Fear the Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series that premiered on AMC in 2015. It is a companion series and prequel to the popular zombie-apocalypse drama The Walking Dead. The series follows a dysfunctional family living in Los Angeles at the onset of the zombie apocalypse. Led by Madison Clark (Kim Dickens) and her boyfriend Travis Manawa (Cliff Curtis), the family includes Madison’s children, Nick (Frank Dillane) and Alicia (Alycia Debnam-Carey), as well as Travis’ son, Chris (Lorenzo James Henrie). As the world begins to crumble and the dead start rising, the family must band together to survive the growing chaos and the threat of the undead.

They witness firsthand the early stages of the outbreak, grappling with the confusion, fear, and violence that accompanies the end of civilization as they know it. Over the course of the series, the family navigates the dangerous new landscape, facing off against both the walkers (the show’s term for zombies) and other human survivors who have turned to violence and lawlessness.

The series explores themes of family, survival, morality, and the human condition in the face of a complete societal collapse. Fear the Walking Dead has been praised for its character-driven storytelling, exploring the emotional and psychological toll of the apocalypse on ordinary people. The show has also been commended for its visual style, atmosphere, and the depth of its ensemble cast. Now in its seventh season, Fear the Walking Dead continues to expand the larger Walking Dead universe, offering a unique perspective on the early days of the zombie outbreak and the challenges faced by those struggling to adapt to the new, horrific reality.