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Season 8 – The Walking Dead

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Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, this gritty drama portrays life in the months and years that follow a zombie apocalypse. A group of survivors travel in search of safety and security, constantly on the move in search of a secure home. But the pressure each day to stay alive sends many in the group to the deepest depths of human cruelty, and they soon discover that the overwhelming fear of the survivors can be more deadly than the zombies walking among them. At times, the interpersonal conflicts present a greater threat to their continuing survival than the walkers that roam the country.
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Critics Consensus

The Walking Dead's eighth season energizes its characters with some much-needed angst and action, though it's still occasionally choppy and lacking forward-moving plot progression.

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Noel Murray Rolling Stone Let's be frank: The series is clearly in decline. Apr 17, 2018 Full Review Eric Deggans NPR Rick, and his band of survivors... aren't passive victims anymore; they're active and fighting back. It's the way longtime fans are used to seeing them, and it feels good. Oct 23, 2017 Full Review David Sims The Atlantic This new season of The Walking Dead should be more fun to watch almost by default. Oct 23, 2017 Full Review David Hogan hoganreviews.co.uk A satisfying second half doesn't quite make up for a really poor opening eight episodes. A mixed bag of a season overall, but it brings the All Out War to a good end at least. Rated: 3/5 Aug 30, 2021 Full Review Eneko Ruiz Jimenez El Pais (Spain) The ninth season next fall is inescapable, but these zombies do not have more to give. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 3, 2018 Full Review Jeff Beck The Blu Spot On the whole, season eight was a major disappointment, mainly because they opted to go off on their own and deliver an All-Out War that was lacking just about everything that had made the arc such an exciting read in the first place. Rated: 2/4 May 21, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bloxz L boring ass season Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Jakey B Another underrated season that concludes the 'All Out War' storyline well with a more action orientated faster pace and hefts of emotional weight. Not much drama in the first half but the last half has it and its more effective if binge watched. The main death was too painful but also gave this season its emotional anchor that was impactful at the end. Overall, a good season, that does have some pacing issues and isn't the best of The Walking Dead yet at least feels like a complete story with a message that was still riveting most of the time. 8/10 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review James C Quite possibly one of the best seasons of tv i’ve ever watched in my life. Negan is easily the best antagonist i’ve come across in years. The amount of emotion, betrayal, and loss, made this season the most enjoyable yet emotional of the show so far. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Big R yessss yessssss best ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Nick S This is the season I've been waiting for since I started rewatching because this is about as far as I've gone the first time around. It concludes the most important comic book ark and goes into the "endgame". If you wanted, you could end the show here and be none the wiser, maybe even a good move as I've heard it went down the hill from here. There is a noticeable lack of acting and writing quality, especially in earlier episodes. You can tell their shooting times and resources have shrunk and they're doing its best. Though, still, I appreciate it more than the first time around and some of its messages are settling in better for me. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Audience Member Brilliant season of television! This show is fantastic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Andrew Lincoln

Rick Grimes

Norman Reedus

Daryl Dixon

Lauren Cohan

Maggie Greene

Chandler Riggs

Carl Grimes

Danai Gurira

Michonne

Melissa McBride

Carol Peletier

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 22, 2017 Mercy Rick and his group, along with the Kingdom and Hilltop, have banded together to bring the fight to Negan and the Saviors. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 29, 2017 The Damned The plan involving Alexandrians, Kingdommers and Hilltoppers unfolds; as Rick continues to fight, he encounters a familiar face. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 5, 2017 Monsters Conflict with the Saviors leads to unintended consequences for the Hilltop, the Kingdom, and Alexandria; morality proves tricky in wartime. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 12, 2017 Some Guy A new weapon in the Savior arsenal proves to be a giant hurdle as fighting continues between Rick's forces and those of the Saviors. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 19, 2017 The Big Scary U A close look at Negan and the lives of the Saviors during the conflict through a familiar set of eyes. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 26, 2017 The King, the Widow, and Rick With things looking up for Rick and the group, an argument breaks out at the Hilltop; the consequences of the decision are life versus death. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 3, 2017 Time for After Negan has to enlist the help of his lieutenants in solving a huge issue facing the Sanctuary; Rick and the group continue to enact the plan. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 10, 2017 How It's Gotta Be Every story and battle from the first half of the season comes crashing together in this action-packed, emotional mid-season finale. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 25, 2018 Honor Rick faces new difficulties after a battle; the fight continues in other communities as core members face hard decisions. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 4, 2018 The Lost and the Plunderers Groups unite their forces and converge on the Hilltop; Aaron and Enid search for allies; Simon takes matters into his own hands. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 11, 2018 Dead or Alive Or Daryl finds himself in bad company as his group heads to the Hilltop; Maggie makes difficult decisions at the Hilltop; Gabriel's faith becomes tested. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 18, 2018 The Key Hilltop's leadership faces a difficult dilemma after the arrival of unexpected visitors; Rick comes face to face with an adversary. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 25, 2018 Do Not Send Us Astray Trouble arises when unexpected visitors arrive at the Hilltop and the community is thrust into action; heartbreaking discoveries are made. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 1, 2018 Still Gotta Mean Something A Heaps prisoner makes a discovery; Carol searches for someone in the nearby forest; Rick and Morgan find themselves in the company of strangers. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 8, 2018 Worth With the threat of the Saviors still looming, Aaron continues searching for allies; Daryl and Rosita take action and confront an old friend. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 15, 2018 Wrath The communities join forces in the last stand against the Saviors as all-out war unfolds. Details

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Season Info

Director
Greg Nicotero, Rosemary Rodriguez, Jeffrey F. January, Michael E. Satrazemis, David Boyd
Executive Producer
Frank Darabont, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, Scott M. Gimple
Screenwriter
Matthew Negrete, Channing Powell
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 22, 2017
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