I think I'm considering taking a break from The Walking Dead after season 8 is done! What do you guys think?

I agree with some of the comments, in my opinion the show gets better again on s9 but I think taking a break from it would be a good way to palette cleanse from s8. That way when you pick it back up it’ll feel more exciting!

I don't think I really enjoyed any Walking Dead after season 4 if I'm honest. I held out until the middle of season 6 and then decided to take a break because I was finding it an joyless slog, then I started seeing the AMC ads for the series finale of the Walking Dead and decided to give it another chance and felt vindicated. I think you'd get a lot more out of watching something like breaking bad or better call Saul

I feel this so much as I have stopped watching recently (with the intent to go back) and a lot of it has to do with a lack of fondness for these two seasons. I hope someone told you about the Carl controversy stuff, cause I was looking forward to writing that but just never did. As for if you should stop or not, thats your call. I get that you very much go where the audience interest is, but if you're not feeling it, regardless do what you want to do. I will say, the next season is the first ran by a new showrunner, and I do think the vibe and quality shift is very quick. Hearing about the next seasons, was the reason I went back after I abandoned the show when Negan showed up. So I think its worth sticking it out, you have some good shit coming, but its very relatable and understandable if you're feeling burn out. These two seasons are rough!

if you're still taking suggestions/thoughts on what you should do about TWD, i honestly think you should take a break from it. i agree with the people saying season 9 is a return to form, but if you go into it expecting it to fix or make up for the slog that is seasons 7 and 8, it's quite a lofty goal and it might leave you even more disappointed. i can't say how you would respond for sure, but i'd follow your heart/gut and take a break. and for what it's worth, i stopped watching season 8 with you only because i was waiting until you got to season 9 so i could have something nice to look forward to lol.

The Sopranos. Breaking Bad.

Swap it for FROM Frank 😂😅 it's just finished it's 4th season. I got to where you got to actually and stopped watching it. So it maybe that if you do stop watching it, I'll refresh with the 8 seasons and then pick up with you once you start up again. Another show that I love that can get dark but is pretty light at times too is Once Upon a Time. One of my most fave shows ever. Based off Grimm Fairytales. Camp, comedy, romance and horror all mixed up together. I just love it. And it could be nice for that bit of reprieve. Anyway, good job as always. I'm not watching much on your channel but always wanting to support you in anyway I can.

Skip to the finale and feel good!

I am only one person, but I'm just eager to get this arc over and get to the next one. Stopping entirely wouldn't be MY pick. But of course, if you're not enjoying it, you should do what will feel best for you.

I admit I haven't been watching (nothing personal, I just been wrapped up in current shows). I fell off for years then started from the beginning. Season 9 was the one that made me glad I revisited, and subsequently finished it.

Hi Frank, I usually just lurk and don’t comment, but I just wanted to let you know that your worries are understandable. I love TWD and it’s true that it has worse and better moments. What show doesn’t? Personally, I like the show as a whole and I enjoyed every single one of the seasons. I enjoy rewatching couple of shows with you (I don’t rewatch if I haven’t seen something myself yet), you always have good insight! But, if you don’t feel it - you don’t feel it, you’re not obligated to watch something you don’t enjoy anymore. I’d love for you to keep watching but if you’re tired of the show then take a break - no point doing it otherwise! I’m assuming when you have started the channel, you wanted to watch the things you were curious about, shows/movies you’d think you enjoy. TWD has 11 seasons - it’s a LOT! If the spark is gone, there’s nothing wrong with taking a break. You can decide later if you want to finish the last 2 seasons.

I almost leave this show in season 8, I was not feeling it too, then I watched 4 episodes from season 9 but I can’t stayed, so I left. Take a break and then see is you feel the calling to continue with it.

Unlike many here, I didn’t like any season from 7/8 onwards. I think it would be a good thing to stop at least for now and add something you’re excited about! There are so many excellent shows out there. No need to slog through misery porn imo! And I LOVE the early seasons of TWD!

I’d say take a break- this is where I tapped out when I was just watching and I haven’t had the excitement to watch with you since season 7. If you want something well written, the spin off show with Daryl is really short and interesting!

