History Trivia / TheWalkingDeadTelevisionUniverse

* CashCowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise (AMC was once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'') and the most lucrative franchise about {{Zombie|Stories}}s period. ''Series/{{The Walking Dead|2010}}'' quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, multiple spinoff]] shows (including, so far, ''Series/FearTheWalkingDead'', ''Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond'', ''Series/TalesOfTheWalkingDead'' and ''Series/TheWalkingDeadDeadCity''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) had passed, it's clear that the show was still the network darling. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.[[note]] Said series was later announced to only be starring Reedus, as [=McBride=] dropped out.[[/note]]
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: After “What Comes After” aired in late 2018, it was announced that Andrew Lincoln would return in a trilogy of AMC original movies, with Danai Gurira later all but confirmed to be joining him after her departure from the series. At SDCC 2022, after years of radio silence, it was confirmed that the film trilogy had been retooled into a series.

* CashCowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise and the most lucrative franchise about {{Zombie|Stories}}s period. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/{{The Walking Dead|2010}} series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, multiple spinoff]] shows (including, so far, ''Series/FearTheWalkingDead'', ''Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond'', ''Series/TalesOfTheWalkingDead'' and ''Series/TheWalkingDeadDeadCity''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) had passed, it's clear that the show was still the network darling. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.[[note]] Said series was later announced to only be starring Reedus, as [=McBride=] dropped out.[[/note]]

* CashCowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/{{The Walking Dead|2010}} series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, multiple spinoff]] shows (including, so far, ''Series/FearTheWalkingDead'', ''Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond'', ''Series/TalesOfTheWalkingDead'' and ''Series/TheWalkingDeadDeadCity''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) had passed, it's clear that the show was still the network darling. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.[[note]] Said series was later announced to only be starring Reedus, as [=McBride=] dropped out.[[/note]]

* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Melissa [=McBride=] was announced to be co-leading the 2023 spin-off with Norman Reedus, but the production’s relocation to Europe prevented her from being able to participate, resulting in the show being retooled to only star Reedus. In summer 2023 she was spotted on set for the spin-off’s second season, subverting the trope.
** After “What Comes After” aired in late 2018, it was announced that Andrew Lincoln would return in a trilogy of AMC original movies, with Danai Gurira later all but confirmed to be joining him after her departure from the series. At SDCC 2022, after years of radio silence, it was confirmed that the film trilogy had been retooled into a series.

* CashCowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/{{The Walking Dead|2010}} series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, multiple spinoff]] shows (including, so far, ''Series/FearTheWalkingDead'', ''Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond'', ''Series/TalesOfTheWalkingDead'' and ''Series/TheWalkingDeadDeadCity''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) has passed, it's clear that the show is still the network darling and will continue for some time yet. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.[[note]] Said series was later announced to only be starring Reedus, as [=McBride=] dropped out.[[/note]]

* ''Trivia/TheWalkingDead2010''

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* CashCowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/{{The Walking Dead|2010}} series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, [[Series/FearTheWalkingDead multiple]] [[Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond spinoff]] shows (including ''Tales of the Walking Dead''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) has passed, it's clear that the show is still the network darling and will continue for some time yet. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.[[note]] Said series was later announced to only be starring Reedus, as [=McBride=] dropped out.[[/note]]

** After “What Comes After” aired in late 2018, it was announced that Andrew Lincoln would return in a trilogy of AMC original movies, with Danai Gurira later all but confirmed to be joining him after her departure from the series. At SDCC 2022, after years of radio silence, it was confirmed that the film trilogy had been retooled into a series.

** Melissa [=McBride=] was announced to be co-leading the 2023 spin-off with Norman Reedus, but the production’s relocation to Europe prevented her from being able to participate, resulting in the show being retooled to only star Reedus.

* CashCowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/TheWalkingDead series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, [[Series/FearTheWalkingDead multiple]] [[Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond spinoff]] shows (including ''Tales of the Walking Dead''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) has passed, it's clear that the show is still the network darling and will continue for some time yet. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.[[note]] Said series was later announced to only be starring Reedus, as [=McBride=] dropped out.[[/note]]

** After “What Comes After” aired in late 2018, it was announced that Andrew Lincoln would return in a trilogy of AMC original movies, with Danai Gurira later all but confirmed to be joining him after her departure from the series. At SDCC 2022, after years of radio silence, it was confirmed that the film trilogy had been retooled into a six-episode limited series.

* CashCowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/TheWalkingDead series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, [[Series/FearTheWalkingDead multiple]] [[Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond spinoff]] shows (including ''Tales of the Walking Dead''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) has passed, it's clear that the show is still the network darling and will continue for some time yet. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.[[note]] Said series was later announced to only be starring Reedus, as [=McBride=] dropped out.[[/note]]

* CashCowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/TheWalkingDead series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, [[Series/FearTheWalkingDead multiple]] [[Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond spinoff]] shows (including ''Tales of the Walking Dead''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) has passed, it's clear that the show is still the network darling and will continue for some time yet. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time (though said series was later announced to be only starring Daryl, as [=McBride=] dropped out).

* CashCowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/TheWalkingDead series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, [[Series/FearTheWalkingDead multiple]] [[Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond spinoff]] shows (including ''Tales of the Walking Dead''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) has passed, it's clear that the show is still the network darling and will continue for some time yet. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.

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* CashCrowFranchise: The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/TheWalkingDead series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, [[Series/FearTheWalkingDead multiple]] [[Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond spinoff]] shows (including ''Tales of the Walking Dead''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) has passed, it's clear that the show is still the network darling and will continue for some time yet. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.

* The universe has quickly become Creator/{{AMC}}'s flagship franchise. Once better known for marquee fare like ''Series/MadMen'' and ''Series/BreakingBad'', the episodic [[Series/TheWalkingDead series]] about a group of survivors living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies quickly rose to the top of the network's ratings, and branched out into multiple shows, branded merchandise and more. It has inspired multiple video games (including ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadSurvivalInstinct'', multiple mobile titles, gambling machines and ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDeadArcade''), lines of action figures, [[Series/FearTheWalkingDead multiple]] [[Series/TheWalkingDeadWorldBeyond spinoff]] shows (including ''Tales of the Walking Dead''), a proposed film trilogy starring lead actor Creator/AndrewLincoln, books, the tie-in interview series ''Talking Dead'', webisodes and much more. While fans will generally agree that the highest ratings period for the series (from Seasons 1-7 of the main series) has passed, it's clear that the show is still the network darling and will continue for some time yet. Notably, when AMC announced that the eleventh season of the main series would be its last, they ''also'' simultaneously announced a SpinOff with actors Creator/NormanReedus (Daryl Dixon) and Creator/MelissaMcBride (Carol Peletier), unrelated to the aforementioned spinoff shows, at the same time.