The Walking Dead - Season 4 [DVD] [2014]

This show continues to get better and better. This season starts off months after Season 3 and the survivors have been living in peace at the prison. Unfortunately a fast acting flu type sickness spreads the prison killing most of the newcomers and extras. Its not long until only a handful are still fit enough to arm up against the Governor who returns seeking both revenge and the sanctuary of the prison with more recruitments to his army. I personally felt that episode 8 of this season should have been the Season 3 finale with the Governor finally beaten. It felt like an unwanted intrusion in season 4. The sickness storyline was more than enough for Rick's group to handle. As another reviewer mentioned the deaths continue and sometimes it a shame to see long standing characters bite the dust especially characters that still have potential but it does get tiresome losing familar faces for newbies all the time. There are some great episodes like Carol centric episode "The Grove" and some fantastic set pieces such as the zombies dropping from the roof of the shopping centre in the opening episode. The back episodes of this season are more character based. Having escaped the rubble of the prison the survivors have all been split up into groups and each episode focuses on each group. Some characters such as Bob and Beth are finally given some development. The finale sees some of these groups come together at Terminus which isn't exactly what they think it will be.... The DVD is packed with extras including interviews, featurettes and commentary tracks on selected episodes (Some of the cast are involved in these - Hershal, Beth, Darryl, Carol and Tyreese). All in all ths is an excellent package and well worth the price.

This is one of the best seasons of The Walking Dead so far with many new characters and lots of action despite a relatively slow start. Season 4 opens with Rick and the gang living at the prison and battling a host of problems from the undead to betrayal. The producers of the show have outdone themselves as the walkers are somehow scarier and more gruesome with some real 'hold-your-breath' moments amidst the character development and new faces. The mid-season finale Ep.8 'Too Far Gone' and haunting Ep.14 'The Grove' are particular highlights this season with an intriguing cliffhanger in the final episode. Overall, The Walking Dead is a superb series with a good balance of unexpected twists and action with characters you can't help but root for as they battle the constant fear of the dead and the living. Additional note: At the time of writing, the 'download per episode' situation on Amazon Instant Video is due to this season currently airing on UK Channel 5 (5*) so Amazon is matching their schedule of two episodes per week. While it is quite expensive per episode it is a good way to avoid those annoying TV adverts and it's suitable for those wanting to catch up or re-watch ahead of the DVD release on 29th September 2014.

Picking up where season 3 left off, with Rick and the other survivours trying to build a new life for themselves in the prison after escaping from the Governor. But sadly their peace and safe haven proves to be short lived as they find themselves on the run once again and separated. One of the bleakest shows on television is back and as good as ever. Yes it can be slow and if you are expecting zombie attacks every 5 minutes you might be in for a disappointment as this is more of a survival drama. In fact, interestingly for a show about zombies, the z word is not mentioned once in the series with the creatures being called Walkers and these are the traditionally slow moving zombies that kill, are horrible to look at and are definitely not interested in dating you only eating you. Don't get too attached to any characters in this series as no character is safe and anyone can get killed at any time and more new characters join the regulars in the second half of the season leading to what they hope is another safe haven called Terminus. Slow, but gripping and tense with excellent performances with some human characters who can be just as horrific as the Walkers and not a show for the squeamish, leading into a tense cliffhanger setting up season 5.

Brilliant...as I already knew from seeing it on TV! Just rewatched it all from season 1-5 (5 recorded) and it is a series that continues to grow and excite with numerous curve balls. Watching Rick de-evolve as he adapts to every situation is a funfair ride in itself. Carol just continues to grow in my estimation and come the zombie apocalypse I may well be standing behind her and not Daryl (cannot believe I just said that but season 5 cements it). I do NOT like zombie movies and horror films and used to tell my son off for watching such rubbish but it is so much more than a cheap horror trip. The start credits in themselves are quality, each episode is like a mini; well budgeted, film and you feel like you know the characters as friends...or people you don't like (plenty of those; glad to see the back of Lori and Beth (just annoying) and Noah was a light weight who I blame for the loss of Tyreese (he may have been faltering but he was a solid geezer)...and the people at Terminus and those bad blokes that Daryl got picked up by....wow, Rick protecting his family against them....I was not expecting THAT!). Just watch it....get all the seasons and watch them before season 6 starts...you will not be disappointed.

