The Walking Dead (2010)

AMC's landmark post-apocalyptic survival drama that redefined zombie storytelling across eleven gripping seasons.

The Walking Dead - Series Information

  • Original Title: The Walking Dead
  • First Air Year: 2010
  • Last Air Year: 2022
  • Created by: Frank Darabont
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-MA
  • Number of Seasons: 11
  • Number of Episodes: 177
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: October 31, 2010 (United States - TV-MA), October 31, 2010 (Canada - 18+), October 31, 2010 (United Kingdom - 18), October 31, 2010 (Germany - 18), October 31, 2010 (France - 16), October 31, 2010 (India - U), October 31, 2010 (New Zealand - 18), October 31, 2010 (Australia - R 18+), October 31, 2010 (Brazil - 18), October 31, 2010 (Mexico - AA)
  • Networks: AMC
  • Production Companies: AMC Studios, Circle of Confusion, Valhalla Motion Pictures, Darkwoods Productions, Skybound Entertainment, Idiotbox
  • Production Countries: United States of America
  • Alternative Titles: 워킹 데드 (KR), Gyvieji numirėliai (LT), Les morcheurs (CA), 行尸走肉 (CN), מתים מהלכים (IL), Οι Ζωντανοί Νεκροί (GR), Mordeye moteharrek (IR), Elavad surnud (EE)

The Walking Dead - Plot

Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. He sets out to find his family and encounters many other survivors along the way.

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The Walking Dead - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Frank Darabont

Main Cast

  • Norman Reedus
  • Melissa McBride
  • Lauren Cohan
  • Danai Gurira
  • Andrew Lincoln
  • Christian Serratos
  • Josh McDermitt
  • Chandler Riggs
  • Seth Gilliam
  • Ross Marquand

Writers

  • Robert Kirkman
  • Angela Kang
  • Matthew Negrete
  • Scott M. Gimple
  • Corey Reed

Executive Producers

  • Greg Nicotero
  • Tom Luse
  • Gale Anne Hurd
  • Robert Kirkman
  • Denise M. Huth

The Walking Dead - FAQs

Where can you stream The Walking Dead?

The Walking Dead is available to stream on Netflix, AMC+, and Philo. It can also be watched on YouTube TV and Pluto TV (with ads). Episodes are available to purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Walking Dead based on a true story?

No, The Walking Dead is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Robert Kirkman's comic book series of the same name, published by Image Comics beginning in 2003. The graphic novel explores a fictional post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.

Why did Andrew Lincoln leave The Walking Dead?

Andrew Lincoln departed The Walking Dead in Season 9 (2018) to spend more time with his family in the United Kingdom. His character, Rick Grimes, was written out via a dramatic bridge explosion, leaving the door open for Lincoln to reprise the role in subsequent spin-off projects.

Who are the main actors in The Walking Dead?

The Walking Dead features Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Andrew Lincoln, Christian Serratos, Josh McDermitt, Chandler Riggs, Seth Gilliam, and Ross Marquand among its principal cast across its eleven-season run.

How many seasons and episodes does The Walking Dead have?

The Walking Dead ran for 11 seasons and 177 episodes from 2010 to 2022 on AMC. Season 1 launched with 6 episodes, while later seasons expanded to 16–24 episodes each, making it one of cable television's longest-running drama series.

What is The Walking Dead about?

The Walking Dead follows sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes, who wakes from a coma into a zombie apocalypse and searches for his family. The series explores survival, moral compromise, and human nature as shifting groups of survivors struggle to rebuild society against both the undead and each other.

Did The Walking Dead win any major awards?

The Walking Dead earned numerous accolades over its run, including Saturn Awards for Best Horror Television Series and multiple People's Choice Awards. It was a dominant force at the Saturn Awards throughout the 2010s and received recognition from the Writers Guild and other industry bodies.

What is the content rating for The Walking Dead?

The Walking Dead is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains graphic violence, gore, strong language, and intense thematic content involving death and survival, making it unsuitable for viewers under 17.

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