Fear the Walking Dead (2015)

Fear the Walking Dead (2015) is a post-apocalyptic horror drama television series created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson. It serves as a companion series and prequel to the hit show The Walking Dead. Set in the same universe, the series explores the early days of the zombie apocalypse from a different perspective, focusing on how society collapses as the outbreak begins.

The story is set primarily in Los Angeles and follows a blended family struggling to survive as the world falls apart around them. The main characters include Madison Clark (Kim Dickens), a high school guidance counselor, her boyfriend Travis Manawa (Cliff Curtis), her two children Alicia (Alycia Debnam-Carey) and Nick (Frank Dillane), and other survivors they encounter. Unlike The Walking Dead, which starts after civilization has already fallen, Fear the Walking Dead focuses on the chaotic, initial breakdown of society as the infection spreads, offering a more intimate look at how people react when they first encounter the undead.

As the series progresses, the characters must adapt to the harsh new world, facing moral dilemmas, loss, and the dangers of both the living and the dead. The show explores the emotional and psychological toll of survival, particularly on families and communities.

Fear the Walking Dead is praised for its character-driven narrative and its unique take on the early days of the zombie apocalypse. The series blends horror and drama, with a focus on how ordinary people cope with extraordinary circumstances. Over the seasons, the show has evolved to include new locations, characters, and challenges, further expanding the Walking Dead universe.