{"id":10324,"date":"2024-04-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesouthtexan.com\/?p=10324"},"modified":"2024-04-01T23:17:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T23:17:06","slug":"review-the-walking-dead-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesouthtexan.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/06\/review-the-walking-dead-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: The Walking Dead is Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New spinoff brings back Rick Grimes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The world of \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d (TWD) has returned with AMC +\u2019s new hit show \u201cThe Ones Who Live.\u201d The show features the story of Rick Grimes after the cliffhanger event of the finale of Season 9 of TWD.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TWD was initially a comic series created by Robert Kirkman, who has also created other notable works such as comic series and now television show \u201cInvincible.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TWD has grown vastly since its television debut in 2010, creating multiple spinoffs shows, video games and other forms of media that all collaboratively make its way into TWD universe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the events of \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d Rick Grimes is now under supervision of a secretive organization called the Civic Republic Military (CRM) and must comply with them to make his way back to his family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The narrative direction of the show feels original and refreshing yet Andrew Lincoln\u2019s return as Rick Grimes gives the show a sense of familiarity and nostalgia while also allowing his character to develop in unexpected ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest of the cast is also impressive, with standout performances from Danai Gurira, playing Michonne, and Pollyanna McIntosh playing Jadis. 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