Since the very first episode of The Walking Dead, the series has kept fans on the edge of their seats, not just with terrifying walker scenes but with a deep, lingering question: Where did the virus come from? Despite the countless survivors and apocalyptic scenarios, the show has always danced around revealing the true source of the virus that caused humanity’s downfall. In this article, we explore why this question has remained unsolved, why it has captivated audiences for so long, and why it might be better that way.

In the pilot episode, we’re thrown into the chaos through the eyes of Rick Grimes, and it doesn’t take long before a chilling truth is revealed: every living person is already infected. This game-changing moment sets the stage for what we soon realize is more than just a world overrun by zombies—it’s a world where death is inevitable, but the cause remains unknown.
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