Tales of the Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama anthology television series created by Scott M. Gimple and Channing Powell. The fourth television series within The Walking Dead franchise, it is a spin-off of The Walking Dead, which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.

Viewers of any “Walking Dead” property have known since roughly Season 2 of the flagship that in a world ruled by the undead, it’s the living humans who are the true danger. And no matter the tone of the story, when “Tales” goes to this well, the results feel less like exploring a new corner of the universe and more like an excuse to let a few name actors do some zombie-fighting cosplay. (That’s not a completely terrible thing; Crews and Posey, in particular, spend their respective episodes chewing scenery like their zombie adversaries chew brains — and have an absolute blast.) As fans anticipate the remaining 8 episodes of The Walking Dead ’s final season this Fall, AMC’s spin-off series Tales of The Walking Dead has released its first episode. The new series, set in the apocalyptic world of the flagship show, follows a new group of survivors each episode through the lens of a variety of genres, aesthetics, and storytelling devices. too much on easy coincidences and narrative shortcuts -- not to mention a stupid twist near the end -- to feel like anything other than a curiosity. Metcalf, Mitch (September 20, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 9.18.22 Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved September 20, 2022.more supernatural creep-out vibe is intended. Elsewhere, most scenes tend to be more subdued and dialogue-driven, with stray portions of the DTS-

Filming for the series began in January 2022 in Buford, Georgia, with the first episode directed by Michael E. Satrazemis; who has directed several episodes of both The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead. [15] In February 2022, it was confirmed that Satrazemis would direct three of the six first-season episodes, with the remaining episodes directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, Deborah Kampmeier, and Tara Nicole Weyr (who previously directed for Fear the Walking Dead). [16] Later, it was revealed that Ron Underwood would be directing an episode, replacing Weyr. [17] In April 2022, a crew member suffered an accidental injury on set, briefly suspending production. [18] Filming for the season wrapped in April 2022. [19] Release [ edit ] Broadcast [ edit ] Dee,” however, presents the reverse: a point in time where some shreds of compassion and heart still remained in one of the franchise’s most heartless villains. The episode serves as an origin story of sorts for Samantha Morton’s Alpha, who terrorized the cast throughout Seasons 9 and 10 of “The Walking Dead ,” but who was once simply a mother going to any extreme to protect her child . Tales of the Walking Dead’’s only overt nod to previously established characters plays a little fast and loose with canon, but it’s a sharp, well-told mystery taking place in one of the franchise’s more creative survival scenarios. (Who wouldn’t want to spend the downfall of civilization partying on a riverboat?) Perhaps the fanbase’s familiarity with Alpha, and the lived-in quality of Morton’s portrayal, contributes to its effectiveness, but it’s easily the most compelling and memorable episode of the lot.Petski, Denise (February 18, 2022). " Tales Of The Walking Dead: Olivia Munn, Danny Ramirez Among Six Cast In TWD Spinoff Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 19, 2022.

Suschitzky, Thomas Yatsko), three editors (Jeffrey Glaser, Phillip J. McLaughlin, Shari Mead), and four directors (Michael E. Satrazemis, Haifaa somewhat dramatically. There are a few aesthetic through-lines, such as the same general visual effects team, makeup department, and of course its digital filming equipment, which helps to achieve a bit of consistency here and there. Regardless of their similarities and/or differences, all of theseMetcalf, Mitch (August 30, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 8.28.22 Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved August 30, 2022. A teaser trailer was released on April 10, 2022, using the tagline "6 Different Stories, 1 Dead World". [22] Reception [ edit ] a b c d e f g h i j Zalben, Alex (June 6, 2022). " 'Tales of The Walking Dead' Gets August Premiere Date: First Look". Decider . Retrieved June 6, 2022.