'Fear the Walking Dead' to Get Web Spin-Off Series

"The Walking Dead" universe got a spinoff series in "Fear the Walking Dead" and it seems that just a few episodes in, AMC is ready to offer the franchise another spinoff, although this time, it's for a web series, called "Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462".

The upcoming series, said Cinema Blend, will debut air in 16 parts on AMC.com beginning October 4 and will tell the story of a group of passengers who were able to board a commercial airplane just as society begins to falter in the Zombie Outbreak. The lives of the people onboard are then threatened when a passenger, presumably with the virus, dies mid-flight.

However, the outlet also noted that the premise is similar to existing movies like "World War Z" and even "Snakes on a Plane" the web series is said to show the universe in a new context. "Flight 462" will fit in seamlessly with the rest of the franchise and will help explain the scene on "Fear" where a jet was seen flying overhead that neither crashed nor exploded.

Huffington Post noted that this new series may be the network's way of taking advantage of the franchise's vast following. After all, "The Walking Dead" is the most successful cable show and was the fourth most-watched show on any network last TV season. "Fear", on the other hand, had the biggest premiere in any cable series in history.

However, Forbes noted that the spin-off is not perfect, and ratings have dwindled. There are several problems from the show that needs to be addressed, like the lack of actual scenes and information on the breakdown of civilization, the lack of interest and intelligence from the main characters, the dragging plot and slow pace of the show, and contrary to its title, the lack of actual fear.

"Fear" has also been under scrutiny as fans of the "TWD" universe constantly compare it to the original series. With its similar problems to "TWD", "Fear" is having a hard time competing, and as Forbes noted, it should compete or complement the original series --- a feat it is currently failing miserably in.

Do you think another spinoff in "The Walking Dead" universe is a good idea or should AMC concentrate more on the points pointed out by Forbes?

Check out "Flight 462" on AMC.com beginning October 6 and will also air during commercial breaks all throughout the sixth season of "The Walking Dead".