On Sunday The Walking Dead finally made its UK freeview premiere.
The first episode is remarkably faithful to the original volume (or at least my recollections of it).
Andrew Lincoln is great as Rick. His accent seemed to slip from time to time but that said I can't recall him playing an American before. It is a departure from his usually comic roles like Egg from This Life and Simon from Teachers though he is handling it well thus far.
The zombies are excellent and I was glad that the show doesn't shy away from the difficult decisions that the characters have to make, especially the father and son Rick meets late on in the initial episode.
My sole criticism is that the tank scene felt a little flat compared to how it was on the page.
It is the sort of show designed for watching on TiVo etc as 10pm is a late start on a Sunday but I know the UK tabloid press would howl if shown any earlier.
So set your SkyPlus for 10 on Sunday on 5 or mosey on down to 5's website.
Easily the best thing 5 has shown in years....
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