When it comes to modern cable television, it appears that all a network has to do is tell the audience the apocalypse is about to happen, and they tune in by the herds. Of course, it helps to have a monster (pun intended) parent show to usher it in as well.

"Fear The Walking Dead" debuted last Sunday on AMC, and according to Entertainment Weekly, their haul was bigger than any other cable television premiere in the history of the industry. Here are 10 million reasons why.

In the highly sought after 18-49 demographic, the show pulled in a 6.3 rating, which basically translates to 10.1 million viewers. By comparison, their parent show, "The Walking Dead," debuted on the network back in 2010 and drew in 5.4 million viewers, which was a mind-boggling number at the time.

"FTWD" has just become the biggest premiere in cable history, smashing all other records. They did this going up against Sunday Night Football, which albeit was a preseason game but always draws massive numbers. But apparently, the nation only had one thing on its mind, and that was the zombie apocalypse.

But don't let that number fool you though. It still pales in comparison to the gigantic hauls of "The Walking Dead." The premiere episode for Season 5 opened up to an enormous 17.3 million viewers, which basically translates to the biggest haul for cable, ever.

After "Fear's" premiere, "Talking Dead" also aired to 4.2 million viewers, which is also impressive to say the least. "TD" is a companion "after party" style show that breaks down the episode with guest appearances from cast and producers of the series.

According to the LA Times, the previous record holder was also an AMC show. "Better Call Saul" held the record until last Sunday when it premiered this year. It was also catapulted by the lead in from "The Walking Dead's" midseason premiere.