We were originally promised an 11th season of The Walking Dead, as well as 10 additional episodes (including the finale) for Season 10 to release this year, but the COVID-19 pandemic had other plans.
The good news is that there are plenty of other post-apocalyptic zombie offerings to keep us entertained until 2021 when the fresh TWD content is said to finally release.
Sure, I could simply list a bunch of zombie shows and leave it at that, but here’s the thing: there’s a special recipe for The Walking Dead that has made it a success. The ingredients in that zombie casserole (ew) have kept fans coming back for more season after season. So I wanted to break down those basic elements and recommend other TV shows and movies that could help you scratch that TWD itch for another year.
First, let’s take a look at those storyline ingredients that make The Walking Dead what it is:
1. Eclectic group of people surviving together
2. Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting
3. Crazy surprises
4. Love stories within a horror story
5. Zombies!
Now let’s explore my personal picks for the top 10 TV shows and movies that come closest to replicating that formula.
10. The Society
What it has: Eclectic group of people surviving together, Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Love stories within a horror story
What it’s missing: Crazy surprises, Zombies
Special similarities: The apocalypse is one big mystery and normal rules are out the window
Where you can watch it: Netflix
9. Survivors
What it has: Eclectic group of people surviving together, Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Love stories within a horror story
What it’s missing: Crazy Surprises, Zombies
Special similarities: Very reminiscent of the first season of TWD
Where you can watch it: Amazon
8. Jericho
What it has: Eclectic group of people surviving together, Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Crazy surprises, Love stories within a horror story
What it’s missing: Zombies
Special similarities: Similar group of survivors completely confused by the apocalypse and how to handle it
Where you can watch it: Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV, Vudu, CBS, Google Play
7. Maggie
What it has: Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Love stories within a horror story, Zombies
What it’s missing: Eclectic group of people surviving together, Crazy surprises
Special similarities: The power of a father’s love for his child
Where you can watch it: Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango Now, Google Play, Vudu, Tubi, Redbox
6. Carriers
What it has: Eclectic(ish) group of people surviving together, Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Crazy Surprises, Love stories within a horror story
What it’s missing: Zombies
Special similarities: Very horror-centric
Where you can watch it: Amazon, Google Play, Fandango Now, Vudu, Apple TV, Tubi, Fubo, Showtime
5. Falling Skies
What it has: Eclectic group of people surviving together, Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Crazy surprises, Love stories within a horror story
What it’s missing: Zombies
Special similarities: It’s basically TWD with aliens.
Where you can watch it: Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, Hoopla
4. The Crazies
What it has: Eclectic group of people surviving together, Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Crazy surprises, Love stories within a horror story, Zombies (kinda)
What it’s missing: Nothing
Special similarities: Main character is a no-nonsense Law Enforcement Officer
Where you can watch it: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, Hoopla, Tubi, Redbox
3. Z Nation
What it has: Eclectic group of people surviving together, Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Crazy surprises, Love stories within a horror story, Zombies
What it’s missing: Nothing
Special similarities: One of the closest TV shows to get that complete TWD formula right.
Where you can watch it: Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango Now, Vudu, Google Play
2. Black Summer
What it has: Eclectic group of people surviving together, Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Crazy surprises, Love stories within a horror story, Zombies
What it’s missing: Nothing
Special similarities: This is made by the Z Nation folks, so it’s another that gets the TWD formula right
Where you can watch it: Netflix
1. Fear The Walking Dead
What it has: Eclectic group of people surviving together, Modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, Crazy surprises, Love stories within a horror story, Zombies
What it’s missing: Nothing
Special similarities: It’s a spin-off of TWD, so everything!
Where you can watch it: Hulu, Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango Now, Vudu, Google Play, Redbox
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