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The Walking Dead (série télévisée)

The Walking Dead est une série télévisée américaine post-apocalyptique diffusée de 2010 à 2022 sur AMC.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic television drama series that aired from 2010 to 2022 on AMC. Based on the comic book of the same name by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, it follows a group of survivors navigating a world overrun by zombies. International distribution was handled by Fox Networks Group, with Canadian broadcasts on AddikTV.

Origin and concept

The Walking Dead is an American series adapted from the comic book by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. It depicts the survival of a group of people in a universe dominated by zombies, exploring themes of human nature and community in extreme circumstances.

Broadcast

The series premiered on AMC on October 31, 2010, and concluded in 2022. Internationally, it was distributed by Fox Networks Group, with local broadcasts in many countries. In Canada, the series aired on AddikTV. All eleven seasons have been made available on streaming platforms such as Netflix.

Main cast

The principal cast includes Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan, Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira, Steven Yeun, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Roles and episode counts varied across seasons, with some characters appearing throughout the entire series and others in specific arcs.

Reception and legacy

The Walking Dead became a major television franchise, spawning several spin‑off series such as Tales of the Walking Dead. It has been widely compared to other genre shows like American Horror Story and Prison Break for its serialized storytelling and cultural impact. The series also generated various home media releases and merchandise.

Key facts

  • The series premiered on AMC on October 31, 2010, and ended in 2022.
  • It is based on the comic by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard.
  • International distribution was handled by Fox Networks Group.
  • In Canada, the series aired on AddikTV.
  • All eleven seasons are available on Netflix.
  • The franchise has yielded multiple spin‑offs, including Tales of the Walking Dead.
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Canadian context

La série a été diffusée au Canada sur AddikTV, et certaines bases de données canadiennes répertorient aussi son casting et ses saisons pour le marché canadien francophone. [1][2]

Frequently asked questions

What is The Walking Dead about?
The series follows a group of survivors trying to live in a world disrupted by a zombie apocalypse.
When did the series begin?
It began on October 31, 2010, on AMC in the United States.
How many seasons does the series have?
The series has 11 seasons.
Who handled international distribution?
International distribution was handled by Fox Networks Group.
Was the series broadcast in Canada?
Yes, the provided source indicates a broadcast in Canada on AddikTV.
Is the series related to a comic?
Yes, it is adapted from the comic The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead_(s%C3%A9rie_t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e)
    Supports: Date de première diffusion, diffusion internationale, diffusion au Canada, disponibilité sur Netflix
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/title/tt1520211/
    Supports: Distribution principale, années de diffusion
  3. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead_(TV_series)
    Supports: Distribution vidéo domestique
  4. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saison_1_de_The_Walking_Dead
    Supports: Adaptation de la bande dessinée, chaîne d'origine, nombre d'épisodes de la saison 1
  5. Wikipediahttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead_(Fernsehserie)
    Supports: Droits et diffusion internationale par Fox International Channels
  6. TMDbhttps://www.themoviedb.org/tv/1402-the-walking-dead/season/1/cast?language=fr-FR
    Supports: Distribution de la saison 1
  7. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_the_Walking_Dead
    Supports: Existence d’une série dérivée
  8. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/fr/list/ls548839770/
    Supports: Franchise The Walking Dead et séries associées