Where to start
The Walking Dead
4 versions · originally a series, 2010
The Walking Dead examines the raw, visceral struggle for humanity and survival amidst a relentless, collapsing post-apocalyptic landscape.
✦ 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 harrowing tone and character dynamics that define the franchise as Rick Grimes navigates his first days in the apocalypse.
2014 book
The Walking Dead
Robert Kirkman · Book · 2014
The Walking Dead (2014) book focuses on the tactical escalation of the conflict against Negan, providing a concentrated look at the strategic warfare that emerges between rival survivor factions.
2023 series
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
David Zabel · Series · 2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023) shifts the perspective to a foreign setting, tracking the iconic survivor as he navigates the unique challenges of a broken and resilient post-outbreak France.
2024 series
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Andrew Lincoln · Series · 2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024) centers on the complex, evolving relationship between Rick and Michonne as they confront a new world and the blurred lines between enemies and allies.
Common questions
What order should I watch The Walking Dead universe shows?
You should begin with the original The Walking Dead television series from 2010. After completing the main series, you can proceed to the spin-offs, including The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which premiered in 2023, and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, released in 2024.
Is The Walking Dead book related to the 2010 television series?
The Walking Dead book published in 2014 serves as source material and companion content to the broader franchise. While the television series and the book share the same title, they offer different narrative experiences within the same post-apocalyptic world established by the original 2010 production.
How long is the original The Walking Dead television series?
The Walking Dead television series debuted in 2010 and spanned eleven seasons. The show concluded its primary run after serving as the foundation for the expanded universe, which now includes follow-up projects such as The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.
Should I watch The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live before other spin-offs?
It is recommended to watch the original 2010 The Walking Dead series before starting The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. The 2024 series continues character arcs established in the main show, making it a direct follow-up rather than a standalone entry for new viewers.