Walking Dead's Stagnant Cycle: The Problem with Nostalgia Fueled Storytelling The latest season of The Walking Dead: Dead City has premiered, and it's clear that the show is stuck in a rut.
The nostalgia driven narrative rehashes past storylines and character arcs, becoming increasingly exhausting for fans. At its core, The Walking Dead has always been about survival in a world overrun by walkers.
However, as the seasons progress, the show's focus has shifted from the present moment to the past.