Feeling zombie overload? Zombies have captivated audiences for decades, with a massive resurgence over the past ten years. Fans can't get enough—evidenced by popular zombie mobile games like Kill As Many Zombies As You Can In These 8 Free Mobile Games and mods such as Zombie Mods Turn These Games Into Halloween Nightmares.
While rooted in horror, zombie stories have evolved beyond gore into fresh takes on drama, comedy, and action. Dozens of movies and series release yearly, blending suspense with innovative ideas. For TV fans seeking Halloween chills on Netflix, here are our expert-picked zombie shows across genres.
Drama, horror | IMDb: 8.5 | RT: 82%
The Walking Dead is a cultural phenomenon. In 2016, it topped Nielsen ratings as the most-watched drama among 18-49-year-olds for four straight years. A comatose sheriff awakens in Georgia to a zombie apocalypse, searching for his family amid chaos.
Production shines with atmospheric cinematography, costumes, and effects. Yet the pacing drags, resembling a zombie-infused soap opera more than pure horror—exciting, but deliberate.
Action, drama | IMDb: 6.7 | RT: N/A
The antidote to slow burns, Z Nation delivers non-stop action. Zombies here rage like those in 28 Days Later—fast, semi-intelligent, and terrifying—filling the high-octane void left by slower peers.
Drama, comedy | IMDb: 8.0 | RT: 97%
Adapted from comics, iZombie follows a medical student turned zombie who eats brains to stay sane, gaining victims' memories to crack cases. Co-created by Veronica Mars' Rob Thomas, it masterfully blends crime, horror, comedy, and romance with sharp writing and engaging casts—cheesy at times, but irresistibly fun.
Horror, drama | IMDb: 7.8 | RT: N/A
Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror creator) imagines a zombie outbreak trapping Big Brother contestants inside the house. This miniseries critiques media while delivering horror. Note: It's a five-part event, more like a feature film in episodes. Fans of dystopian tales like Finished Black Mirror? The 10 TV Shows You Should Watch Next will appreciate it.
Comedy, drama | IMDb: 7.7 | RT: 74%
A bold, divisive comedy: Real estate couple Sheila and Joel navigate her sudden flesh-craving zombie transformation. Over-the-top humor evolves into smart, character-driven laughs—no cheap gags. Among Netflix's top sitcoms; see The 15 Best Sitcoms You Can Watch on Netflix.
Science fiction, mystery | IMDb: 6.8 | RT: 82%
From the Battlestar Galactica reimagining team, Helix tracks an Arctic outbreak with zombie-like infected. Ambitious but uneven, canceled after two seasons—still a solid pick when zombie options dwindle.
Drama, mystery | IMDb: 7.6 | RT: N/A
No shambling undead here—Glitch revives the dead mysteriously, prioritizing relationships and eerie mystery over horror. Compact seasons (six episodes each) pack dense, atmospheric storytelling.
Halloween offers more: 15 Scary TV Shows to Watch During Halloween or Top 11 Scary Movies on Netflix Full of Frights. True fans, prep with How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse or zombie-fighting tech in Keep the Walking Dead: The Best Tech to Eliminate Zombies.
Which have you seen? What's your favorite zombie show? Share in the comments!
