Home > The Walking Dead > Season 8 « TV Series Page The Walking Dead: Season 8 (2017 - 2018) SEASON: Season 8 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Season 10 Want to see Episode List Season 8 The Walking Dead Critics Consensus The Walking Dead's eighth season energizes its characters with some much-needed angst and action, though it's still occasionally choppy and lacking forward-moving plot progression. 64% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 16 51% Audience Score User Ratings: 1665 See score details Rate And Review Submit review Want to see Edit Submit review Super Reviewer Verified Super Reviewer Verified Edit Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you buy your ticket? Let's get your review verified. Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you buy your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 91% Mercy Air date: Oct 22, 2017 This year, Rick brings 'All Out War' to Negan and his forces. The Saviors are larger, better-equipped, and ruthless - but Rick and the unified communities are fighting for the promise of a brighter future. The battle lines are drawn as they launch into a kinetic, action-packed offensive. As with any battle, there will be losses. More 2 52% The Damned Air date: Oct 29, 2017 The plan involving Alexandrians, Kingdommers and Hilltoppers unfolds. As Rick continues to fight, he encounters a familiar face. More 3 58% Monsters Air date: Nov 5, 2017 Conflict with the Saviors leads to unintended consequences for the Hilltop, the Kingdom and Alexandria. Morality proves tricky in wartime. More 4 90% Some Guy Air date: Nov 12, 2017 A new weapon in the Savior arsenal proves to be a giant hurdle as fighting continues. -- (C) AMC More 5 79% The Big Scary U Air date: Nov 19, 2017 With war raging all around him, Negan and the lives of the Saviors are seen by a familiar face during the conflict. More 6 37% The King, the Widow, and Rick Air date: Nov 26, 2017 With things looking up for Rick's group, an argument breaks out at the Hilltop. The consequences of the decision are life versus death. More 7 77% Time for After Air date: Dec 3, 2017 Negan has to enlist the help of his lieutenants in solving a huge issue facing the Sanctuary; Rick and the group continue to enact the plan. -- (C) AMC More 8 64% How It's Gotta Be Air date: Dec 10, 2017 Every story and battle comes crashing together. More 9 83% Honor Air date: Feb 25, 2018 Rick faces new difficulties after a battle. Meanwhile, the fight continues in other communities as core members face hard decisions. -- (C) AMC More 10 82% The Lost and the Plunderers Air date: Mar 4, 2018 Groups unite their forces and converge on the Hilltop. Meanwhile, Aaron and Enid search for allies; and Simon takes matters into his own hands. 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But Negan's squad, The Saviors, are better-equipped and more experienced, so the battle for freedom will be paved with casualties and tragedy. Genre: Horror Network: AMC Premiere Date: Oct 22, 2017 Creator: Frank Darabont Exec. Producers: Robert Kirkman, Frank Darabont, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Charles H. Eglee, Glen Mazzara, Greg Nicotero Cast Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes Danai Gurira as Michonne Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene Alanna Masterson as Tara Chambler Christian Serratos as Rosita Espinosa Josh McDermitt as Eugene Porter Seth Gilliam as Gabriel Stokes Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan Lennie James as Morgan Jones Ross Marquand as Aaron Austin Amelio as Dwight Steven Ogg as Simon Katelyn Nacon as Enid Sean Freeland Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis Cooper Andrews as Jerry Avi Nash as Strange Traveler Xander Berkeley as Gregory Juan Gabriel Pareja as Morales Show More Cast News & Interviews for The Walking Dead: Season 8 The Best Comic Book Shows (and Seasons) of the Last Decade 13 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This October 2018 TV Premiere Dates Calendar View All The Walking Dead: Season 8 News Episodes 1 91% Mercy Air date: Oct 22, 2017 This year, Rick brings 'All Out War' to Negan and his forces. The Saviors are larger, better-equipped, and ruthless - but Rick and the unified communities are fighting for the promise of a brighter future. The battle lines are drawn as they launch into a kinetic, action-packed offensive. As with any battle, there will be losses. More 2 52% The Damned Air date: Oct 29, 2017 The plan involving Alexandrians, Kingdommers and Hilltoppers unfolds. As Rick continues to fight, he encounters a familiar face. More 3 58% Monsters Air date: Nov 5, 2017 Conflict with the Saviors leads to unintended consequences for the Hilltop, the Kingdom and Alexandria. Morality proves tricky in wartime. More 4 90% Some Guy Air date: Nov 12, 2017 A new weapon in the Savior arsenal proves to be a giant hurdle as fighting continues. -- (C) AMC More 5 79% The Big Scary U Air date: Nov 19, 2017 With war raging all around him, Negan and the lives of the Saviors are seen by a familiar face during the conflict. More 6 37% The King, the Widow, and Rick Air date: Nov 26, 2017 With things looking up for Rick's group, an argument breaks out at the Hilltop. The consequences of the decision are life versus death. More 7 77% Time for After Air date: Dec 3, 2017 Negan has to enlist the help of his lieutenants in solving a huge issue facing the Sanctuary; Rick and the group continue to enact the plan. -- (C) AMC More 8 64% How It's Gotta Be Air date: Dec 10, 2017 Every story and battle comes crashing together. More 9 83% Honor Air date: Feb 25, 2018 Rick faces new difficulties after a battle. Meanwhile, the fight continues in other communities as core members face hard decisions. -- (C) AMC More 10 82% The Lost and the Plunderers Air date: Mar 4, 2018 Groups unite their forces and converge on the Hilltop. Meanwhile, Aaron and Enid search for allies; and Simon takes matters into his own hands. