I think its the fact that there are PEOPLE in it, not just hyped up survivalist. The city planner who died by choice in the CDC. An attorney, the blonde woman, who has gone from terrified big sister to group protector. A retired guy who just tootled in his RV who ended up dying trying to keep watch (Dale). You can relate to the characters, because they’re like you or someone you know, not just a survivalists’ wet dream.
“The Walking Dead”: Does anyone know what caused the zombies in the first place?
I agree. And it’s amazing to watch the characters evolve-—in some cases, to the opposite of where they started out.