7 Reasons Why Fans Have Turned On Fear The Walking Dead

By Michael Potts / September 29, 2015

When it was first announced that AMC were looking to release a brand new spinoff series for The Walking Dead, fans were divided. Some saw it as a great way to expand the universe of the show, others saw it as a great way for the network to expand their bank balance. The first season of Fear The Walking Dead will soon be drawing to a close, with the 6-episode run setting the scene for a longer Season 2 next year, but while the show posted incredible audience numbers for its Pilot episode, huge number of fans haven't been drawn back for the other episodes. Episode 1 attracted 10.1 million viewers, a record figure for a show's first episode. However, Episode 2 saw a drop to 8.2 million, Episode 3 down again to 7.1 million, and Episode 4 down to 6.6 million. At that rate, the numbers could fall to around the 5 million mark very soon, half the number of the Pilot. But why?

7. Not Directly Linked To TWD

Some massive TWD fans are solely drawn to it by the characters. But of course, Rick, Daryl, Glenn, Maggie and every other character who makes TWD great won't be featuring in Fear. That's a good move, but it's also a feeling of starting all over again and that's frustrating for some fans who've invested so much time in the original. TWD still has a long way to run with a huge amount of drama yet to unfold, while Fear is already set for a 15-episode second season. Could it be a case of overload for some fans? In 2016, walker-action will be running for almost the entire year, and if Fear remains popular enough, that pattern would continue into the future. It's understandable if fans don't want to be introduced to another sprawling cast without any direct links to TWD. It's a total clean break with very few links and no chance of crossing over.