The Curious Case of The Walking Dead
Every now and then, a TV show comes along that captivates the attention of millions week by week. This was true for hits such as Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, and the same was, originally, true for The Walking Dead. Prior to its debut on the small screen, the name was practically unheard of. Only those that were interested in comics and graphic novels would have likely heard of TWD. When the first episode aired though, millions of viewers across the world were given a wonderful look into an apocalyptical world, where human relationships took centre stage over the backdrop of an Earth overrun by zombies.
The human element was originally the selling point of the show. Of course, the production value was always great, and many viewers would have been particularly sickened during infamous gruesome scenes involving zombie guts. At its heart though, TWD places a heavy focus on the relationships of its characters which felt somewhat comforting in an apocalyptical world. Indeed, the show would soon subvert viewers by revealing that the ‘Walking Dead’ does not refer to the zombies, but the people that are trying to make a somewhat good life despite the hardships that constantly plagued them. This formula worked for a time, but unfortunately, the series soon took a turn for the worst sometime during its middle age. Continue reading “The Curious Case of The Walking Dead”
