Firstly, I'm not a gamer so know nothing of the video game this is based on.

Taken as a stand alone TV series, it's watchable and reasonably enjoyable, but no way on earth is it worthy of the 9/10 it currently has on IMDB. I can only assume the people giving it maximum scores are those that play the video game, so have some form of attachment to the title and story.

The performances by the 2 lead characters are what carries this, as the story is one that's been done many times before and in all honesty, been done better.

Some of the "effects / prosthetics" of the infected are embarrassing, with some infected seeming to be wearing cycling helmets with some papier-mâché on them.

Whilst there are a few action sequences, it's really quite a slow burn that at times, feels a bit of a chore.

The ultimate measure, is that I'm not desperate to see a second series.

In summary: Slow burn, drags at times, laughable costumes, well known storyline but saved from being awful by 2 excellent leads.