"The Walking Dead" is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series developed by Frank Darabont, based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The series follows a large ensemble cast of survivors in a world overrun by zombies, referred to as "walkers". The survivors face constant threats from walkers and other human groups and communities, leading to conflicts and moral dilemmas. "The Walking Dead" premiered on October 31, 2010, and concluded on November 20, 2022, after 11 seasons. It aired on AMC in the United States and internationally through Fox Networks Group and Disney+.
- Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
- Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon
- Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene
- Danai Gurira as Michonne
- Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan
- Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee
- Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes
"The Walking Dead" has received generally positive reviews.
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Rotten Tomatoes: The series holds an average Tomatometer score of 79%, and an average audience score of 78%. Season 1 has a critic score of 88% and an audience score of 91%. Season 5 has a critic score of 89% and an audience score of 87%.
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IMDb: Season 1 has an average rating of 8.5.
"The Walking Dead" consists of 11 seasons and 177 episodes. The series concluded on November 20, 2022.
While there isn't one single official trailer for the entire series, here are a few trailers for different seasons and spin-offs:
- The Last of Us: This HBO series is a post-apocalyptic horror drama based on a video game. It follows a man named Joel who is tasked with escorting a young girl, Ellie, across a dangerous, infected-ravaged America.
- Z Nation: This Syfy series follows a group of survivors three years after a zombie virus outbreak as they transport a man who is immune to the virus to a viral lab in hopes of creating a vaccine. While sharing a similar premise with "The Walking Dead," "Z Nation" incorporates more humor and parody.
- Black Summer: This Netflix series is a prequel to "Z Nation" that focuses on the early days of the zombie apocalypse. It follows a mother, Rose, as she searches for her daughter amidst the chaos.
