Shows similar to Black Summer

The Walking Dead is the archetypal zombie apocalypse series, presenting a gritty, survival-focused narrative similar to Black Summer. Fans will appreciate the character depth and relentless tension as a group struggles against both the undead and human adversaries.

While not dealing with zombies, The Last Ship features a similar end-of-the-world scenario where a naval destroyer must navigate a global pandemic. The series focuses on survival and the search for a cure, echoing the desperation and struggle found in Black Summer.

The Strain presents a vampiric apocalypse as opposed to a zombie one, but shares the intense, survival-driven theme central to Black Summer. Its dark atmosphere and the fight against a spreading contagion will resonate with fans.

As a companion series and prequel to The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead explores the onset of the apocalypse, providing a similar feel to Black Summer's immediate post-apocalyptic setting. The show delves into complex family dynamics amidst the chaos.

The 100 mixes post-apocalyptic survival with sci-fi elements, following a group of teens sent back to Earth after humanity's space-exile. Its gritty tone and exploration of moral complexities offer a similar appeal to that of Black Summer.

12 Monkeys is a science fiction series centered around time travel to stop a deadly plague from wiping out humanity. The high-stakes survival drama and the intricate plot may attract fans who are looking for a thought-provoking narrative akin to Black Summer.