According to
The Wrap, AMC has renewed
The Walking Dead for a third season. This come as no surprise, after the show broke the basic cable ratings records in it's first episode of season two, with 7.3 million total viewers watching it, all while maintaining the quality in story and acting from season one.
Based on the long-running comic book series by Robert Kirkman, the show features Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, the leader of the group of survivors that tries to survive on a zombie apocalypse scenario.
"Today we are pleased to announce that the ‘dead’ shall live as we proudly renew ‘The Walking Dead’ for a third season on AMC and, globally, with our terrific partners at Fox International Channels," said Charlie Collier, AMC’s President. “We are thankful for everyone’s contribution in front of and behind the camera as we continue to make ‘The Walking Dead’ a unique television experience. And, we are so proud as it continues to set viewership records around the world.”
"Save the Last One", the third episode on season 2, will air on AMC next Sunday!
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