
The Walking Dead is also unique in that it exists in many forms beyond the core show.

They kicked off a new age of elevated adult genre show in the wake of Lost and Battlestar Galactica's finales – indeed, the existence of modern adaptations like The Boys and The Stand owe something to The Walking Dead, because it showed you could make something movie-quality on the small screen without many visible compromises. In a lot of ways, The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones are a pair. While the main show's US ratings have dropped significantly over time, that's pretty much the case with any show in the age of streaming – it's no doubt lucrative, even if it's been many years since it was the hot new thing on TV. The fact is, these shows exist because The Walking Dead is now a permanent part of our popular culture. Analysis: How much more of The Walking Dead does the world need? On top of those, the anthology show Tales of the Walking Dead is also in the works, along with a spin-off from the main show based on Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride). This is a massive year for the post-apocalyptic franchise, then – and that's before the Rick Grimes movies have gone into production. Meanwhile, spin-off series Fear the Walking Dead will debut its seventh season on October 17, 2021.įor those who really can't get enough of this universe, too, teen-focused series The Walking Dead: World Beyond is back for its second and final season on October 3, 2021. That does not look OK.The Walking Dead returns for its eleventh and final season on Augin the US, which will run for a massive 24 episodes. With that in mind, here are a few big things we noticed in the new teaser for part 2:ĭaryl, Maggie, Negan, and Father Gabriel seem to escape the Reaper raid on Sunday's upcoming part 1 finale as they all appear safe. The trailer diminishes the value of a few cliffhangers on Sunday's upcoming episode, which I'll vaguely address below since AMC has asked journalists not to discuss season 11, episode 8 details until it airs on TV. Releasing a new 'The Walking Dead' trailer for part 2 before the part 1 finale airs on TV seems to defeat the purpose of the finale. One truth holds tight: Lives hang in the balance with each decision drastically changing their future, their chances of survival, and the state of each community."

Others will be pushed past the point of no return. Meanwhile, life in the Commonwealth is not as idyllic as it seems. For all, their world is literally crashing down around them.

"This February, 'The Walking Dead' returns with many of our heroes fighting imminent hellfire under Reaper attack while others battle Mother Nature's torrential wrath in Alexandria.
