Developed by Frank Darabont, the master behind cinematic classics like The Shawshank Redemption , the six-episode first season debuted on AMC on Halloween night in 2010. Based on the beloved black-and-white comic book series by Robert Kirkman, the show quickly transcended its niche graphic novel roots to become a massive cultural juggernaut. A Griping Narrative Arc
The finale is the most controversial and brilliant episode of the season. The group reaches the CDC, only to find one scientist, Dr. Jenner (Noah Emmerich), who reveals the truth: There is no cure. The infection is in everyone. When you die—for any reason—you turn. As the building’s self-destruct timer counts down, the survivors face their first true hopelessness. The Walking Dead Season 1 Complete