10 Scariest Episodes Of The Walking Dead (So Far)

Well, it's official: The Walking Dead is coming to an end. Beginning its run in 2010, the epic and plot twisting zombie/horror/drama is one of the 21st century's biggest shows, and it's easy to see why.

Rich with iconic characters, from Rick Grimes to Daryl Dixon, and daring with its constantly switching narrative, the show has survived for as long as it has because of its commitment to tell a risky and satisfying story.

Outside of the brilliant character interactions, the constant presence of death and the violence inhabiting nearly every scene, The Walking Dead is steeped deep in horror. Whether dealing with gory, violent horror or the horror of man, it's not a show likely to steer away from its scary roots.

There have been moments where the horror has taken a backseat, opening the door for more action-packed storylines and dramatic character arcs, but when the writers decide to terrify, they do so with glorious results. Over the ten seasons that have currently aired (nearly), there have been plenty moments that have unsettled audiences.

The following list will take a look at the show's ten scariest episodes of the show's run. Major spoilers follow.

The very first episode may not be at the forefront of fans' minds when talking about the scariest episodes of The Walking Dead, but there's no denying that upon first viewing the whole thing was absolutely bloodcurdling.

Aside from being one of the show's most patient and effectively intense entries to date, Days Gone By can be best described as atmospheric and creepy. From Rick Grimes waking up to a desolate hospital, wounded and confused, to Morgan Jones' trying to bring himself to kill his undead wife, to Rick's palpable terror at the events he's woken up to, the episode is slow but methodically scary.

You don't need to imagine what it would be like to wake up to the world having ended, because Days Gone By lets you feel every pang of confusion, pain and fear that Rick Grimes is feeling, making it hard to picture the real thing being any more horrible.

Days Gone By is a perfect example of The Walking Dead looking at the horror of the unknown, and a seamless teaser of what was to come.