8.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
The Walking Dead tells the story of the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse and follows a small group of survivors traveling across the United States in search of a new home away from the hordes of zombies. The group is led by Rick Grimes, who was a police officer in the old world. As their situation grows more and more grim, the group's desperation to survive pushes them to do almost anything to stay alive.
Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Chandler Riggs, Melissa McBride, Lauren CohanComic book | 100% |
Thriller | 92% |
Horror | 87% |
Supernatural | 83% |
Melodrama | 54% |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
French: Dolby Digital 2.0
Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0
English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Six-disc set (6 BDs)
Digital copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (locked)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
It’s common practice – or at least it should be common practice -- this deep into a television show’s run to reference past season Blu-ray
releases in order to encourage and facilitate anyone’s journey to “catch up” and explore the show’s world as it was and why it’s at the place
depicted in the
current season. There may be no other show on television for which that exercise may be more necessary. Why? The Walking Dead is
almost entirely indistinguishable from season one to now in season eleven. This is not Star Trek with a stable core of characters who have lasted from
season one to season seven. No, for The Walking Dead, almost the entire character roster has turned over since the show's debut season,
primarily due to in-show character death in the zombie infested and morally depraved world. While the show, and even season eleven, can be
enjoyed in the moment, exploring the world and
soaking in the ambience and action and horrors, it’s best enjoyed with a deeply rooted understanding of who has come from where and why they’re
important to the show today. That said, even for series veterans it can be a little disorienting to dig through the character sprawl and sort out
various allegiances, pasts, presents, connections, and so on and so forth, especially if viewers (like this reviewer) are on the once-per-year plan,
watching the show with a sizeable gap in between seasons. But it’s going to be a fun ride when it’s finally all said and done (supposedly) after
season eleven to marathon the series over a couple of months and see the progression, and the steady hold to essential themes and ideas, play out
as one large, unified story, even as there’s been so much turnover through the years. Audiences who are not up on 'TWD' essential story
developments should not read the rest of the show review; skip to video, audio, and supplements! So, without further ado, catch up by clicking
on the links
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This final season release of The Walking Dead includes all episodes spread across six Blu-ray discs. The presentation is adequate, remaining more or less in-line with the bleak appearance established in previous seasons. The sense of grit isn't quite as pronounced, but the picture is nevertheless stable in bright exteriors (even where there is an obvious, and deliberate, color drain at play) and decently lit interiors. Things are shaky in very low light, such as the snatch-and-grab operation seen at the very beginning of the season where some significant noise and heavy compression artifacts are in plain evidence. Overall, however, things are in good working order, delivering crisp, efficient details to faces, zombie gore, tattered clothes, weathered structures, and natural elements. The image has its struggles, but it's essentially in-line with recent season releases in terms of look and feel and Blu-ray quality.
Season eleven's Dolby TrueHD 7.1 lossless soundtrack delivers a generally satisfying listen that takes advantage of the full soundstage to deliver intense action and world ambience alike. Action scenes are lively, particularly with zombie groans and general chaotic din enveloping the listening area and nicely transporting the listener into the action. While not so full and intense as the best major motion picture audio experiences, the general feel for chaos and activity are nicely integrated. World ambience satisfies for accuracy and immersion as well, with good placement and seamless engagement for the duration, Musical clarity is good, with dominant front-end positioning but well-balanced surround usage as well. Subwoofer engagement is never prolific, but it does offer nicely defined reports that support content with often just the right low-end kick. Dialogue is clear and efficient from its well prioritized front-center location.
This set only includes two deleted scenes on one of the discs. No DVD copy of the series is included, but a digital copy code is
included with purchase. This release ships with a non-embossed slipcover.
Disc Three:
Season eleven offers more of the same, changing places and some faces, but essentially regurgitating familiar content throughout what is the longest season of the eleven. That offers at least a baseline for what is unquestionably solid entertainment, but the lack of significant shock and awe disappoints. Yes, there are some challenging events, some tearful goodbyes, and a few shocks, but it's nothing that snags the reigns and really pushes the series towards the best that it has had on offer in the past. It goes out with neither a bang nor a whimper but rather some static middle ground that is arguably more disappointing than if the show had actually done less than it does. Regardless, the final season Blu-ray feels phoned in. For all of this, supplements are limited to less than two minutes of two measly deleted scenes. Video and audio are fine, but this set is pretty threadbare. Recommended for fans.
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