Oh my God I have to really honest here. This post broke my heart to smithereens :( I am such a hardcore fan of the walking dead. Of course you have to do what's good for you, but the journey, in my opinion, is so worth it. There are such cool things coming up. I love the characters so much that I can deal with some writing ups and downs. I can see there aren't super hardcore fans of the series here. It is one of the main reasons I tune into your channel, but I guess if you're not feeling it, you're not feeling it. I truly truly hope you stick with it, but I can see a lot of people encouraging you to move on. I love you and your reactions. All I can say is I hope you stick with it ️ ❤️

No, please don't do that! Season 9 is great and so much better than 7 and 8.

I’ve never seen this show, and I understand that the writing is getting to be a grind, but I’m really committed to this show and all the characters, I understand if you feel you need a break and many here have already seen it so it’s OK for them to take a break. They don’t even have to rewatch it, but for those of us who have committed to the show and have never seen it it would be a hard cell for me, but it’s not about me. I’m grateful for all the time and care you put into all your reviews. If you feel you need a break because it’s spiritually dragging you down then please do so. Maybe do a pole on how many first time watchers are still very connected to it that might help. Whatever you decide, we’re always beside you.

I'm one of the handful still watching your reactions. The episode you just watched, I did comment was not one of the better or even good. So I can see why your enjoyment is waning because of it. Some of Season 8, I swear the writers were asleep at the wheel. My interest started to wane as well, but I was glad I kept watching the remaining seasons. There are better seasons ahead. I'll be honest, I would be disappointed for you to not see what is coming up...but it is entirely up to you if you need to take a break or just stop altogether. There are also spin-offs which tell the tale of certain characters from TWD and what life is like for them beyond the TWD show...along with the introduction of new characters...but in order to fully understand and enjoy those spin-offs does mean watching TWD to the end. Good luck with your decision.

i understand the most negative/critical commentary on S8 its one of the shows worst seasons... i reallly think you'll enjoy S9 if you dont start enjoying maybe 5 eps in S9 i say take a break but i think you'll like it and the old enjoyment spark u had for the show will start to come back for S9 :)

I jumped off watching when it aired after episode 1 of Season 7, like a lot of folks. I was doing alright this time around making it past there with you and the community, but Season 8 has been ROUGH. I am intrigued by some of these comments about Season 9, but I’m good with a break, too.

I did enjoy season 9 and the ones after it (which I was very surprised about) but I also had like months or years in between seasons as a break. Like people have affirmed, it is a tiring show.

No skin in the game as I just recently joined but I would suggest at least going to episode 9.5 and then seeing how you feel. Something significant happens in that episode that you wouldn’t want to miss

Honestly, I don’t watch any TWD reactions from anyone. I’ll admit that I find it disappointing whenever I see a new reactor picking it up because of what a slog the show became to watch after those first few seasons. It became so repetitive and/or aimless that I stopped watching in spite of my love for certain characters. Let’s just say that I’m NEVER surprised when reactors get to whatever that point is for themselves in their viewing journey.

I think I only made it a bit into S7, when it aired. Last thing I remember was a tiger. I feel like the parts I really enjoyed about the series got lost somewhere along the way. But I haven't been watching those reactions in the first place, so how I feel about it is less important than you and those that have.

That’s around when I quit back when it was airing. Felt like trauma porn at a certain point. There’s another show that got me to that point much faster, but I won’t name it as I believe folks have pushed for it at different points and I know you don’t like to know anything. Suffering on suffering on suffering, with no development or meaning, is just… exhausting and unpleasant. Real life is hard enough, and at least we can make some meaning out of it, as the protagonists of our own stories. I watched the first couple of seasons of TWD with you, but knowing where it was going I stopped a while ago. I’d love to see you have some room to move on to something you’ll enjoy.

Neutral on this issue cuz I don't watch this one. 🙏❤😇

Whatever you feel is best for you, you have our support. If you need a break, take a break.

On the one hand yes take a break that you need. On the other hand there are 3 seasons left and I do think those are worth pushing through (and the point I considered coming back to the rewatch bc 7 & 8 are such garbage seasons for me).

