It’s hard to follow up the perfection that was last week’s episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. With the kills, casualties, twists and turns of “Killer Within,” we expected a much more subdued, character-driven episode this week. That’s exactly what we got. I’ll save the spoilers for after the jump, but it’s safe to say that our survivors are busy dealing with the loss of some of their teammates and the addition of others. The contrast between Rick’s prison gang and the Governor’s quaint town of Woodbury is still present and strong, but the line is quickly blurring.

Starring Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Chandler Riggs, IronE Singleton, Melissa McBride, Laurie Holden, Danai Gurira, David Morrissey, Michael Rooker, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson and Emily Kinney, AMC’s The Walking Dead airs Sunday nights at 9.  Hit the jump for my review of “Say the Word.”

I was completely blown away by how far the fourth episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead decided to go.  This was an unbelievable episode that showcased everything the fans have asked for and then some: dramatic character development, incredible tension across the board, plenty of gore to go around and more than its fair share of heartbreak. My only complaint with this brilliant episode is, being this early in the season, how can they hope to top it?

Starring Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Chandler Riggs, IronE Singleton, Melissa McBride, Laurie Holden, Danai Gurira, David Morrissey, Michael Rooker, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson and Emily Kinney, AMC’s The Walking Dead airs Sunday nights at 9.  Hit the jump for my review of “Killer Within.”

Last week on The Walking Dead, we saw Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and the crew deal with a life-threatening injury to one of their own, a prison swarming with Walkers and the arrival of a group of strangers that did not have the best of intentions.  We’ll have to wait at least another week to see how they’re doing because tonight’s episode is all about Andrea (Laurie Holden) and Michonne (Danai Gurira).  We also get a great introduction to season three’s most anticipated new character and a warm welcome for a character from the past.  Hit the jump to check out our recap of the latest episode of The Walking Dead.

Last week, we got a a good look at our zombie apocalypse survivors working as a team in the season three premiere of The Walking Dead on AMC.  The crew stormed a prison, cleared the grounds of Walkers and prepared to hole up in the secure and defensible cell blocks.  Unfortunately, one of their own took a Walker bite to the ankle in the process and the gang found out that they were not the only survivors seeking refuge in the prison.  The second episode, “Sick,” picks up right where we left off.  After the solid opening episode, the follow-up has managed to ratchet up the tension while satiating the audience’s appetite for Walker (and non-Walker) deaths alike.  Hit the jump for my recap and review of episode two of The Walking Dead. 

The hit AMC drama series The Walking Dead is back for Season 3, with higher stakes, more threatening human villains and, of course, plenty of zombies.  When things pick back up, Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his fellow survivors continue to seek refuge, this time in an abandoned prison, but soon discover that there are greater forces to fear than just the walking dead.  The struggle to survive has never been so perilous, especially considering that Rick’s wife, Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies), is close to the due date of her pregnancy.  The show also stars Laurie Holden, Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Chandler Riggs, Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, IronE Singleton, Melissa McBride, Danai Gurira and David Morrissey.

At the show’s press day, showrunner Glen Mazzara and writer Robert Kirkman (who also created the comic book) talked about how open the writers’ room is to changes from the comic book, which change they were most nervous about fan reaction to, the main themes of Season 3, shooting the opening sequence for the season with no dialogue, keeping the mystery of Michonne (Gurira), why Daryl (Reedus) is so much fun to write for, whether or not the show could survive if you killed off all of the original characters, and why it’s important for them to reinvent the conventions of television.  Check out what they had to say after the jump, and be aware that there are some spoilers.

It’s finally here: the season three premiere of The Walking Dead on AMC (but not on Dish…I promise that’s the last time I’ll say that).  The last season found our survivors of the zombie apocalypse holed up at the Greene family barn for the duration, until a host of walkers (and some dramatic deaths) drove them from the land. Tonight’s opener showed us that the long winter has hardened the team into a well-oiled machine, but they’re in dire need of shelter for a very pregnant Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies).  Hit the jump to check out our recap and review, plus bonus items like body counts, best kill, best zombie/effect and number of casualties in the season three premiere of AMC’s The Walking Dead.

The hit AMC drama series The Walking Dead returns for season three, with higher stakes, more threatening human villains and, of course, plenty of zombies.  When things pick back up, Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his fellow survivors continue to seek refuge, this time in an abandoned prison, but soon discover that there are greater forces to fear than just the walking dead.  The struggle to survive has never been so perilous, especially considering that Rick’s wife, Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies), is close to the due date of her pregnancy.  Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, the show also stars Laurie Holden, Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Chandler Riggs, Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, IronE Singleton, Melissa McBride, Danai Gurira and David Morrissey.

At the show’s press day, co-stars Andrew Lincoln and Sarah Wayne Callies talked about where the relationship between Rick and Lori is at now, the dynamic with their son Carl (Riggs) this season, how different the philosophies are of both Rick and The Governor (Morrissey), and what it was like to shoot the entire opening sequence with no dialogue.  Check out what they had to say after the jump, and be aware that there are some spoilers.

