The Walking Dead at 15: Pilot Deep Dive, Spinoffs & Daryl Dixon S3 Finale Thoughts

14/11/2025 1h 17min Episodio 290
The Walking Dead at 15: Pilot Deep Dive, Spinoffs & Daryl Dixon S3 Finale Thoughts

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In this special episode of Screens in Focus, Diana and Renee celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Walking Dead with a deep dive into the iconic pilot, why it still hits, and how it shaped the entire universe. They break down the major spinoffs, Fear the Walking Dead, The Ones Who Live, Dead City and more, highlighting the characters who shined, the arcs that worked (and didn't), and why certain eras of the universe stand out. Renee also returns to share her take on the Daryl Dixon Season 3 finale, including big moments, character turns, and where the series could go next. Plus, the duo wraps up with TV & movie recs, including Frankenstein, It: Welcome to Derry, Stranger Things, Predator: Badlands,  and more!  00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:46 Revisiting the Walking Dead Pilot 01:24 First Impressions of the Walking Dead 04:11 Iconic Moments from the Pilot 08:47 Setting the Tone of the Series 15:34 Exploring the Spinoffs 17:07 Favorite Spinoff Characters 18:39 Fear the Walking Dead Discussion 22:28 The Ones Who Live and Other Spinoffs 35:34 Daryl Dixon Finale Discussion 47:54 Discussing Darrell Dixon's Future 48:44 Rapid Fire Walking Dead Universe Edition 49:14 Saddest or Most Tragic Moments 51:23 Most Shocking Moments 52:44 Most Hated Moments or Decisions 54:59 Most Memorable Walkers 57:27 Most Badass Moments 59:48 Favorite Season of The Walking Dead 01:01:11 Impactful Music Moments 01:03:49 Favorite Guest or Side Characters 01:06:20 TV and Movie Recommendations 01:16:22 Conclusion and Farewell "Oats in the Water," Ben Howard -  "Internment," which is Season 4, Episode 5 of The Walking Dead. "Civilian," Wye Oak - "18 Miles Out," which is Season 2, Episode 10. ofThe Walking Dead. Lee DeWyze "Blackbird Song" - "Alone," which is Season 4, Episode 13, of The Walking Dead. Renee Hansen:  https://linktr.ee/renee.hansen  https://reneehansen.journoportfolio.com                            Follow and subscribe to Screens in Focus. Website: www.screensinfocus.com Email: [email protected]  X https://x.com/screensinfocus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screensinfocuspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screensinfocus  Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations:    Google voice (669) 223-8542‬  Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com