NetflixFear the Walking Dead (2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
AMC+
SpectrumBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Overview
What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixAMC+SpectrumDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series explores the multifaceted challenges of survival in a post-apocalyptic world, consistently balancing themes of individual responsibility and the necessity of community, without explicitly championing one ideological solution over another. It critiques both the dangers of unchecked power and the perils of naive idealism, leading to a neutral stance.
The series showcases a visibly diverse ensemble cast from its initial concept, integrating various ethnicities and backgrounds without explicitly recasting established roles. Its narrative centers on post-apocalyptic survival and human morality, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities rather than focusing on explicit critiques or DEI themes.
Secondary
Fear the Walking Dead offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters, primarily through Althea's affirming relationship with Isabelle. Their love is depicted with dignity and complexity, serving as a source of strength and hope, with obstacles stemming from the external world rather than their queer identity, validating LGBTQ+ lives and love.
The series often portrays Christian faith as a source of struggle, hypocrisy, or a tool for control in the post-apocalyptic world. While some characters find personal solace, the narrative frequently depicts faith being corrupted or failing to provide meaningful guidance, without a consistent positive affirmation of its virtues.
Through Rabbi Jacob Kessner, Judaism is consistently depicted as a source of profound moral strength, wisdom, and community cohesion. His faith provides a steadfast ethical compass and resilience for himself and those around him amidst chaos.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Fear the Walking Dead is an original spin-off series. Its primary characters are new to the franchise or transferred from The Walking Dead while maintaining their established gender. There are no instances of characters from prior source material or installments having their gender changed.
Fear the Walking Dead features an original cast of characters created for the series, not adapted from prior source material where their race was established. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
7.6
Critic Ratings
7.4
N/A
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