The Walking Dead has captivated audiences with its gripping storylines and intense post-apocalyptic world. If you’re a fan of this thrilling genre, you’re in luck! Here are 19 TV shows that offer similar excitement and drama. For more on The Walking Dead, check out the official site.
1. Fear the Walking Dead
A prequel to The Walking Dead, this series explores the early days of the zombie apocalypse. Starring Kim Dickens and Cliff Curtis, it delves into the initial chaos and survival struggles.
2. Z Nation
Z Nation blends horror and humor as a group of survivors transports the only known immune human across the country. Kellita Smith and DJ Qualls lead the ensemble cast.
3. The 100
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, The 100 follows a group of juvenile delinquents sent back to Earth to see if it’s habitable. Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley star in this gripping series.
4. Black Summer
A prequel to Z Nation, Black Summer showcases the early days of the zombie apocalypse with a raw, gritty approach. Jaime King stars as a mother searching for her daughter.
5. iZombie
This unique take on the zombie genre features a medical resident turned zombie who helps solve murders by eating victims’ brains. Rose McIver stars as the quirky, crime-solving zombie.
6. The Strain
From Guillermo del Toro, The Strain follows a CDC team investigating a viral outbreak that turns people into vampires. Corey Stoll and David Bradley lead the cast in this dark, suspenseful series.
7. The Last Ship
After a global pandemic wipes out most of humanity, a naval destroyer must find a cure to save the world. Eric Dane and Rhona Mitra star in this action-packed series.
8. 12 Monkeys
Inspired by the 1995 film, 12 Monkeys follows a time traveler trying to prevent a deadly plague. Aaron Stanford and Amanda Schull star in this mind-bending series.
9. Jericho
In the small town of Jericho, Kansas, residents struggle to survive after a nuclear attack devastates the United States. Skeet Ulrich and Lennie James star in this post-apocalyptic drama.
10. Revolution
Set in a world where electricity has mysteriously vanished, Revolution follows a group of survivors fighting to restore power. Billy Burke and Tracy Spiridakos lead the cast.
11. Falling Skies
Produced by Steven Spielberg, Falling Skies depicts humanity’s struggle against an alien invasion. Noah Wyle stars as a history professor turned resistance leader.
12. Colony
In a future Los Angeles occupied by alien invaders, a family must navigate the complexities of resistance and collaboration. Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies star in this intense series.
13. Van Helsing
In a post-apocalyptic world dominated by vampires, Vanessa Helsing, a descendant of the legendary vampire hunter, fights to save humanity. Kelly Overton stars as the fierce protagonist.
14. The Rain
This Danish series follows siblings who emerge from a bunker years after a deadly virus carried by rain has wiped out most of the population. Alba August and Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen star.
15. Daybreak
Set in a post-apocalyptic high school world, Daybreak mixes dark comedy and drama as students form factions to survive. Colin Ford and Alyvia Alyn Lind lead the cast.
16. Into the Badlands
In a dystopian future, a warrior and a young boy embark on a journey across dangerous lands. Daniel Wu and Aramis Knight star in this action-packed series.
17. The Leftovers
When 2% of the world’s population mysteriously disappears, those left behind struggle to make sense of the new reality. Justin Theroux and Carrie Coon star in this thought-provoking drama.
18. Snowpiercer
Based on the film, Snowpiercer follows the last remnants of humanity on a perpetually moving train after the world becomes a frozen wasteland. Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs star.
19. The Passage
In this series, a secret government experiment turns death row inmates into vampires, and a young girl may hold the key to saving humanity. Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Saniyya Sidney star.
These shows will surely keep you on the edge of your seat, just like The Walking Dead. Happy watching!
