“Fear the Walking Dead” is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama series that premiered on AMC in 2015. As a companion series and prequel to the acclaimed “The Walking Dead,” it delves into the early days of the zombie apocalypse, providing a fresh perspective on the unfolding catastrophe.

Set in Los Angeles, the series centers on a dysfunctional family grappling with the onset of the apocalypse. Led by Madison Clark (Kim Dickens) and her boyfriend Travis Manawa (Cliff Curtis), the family also includes Madison’s children, Nick (Frank Dillane) and Alicia (Alycia Debnam-Carey), as well as Travis’ son, Chris (Lorenzo James Henrie). As society collapses and the dead rise, the family must come together to navigate the chaos and threat of the undead.

The series explores the initial confusion, fear, and violence that accompany the fall of civilization. It portrays the characters’ struggles to survive in a world where the rules have drastically changed. Alongside the walkers (the show’s term for zombies), the family faces off against other survivors who have turned to brutality and lawlessness.

“Fear the Walking Dead” is praised for its character-driven storytelling, which delves into the emotional and psychological toll of the apocalypse on ordinary individuals. Its visual style, atmospheric tension, and depth of its ensemble cast have also been commended. Now in its seventh season, the show continues to expand the “Walking Dead” universe, offering a unique view of the early outbreak and the challenges of adapting to a new, horrifying reality.