The show is definitely addictive. My husband and I have always liked horror movies, including some of the zombie genre, but in our opinions, The Walking Dead is in a class by itself. The zombies/walkers are almost extras, in a way. The character development is what gets so many people (including us) hooked.
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.