Half are bought, many others are by people posting after one episode in states of high excitement. This series is so very average. But wildly overhyped because it's on HBO. Same old apocalypse storyline. Stupid zombies chasing people around. Everybody scarred by loss. Same old 'heartrending' relationship tale of a makeshift family formed in a dystopian world. Who cares? Critics (better labeled flatterers) will praise the show for 'challenging narrative expectations' to focus on the fragile bonds that develop blah blah blah

This is also a vehicle to elevate Pedro Pascal into superstar status in the U. S. He's okay. The girl is okay, too-the latest overhyped product on the assembly line of child stars...

This explosion of entertainment content over the past decade has made virtually every genre a massive cliche. Originality is hard. But better to wait for it than celebrate mediocrity.