Where to start withThe Walking Dead
5 versions · originally a series, 2010
Themes: Survival, Loss of Innocence, Moral Decay, Community Building, Leadership.
Start with The Walking Dead (Frank Darabont, 2010) — the series. The Walking Dead exists in 5 versions across media, beginning as a series in 2010; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Walking Dead examines the brutal unraveling of human morality and social structure amidst a relentless, unforgiving zombie-infested apocalypse.
✦ Most fans start here
The Walking Dead (2010)
The original tv
✦ Start hereThe Walking Dead
Frank Darabont · Series · 2010
The Walking Dead (2010) serves as the definitive origin, establishing the core group dynamics and the harrowing post-apocalyptic atmosphere that defines the entire franchise's grim, survivalist tone.
2014 book
The Walking Dead
Robert Kirkman · Book · 2014
The Walking Dead (2014) book delivers a focused, tactical perspective on the conflict with Negan's base, providing readers with a concentrated look at the series' high-stakes military-style skirmishes.
2023 series
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
David Zabel · Series · 2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023) shifts the narrative to a European setting, offering a unique, isolated character study of a fan-favorite survivor navigating the ruins of France.
2023 series
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Series · 2023
The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023) transports the action to the claustrophobic, vertical urban landscape of Manhattan, highlighting the chaotic, dangerous power struggles between Maggie and Negan in isolation.
2024 series
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Andrew Lincoln · Series · 2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024) focuses on the epic reunion of Rick and Michonne, exploring the psychological toll of their separation within a vast, hostile new world.
Common questions
What order should I watch The Walking Dead universe shows?
You should start with the original The Walking Dead television series from 2010. After completing the main show, you can proceed to the spin-offs, including The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, The Walking Dead: Dead City, and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which were released starting in 2023.
Is The Walking Dead book related to the 2010 television series?
The Walking Dead book released in 2014 and The Walking Dead television series that began in 2010 are both adaptations within the same franchise. While they share the same title and thematic foundation, they function as separate entries for fans looking to explore the story in different formats.
How long is the original The Walking Dead television series?
The original The Walking Dead television series began airing in 2010. It serves as the primary source material for the subsequent expansions in the franchise, including the 2023 and 2024 spin-offs like The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, The Walking Dead: Dead City, and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.
Are The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and The Walking Dead: Dead City sequels?
Yes, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and The Walking Dead: Dead City are television series released in 2023 that continue the narrative universe established by the original The Walking Dead show from 2010. They follow specific characters from the main series in new locations and storylines after the original conclusion.