‘The Walking Dead’ Is The Most Watched Drama Series In Basic Cable History

Emma Loggins Updated on April 16, 2014
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The Walking Dead is the most watched drama series among adults 18 to 49 in basic cable history. Can’t really say we’re that surprised. The six episode first season has been absolutely incredible. The Walking Dead has managed to pull in fans of the zombie genre, and make fans out of those of us who didn’t care for it before.

Last night’s season finale attracted four million viewers in the 18 to 49 bracket. The series averaged 3.5 million in the same demographic throughout the season. Season two has already been picked up by AMC and will be a thirteen episode run.

Just last week, The Walking Dead director fired the entire writing staff of the series which naturally caused a great deal of concern among fans. Season two is expected to be written by freelance writers. The only other series currently on television that does this is BBC’s Torchwood.

Did you tune in last night for The Walking Dead finale? What did you think? Was it everything you had hoped for! Sound off in our comments below and let us know if you think the ratings will hold up next season without a writing staff!

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Emma Loggins
Emma Loggins Sprinkle is the Founder and Editor in Chief of FanBolt. Frequently referred to as the "Geek Girl," Emma has been writing about the entertainment industry, geek culture, and pop culture for more than 20 years, with her work appearing on FanBolt, CNN, Autotrader, and a number of other publications. She's also done on-camera host and media personality work for numerous fan and comic conventions. Additionally, she can be seen in the documentary Rise of the Superheroes, where she was featured as an expert on the evolution of comic book and geek culture. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Emma covers the latest entertainment news, her opinions on current happenings in the media, movie reviews, screening/filming opportunities, inside scoops, and more on FanBolt. As a big film nerd, Emma is also an active member of multiple film critics associations, including the Critics Choice Association, Southeastern Film Critics Association, Atlanta Film Critics Circle, and Georgia Film Critics Association. In addition to her love of writing and the entertainment industry, Emma also loves to travel, having spent considerable time in the UK, Italy, and Egypt.

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