When did The Walking Dead premiere and how many seasons did it run?
The Walking Dead premiered on the 31st of October 2010, on AMC and concluded on the 20th of November 2022, after eleven seasons and 177 episodes.
Questions about The Walking Dead (TV series)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created The Walking Dead TV series and what is it based on?
The series was developed by Frank Darabont and is based on the comic book series created by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. Darabont wrote or co-wrote four of the six first-season episodes and directed the pilot.
What ratings records did The Walking Dead set?
Beginning with its third season in 2012, The Walking Dead became the first cable series to lead all of American television in viewership among adults aged 18 to 49 during the fall season. The fifth-season premiere in 2014 drew 17.3 million total viewers, a record for cable television at the time.
Why was Frank Darabont fired from The Walking Dead?
AMC fired Frank Darabont in July 2011 during production of the second season. Reported factors included disputes over budget cuts and executive meddling. Darabont later sued AMC for breach of contract, and the case settled in July 2021 for an undisclosed amount plus future royalty payments.
Where was The Walking Dead filmed?
The first season was filmed primarily in Atlanta, Georgia. Subsequent seasons moved mainly to Riverwood Studios, a lot of approximately 120 acres near Senoia, Georgia, which AMC purchased from Riverwood in July 2017 for $8.25 million.
What spinoff series came out of The Walking Dead franchise?
AMC produced several spinoffs, including Fear the Walking Dead (2015-2023), The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020-2021), Tales of the Walking Dead (2022), The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023-present), The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023-present), and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024).