The Walking Dead (2010)

I was never a big fan of the zombie genre. I felt like the gore was overkill, and the post-apocalypse premise was just not for me. But The Walking Dead changed that. From the very first episode, it pulled me into a world that wasn't just about surviving the undead. It was about people surviving each other. Yes, there are loads of "walkers," but what truly had me hooked was the series' exploration of grief, hope, and the messy gray areas of morality. Even when the pacing slowed in later seasons, the heart of the show remained strong. It's a definite must-see, even if you don't like zombies.

If you like zombies, I can promise you won’t find another series like The Walking Dead. The quality is top notch, and the special effects are worth tuning in for alone. However, it’s the human characters that pull you in. At its core, The Walking Dead is about survival, and how people work together to overcome terrible things, including other people. Really, it’s the best thing to come out of the zombie genre since George Romero’s Living Dead movies. Eleven seasons is a lot, but the characters you meet along the way make a complete watch-through well worth it. Don’t stop at Season 7!