After twelve years and eleven seasons, AMC is ready to say goodbye to its immensely-popular zombie-filled television series.
Originally airing with a 6-episode season that started on Halloween in 2010, The Walking Dead breathed new life into the undead genre.
With thoughtful writing, grotesque special effects, and relatable characters, TWD has had the tenacity to survive for over a decade.
For many shows, getting past the first season or two can be a feat, but TWD proved itself able to escape the deadly cancellation monster for over a decade.
The show’s staying power is a testament to its producers, cast, and crew’s ability to tell an intricate, engaging story in a serialized television format.
While the stories in TWD come from the comic book series that spawned it, naturally, there have been changes.
After all, how else would people compare the comic book to the television show if they didn’t shift some things around a bit?
I’ve only read a few issues of the comics, so I am no authority on the differences, though I’m still a little annoyed at how Beth Greene met her demise in Coda (S5E8).
If you haven’t watched the show, and I just spoiled a plot point for you, I apologize, but the episode aired eight years ago.
And life goes on.
For a while, anyway.
The Final Season Don’t Fear the Reaper
On October 2, episode 17 of season 11, Lockdown, will air on AMC, starting the countdown to the series finale.
Ahead of the final season launch, AMC will air Walking Dead: The Final Episodes Preview on Sunday, September 25, at 9:00 p.m. EST.
The preview show, hosted by Cooper Andrews (Jerry), Angela Kang (writer, producer), and Paola Lázaro (Juanita ‘Princess’ Sanchez), will give viewers a glimpse at what to expect in the final episodes of TWD.
AMC is also gearing up for a viewing party in Los Angeles for the series finale on November 20.
Episode 17 of season 11 of The Walking Dead airs on AMC on Sunday, October 2 at 9:00 p.m. EST.