I've been waiting until the end of season one to officially review this show. I am a big fan of the comic and have been reading it for a long time so when I found out they were making this, I was stoked! And a little hesitant. I was worried that they would ruin things by going too far off the rails. I am glad to see that they didn't. For anyone that has read the comic you know that there is alot of things that have happened in this season that didn't happen in the comic. The CDC thing for one. And Shane still being alive for another. I have read and watched a few things on this show and understand the logic behind their decision to go away from the cannon. They want to keep it fresh and new for people that have read it and I think they have done an excellent job of that. I love the balance of the new elements with the major elements from the comic staying intact. The characters are who they should be. They have stayed very true to the ones in the book and had breathed life into the characters that I love...and love to hate.
Andrew Lincoln is fantastic as Rick Grimes. He captures the angst and weight of the character who is trying to keep his family and a group of survivors together in a world gone mad. I am glad I read the comic so I know where things are going and I can see how these actors are breathing life into the emotional journey their characters are on. Jon Bernthal is fantastic as Shane and I can see why they decided to keep his character around. While I find the entire cast excellent I have to say the stand out for me has to be Jeffrey DeMunn who is amazing as Dale. He has made a character that didn't really resonate with me much before one of my favorites. I love his quiet strength and vulnerability.
I can't wait until next season when they get to the farm, but more than that....the Jail. The wait is killing me. Come back soon Walkers. I give this show a resounding 4.9 out of 5 head shots.
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