Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Zombie apocalypse stories are fun, dark, and violent.
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Tales of the Walking Dead
What's the Story?
TALES OF THE WALKING DEAD offers six standalone stories that take place within The Walking Dead universe. Each of the narratives chronicles the experiences of new characters, and on occasion, reprises established figures from the original series, at different points during the zombie apocalypse. From dealing with deja vu during the fall of Atlanta, to attempting to make scientific sense of what zombies actually are, each account offers new adventures, and in some cases, new insights, into what amounts to the end of the world as we know it.
Is It Any Good?
The well-produced series offers some entertaining (and sometimes bizarre) tales that The Walking Dead fans will enjoy. The introduction of new characters into the universe, played by folks like Terry Crews, Olivia Munn, Parker Posey, and Anthony Edwards, allows for some creative and engaging scenarios that help refresh the overall story world. Meanwhile, the reprisal of characters like Dee (played by Samantha Morton) also gives the series a sense of legitimacy, and helps those familiar with the original make connections to events that they may not have otherwise made. Those new to the franchise won't pick up on these details, but it doesn't make Tales of the Walking Dead any less enjoyable. However, it might inspire them to watch the original.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about people's fascination with zombies, vampires, and witches. Did you know that media featuring these creatures has risen in popularity every few decades since the late 1800s? Why do you think that would be?
What are some of the specific details that connect Tales of the Walking Dead with storylines from the original series? Are all of them obvious?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 14, 2022
- Cast : Terry Crews , Samantha Morton , Olivia Munn , Anthony Edwards
- Network : AMC
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Friendship
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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