It's no secret that The Walking Dead is one of the most popular shows on television. The long running apocalyptic drama consistently brings in massive numbers for AMC, and its spinoff Fear The Walking Dead has helped cement the property's importance on the network. Everyone involved doesn't seem to think the series will be ending in the foreseeable future, so it should come as no surprise that AMC renewed The Walking Dead for Season 9. While this news isn't exactly shocking, there will be a major mixup behind the scenes, as Scott M. Gimple will no longer serve as the showrunner.