AMC’s hit zombie series The Walking Dead continues to be a ratings juggernaut for the cable network. Last night’s season 3 finale set ratings records yet again. There seems to be no stopping this show based on the comics created by Robert Kirkman which has redefined the cable drama and made The Walking Dead a cultural phenomenon. I only hope the show doesn’t get too big for its britches and that the network and creators continue the exemplary writing and characterization that made the show such a hit to begin with.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sunday’s deadly season-three finale shattered the zombie drama’s own ratings record yet again, scoring 12.4 million total viewers in its initial 9 p.m. broadcast and 8.1 million in the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic. The numbers represent series bests in total viewers and the demo.
The final episode overseen by departing showrunner Glen Mazzara also bested February’s season three midseason premiere, which scored 12.3 million total viewers and 6.7 million in 25-54 — both bests at the time.
Last night’s finale was especially impressive when you factor in that Easter Sunday ratings are traditionally down due to the holiday and last night was also the Season 3 premiere of HBO’s Game of Thrones as well as History Channel’s finale of their own ratings bonanza, The Bible miniseries.
I only have one thing to say…it’s going to be a long seven months until next October!
