Just when everyone thought that fictional creatures were dying out, another rose from the dead. Zombies have become a worldwide sensation over the past few years, and most of that attention is thanks to AMC’s The Walking Dead.

The Walking Dead first aired on October 31, 2010, and according to The Examiner, the show premiered with 5.35 million viewers tuning in. The show takes place after a zombie apocalypse and is centered on a group of people surviving in and around Atlanta, Georgia. The survivors have to always look for a safe place away from the flesh-eating monsters, and they have to fight for the lives of themselves and the others.

According to The Huffington Post, the third season’s ratings peaking to 10 million viewers, people everywhere are hooked. However, some people are also wondering: does a show about zombies killing people really deserve all the attention?

People all around the world enjoy these fictional beasts, and that’s exactly why junior Matt Bowlin says people watch the show. He said, “I think a lot of people are just jumping on the bandwagon for season 3; they didn’t even watch season 1 or 2. They just think zombies are cool.”

There are many TV shows and movies that are based off of zombies, so what makes The Walking Dead any different? Sophomore Isaiah Wilson weighs in by saying what pulls him in is, “the fact that they’re not afraid to kill off the main characters and there are lots of twists and turns.”

Another interesting thing about The Walking Dead is how many viewers the show racks up. Also according to The Huffington Post, the shows viewers increase by millions of people each season, each eager to see the madness and chaos.

Critics even agree on The Walking Dead as being one of the best TV shows out there. According to metacritic.com, 82 out of 100 critics loved the show and said it was “truly mind-blowing.” Metacritic.com’s users also agree with the critics, and voted the show 8.4 out of 10 stars.

Besides these facts about the show, the acting has also proved to be brilliant. The show’s actors have received numerous awards and nominations, such as the Golden Globe awards, the Critic’s Choice awards, and the Emmy’s.

All in all, The Walking Dead is a show that is worth all of the attention with its acting, storyline, and effects. Make sure to keep your eye out for this incredible show!