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for The Walking Dead Season 8 All Critics (16) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (7) Rick, and his band of survivors... aren't passive victims anymore; they're active and fighting back. It's the way longtime fans are used to seeing them, and it feels good. Oct 23, 2017 | Full Review… Eric Deggans NPR Top Critic This new season of The Walking Dead should be more fun to watch almost by default. Oct 23, 2017 | Full Review… David Sims The Atlantic Top Critic The AMC blockbuster has given viewers a welcome respite from getting kicked in the teeth, and that's made it much more enjoyable. Oct 22, 2017 | Full Review… Phil Owen TheWrap Top Critic Well-done, but then TWD is always well-done. What's missing is the thrill of surprise, or the shock of surprise. "Mercy" at least offers a hint that one may be coming. Oct 19, 2017 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic Let's be frank: The series is clearly in decline. Apr 17, 2018 | Full Review… Noel Murray Rolling Stone Top Critic The ninth season next fall is inescapable, but these zombies do not have more to give. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 2, 2018 | Full Review… Eneko Ruiz Jimenez El Pais (Spain) On the whole, season eight was a major disappointment, mainly because they opted to go off on their own and deliver an All-Out War that was lacking just about everything that had made the arc such an exciting read in the first place. May 21, 2018 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… Jeff Beck The Blu Spot Now, [most of] the characters are becoming as brain-dead as the zombies around them. May 16, 2018 | Full Review… Adrian Hennigan Haaretz Honestly, as a villain, how are people going to take you seriously when you talk literal nonsense? Consider it food for thought. Oct 26, 2017 | Full Review… Rachael Vaughan Clemmons Metro If the first episode is anything to go by, it looks like Walking Dead finally has its mojo back. Oct 25, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Aodhan Gregory Daily Mirror (UK) Suddenly, The Walking Dead seems as if it's outlived its moment, as if it got stuck somewhere in 2015 and left us all to sail on by, waving. Oct 22, 2017 | Full Review… Emily VanDerWerff Vox The action is so fragmented, it often feels like -- to paraphrase Shakespeare -- there's a lot of sound and fury going on, and it doesn't signify much. Oct 22, 2017 | Full Review… Kristi Turnquist Oregonian View All Critic Reviews (16) Audience Reviews for The Walking Dead: Season 8 Jul 26, 2020 The most lacking season of all TWD seasons. Some of their major plotlines were a total let down. The negan storyline didn't have to be this long. Enjoyed some moments nevertheless. Emily P Jun 24, 2020 Season 8 is not as bad as they say. TWD remains good, although this season is not as good as some previous seasons but it remains one of my favorite seasons and series ever. jose r Jun 08, 2020 with a lot of blood and exaggerated action, and a slow build to finish the plot, that doesn't mean it was bad, it just doesn't look like The Walking Dead Hadriel S Jun 06, 2020 I LOVED IT! I can't recommend this more too people. I loved the plot, acting and characters were all fantastic, would watch again. Isla M May 20, 2020 Absolutely appalling. So glad it's come back to life.. (pardon my pun) in season 10. No wonder Andrew Lincoln bailed. Michael B May 18, 2020 Been a walking dead fan for a long long fucking time and can say I've ever been more disappointed. I believe this was the season where everyone stopped watching. Rick fights Negan, Blah Blah Blah Fliller Filler Filler Filler, not only that but there's a fucking TAMED tiger in the show? Okay cool, Filler Filler, god this season is boring as fuck. NOT ONLY THAT BUT YOU KILL OFF THE FUTURE OF YOUR SHOW! Okay, sure Glenn's death I can take but killing Carl, a character who was supposed to still stand at the end and take over after Rick is gone, you just kill him like that and pass the torch off to Judith? I admit, I guess i was a way to separate themselves from the comic but it was done horribly. The Finale was decent and the only reason why I gave the review a one and not half a star. Aidan W May 03, 2020 Unbelievable rubbish. Completely unrealistic- the heroes can walk through bullets and kill a million zombies looming down on them. No storyline to speak off. Has truly jumped the shark Geraldine V Apr 28, 2020 Loved the Negan saga. There was a richness in the world that was created, charismatic villain personalities and brutality. Some slow patches, but that can be forgiven for the overall exploitation of events that occurred. Nicholas A Apr 03, 2020 Better than the last season, and has weak moments. But, the events with Rick and Carl were very good. Overall, its a decent season. Brodie H Mar 29, 2020 This is the worst season of the Walking Dead. Gwennie B See all Audience reviews News & Features 200 Erotic Movies Coming attractions for you 2020's Most Anticipated Movies What and when to watch Video Game Movies Ranked 43 ranked worst to best Best Netflix Series and Shows What to watch right now More News & Features TOP HEADLINES Best Horror Movies of 2020 Ranked – Rotten Tomatoes Fall TV First Look: Find Out What’s Coming – Rotten Tomatoes The Best Peacock Original Shows and Movies – Rotten Tomatoes 20 Movies To Watch If You Loved Inception – Rotten Tomatoes All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More – Rotten Tomatoes The Best Quibi Shows to Stream Now – Rotten Tomatoes The 64 Most Anticipated Movies of 2020 – Rotten Tomatoes Sundance 2020 Movie Scorecard – Rotten Tomatoes More Headlines View All Results Go back More trailers