Tonight, the third season of The Walking Dead premieres.  The show seems poised to make it to the next level with fan-favorite storylines from the books finally being used for the TV series.  More importantly, the show now seems ready for these storylines by becoming a popular television series in its own right rather than coasting on name recognition and being the only zombie-horror show on television.  At yesterday’s New York Comic-Con panel for the show, it was all about the fans and letting them pick the brains of the cast and creators before the walkers come shambling back into our homes.

Hit the jump for my panel recap of The Walking Dead, and click here for all of our New York Comic-Con coverage.

Season three of AMC’s The Walking Dead is just a day away, but we have over 50 images from the series to share with you now.  The new season finds our survivors searching for a safe place to hunker down and defend against the undead.  The shelter they find may prove to be more dangerous than the open road.  These new images show off Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), his pregnant wife, Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies) and son, Carl (Chandler Riggs).  You’ll also be treated to scenes of Andrea (Laurie Holden) with her new BFFs, Michonne (Danai Gurira) and the Governor (David Morrissey), plus a bonus look at Daryl (Norman Reedus) sporting a crossbow and poncho.  Also, be sure to check back here for our weekly episode recaps.  The Walking Dead returns to Sunday nights at 9 on AMC, starting October 14th.  Hit the jump to see the new images.

Not only does the season three of The Walking Dead return to AMC this coming Sunday, but artist Todd McFarlane has a second series of The Walking Dead action figures available for purchase!  If you missed the recent trailer for season three of the greatest zombie series on television, no worries: we also have a sneak peek at the upcoming premiere episode for season three!

The Walking Dead, starring Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Chandler Riggs, Sarah Wayne Callies, Steven Yuen, Michael Rooker and IronE Singleton, returns to AMC starting Sunday, October 14th.  Hit the jump for a sneak peek at season three’s premiere episode, along with images and descriptions from McFarlane’s second series of action figures.

Ten days out from the debut of The Walking Dead on AMC (but not Dish Network, ha!), a new trailer has been released to tease the upcoming third season.  It shows off Rick (Andrew Lincoln) leading his remaining group of survivors (including a very pregnant Lori) as they seek refuge within a prison.  The walkers aren’t the only dangers this time around as the Governor (David Morrissey) and his people are set to butt heads with Rick’s crew all season long.  The trailer also shows Andrea (Laurie Holden) alongside newcomer Michonne (Danai Gurira).

Season three of AMC’s The Walking Dead airs Sunday October 14th at 9pm/8pm Central.  Hit the jump to watch the new trailer.

We’re about a month away from the premiere of the third season of The Walking Dead on AMC, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait that long to go inside the infamous prison.  In what’s sure to be the centerpiece of the upcoming season, the prison will act as a safehouse of sorts for our remaining heroes.  But for how long?  Well, before the living start staking claims and the dead start wandering its halls, The Walking Dead creator, Robert Kirkman is here to take us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the prison.

The Walking Dead, starring Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Chandler Riggs, Sarah Wayne Callies, Steven Yuen, Michael Rooker and IronE Singleton, returns to AMC starting Sunday, October 14th.  Hit the jump to take the tour.

At tonight’s Saturn Awards, I was able to get a few minutes with The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman on the red carpet.  With the show currently shooting season 3 in Atlanta, Kirkman says they’re about to start filming episode eight, which is the mid-season finale.  However, the big news for fans of the show came towards the end of the interview.  With the show getting huge ratings around the world, I asked if that has led to an increase in the production budget.  Kirkman said:

“I think you might see a few more dollars on the screen in the third season. It’s gonna be bigger.”

Needless to say, this is awesome news.  Hit the jump for more.

Fresh off the release of issue #100 of The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard took the stage to chat with fans about the hugely successful graphic novel.  There was no media presentation for the panel; rather the pair was handed the Inkpot Award for Excellence in Comics, after which they immediately opened up the floor for fan questions with the request that the audience avoid spoilers for the latest issue. During the panel, Kirkman and Adlard discussed their fondness for the television adaptation, potential plans for the end of the comic series, and how they would fare in a zombie apocalypse.  Hit the jump for highlights from the panel.

There have been quite a few spoilery news tidbits concerning AMC’s The Walking Dead lately, but the one safe thing we can talk about right up front is the inclusion of the villainous Governor, played in the upcoming season by David Morrisey (The Reaping). As  he plays the main antagonist (of the non-shambling variety) to Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and the gang, it’s probably a good thing to know where the third season of The Walking Dead is going to take us as far as the Governor is concerned.  Showrunner Glen Mazzara recently addressed that question while shooting on location.  I’ve done my best to keep this spoiler-free, but all bets are off after you hit the jump.