11 great shows you should watch if you love 'The Walking Dead'

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AMC's "The Walking Dead" is wrapping up season eight. And if you're looking for something to watch as you wait for more of Richonne, Negan's ego-boosting monologues, and Daryl grunting, we have you covered. 

Whether you're looking for a bit of horror, action, or just want another show about the undead, INSIDER has put together the ultimate list of new and old shows to keep you busy through the show's return this fall. The list consists of shows I watch, serious fellow "Walking Dead" fans view, and data from TV tracking app TV Time about shows fans are likely to watch.

While you anxiously await Rick and the gang to return, here's what you should watch in the meantime.

1. "Fear the Walking Dead" (AMC)

What it's about: It's "The Walking Dead" spin-off you either already watch or chose to ignore entering its fourth season. It follows an entirely different group of people in a different location.

Do I need to watch "The Walking Dead" to start watching this? If you're just joining the show during it's fourth season, no! The first two episodes feel like an entire new series. Having some background is nice, but you won't be lost.

Why to watch: If you've been invested in "The Walking Dead," you'll want to tune into the first episode of "Fear's" fourth season. It's completely centered around Lennie James' Morgan who is leaving "TWD" for the spin-off. 

Also, Colman Domingo who plays Victor Strand may become one of your new favorite TV crushes. 

Where to watch: Hulu

2. "Game of Thrones" (HBO)

What it's about: Jon Snow! Sex! Dragons! The many houses of Westeros fight for control of the Iron Throne, but eventually need to align for survival against an army of the undead.

Why to watch: The zombies on "The Walking Dead" seem tame compared to the vicious wights and white walkers of HBO's hit. If you haven't read the books and have been lucky enough to avoid spoilers, the season one finale will wreck you. 

Even "The Walking Dead" cast and crew love to watch "Game of Thrones." Jeffrey Dean Morgan has shared fan art mashing the two shows together with his showmance Norman Reedus. Executive producer and makeup supervisor Greg Nicotero told INSIDER he's a big fan of how the undead look on the show.

Where to watch: HBO Go 

3. "The 100" (The CW)

What it's about: Years after civilization on Earth is destroyed, mankind is living out their days in space. When resources start to become scarce, 100 prisoners are sent back to Earth to see if its livable. It turns out, not everyone actually perished after the nuclear apocalypse and that's where things start to get interesting.

Why to watch: I can't tell you how many times fellow "Walking Dead" fans have told me to watch this show. At this point, I'm just convinced this is a staple watch of "The Walking Dead" family because it's also about a group of people trying to survive after the end of the world.

If you were a big fan of "Lost," the show stars Henry Ian Cusick who played fan favorite Desmond on the ABC series. 

Where to watch: Netflix

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