Notably,Fear the Walking Deadcomes beforeThe Walking Deadchronologically, making it a great entry point for new viewers.

However, watchingThe Walking Deadbeforehand is definitely not required.

In fact, audiences could watchThe Walking DeadafterFear the Walking Deadand would still enjoy the franchise.

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Kim Dickens as Madison Clark and zombie herd in Fear The Walking Dead

A prequel to AMC’s hit series, Fear the Walking Dead, follows new characters and explores the city of Los Angeles as the world transforms into the horrifying zombie apocalypse that changes the world forever. The first half of the series follows a found family that rebuilds who they are to adapt and survive the new world order. The second half follows Morgan Jones, a survivor from the original franchise who joins the original surviving cast members.

Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) looking down in The Walking Dead

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