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Season 1 – The Walking Dead: World Beyond

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A group of teenagers sheltered from the dangers of the post-apocalyptic world receive a message that inspires them to leave the safety of the only home they have ever known and embark on a cross-country journey to save their father. Set in Nebraska 10 years after the zombie apocalypse, the limited series is the third television series in "The Walking Dead" franchise, and focuses on the first generation to come of age in the apocalypse. The teens struggle with their roles in the outside world; some will become heroes and others villains, but all of them will be changed forever.
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The Walking Dead: World Beyond — Season 1

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World Beyond's strong performances and new perspective within The Walking Dead universe aren't enough to make it stand out in an increasingly crowded franchise.

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Alex McLevy AV Club 10/08/2020
C
Even if they're fitting thoughts for the present circumstances, it's a hell of a lot of speechifying. And that's World Beyond in its opening hour: a lot of talk, and not much to show for it. Go to Full Review
Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 10/08/2020
My Walking Dead enthusiasm tank is running on empty. The mothership, even with its end in sight, is on notice. Go to Full Review
Jeff Stone IndieWire 10/08/2020
C-
That's the big problem with "World Beyond." Its drama feels contrived and manufactured, less born of characters bouncing off of each other and more "we gotta fill time on this new spinoff." Go to Full Review
Dolores Quintana Dolores Quintana 09/14/2021
THE WALKING DEAD: WORLD BEYOND is a different kind of show from what we've seen in The Walking Dead Universe and something that is suitable to watch with the people who might find The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead to be too much. Go to Full Review
Adam Starkey NME (New Musical Express) 07/08/2021
3/5
These new survivors probably aren't interesting enough to attract a massive new audience. But for fans, this is a welcome, lighter addition to the post-apocalyptic family... Go to Full Review
Cameron Bonomolo ComicBook.com 11/16/2020
3/5
Fans hungry for more Walking Dead won't want to miss The Walking Dead: World Beyond, a brave and different direction for the Walking Dead Universe. Go to Full Review
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Madam D @Madam1948 Sep 22 The original Dead is one of my all time favorite sci fi series. This is nowhere near as good. In fact, the only thing I can recommend about it is the special effects. That's because the same people did them. See more Egor S. @marusic Jul 18 While some dialogues are a bit naive and a few character decisions feel odd, the overall story is quite solid, it keeps you entertained. See more hellyeah h Jun 27 This was the worst POS I've watched in a long time, maybe ever. I consider it an insult to my backside as it was forced to bear my weight whilst watching this absolute load of dribble. Storyline weak horror weak, action very little and average seriously DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!! (PS I just had this playing in the background and it was so bad I had to sign up and write this review to save others!!) See more Antonio B Apr 21 This was a bit painful to watch. I have watched the other spinoffs, Dead City, Daryl Dixon, Those Who Lived, so I gave this a shot. While this gave some good background information on the CRM, I found the script and the acting largely a struggle to plod through. Julia Ormond does a good job here. The teen angst seemed misplace, and the characters were largely unlikeable. The flashbacks were ok to set the tone and character arcs but still, did not make me like them any more, maybe except for the Elton character, and Huck. I am sure there were moments where the others were ok but I can hardly remember any, meaning this show made such little impression. I found myself just speeding ahead to get over the sappy existential conversations that just dragged. I am glad Season 2 was better, as Season 1 just dragged along and was more cliched teen drama than a zombie show. See more Don W Mar 10 I enjoyed the characters and performances but the overall general concept of what the story is, just is not very good. I do not understand why AMC would waste so much time expanding the universes if they had no intention of wrapping things up and bringing it all together. See more Briana M 01/18/2025 Had originally posted a bad review. It got better around the s1e10. Majority of the acting improved from the original cast and now the plot is thickening. Hate that it took that long for me to actually like the show, but it is good. So stars on review went up. Update: just finished the series and although it wasn’t the best, I still would’ve loved a renewal. There’s too many loose ends. I hope they come back around in the other spin offs! I know it wasn’t as gruesome as TWD, but it was refreshing and I still love anything that has to do with TWD universe. Bummed it’s over :/ See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2020 Brave Iris welcomes an enigmatic ally to their community, while Hope questions the visitor's motives; a message upends the sisters' world view, forcing them to decide between the safety of their home and the uncertainty of the world beyond. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2020 The Blaze of Gory The group adjusts to the reality of life beyond their community's walls; Iris attempts to take charge, in spite of Hope's reservations; Felix and Huck trail the teenagers while Felix is forced to confront unwanted memories. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 2020 The Tyger and the Lamb Burdened by their pasts, members of the group adopt opposing strategies for dealing with a massive obstacle; pressure is put on the group to return home. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 2020 The Wrong End of a Telescope The group seeks shelter from a storm inside an abandoned high school; while re-supplying, they imagine what high school life was once like and encounter new threats both living and dead. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 1, 2020 Madman Across the Water While the group works together to cross the Mississippi River, a plot to steer the teens back home hits a snag; a member of the group must overcome past trauma to save the others from an approaching threat. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 8, 2020 Shadow Puppets When an unexpected newcomer reveals information that could help them reach their destination, the group cuts a deal; while some are intrigued by the new arrival, others are suspicious. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Truth or Dare While the group searches for something to advance their quest, one of them recalls their struggles in the early days of the apocalypse; a game of truth or dare brings emotions to the surface. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 22, 2020 The Sky Is a Graveyard A horrific discovery finds the group at a crossroads and prompts one of them to revisit past trauma. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 2020 The Deepest Cut A series of setbacks causes a member of the group to reevaluate their role in the mission; someone makes a surprising discovery; a startling revelation casts everything in a new light. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 29, 2020 In This Life A divided group struggles to reunite; others set their sights on the greater good. Details
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Season Info

Director
Magnus Martens, Michael Cudlitz
Creator
Scott M. Gimple, Matthew Negrete
Executive Producer
Matthew Negrete, Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Brian Bockrath, Maya Goldsmith, Ben Sokolowski, Greg Nicotero, Sinead Daly, Amy Beth Barnes, Jonathan Starch, Kate Amer, Eddie Guzelian
Screenwriter
Maya Goldsmith, The Farahanis
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 4, 2020