THE WALKING DEAD's Midseason Finale Draws 12.1 Million Viewers

THE WALKING DEAD's Midseason Finale Draws 12.1 Million Viewers

The Walking Dead's midseason finale ended in an explosive fashion last night, so it should come as no surprise to learn that the final episode in the first half of season four ended sailed off into the zombie apocalypse with an impressive 12.1 million viewers!

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By JoshWilding - Dec 02, 2013 12:12 PM EST
Filed Under: The Walking Dead
Source: Deadline


Despite veering off drastically from the comics in many respects (Rick's never losing that hand of his, is he?), last night's midseason finale of The Walking Dead was a pretty damn good 45 minutes of television! According to Deadline, the episode saw 12.1 million total viewers tune in to see The Governor attack the prison, a midseason finale record for the AMC series as it's a huge increase from 2012's 10.5 million. Overall, The Walking Dead has been up 29% in the first half of its fourth season over the first half of season three. It will return on February 9th, 2014.

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HavocPrime
HavocPrime - 12/2/2013, 12:47 PM
Brilliant episode and I am glad they are veering from the comics, as it makes it interesting to those who have read them
SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/2/2013, 12:52 PM
Well deserved. Rest in sh@t, Governor.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 12/2/2013, 12:52 PM
I loved it, but I do think they dropped the ball on The Governor overall.
drfate
drfate - 12/2/2013, 1:04 PM
Great episode! Not quite Red wedding-shocking, but I wasn't expecting that! Hershel's death was a significant one, not like all the people that have been dying in the past few weeks.

Rest in peace Hersh!
Rot in hell, "Brian"!
Tufasrox
Tufasrox - 12/2/2013, 1:09 PM
Some good moments but thought they could have done a much better job on the Gov. I was so hoping he was gonna be more evil.
Tufasrox
Tufasrox - 12/2/2013, 1:10 PM
Oh yah and that 'virus' thing...that apparently was only affecting Rick's group and not anyone else...terrible.
Fracture
Fracture - 12/2/2013, 1:16 PM
Dang mid season already? Only watched the first episode this season. Guess I can catch up now. Maybe during winterbreak.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/2/2013, 1:21 PM
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 12/2/2013, 1:21 PM
Should've been the season 3 finale, but I liked it nonetheless.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 12/2/2013, 1:56 PM
I finally got around to watching it. I DVRed the episode. I had this sick feeling Hershel was going to get killed off and sadly I was right. All those people could have survived if only they would have listened to Rick. I have a feeling one of the kids picked up Judith. It seemed like she survived because even though there was blood in the baby carrier there was nothing left behind. So I think she is with Tyreese and the kids. It just left you with thinking she died but come later on you find out she is still out there.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 12/2/2013, 2:32 PM
@ McGee and Gusto

OH My!!!!! That is hilarious!!!!!
MisterMagurlypse
MisterMagurlypse - 12/2/2013, 2:37 PM
Great way to end the midway point of the season. I loved it! It's gonna be a long two months.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 12/2/2013, 3:09 PM
@OG

I too wish there was a better transition from "Sympathetic Governor" back to "Evil Governor". Alot of the impact was lost in the rush.
ds9epicfan
ds9epicfan - 12/2/2013, 3:34 PM
Despite all the negative complaining that the show is getting,like it's too slow,or lost it's direction or should just be cancelled because they're not following the comic book or whatever,it still did extremely well in the ratings!Hmmmm...
marcvader1
marcvader1 - 12/2/2013, 3:55 PM
Normal viewers love the show phuck the whining little cbm twats.
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 12/2/2013, 4:19 PM
Rick is a puss. Got his ass beat.
knighted
knighted - 12/2/2013, 5:22 PM
I don't think anyone on the show could take the governor in a straight fight. Both Merle and rick couldn't do it.
marcvader1
marcvader1 - 12/2/2013, 5:56 PM
The govna is like 6'3 or 4. That's a big dude.
TheDarkKnightSlap
TheDarkKnightSlap - 12/2/2013, 7:44 PM
You dicks can suck it. Carl is the fvckin badass. Kid is the samurai of zombieland. Bring on more of the story arc. "Walking Dead 408: Too Far Gone" is easily the best episode of the series. And stop spelling Fvck with a "ph". Just ruins your vocal ambition.
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 12/2/2013, 9:15 PM
That's a lot considering the last episode had 11 million viewers. This show in my opinion is one of the best tv comic adaptations on television.
ds9epicfan
ds9epicfan - 12/2/2013, 9:45 PM
@MightyZeus
100% right!!Best tv comic adaptation on television!
thalidomide
thalidomide - 12/2/2013, 9:46 PM
It was very satisfying seeing those kids shooting that chick with the curly hair.

Carol's parenting skills level: Expert
diabolik
diabolik - 12/3/2013, 1:10 AM
brilliant!
ClarkFarley2012
ClarkFarley2012 - 12/3/2013, 5:25 AM
I don't think the governor is dead. At least I hope not. He's my favorite person on WD.
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