7 Zombie Shows on Netflix in October 2023, Ranked by How Scary They Are

Halloween is creeping up on us. And that means it's time to unpack all kinds of horror content and enjoy some controlled on-screen scares. If you are a fan of the zombie genre, the libraries of the major streaming platforms are jam-packed with projects perfect for you.

Here are the best of the best shows about the living dead you can find on Netflix, ranked from hair-raising to just creepy and even funny.

1. Black Summer (2019-2021, 2 seasons)

When a mother is separated from her daughter during the first deadly days of the zombie apocalypse, she goes on a terrifying search, meeting all kinds of people and monsters along the way.

The show has everything you could want in a truly scary zombie story: constant tension and action, palpable desperation and realism, and, of course, extremely deadly creatures.

2. The Walking Dead (2010-2022, 11 seasons)

Yes, you can watch Frank Darabont's legendary horror drama on Netflix. The story of Rick Grimes and other survivors battling not only the walkers but also the horrors of post-apocalyptic society is rightfully considered the king of the genre.

3. Kingdom (2019-2020, 2 seasons)

The South Korean period drama breaks the boundaries of all genres. Set in an alternate 16th century medieval-inspired Korea, it follows the Crown Prince of Joseon as he tries to save his people from the spread of a plague that raises the dead and his dynasty from political intrigue.

The series is brutal and filled with beheadings, scenes of torture and violence.

4. All of Us Are Dead (2022-present, 1 season)

The South Korean Netflix original tells the story of a group of teenagers stuck in a zombie-filled school after a science experiment goes horribly wrong. In addition to heartbreaking personal stories, the series is filled with blood, gore, and some spine-chilling body horror.

5. Dead Set (2008, miniseries)

Charlie Brooker's take on the zombie genre was a breath of fresh air for many fans. The story of the Big Brother contestants and staff stranded in the reality TV house by a zombie outbreak is a brilliant mix of sharp satire and gleeful gore, with some terrifying results.

6. Santa Clarita Diet (2017-2019, 3 seasons)

If you're not big on the horror angle but find the zombie theme intriguing, Santa Clarita Diet might be your jam. Not without a certain amount of bloodshed, it tells the story from an unusual perspective, that of a real estate agent who becomes undead and starts craving human flesh while remaining a fully functional member of society.

7. iZOMBiE (2015-2019, 5 seasons)

Finally, the series with the lightest tone in our list is iZOMBiE. The story of a medical resident who suddenly turns into a zombie and satisfies her hunger for human brains by working in a morgue will make you laugh more than it will scare you. But it does have some crime solving, surprising twists, and a killer ending.