The Walking Dead Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2010 · AMC · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About The Walking Dead
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The Walking Dead have?
The Walking Dead has 11 seasons and 177 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 31, 2010 to November 20, 2022.
Is The Walking Dead renewed, ended, or canceled?
The Walking Dead has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch The Walking Dead?
It takes 50h 37m (3037 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Walking Dead. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 26 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 26 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of The Walking Dead?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 6 ("TS-19"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.6/10 based on 187 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead is available for streaming on Netflix, Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in The Walking Dead?
The primary ensemble cast includes Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon (age 57), Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier (age 61), Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene (age 44), Danai Gurira as Michonne Hawthorne (age 48).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Reedus | Daryl Dixon | 57 |
| Melissa McBride | Carol Peletier | 61 |
| Lauren Cohan | Maggie Greene | 44 |
| Danai Gurira | Michonne Hawthorne | 48 |
| Andrew Lincoln | Rick Grimes | 53 |
| Christian Serratos | Rosita Espinosa | 36 |
| Josh McDermitt | Eugene Porter | 48 |
| Chandler Riggs | Carl Grimes | 27 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The Walking Dead are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.