[Matata]

I went into this show not wanting to like it and if it wasn't for the calgary connection I may never have even bothered. I have an aversion to dramas, stuff with kids in danger, am tired of the zombie thing and aren't that interested in watching shows in general.

Only half an episode in and this #### blew my doors off, everything about it has been rock solid, even the dog puts in a compelling performance. You can always judge a zombie story by how well they handle the outbreak and this was one of the all time best outbreaks. The introduction to Joel's character is a great example of how well done everything is. We're shown who he is by how he reacts, his empathy, ruthlessness, resourcefulness and tenacity are all clearly explained to the viewer without giving a direct explanation. That requires a lot of skill and trust between the writing, directing, acting and even the audience.