<P> Fear the Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson , that premiered on AMC on August 23 , 2015 . It is a companion series and prequel to The Walking Dead , which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman , Tony Moore , and Charlie Adlard . The first season consists of six episodes . The second season , comprising 15 episodes , premiered on April 10 , 2016 . On April 15 , 2016 , AMC announced the series had been renewed for a 16 - episode third season , which premiered on June 4 , 2017 . In April 2017 , AMC renewed the series for a fourth season and announced that Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg would replace the departing Dave Erickson as showrunners . </P>
<P> Fear the Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson , that premiered on AMC on August 23 , 2015 . It is a companion series and prequel to The Walking Dead , which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman , Tony Moore , and Charlie Adlard . The first season consists of six episodes . The second season , comprising 15 episodes , premiered on April 10 , 2016 . On April 15 , 2016 , AMC announced the series had been renewed for a 16 - episode third season , which premiered on June 4 , 2017 . In April 2017 , AMC renewed the series for a fourth season and announced that Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg would replace the departing Dave Erickson as showrunners . </P>
when did the fear of the walking dead start
when did the fear of the walking dead start
August 23 , 2015
August 23 , 2015