The Walking Dead Gets Its Own Free TV Channel In The UK
Some shows fade away when their final episode airs. The Walking Dead has taken a very different path, continuing to find new ways to keep its universe in front of audiences.
Author:James RowleyAug 17, 20260 Shares74 Views
When AMC first released The Walking Dead in 2010, few could have predicted that it would endure for 177 episodes across 11 seasons. On top of that, it sparked its own cinematic universe with six spinoff television series and various games.
Now, The Walking Dead has its own dedicated television channel in the UK, giving even more people a chance to get into the franchise. The Walking Dead Universe FAST channel launched on ITVX, and could inspire other franchises to get their own channels.
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Walking Dead Franchise Continues To Expand
The Walking Dead has provided a solid model for other series to follow, as it has cemented its legacy throughout a wide range of franchise extensions. Even though the flagship series ended in 2022, it’s still firmly in the mainstream thanks to a wide range of other content.
One of the main ways that it has expanded beyond the original has been in the recent spinoffs, with three recent offerings spawning from The Walking Dead. Dead City, The Ones Who Live, and the Daryl Dixon spinoff all gave fans new ways to experience the show’s universe, exploring different characters and settings.
There have also been games that have helped more people discover The Walking Dead and its spinoffs. These have spanned PC and mobile titles, and now there are even slot games such as The Walking Dead Cash Collect. The game can be found at many of the best bingo sites, meaning that a lot of players will encounter the brand. This could then encourage them to watch the series.
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Why The Walking Dead Is Perfect For FAST
If you’re not sure what a FAST channel is, it stands for free ad-supported television. It’s a popular format, as it can be built into other platforms and gives viewers a chance to watch content at no cost.
The Walking Dead is well-suited to this model because it has a vast amount of established content to offer. Instead of fans having to search for all the different series and spinoffs manually, they now have it broadcast to them. It takes away the problem of decision fatigue and allows viewers to watch a scheduled stream.
It makes sense from AMC’s perspective too, as it allows it to generate advertising revenue from content that has already been produced. According to the company, FAST is used by more than 80 per centof people in the UK and is something that is worth tapping into.
Could More Franchises Get Their Own Channels?
The Walking Dead has inspired various other successful series to expand into spinoffs. Now that the zombie universe has its own dedicated television channel, it could lead to other series doing the same thing.
There are a few series that could be great contenders for this. For example, a channel that constantly played Friends episodes could be a hit. Game of Thrones and its numerous spinoffs could also potentially get their own channel.
The new Walking Dead channel is an exciting development for fans, and there’s a strong chance it will help attract even more viewers to the franchise. Hopefully there will soon be more spinoffs for people to enjoy.
James Rowley
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