Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p "Beside the Dying Fire" is the thirteenth episode and the second season finale of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead; it aired on AMC in the United States and Canada 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 that, in the comics, was the longest lasting location for the survivors. Production for the episode transpired over approximately eight days."Beside the Dying Fire" has garnered critical praise from television commentators, who lauded the character progression and its storylines. Upon airing, it 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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- Beside_the_Dying_Fire abstract ""Beside the Dying Fire" is the thirteenth episode and the second season finale of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead; it aired on AMC in the United States and Canada 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 that, in the comics, was the longest lasting location for the survivors. Production for the episode transpired over approximately eight days."Beside the Dying Fire" has garnered critical praise from television commentators, who lauded the character progression and its storylines. Upon airing, it 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.".