Hey, if they are looking for a less violent show about the zombie apocalypse, then they should tune into Fear the Walking Dead. Boring, unlikeable characters; but, not quite as violent as the original.
I am still watching TWD, mostly because I have become invested in what happens to some of the characters. (Why did it have to be Glenn? I know, it is in the comics; but, that one hurt.) Fear the Walking Dead just didn't catch my interest the way the original did. Also, when shows run for such a long period of time, I think some episodes will not be up to the standard that we might like. It is hard to keep a really high standard going for a t.v. series that has lasted 7 seasons. Some episodes will be better than others.
Rumor has it he bought into a pizza franchise and opened up his own shop.