The Walking Dead: Origins (2021)
Kernel Score: 86% · 486 TMDB ratings
Genres: Documentary
First aired: 2021-07-15
Seasons: 1 · 4 episodes
Where to watch The Walking Dead: Origins
- Stream: Philo
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the point of view of a single character and features new interviews and narrations from the actors that portray these iconic characters, interwoven with clips from the most pivotal moments of their journeys so far.
The Walking Dead: Origins parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Walking Dead: Origins is a documentary series exploring the zombie apocalypse storyline through character retrospectives with clips from the original show.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — As a companion piece to The Walking Dead, it includes clips from the zombie apocalypse series' violent, pivotal moments.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Norman Reedus as Self
- Melissa McBride as Self
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Self
- Lauren Cohan as Self
The Walking Dead: Origins FAQ
Is The Walking Dead: Origins good?
The Walking Dead: Origins has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Walking Dead: Origins?
In the US you can stream The Walking Dead: Origins on Philo.
Is The Walking Dead: Origins OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Walking Dead: Origins is a documentary series exploring the zombie apocalypse storyline through character retrospectives with clips from the original show.