What started as a gritty adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s comic series [19] on October 31, 2010 [11, 22], quickly evolved into a global cultural phenomenon [5, 18, 20]. For 11 seasons, it wasn't just a "zombie show"—it was a masterclass in survival, morality, and the collapse of humanity [5, 26].
"Stop acting like you know the way ahead, like you know the rules. There are no rules man, we're lost." — Rick Grimes [27]. The Walking Dead(2010)
The iconic, decaying look of the walkers was achieved through hours of practical makeup and prosthetics rather than CGI [4, 8]. What started as a gritty adaptation of Robert