The six-episode first season -- written, produced and directed by three-time Academy Award-nominee Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) -- follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, traveling in search of a safe and secure home after a zombie apocalypse....says the AMC piece, which can be found HERE. While waiting in line for KICK-ASS, my teenage son and his friends recently worked up survival plans for "the inevitable zombie apocalypse". I was proud of 'em - 'tis not common to see teenagers thinking ahead these days. Even though their plans seem solid, I'll make sure they watch this series as Frank will, undoubtedly, have a few more pointers they should consider.