Does Rick have it out for Eugene in Season 8 of The Walking Dead?

Does Rick have it out for Eugene in Season 8 of The Walking Dead? by Paul Zuniga

2017 has been Margaret Atwood’s year. Streaming website Hulu debuted A Handmaid’s Tale in April of this year. The dystopian series premiered to popular success and widespread critical acclaim. In September, the Emmy Awards declared the series the Outstanding Drama Series of 2017. Meanwhile, Atwood’s next series, Alias Grace premieres on Netflix in November.

Photo Credit: Alias Grace/CBC Media Centre

A six part mini-series, Alias Grace follows Grace Marks (Sarah Gadon). The period drama comes from writer Sarah Polley, and follows Marks as a young Irish immigrant in Canada during the nineteenth century. When her employer is found murdered, Grace is arrested along with a companion (Kerr Logan).

Photo Credit: Alias Grace/ CBC Media Centre

Alias Grace comes from a talented creative team. Writer Sarah Polley began her career as an actor on Canadian television. She’s probably most recognized by audiences for her portrayal of Sarah Stanley in the long-running, family drama Avonlea. However, the actress since moved behind the camera. She’s worked extensively as a writer and director on critically acclaimed films like: Take This Waltz and Stories We Tell. Meanwhile, Polley continues to establish herself as one of the strongest writers working in the film community. Here’s hoping that this leads to more from the talented creator.

Furthermore, Polley is joined by director Mary Harron. She is best known for her work on films like American Psycho and The Notorious Betty Page. Harron brings a flair for period pieces to this six installment mini-series, which should ensure Alias Grace is not only narratively interesting, but visually impressive as well.

Photo Credit: Alias Grace/CBC Media Centre

Alias Grace dropped preview pictures this week coinciding with its Canadian television debut. Visually, the series definitely seems on-par with the other period works on television right now. Canadian television programming in particular brings a visually strong slate of period pieces with shows like Murdoch Mysteries and Frontier leading the pack. Looking at the previews of Alias Grace, the mini-series certainly holds it own its competition.

Meanwhile, the show features a talented cast. Actress Sarah Gadon is recognizable to audiences as Sadie in the Hulu television series 11.22.1963. She followed the successful role with a starring role in the critically acclaimed, period drama Indignation. She joins the ever-popular Zachary Levi, Kerr Logan and star-on-the-rise Rebecca Liddiard wrapping up the stellar cast.

Photo Credit: Alias Grace/ CBC Media Centre

The period drama is available to viewers in Canada starting this week on CBC. Furthermore, it airs Monday nights. Meanwhile, viewers around the world can check out the series when it premieres on Netflix on November 3rd.