Fear the Walking Dead had the highest rated first season in cable history 

s first season ended Sunday on a good note: The

companion series had the highest rated first season of any series in cable history, AMC announced Friday.

“When we set out to launch a companion series to the No. 1 show on television, there were truly many things to fear, beyond 

itself,” AMC president Charlie Collier said in a statement. “To see this show stand alone, break through and set records as a unique piece of storytelling is very gratifying and a tribute to great creative talent.”

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