The Walking Dead is a post-apocalyptic horror television series based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The show follows a group of survivors, led by former sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes, as they struggle to stay alive in a world overrun by zombies, known as walkers. With its intense storytelling, compelling characters, and thrilling action sequences, The Walking Dead has become a cultural phenomenon and one of the most popular zombie series on HBO Max.