Yeah, ever since Season 6 started I've found TWD to be mostly trash. Season 7 was nearly unwatchable. Season 8 has been ok other than several "Oh my GOD stop talking and SHOOT" moments. I definitely have no interest in the show anymore after season 8 ends.
With the way TWD is bleeding viewers, they'd better make some major changes if they really want the show to last 13+ seasons.
I can't figure out what they're thinking there. Fear started off rocky, but Season 3 was excellent, much better than TWD Season 7. Why they would make so many changes for Season 4 is beyond me. TWD is the one that needs the paradigm shift!
I say it's about time for another serious zombie show that has a good budget (AMC is so cheap) and top tier writers. Z-Nation is too campy for that category, but is quite awesome in its own way of course.