The Walking Dead is a post-apocalyptic horror drama series created by Frank Darabont. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The AMC series is set after a zombie apocalypse and it revolves around a group of survivors as they try their hardest to stay alive while also trying to protect themselves from other human factions who want to kill them. The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Jeffrey DeMunn, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Michael Rooker, David Morrissey, Melissa McBride, Scott Wilson, Michael Cudlitz, Emily Kinney, and Chad L. Coleman. So, if you loved the post-apocalyptic story, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in The Walking Dead, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Last of Us (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic thriller drama series created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Based on the popular video game franchise of the same name developed by Naughty Dog, the HBO series is after a fungal-based zombie apocalypse, and it follows Joel, a smuggler who is tasked with transporting Ellie, a young immune girl across a post-apocalyptic United States. The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, and Young Mazino.
Z Nation (Peacock, AMC+, Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Plex, fuboTV & Rent on Prime Video)
Z Nation is a post-apocalyptic action horror drama series created by Karl Schaefer and Craig Engler. The Syfy series is set three years after a zombie apocalypse. It revolves around a group of brave survivors tasked with transporting the only human who might have the cure that will save humanity. Z Nation stars Kellita Smith, DJ Qualls, Michael Welch, Keith Allan, Anastasia Baranova, Russell Hodgkinson, Pisay Pao, Nat Zang, Tom Everett Scott, and Harold Perrineau.
Falling Skies (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Falling Skies is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama series created by Robert Rodat. The TNT series is set six months after the aliens invaded Earth and wiped out most of humanity and it follows the Mason family and other survivors as they band together to resist against the alien army. Falling Skies stars Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Drew Roy, Jessy Schram, Maxim Knight, Seychelle Gabriel, Peter Shinkoda, Mpho Koaho, Connor Jessup, Will Patton, Sarah Carter, Colin Cunningham, Doug Jones, and Scarlett Byrne.
Black Summer (Netflix)
Black Summer is an apocalyptic action horror drama series created by Karl Schaefer and John Hymas. The Netflix series is a spin-off of the popular Syfy series Z Nation, and it is set six weeks after the zombie apocalypse. It follows a mother and daughter who separate during the chaos, and now they must find their way back to each other. Black Summer stars Jaime King, Justin Chu Cary, Christine Lee, Sal Velez Jr., Kelsey Flower, Erika Hau, Gwynyth Walsh, Mustafa Alabssi, Edsson Morales, and Zoe Marlett.
All Of Us Are Dead (Netflix)
All Of Us Are Dead is a South Korean coming-of-age zombie apocalypse horror action thriller series created by Chun Sung-il, Lee Jae-kyoo, and Kim Nam-su. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Joo Dong-geun, the Netflix series is set in the city of Hyosan in South Korea and it follows a group of high school as a zombie outbreak rampages through the country. All Of Us Are Dead stars Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, and Lomon.
Kingdom (Netflix)
Kingdom is a South Korean historical zombie horror thriller drama series created Kim Eun-Hee. Based on the webtoon series The Kingdom of the Gods by Eun-Hee and Yang Kyung-il, the Netflix series is set during the Joseon Dynasty, and it follows the Prince who must fight against his deceased father and king, who rises as an undead alongside other dead people. Kingdom stars Ju Ji-hoon, Bae Doona, and Ryu Seung-ryong.
Station Eleven (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
Station Eleven is a post-apocalyptic dystopian thriller drama series created by Patrick Somerville. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Emily St. John Mandel, the Max series is set 20 years after a flu pandemic resulted in the collapse of civilization. It follows a group of travelling performers who are being hunted by a vicious cult. Station Eleven stars Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Matilda Lawler, David Wilmot, Nabhaan Rizwan, Daniel Zovatto, Philippine Velge, and Lori Petty.
Sweet Tooth (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Sweet Tooth is a post-apocalyptic fantasy drama series created by Jim Mickle. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Jeff Lemire, the Netflix series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where most of humanity has been wiped out because of a mysterious virus giving way to the emergence of human-animal hybrid babies. It follows Gus, a young boy who must go on a perilous adventure with a gruff protector to find a new home after his father dies. Sweet Tooth stars Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Adeel Akhtar, Stefania LaVie Owen, Dania Ramirez, Aliza Vellani, James Brolin, and Will Forte.
Fallout (Prime Video)
Fallout is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi Western action drama series created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. Based on the popular role-playing video game franchise of the same name developed by Bethesda Softworks, the Prime Video series is set 200 years after a nuclear apocalypse where surviving humans have been living in underground bunkers. It follows Lucy MacLean, a young woman who must venture out into the outside world to fulfil an important mission. Fallout stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, and Walton Goggins.
The 100 (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The 100 is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi teen action drama series created by Jason Rothenberg. Based on the young adult novel series of the same name by Kass Morgan, The CW series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where surviving humans have been living on a spaceship. To determine if Earth is habitable again, they sent 100 juvenile delinquents to Earth, but they encountered unforeseen difficulties. The 100 stars Eliza Taylor, Paige Turco, Thomas McDonell, Eli Goree, Marie Avgeropoulos, Bob Morley, Kelly Hu, Christopher Larkin, and Devon Bostick.