The Walking Dead

2010 | 11 seasons | Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It ran for 11 seasons, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (8.1/10). Make plans for this one.

Our take: A cultural juggernaut in its early seasons, then a long, uneven run. Best enjoyed in the first few seasons.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Have you seen it?

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
No major critic scores on record yet
AudiencesStrong
8.1/10 from 18K viewers
AwardsSolid
3 wins, 6 other nominations — won Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television; won Saturn Award for Best Television Presentation
Box office & staying powerVery strong
11 seasons
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
Measured from current popularity