The Fear (1988)

Crime · Drama

What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (103 votes)
Episode average: 8.3 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix · Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1988)

8.28 avg 4 episodes 8.3 → 7.7 52 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	8.3	7
2	Episode #1.2	8.4	6
4	Episode #1.4	8.7	7
5	Episode #1.5	7.7	7