Beside the Dying Fire
| "Beside the Dying Fire" | |
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| The Walking Dead episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 13 |
| Directed by | Ernest Dickerson |
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Robert Kirkman Glen Mazzara |
| Original air date | March 18, 2012 |
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"Beside the Dying Fire" is the thirteenth and final episode of the second season and 19th episode overall of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on March 18, 2012. The episode was written by creator Robert Kirkman and showrunner Glen Mazzara and directed by series regular Ernest Dickerson. In the episode, a huge horde of walkers invades the Greene farm, chasing Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Hershel's groups off the premises. Meanwhile, Andrea (Laurie Holden) is separated from the group, leaving her to fight off the same walkers that attacked Hershel's farm.
Such themes as romance, death, and survival are prevalent throughout "Beside the Dying Fire". It is seen as a turning point for the development of several characters on the show, and flashbacks to various previous revelations in the series. "Beside the Dying Fire" features the debut of protagonist Michonne, a character that has been prominently featured in the comics of the same name, and it introduces the Prison. Production for the episode transpired over approximately eight days.
"Beside the Dying Fire" attracted 9 million viewers and a 4.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic, according to Nielsen ratings. The episode amassed record ratings, thus becoming the highest-rated cable program demographically of all time, an accolade that was previously held by "Nebraska." "Beside the Dying Fire" became the most-viewed cable telecast of the day, as well as the highest-rated cable program of the week.
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