It is safe to say that HBO’sThe Last Of Uswas a major success. Bringing in nothing but praises from critics and already being hailed as the greatestvideo game television adaption by many,The Last Of Uswas exactly what was needed from an adaptation. From its stunning cinematography to the excellent acting displayed by the cast to the near perfect reenactment of popular scenes from the games for the big screen,The Last Of Uswas always bound for success.
Related:One The Last of Us Character is Begging For a Prequel Game
The conclusion of the first season has left fans wanting more. As fans wait for the releaseof the show’s second season,here is a list of post-apocalyptic (primarily zombie apocalypse) TV shows to keep fans entertained.
7Tales From The Walking Dead
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime TV
Set in the universe of AMC popularThe Last Of Usuniverse,Tales From The Walking Deadis an anthology with each episode capturing a different story. WhileThe Last Of Usdid follow a somewhat linear path, quite a few episodes were mini storylines of their own, with a new setting, new characters, and a separate sub-plot that existed within said episode.
Tales From The Walking Deadis a thrilling show that is bound to keep fans engaged due to its rich storytelling.
6Ash Vs Evil Dead
While this may come as a surprise to many,Ash vs Evil Deadis an excellent post Apocalyptic comedy with so much going on all at once.The Last Of Ushad multiple humorous scenes between Joel and Ellie. While they were spread apart pretty far, they were all iconic in their own way and left their mark.
Related:Every Original Character Created For HBO’s The Last Of Us
Fans who enjoyed those moments are sure to have a blast watchingAsh vs Evil Deadfor it does its best to make one laugh despite its tense and atmospheric setting with danger lurking around each corner.
5Kingdom
Where To Watch: Netflix
Set in medieval Korea,Kingdomcombines Zombies with ascension politics in the best possible way. Despite the unconventional setting, the show’s execution is near flawless.Kingdomis a show that explores the depth of human desperation and the means people are willing to go to aid their selfish nature, both of which are closely explored inThe Last of Us.
Alongside being an excellent zombie apocalypse TV show,Kingdomalso serves as an excellent introduction to Korean Dramas for fans of the zombie apocalypse genre.
4Z Nation
Much likeThe Last of Us, Z Nationis also a show surrounding the transportation of a sole survivor. The circumstances are similar to those seen inThe Last Of Us.InZ Nation,there is an entire group tasked with the transportation of the survivor.
Related:Nine Best Comic-Inspired Series (That Aren’t Marvel or DC)
Throughout the show, fans get to see character development between the cast as they fend off some troubling challenges along their path. Due to its many similarities withThe Last Of Us,this is a show fans will definitely have a good time watching.
3Black Summer
Serving as a spin-off toZ Nation, Black Summeris a powerful show that tells the tale of a mother separated from her child during the onset of a zombie apocalypse. The show captures Rose and her group’s quest of finding her daughter in a world where exists nothing but danger. Full of tense plot moments, tough decisions, and good character development,Black Summeris a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Given how an important aspect ofThe Last Of Uswas thefather daughter like relationship between Joel and Ellie, fans coming off ofThe Last Of Usand watching this are probably going to appreciate it even more.
2All Of Us Are Dead
The Last Of Ushad numerous tense moments, and for many fans, these were the highlight of the show. The feeling of uneasiness and adrenaline during a show where anything can go wrong any given second is unmatched when such scenes are perfected, andThe Last Of Usseems to have perfected each one. For fans seeking such a feeling,All Of Us Are Deadis just the show.
Related:Best Songs Featured In HBO’s The Last Of Us & What They Mean
Set in a Korean school where a zombie apocalypse erupts, the show is tense throughout and showcases the main cast trying to avoid the danger that (quite literally) surrounds them as they make their way out of the building. Overall, this is a very intense TV show fans of zombie encounter scenes will enjoy the most.
1The Walking Dead
No such list is complete without a mention of AMC’sThe Walking Dead,the show that arguably brought the genre into the mainstream. With millions of watchers worldwide,The Walking Deadserved as the go-to post apocalypse show for years. The show innovated the genre a lot and always succeeding in introducing something new into the show that just worked.
From brutal deaths, to tough decisions, to bonding and character development, to moments of bleakness where nothing seems to work, the show has it all. Those unaware ofThe Walking Dead,wanting to explore the zombie apocalypse genre should be looking here to begin with.
More:The Last Of Us Season 2 Might Not Include All Of The Second Game’s Story
