Fans of The Walking Dead need to see Michael Cudlitz in Clarice

Many great cast members appear on AMC’s The Walking Dead since it premiered in 2010, and many of them have gone on to do great things after their characters make their exit from the popular zombie drama series.

One former cast member who seems to be doing it right is Michael Cudlitz. The former Abraham Ford actor has showcased his skills in front of and behind the camera since his crushing farewell from The Walking Dead and his latest project should have fans excited to see more from him in the future.

Premiering on Feb. 11, 2021, Clarice is an interesting take on Silence of the Lambs’ world. The show picks up one year after the events of the amazing film where Clarice Starling (played by Rebecca Breeds) is recruited to Washington D.C. to help catch a serial killer as part of a team led by Paul Krendler (portrayed by Michael Cudlitz).

Why do The Walking Dead fans need to watch Michael Cudlitz on Clarice?

As Abraham on The Walking Dead, Michael Cudlitz had a lot of charm and charisma. His fantastic one-liners paired well with his desire to protect those he cared about and made it easy for viewers to fall in love with him.

Let’s just say that viewers of Clarice won’t have this problem. Cudlitz’s character Paul is a no-nonsense individual who wants complete control of the investigation and doesn’t buy into the success Clarice had during the Buffalo Bill investigation. His abrasive style is offputting and he and Clarice will likely butt heads numerous times going forward.

Those familiar with seeing Cudlitz as a police officer in Southland may get a bit of a familiar feeling while watching this, but bringing the amazing actor into the world of Silence of the Lambs should be something worth at least a peek.

So far, Clarice is building toward what should be a great investigation into the pursuit of this new serial killer, and watching Paul clash with Clarice should be well worth watching as the first season unravels.

How can you watch Clarice?

For those who want to give Clarice a try, the full pilot episode is available for free on the CBS YouTube channel. Otherwise, it can be streamed on-demand using CBS All-Access (or Paramount+) if you are a subscriber. For new episodes, be sure to check them out Thursdays on CBS.

Have you seen Michael Cudlitz in Clarice yet? If so, what were your impressions of the show? And do you have the feeling you’re going to love to hate his character going forward? Let us know in the comments!