They're two of the most popular TV shows around, with Brits playing the lead roles.
But it was The Walking Dead that came out on top in Sunday night's ratings battle, after going head-to-head with the new series of Game Of Thrones.
While the season three premiere lived up to expectations by netting a record 4.4m viewers, it was the zombie series finale which managed to draw in 12.4m.
The
battle is on: Game of Thrones celebrated record viewing figures for the
season three premiere on Sunday, but was beaten by The Walking Dead
While
there was not much action in the Game Of Thrones premiere, it won high
praise from reviewers for the way it dealt with the aftermath of last
season and set up events for the future.
MSN reviewer Dan Owen said: 'Game Of Thrones feels like it has a better grasp on pacing now; the hour flew by and left you craving more.
'Interplay and intrigue continues to be this drama's forte, perhaps best embodied in Tyrion's scenes with Cersei, Bronn and Tywin; watching the acerbic old man berate Tyrion was especially compelling.
Snow bother: Show hunk Kit Harington's return will have been a big reason for the 4.4m viewership
On a high: The zombie show, which features David Morrissey, broke it's own record for viewers on Sunday night
'It
goes without saying that this drama is a visual feast; it looks
spectacular thanks to its $5m price tag per episode, and the impressive
cast are never anything less than magnificent (Peter Dinklage eats up
every scene).
'A relatively sedate start to proceedings, which mainly reflected on last season's finale and teased the next wave of treacheries and struggles.
'But it was never anything less than sumptuous and absorbing.'
Meanwhile bosses at AMC were celebrating their own success after The Walking Dead's finale just beat the show's previous record viewership of 12.3 million from its February mid-season premiere.
The show also had 8.1 million adults 18-49, making it the week's top program.
Drawing a crowd: AMC's hit zombie show The Walking Dead drew a spectacular 12.4m viewers
It
has been a ratings phenomenon this season, averaging a 5.6 rating among
adults 18-49, higher than any other show on television.
The channel's president Charlie Collier said: 'Two words: Grateful. Dead.
'It's a joy that we get to work with such tremendous talent to make 'The Walking Dead' and 'Talking Dead' [the post-'Walking Dead' talk show] come to life for audiences that continue to engage and grow.
'In just three seasons, 'The Walking Dead' has become a pop-culture phenomenon, entertaining millions of passionate viewers and obliterating traditional lines between cable and broadcast television.'
English starlet Emilia Clarke celebrated the Game of Throne's success by going for a chat on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
She shared an intimate conversation with the incumbent Tonight Show star in front of a studio audience for Monday night's show.
Celebrating in style: Emilia Clarke got to reflect on her success during a chat on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Fine filly: Emilia showed off the fantastic physique that has made her a poster girl for fantasy fans around the world
But it was The Walking Dead that came out on top in Sunday night's ratings battle, after going head-to-head with the new series of Game Of Thrones.
While the season three premiere lived up to expectations by netting a record 4.4m viewers, it was the zombie series finale which managed to draw in 12.4m.
The
battle is on: Game of Thrones celebrated record viewing figures for the
season three premiere on Sunday, but was beaten by The Walking DeadMSN reviewer Dan Owen said: 'Game Of Thrones feels like it has a better grasp on pacing now; the hour flew by and left you craving more.
'Interplay and intrigue continues to be this drama's forte, perhaps best embodied in Tyrion's scenes with Cersei, Bronn and Tywin; watching the acerbic old man berate Tyrion was especially compelling.
Snow bother: Show hunk Kit Harington's return will have been a big reason for the 4.4m viewershipOn a high: The zombie show, which features David Morrissey, broke it's own record for viewers on Sunday night'A relatively sedate start to proceedings, which mainly reflected on last season's finale and teased the next wave of treacheries and struggles.
'But it was never anything less than sumptuous and absorbing.'
Meanwhile bosses at AMC were celebrating their own success after The Walking Dead's finale just beat the show's previous record viewership of 12.3 million from its February mid-season premiere.
The show also had 8.1 million adults 18-49, making it the week's top program.
Drawing a crowd: AMC's hit zombie show The Walking Dead drew a spectacular 12.4m viewersThe channel's president Charlie Collier said: 'Two words: Grateful. Dead.
'It's a joy that we get to work with such tremendous talent to make 'The Walking Dead' and 'Talking Dead' [the post-'Walking Dead' talk show] come to life for audiences that continue to engage and grow.
'In just three seasons, 'The Walking Dead' has become a pop-culture phenomenon, entertaining millions of passionate viewers and obliterating traditional lines between cable and broadcast television.'
English starlet Emilia Clarke celebrated the Game of Throne's success by going for a chat on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
She shared an intimate conversation with the incumbent Tonight Show star in front of a studio audience for Monday night's show.
Celebrating in style: Emilia Clarke got to reflect on her success during a chat on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Fine filly: Emilia showed off the fantastic physique that has made her a poster girl for fantasy fans around the world