The Walking Dead Season 2

 

     The dead are walking again as AMC’s hit zombie apocalypse drama returns for an inevitable 2nd season. Despite being relatively short for an American series (the 1st season consisted of just 6 episodes), it was a huge hit both in the states and over here. I for one had been awaiting the 2nd season with some anticipation.

     For those of you who aren’t in the know, The Walking Dead is set after a Zombie apocalypse. The opening was clearly inspired by brit flick 28 Days Later as main character Rick Grimes wakes in a hospital bed. The first season followed him as he hunted for his wife and child before being reunited with them. A fight for survival in the ruins of Atlanta was the 1st seasons main focal point as Rick and his fellow survivors battled against a city overrun by Zombies. The season came to a close after a tense episode set in the CDC where the last surviving doctor explained a few things about the Zombie Apocalypse. It ended after the CDC exploded with Rick and his band of survivors heading back on the road.

     Season 2 began how season 1 ended and 3 episodes in, I am impressed. The basic premise has remained and the structure is unchanged. The Zombies often appear unexpectedly and there are still odd bits of humour to break up the tension. The tension is what makes this show so great though. It genuinely feels like nobody is safe. In episode 3 (due to air on FX this weekend) one character does something that literally changes everything and that is the beauty of this show. The writers are prepared to literally throw their characters to the dogs.

     There is still an air of mystery also. As of writing we still don’t know what has happened to Merle. He was the guy who got handcuffed to the pipe in Atlanta. When the rest of the survivors went back, he was gone. He is expected to return at some point although where and when remains a mystery.

     It has recently been confirmed that The Walking Dead has been renewed for a 3rd series. The show is currently airing on Sunday nights in the states with the same episode showing on FX at 10pm on Friday nights over here.