I always try to convince myself that the season 1 one love I have for the show will resurface, but I’ve never made it past season 8. Glenn and Carl? I’m out

You've been watching it for a while. It is totally valid to take a break and come back to it when/if you want to. I'm sure many of us did the same thing. I'm pretty convinced you'd enjoy FROM or it could free up time to watch more of whatever you're feeling. I definitely don't want you to burn out on something.

Frank I feel you, I also stopped watching after season 8 then after a while I did came back for season 9 and watcha some of it but unfortunately I did not enjoyed anymore and the most of the characters did not interested me at all,it is unfortunately because TWD was one of my favorite shows ever. 😕

My two cents: I personally would recommend at least taking a break for a few months, and I’m one of the people who keep up with your TWD reactions. I’ll watch them as long as you do them, but I won’t be heartbroken if you stop entirely. The reason I suggest a break is because in season 9 we get a new showrunner and many fans say that it resulted in the series returning to the level of character-driven drama that made it so popular in the first place. I think you’d enjoy it, but I also think you need a reset break first so you don’t go into it already tired.

Completely understandable. 8 is a rough season. I stopped watching after it, so I can't provide any insight. It's good by me whatever you decide. Cheers.

you gotta do what's best for you of course, but I do think season 9 is a marked improvement on the last couple and is one of favourites apart from farm/prison era which is peak. I would say give season 9 a go and then see, maybe take a break then if you're still not feeling it but again must be what's best for you!

I’ve been wanting to watch it, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet with the latest seasons. I’m so completely hooked on IWTV/TVL right now that I can hardly find time for anything else. And right now, I’d rather watch *Lost* than *The Walking Death*. I actually started watching *The Walking Death* with you the first time, so I don’t know how it’s developed since then. I really liked the beginning, and I got the impression you did too, but apparently the quality has gotten noticeably worse now? I’ll definitely still watch it, but probably not until the fall. If you basically want to know how it continues, maybe it would be a good idea to space out the episodes and watch just one per month? Or do you end up forgetting the previous one by then? Since I’m not watching it right now, I can’t really say anything about it. I’ll definitely keep watching as long as you keep going but could understand If you want to stop.

I thought doing this big rewatch for me id be able to get past the start of season 7 and… I couldn’t haha I chickened out. So I haven’t been keeping up but didn’t want to make a big fuss about it to ruin the vibe. There’s a lot of spin off shows tho, like Fear the Walking dead and others I’ve heard about but haven’t seen. Idk how they fit into the timeline tho or what the recommended order watch is for them. But definitely if you need a break take one! It’s a long ass show.

Completely expected TBH Frank! Season 8 is the absolute worst. The great news is Season 9 is one of the very best! 🙃

Season 9 is one of my favourite seasons of the show, and I’m saying this as someone who was not the biggest fan of seasons 7-8, so I think you would enjoy it, but obviously it’s up to you!

Hey Frank! It gets better but if you’re not feeling it, then it’ll suck for you and us. Whatever you think is best, I’ll be here to watch with you! All My Best, Jill 😊

Season 8 is bad, Season 9 is the return to its best

Try Lucifer!!! It's like the opposite of TWD. And If you decide to continue twd it's totally a okay with me!! I'll keep watching with ya👌.

yeah, i know for me personally i can't rewatch the show past season 6. i just can't stomach some of the frustrating writing/character choices made in the next couple of seasons. (and if i'm being honest i felt like the heart of the show was gone too, RIP) if you're still enjoying it, keep enjoying it! but yeah i'll prob stick to your other content atp

I can’t even finish watching each episode you post. Watching the show now is such a chore. I’d rather you watch more Lost or another show! Lol

I feel like it’s fine to take a break from a show if you’re not crazy about the story right now. If you ever decide to do another show, I recommend Once Upon A Time.

Take a break, Love. This show can tire you out. Swap it with the most not-zombie thing you can find for a while lol

I would say to try out season 9! Season 8 was one of my least favorites but it got so much better for me season 9

Yep, that’s about the time noped out. Writing suffered, and the characters are just in an endless cycle of suffering. It’s no fun.