Frank Darabont Steps Down As Showrunner For ‘The Walking Dead’, There Goes That.

Frank Darabont was the single reason I had faith that the second season of The Walking Dead could rally from the pit of utter nonsense and trash that the first season ended in. Now he’s gone. Abandon hope all ye who enter.

Slashfilm:

The Walking Dead is midway through production on its thirteen-episode second season, and the reason behind the writer/producer/director stepping away from the showrunner spot is reportedly that Frank Darabont never quite got the hang of working in the fast pace of TV production versus feature film production. That sounds like a thin reason, but we’ve got a few more details after the break.

Deadline reported the news and EW confirms, with both sites saying that Mr. Darabont could conceivably stay with the show in some capacity. Deadline also says this will not affect production of the show, which will continue as previously scheduled, right up until the planned premiere on October 16.

I thought that the first season of Walking Dead started excellently and ended awfully. When news came out that Darabont had gutted essentially the entire writing staff I clapped, praised the maker, and once again had hope for the series. Now it’s all gone! Rotting on the vine.

How about you guys, how does this register with you?