Fear the Walking Dead
* Starts: A few weeks before the outbreak of the zombie apocalypse in Los Angeles.
* Timeline: It catches up to the events of "The Walking Dead" Season 1, with the events of the two shows occurring roughly at the same time (within a few weeks of each other).
The Walking Dead
* Starts: Around six weeks after the outbreak in Atlanta, Georgia.
* Timeline: It continues to move forward in time, spanning several years across its seasons.
Connecting the Timeline
* Overlapping: The earliest episodes of "Fear the Walking Dead" take place around the same time as the first few episodes of "The Walking Dead." This is evident in the similar stages of the outbreak, the way the world is collapsing, and the similar types of zombies encountered.
* Divergent: The two shows diverge in time as "The Walking Dead" progresses through the years, while "Fear the Walking Dead" eventually catches up to the present day of "The Walking Dead" (around the end of Season 4).
Key Points
* "Fear the Walking Dead" acts as a prequel, offering a look into the early days of the zombie apocalypse.
* The timeline overlap allows for occasional crossover events and character connections.
* While the two shows share the same world, they explore different aspects of the apocalypse and its impact.
Note: There are some inconsistencies and debates about the exact timeline. Some fans theorize that the initial weeks in "Fear the Walking Dead" might be a bit later than originally assumed. However, the general consensus is that the shows largely overlap in their early stages.