Excelente serie muy recomendable

Ad oggi è la stagione con un dettaglio grafico in alta definizione migliore delle precedenti. Questa quarta stagione è decisamente migliore della terza. La serie prosegue molto bene, nonostante alcuni episodi potrebbero essere più riassuntivi, e potrebbero esserci anche meno dialoghi inutili. L'ottavo episodio è uno dei migliori. I finali di stagione sono sempre più carenti. Quello di questa stagione è molto interessante, nonostante non lasci tantissima suspense. Nel complesso è consigliato agli appassionati della serie. La quinta stagione l'ho già vista, e posso dire che sarà molto più monotona delle precedenti. Ma nonostante questo la attendo comunque.

What is there to say about a DVD except to say love the WD Series. If your a zombie movie freak then buy them all, it's the best zombie movies out there, nothing compares to it.

Me gustaron todos los capítulos de la Cuarta Temporada, además, supera con creces a las tres primeras temporadas. La Cuarta Temporada sigue siendo en la Prisión, lugar donde se encuentran refugiados, pero pronto los tiempos de calma se acaban tras el regreso del Gobernador. The Walking Dead sigue siendo la mejor serie de zombies hasta la fecha, y la cuarta temporada trae consigo las mismos toques de acción, intriga (por los supervivientes que caerán) y que te enganchará igual o más que sus temporadas antecesoras.

Die vierte Staffel schließt sich in Sachen Spannung und Dramatik nahtlos an seine Vorgänger an. Während es sich zuvor in Staffel 3 fast ausschließlich alles im Gefängnis abspielt, kommt hier nun wieder etwas Bewegung ins Spiel... Neue Gefahren und Konflikte an unterschiedlichen Schauplätzen, die den Zuschauer unweigerlich fesseln. Die eine oder andere Episode kommt ein wenig langgezogen daher, da sie mehr oder weniger zu dialoglastig sind, dieser Umstand tut aber der Hintergrundstory gar nicht schlecht. Auch hier wird dem Zuschauer am Ende der Staffel wieder ein gutes Finale geboten, eine Mischung aus Hoffnung und Ausweglosigkeit. Großes Kompliment für einen einfach ---> ÜBERRAGENDEN <--- Showdown in der Mitte der Staffel. Hier wurde ganz klar ein Schnitt von den Machern platziert, der die vierte Staffel unverkennbar in zwei Hälften teilt. Episode 8 würde ich als bisher packenste und dramatischte Folge innerhalb der kompletten Geschichte bennen! Schwer zu sagen, was mir nicht gefällt... Die Konflikte zwischen Rick und Carl können manchmal etwas langgezogen sein, wobei mir als Zuschauer wohl schlicht die Geduld fehlt mit Carl der mittlerweile schon sehr gereift ist, jedoch natürlich noch immer ein pubertierender Junge ist, mit all den Tücken des Erwachsenwerdens konfrontiert - vervielfalt durch das Leid und Schrecken in dem er aufwachsen muss. Hut ab vor der schauspielerischen Leistung aller "Hauptakteure". Besonders Michonne, Darryl und Rick seien abermals hervorzuheben. Aber auch die anderen Darsteller glänzen auf ganzer Linie. Für Fans der Serie: Absoluter Pflichtkauf natürlich. Egal in welcher Szene man sich befindet, man weiß nie ob eine Gruppe oder Einzelperson nun wirklich in Sicherheit ist oder ob die Macher doch noch irgendwo einen "Beißer" in der Hinterhand haben. Wieder mal ist es gelungen den Zuschauer hungrig auf die nächste Staffel zu machen!! Für Neueinsteiger: Holt oder schaut euch Staffeln 1-3 an... Es ist nicht unmöglich einfach so in die Serie einzusteigen, jedoch fehlt ein erheblicher Background. Da es viele kurze Rückblenden gibt, würden hier einem Neueinsteiger in die Serie vermutlich zu viele Fragzeichen aufgeworfen werden. Unter dem Strich: Für mich die beste Serie, die ich bis heute jemals gesehen habe!!!