The Walking Dead Season 6 Part 1: A Look Back and A Look Ahead

I've been politely asked about a dozen times (you know who you are) to do a post on the latest season of AMC's The Walking Dead. I initially couldn't think of a good idea, but eventually decided to write about the first half of season 6. I've read all the comics to date (they are at issue #151), and I feel that I can apply that knowledge to what may or may not happen in the second half of season 6. Let's start with a look back at the first half:

'The Walking Dead' casts its next villain

I'm very fucking excited for this, though this character's introduction comes a but earlier than expected. This should also have a huge implication on Glenn's apparent death. I'll say more later.

Major comic spoilers! Please don't click unless you're ok with being spoiled!

'The Walking Dead' spin-off gets a pilot

Read all about it here!

Details on the now "official" Walking Dead spinoff

I first posted about the spinoff of The Walking Dead back in September, and more details are finally emerging from Robert Kirman. See the highlights below, and read about more here.

• The spinoff will be set in the same world as “The Walking Dead,” but won’t include any of the characters from the show or the comics.
• The location won’t be in Georgia.
• There’s lots of possibilities for the plot in the spinoff.
• Dave Erickson, who worked as producer and writer on AMC’s “Low Winter Sun” (which was recently canceled), and who wrote 17 episodes of FX Network’s “Sons of Anarchy,” was recently announced as being an executive producer and writer for the spinoff.
• Apart from being set in the same world as The Walking Dead there’s not much to go on so far in regards to plot, and no cast members have been announced or even rumored.
• The originally announced release date was going to be sometime in 2015, but Uproxx claims: “That’s not necessarily the case, anymore.”

Newly acquired Phillie A.J. Burnett predicts 'The Walking Dead'

Got 4 minutes? Recap the first 4 seasons of 'The Walking Dead'

Another new 'The Walking Dead' Teaser

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Also, the entire main cast will appear on Conan February 6th!

New 'The Walking Dead' Trailer

The new season is less than a month away!

New 'The Walking Dead' Teaser Poster

CARUL!

How useful were 'The Walking Dead' characters so far this season? INFOGRAPHIC

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We'll have to wait until February 9th for more 'The Walking Dead'

From Vulture:

When it comes down to it, the only thing worse than the prospect of too many zombies is the prospect of no zombies at all. AMC revealed that The Walking Dead will have its mid-season premiere on Sunday, February 9, meaning you'll likely have to turn to your loved ones or religious belief system or other source of deep strength in order to make it through the next two months. Good luck, everyone.

'The Walking Dead' will return next year

No surprise here, but The Walking Dead will return next year for its 5th season. Yep, that's basically it, aside from Scott Gimple returning as showrunner.

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An honest trailer for 'The Walking Dead'

Sneak Peek of 'The Walking Dead' Season Premiere

The Oath: New 'Walking Dead' webseries

Watch the first installment of the latest webisode for The Walking Dead titled "The Oath" below, just in time for the Season 4 premiere October 13th. Check out the rest on AMC.com!

The Walking Dead to get a spin-off?

From Uproxx:

Indeed, AMC announced today that it is in the early stages of developing a spin-off to The Walking Dead, set for 2015. Details are scarce. Here’s what AMC had to say, according to TVLine. 

“Building on the success of the most popular show on television for adults 18-49 is literally a no-brainer,” said AMC prez Charlie Collier in a statement. “We look forward to working with Robert, Gale and Dave again as we develop an entirely new story and cast of characters. It’s a big world and we can’t wait to give fans another unforgettable view of the zombie apocalypse.” 

Series creator Robert Kirkman added this:

“After 10 years of writing the comic book series and being so close to the debut of our fourth, and in my opinion, best season of the TV series, I couldn’t be more thrilled about getting the chance to create a new corner of The Walking Dead universe. The opportunity to make a show that isn’t tethered by the events of the comic book, and is truly a blank page, has set my creativity racing.”

The Seussing Dead

The rhymes could use a little work, but other than that a pretty neat match up combining Dr. Seuss with The Walking Dead as a way to summarize Season 3...

The Walking Dead Season 4 Trailer

I'm so glad I got into this show, since I'm now all caught up and quite excited for the new season. Judging by this trailer, it will be a good one. The Walking Dead returns October 13th on AMC, and the only downside is that I now have to wait a few months after binge watching the first 3 seasons. I guess I can't complain too much though, since I thought season 2 was great despite most fans finding it boring. Bring on season 4, now with another cast member from The Wire.

My one gripe about 'The Walking Dead'

(Aside from the restrictions due to being on cable) my only gripe with AMC's The Walking Dead is the lack of blood splatter. You see blood, and hear it splatter, but the group's faces never get even a drop of blood splattered on them. It's ridiculous! Just one splatter is all I ask for.

Just started marathon watching the series, in case you didn't know.

The Walking Dead back for a third season

AMC has renewed The Walking Dead for a third season.  From ComingSoon.net:

Today we are pleased to announce that the 'dead' shall live as we proudly renew 'The Walking Dead' for a third season on AMC and, globally, with our terrific partners at Fox International Channels," said Charlie Collier, AMC's President. "We are thankful for everyone's contribution in front of and behind the camera as we continue to make 'The Walking Dead' a unique television experience. And, we are so proud as it continues to set viewership records around the world.