After nearly six seasons, it should come as no surprise that The Walking Dead has lost a bit of its momentum.
That's not to say the show is downright bad, it's just that it's become somewhat predictable: if you've been watching since the debut, you can easily predict what's going to happen well before it does. Even the supposed plot twists and character deaths — moments that once defined the series — have started to feel a bit lackluster.
After numerous requests to update their original three-season trailer, the folks over at Screen Junkies have taken a shot at the more predictable half of The Walking Dead. Considering how many people still praise the show as perfect each week, there's a lot about the show that feels routine at this point — and the video doesn't exactly pull any punches.
Oh, and before you hit play: SPOILER WARNING. The trailer doesn't hold back when it comes to spoilers, and if you're not quite caught up on the series, you may want to hold off for the time being.
If the video proves anything, it's that The Walking Dead certainly lives up to the "walking" part of its title.
Considering how self-contained each season of the show has become, it's interesting to go back and look over the entire series. The Walking Dead is definitely cyclical: as the video mentions, Rick and his group basically spend each season fixing up a supposedly safe location, fighting off some zombies and then burning everything to the ground. In fact, one could argue that Rick and the other survivors are more destructive than many of the groups they come across.
Additionally, while the video pokes fun at it, the show can still boast strong character development. Rick may have started off as a well-meaning cop with a heart of gold, but that's certainly not the case nowadays. Carl was just an obnoxious kid, and now, he's helping lead the group — and then, there's Carol, who's gone from a mere victim to one of the best characters on the show.
Whether or not you're still a fan of The Walking Dead, the Honest Trailer is definitely worth watching — or if you want to see more of Screen Junkies' work, you can head over to their YouTube channel.
