Walking Dead Creator Compares His Show to R-Rated Zombie Series, Calls It ‘Extremely Tame’

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The creator of The Walking Dead compared its violence to the much more graphic Crossed comic series.
Kirkman asserts that the show’s violent moments are designed to mirror real-life experiences.
Fans craving more intense content can anticipate the upcoming adaptation of Crossed, which is known for its extreme graphic violence.

Since its debut in 2010, The Walking Dead captivated audiences with a visceral portrayal of zombies and the human condition. The series delved into profound themes such as affection, grief, isolation, and human resilience amidst chaos. Over its eleven seasons, it explored a wide range of subjects, resonating with viewers through relatable experiences and important life lessons.

While The Walking Dead wasn’t the pioneer of the zombie genre—having been preceded by George A. Romero’s classic The Night of the Living Dead—it certainly set a benchmark that encouraged other series, such as Z Nation, iZombie, and HBO’s The Last of Us, to emerge.

Robert Kirkman on Why The Walking Dead Is ‘Extremely Tame’ Compared to Crossed

In a recent discussion with Screen Rant, Robert Kirkman, the visionary behind The Walking Dead, expressed that his series does not approach the graphic brutality found in Garth Ennis’ Crossed. During insights shared in The Walking Dead Deluxe #105, Kirkman reflected on the show’s darker themes, including the controversial narrative involving Negan’s wives, and contrasted it with the horror depicted in Crossed.

Kirkman stated, “I certainly have a line I won’t cross. No pun intended, but you can look to Garth Ennis’s Crossed series to see a far more brutal and unforgiving exploration of the apocalypse. The Walking Dead is EXTREMELY tame by comparison, but that was by design. The harsh elements that did make it in, I always tried to make sure they were a reflection of real life.”

This perspective reveals that while The Walking Dead showcases significant violence and disturbing scenarios, Kirkman emphasizes that these elements are rooted in plausible realities. On the other hand, Crossed dives deep into savagery, depicting characters during a viral outbreak who succumb to their basest instincts.

With The Walking Dead concluding, fans eager for more visceral storytelling can look forward to the anticipated adaptation of Crossed, which is currently under production. This follows the successful trend of adaptations like Amazon’s The Boys, which has gained immense popularity for its unabashed depiction of graphic content. It will be intriguing to see how the violent themes of Crossed translate to the television screen.

Source: ScreenRant

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