Post-apocalyptic TV shows have captivated audiences with their grim visions of a future where society has collapsed, nature has reclaimed the earth, or humanity must fight to survive against overwhelming odds. Fans are drawn to the mix of survival drama, speculative fiction, and insightful commentary on the human condition that these series offer. Below is a compilation of ten of the best post-apocalyptic TV shows ever made, which have successfully captured the imagination of viewers worldwide.

1.”The Walking Dead” –Premiering in 2010, this show based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book series redefined the zombie genre for television. It follows a group of survivors led by former sheriff Rick Grimes in a world overrun by zombies known as walkers.

2.”The 100″ –Starting in 2014, this series mixes sci-fi with survival as one hundred juvenile delinquents are sent back to Earth from their space habitat to see if the planet is habitable after a nuclear apocalypse.

3.”Mad Max: The Series” –Building on the cult favorite film franchise, this show pushes deeper into the desolate and lawless world following global collapse and follows a range of characters trying to survive and make new lives in a harsh landscape.

4.”Jericho” – Airing from 2006 to 2008, “Jericho” explores the aftermath of a nuclear attack on 23 major U.S. cities, focusing on the residents of a small Kansas town as they try to reconstruct their lives.

5.”Battlestar Galactica” (2004) –This reimagined version of the 1978 series is set in a distant star system where humanity’s last remnants are on the run after their worlds are destroyed by the Cylon cyborgs.

6.”The Last Ship” –Running from 2014 to 2018, the show follows the crew of a naval destroyer who m.ust find a way to pull humanity from the brink after a global pandemic wipes out much of the population.

7.”Falling Skies” –Beginning in 2011 and ending in 2015, “Falling Skies” tells the story of survivors after an alien invasion decimates much of humanity and aims to rebuild society while resisting alien occupation.

8.”12 Monkeys” –This series adapts Terry Gilliam’s time-travel movie into a complex narrative about a time traveler trying to stop a deadly virus that will eventually destroy human civilization.

9.”Station Eleven” – A miniseries adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel’s novel that intertwines multiple narratives before and after a devastating flu pandemic wipes out most of humanity, celebrating human connection and resilience.

10.”The Stand” –Based on Stephen King’s epic novel, this apocalyptic dark fantasy details an epic struggle between good and evil after a man-made plague destroys most of humanity.

Each show brings its own unique elements to the post-apocalyptic genre, whether it’s through exploring political dynamics in a shattered world or showcasing human perseverance in the face of catastrophe. They all ask poignant questions about survival and morality while providing edge-of-your-seat entertainment that reminds us just how precious our civilization is – and what we stand to lose should it ever fall apart.