Not being a California guy I find it hard to identify with the "look" of the show... however... I think FEAR has a lot of opportunity to become BETTER than the original.
I don't think the original knew it would be a big hit and they didn't have nice long character arcs in mind.
FTWD might have some more faith in their longevity and might be able to pull something real nice off. I just wish the characters were more likable. Maybe that will be the trick.. taking unlikable characters and making us like them.
I don't know why it is, but Hollywood seems intent on pushing all forms of entertainment on us filled with unlikable characters. Reality shows, scripted dramas.. even "comedies" and big budget movies with no one worth rooting for. I just don't get it. How many levels of gatekeepers must these shows get past where no one says.. "I hate these people".. get me a new cast or new scripts or whatever...