Summary: The Walking Dead on AMC. Creative Producer credit and Director of two of the six season 1 episodes, Frank Darabont. Direct involvement and cooperation with the source material creator, and screenwriter for an episode, Robert Kirkman. All these elements were part of a recipe of fan hype and anticipation for the screen presentation of one of the all time great zombie apocalypse stories. So what were we delivered at the end of the season 1 arc? We discuss the series in depth with sparing yet on point comparisons to the comic book narrative. The characters of the story are examined in detail as they form the core of what separates The Walking Dead in the zombie genre - an unblinking observation of the downfall of the human race told through relationship interactions, behaviours and genuinely frightful reactions. Did Darabont pull it off and what do we make of the dismissal of the writing staff wholesale in preparation for season 2? It's all here with a lot more too. SPOILER WARNING: The discussion of season 1 is without inhibition. The idea is if you have not watched the six episodes, the series will be spoiled here. We wanted to have a wide open conversation about the show so pleased be warned. Many thanks to Doug for sacrificing a few hours away from work to participate. As always welcome your comments: horroretc@gmail.com Voicemail (206) 337-5324 WWW.HORRORETC.COM
