"The Walking Dead" lasted for 11 seasons over nearly 13 years, bringing post-apocalyptic fiction and the gruesomeness of zombie lore to the small screen. The show saw numerous cast additions and departures since its first season in 2010, with Jon Bernthal (Shane Walsh) revealing that he cried upon learning of Shane's death and leaving the series. According to a poll conducted by Looper, the premiere episodes of Season 1 were voted as the best season with 45% of the vote. Bernthal credits the initial cast of Seasons 1 and 2 as a perfect storm of young, hungry, and committed actors that helped make the show impactful.
