The Walking Dead: Origins (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Series · ★ 7.8

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Released in 2021, The Walking Dead: Origins is a documentary series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Walking Dead: Origins stars Norman Reedus as Self, Melissa McBride as Self, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Self and Lauren Cohan as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Walking Dead: Origins has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Walking Dead: Origins page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Walking Dead: Origins tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Walking Dead: Origins (2021)?
In US, The Walking Dead: Origins is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Walking Dead: Origins worth watching?
The Walking Dead: Origins holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Walking Dead: Origins?
The Walking Dead: Origins stars Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan.
When was The Walking Dead: Origins released?
The Walking Dead: Origins was released in 2021.