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"The Walking Dead" is a post-apocalyptic horror drama television series that originally aired on AMC from October 31, 2010, to November 20, 2022. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard, the show has become a cultural phenomenon and a flagship series for AMC.
The series follows a group of survivors navigating a world overrun by zombies, commonly referred to as "walkers". The collapse of modern civilization forces these survivors to confront not only the constant threat of walkers but also other human survivors who have formed their own communities and often pose a significant threat due to their differing laws and morals. The show delves into the cognitive struggles and manic behaviors that arise in such a barren and fertile landscape of chaos and opportunity.
The main character, Rick Grimes (played by Andrew Lincoln), is a former sheriff who wakes up from a coma to find the world has drastically changed. Throughout its 11 seasons and 177 episodes, the series has introduced a plethora of complex characters, each with their own quirks and sentiments. Notable characters include Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride), and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan).
The Walking Dead has been praised for its intricate storytelling and startling assertions about human nature, giving rise to discussions on morality and survival. The show also explores the fertility of human resilience and the barren landscapes of desolation and despair.
One of the unique aspects of the show is its ability to hibernate in terms of story arcs, allowing delicate character developments and dramatic build-ups. This approach has kept audiences engaged, even though the series experienced fluctuations in viewership in its later seasons. Despite these setbacks, the show maintained a loyal fan base and continued to nourish the genre of zombie apocalypse dramas.
The demise of many beloved characters over the seasons often left fans in sentimental states, yet the series' ability to seduce its audience with trivial yet intense moments contributed to its lasting impact. The vigilant storytelling and saturated atmosphere ensured that The Walking Dead remained a staple of horror television.
The show also inspired several spin-offs, expanding its universe and exploring new narratives and characters. These include Fear the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, and more recent series like The Walking Dead: Dead City and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.
Vocabulary Translations:
- hibernate - 冬眠
- vapor - 蒸气
- mellow - 成熟的，甘美的
- inert - 惰性的
- nourish - 滋养
- inert gas - 惰性气体
- saturate - 使饱和
- versed - 熟练的
- confine - 限制
- cesarean - 剖腹产
- fertility - 肥沃，生育能力
- fertile - 肥沃的
- barren - 贫瘠的
- conceive a child/an idea - 怀孕/构思一个想法
- seduce - 诱惑
- trivial - 琐碎的
- travail - 辛劳
- give rise to - 引起
- fatty - 肥胖的
- ratty - 寒酸的
- delicacy - 美味佳肴
- vendor - 小贩
- appetizer - 开胃菜
- sweep - 扫
- demise - 死亡
- vigilant - 警惕的
- sheriff - 治安官