Talking Dead is a live television after-show hosted by Chris Hardwick that serves as a companion series to AMC's The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, and The Walking Dead: World Beyond. Each episode features the host discussing the latest installment of the franchise with cast members, producers, and celebrity superfans. The show provides behind-the-scenes insights, exclusive clips, and deep-dive analysis into the narrative choices and character developments of the zombie apocalypse universe. Beyond simple recaps, the program engages the audience through interactive segments, including fan questions from social media, polls, and the 'In Memoriam' segment, which pays tribute to the characters who perished in the most recent episode. It has become a staple of the franchise's fandom, bridging the gap between the scripted drama and the real-world community that follows the series.