale yield insight nature plague relative terms commentators enthusiastic episode general consensus mtv declared compelling hour professed lacking season finale massive decent zombie action explained mention concrete information outbreak plot threads haven come close resolution vanity_fair mike ryan argued contrast great season episode mediocre conclusion walking dead season writing hour television watched pierce club issued grade despite proclaiming good stuff episode pierce opined fell expectations denounced scenes episode notably explosion sequence felt waste cinematography fact scenes played dark closed quarters wasted walking dead gorgeous cinematography pacing beat far scenes people looking shock usually bothered plot way vehicle close huge explosion lived writing cinema blend nick said interesting episode executed better manner character progression characters performances actors lauded critics noted delivered brilliant character work view echoed pierce regards performance nervous intensity grounded scene needs similarly alan_sepinwall hitfix described acting haunting ultimately cited performances lincoln episode highlights ryan affirmed character development remained series strongest points deleted scene scene deleted television series group flees return atlanta nursing home visited find residents killed execution style supplies