Walking Dead could have been better. I’ve read the comics, and I know how dark and gritty it is.

I think AMC didn’t want another double contender for their baby “Breaking Bad” which I absolutely loved (and Mad Men already winning so many awards!).

But honestly, I think the 1st two seasons of Walking Dead were great, and that’s when it was getting derailed, just after season 2.

source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10436738/George-A-Romero-Why-I-dont-like-The-Walking-Dead.html

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You’ve described The Walking Dead as ‘a soap opera with a zombie occasionally’. For people who don’t like that show, it seems to sum up their feelings.
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“…I think Frank [Darabont] did a great job. I don’t know what the hell happened there, something political no doubt, when they canned him after the first season. ” George A Romero

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10436738/George-A-Romero-Why-I-dont-like-The-Walking-Dead.html