The Walking Dead All Season Details, Star Cast, Wiki Details
The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror television series developed by Frank Darabont for AMC that is based on the eponymous comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. Andrew Lincoln plays the show’s lead character, sheriff’s deputy Rick Grimes, who awakens from a coma discovering a world overrun by zombies, commonly referred to as “walkers”. Grimes reunites with his family and becomes the leader of a group he forms with other survivors. Together they struggle to survive and adapt in a post-apocalyptic world filled with walkers and opposing groups of survivors, who are often more dangerous than the walkers themselves. Much of the series takes place in and around Atlanta, Georgia, and Alexandria, Virginia.
The Walking Dead premiered in the United States on October 31, 2010, exclusively shown on cable television channel AMC and internationally on Fox International Channels. As a result of very favorable Nielsen ratings that rank the show unprecedentedly high for a cable series, AMC has renewed the series each year. Beginning with its third season, The Walking Dead attracts the most 18- to 49-year-old viewers of any cable or broadcast television series. Its eighth season will debut on October 22, 2017. The series has been well received by critics and nominated for several awards, including the Writers Guild of America Award for New Seriesand the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama. An AMC companion series, Fear the Walking Dead, debuted on August 23, 2015.
| Genre | · Horror[1]
· Serial drama[2] · Zombie apocalypse |
| Based on | The Walking Dead by· Robert Kirkman · Tony Moore · Charlie Adlard |
| Developed by | Frank Darabont |
| Starring | · Andrew Lincoln
· Jon Bernthal · Sarah Wayne Callies · Laurie Holden · Jeffrey DeMunn · Steven Yeun · Chandler Riggs · Norman Reedus · Lauren Cohan · Danai Gurira · Michael Rooker · David Morrissey · Melissa McBride · Scott Wilson · Michael Cudlitz · Emily Kinney · Chad L. Coleman · Lennie James · Sonequa Martin-Green · Jeffrey Dean Morgan · Alanna Masterson · Josh McDermitt · Christian Serratos |
| Music by | Bear McCreary |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 99 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | · Frank Darabont
· Gale Anne Hurd · David Alpert · Robert Kirkman · Charles H. Eglee · Glen Mazzara · Scott M. Gimple · Greg Nicotero · Tom Luse · Denise Huth |
| Producer(s) | · Jolly Dale
· Caleb Womble · Paul Gadd · Heather Bellson |
| Location(s) | Georgia |
| Cinematography | · Rohn Schmidt
· David Boyd · Michael E. Satrazemis · Stephen Campbell · David Tattersall |
| Editor(s) | · Julius Ramsay
· Hunter M. Via · Avi Youabian · Dan Liu · Nathan Gunn · Rachel Goodlett Katz · Kelley Dixon |
| Running time | 42–67 minutes |
| Production company(s) | · Idiot Box Productions
· Circle of Confusion · Skybound Entertainment · Valhalla Entertainment · AMC Studios |
| Release | |
| Original network | AMC |
| Picture format | 1080i (16:9 HDTV) |
| Audio format | · Dolby Digital 5.1 (DVD)
· Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (Blu-ray) · Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (Blu-ray) |
| Original release | October 31, 2010 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | · Talking Dead
· Fear the Walking Dead |
| External links | |
| Website | www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead |
Season 1 (2010)
Sheriff’s deputy Rick Grimes wakes from a coma discovering a world overrun by zombies. After befriending Morgan Jones, whom he becomes separated from, Rick travels to Atlantato find his wife Lori, his son, Carl, and his police partner, Shane Walsh, encountering other survivors. The group travels to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), but find from the sole remaining CDC member that no cure exists for the epidemic.
Season 2 (2011–12)
Traveling from Atlanta, Rick’s group takes shelter at Hershel Greene’s farm while they search for Carol’s missing daughter, Sophia. Tensions between Rick’s group and Hershel’s family worsen after it is discovered that Hershel has kept friends and family turned into zombies, including Sophia, in his barn. Shane and Rick’s friendship becomes increasingly unhinged when Lori reveals that she is pregnant, and Rick is forced to kill Shane with a knife in self-defense. Carl then shoots Shane in the head after he reanimates as a walker. The noise draws walkers, forcing Rick’s group and Hershel’s surviving family to evacuate the farm.
Season 3 (2012–13)
Eight months after fleeing Hershel’s farm, Rick’s group finds a prison, which they clear of zombies to make their new home. Lori dies in childbirth, and Rick becomes withdrawn. Meanwhile, Andrea is rescued by Michonne and the two discover Woodbury, a fortified town led by a man known as the Governor. He learns of Rick’s group at the prison, leading to conflict between the groups. Rick’s group eventually raids and destroys Woodbury, but the Governor has Andrea ultimately killed and escapes. Woodbury’s citizens live with Rick’s group at the prison.
Season 4 (2013–14)
Several months after the Governor’s attack, a deadly flu kills many of the population at the prison. The Governor finds his former right-hand men and kills them, taking over their group and destroys the prison. Rick’s group are forced to separate and flee, but not before Hershel and the Governor are killed. The survivors divide, face their own trials and meet new faces before finding signs pointing to a safe haven called Terminus. One by one, they reunite at Terminus, but all the group are captured for some unknown purpose.
Season 5 (2014–15)
Rick discovers the residents of Terminus engage in cannibalism, but the group manage to destroy Terminus and reunite. Some are injured and kidnapped to Grady, a hospital run by corrupt cops and doctors. When everybody regroups, they are approached by Aaron, inviting them to join a fortified community called Alexandria. The group are initially welcomed, but as the residents have not faced the zombie threat directly, Rick’s group starts to take charge. Morgan, who has been searching for Rick, arrives and is shocked to see Rick killing an Alexandrian, who has been abusing his wife, in anger.
Season 6 (2015–16)
The residents of Alexandria put more trust in Rick’s group to protect the town better. A group known as the Wolves use a zombie horde to attack Alexandria, and many lives are lost before the living regain control. While recovering, they learn of a community called the Hilltop, who offer to help trade supplies if they can end the threat of the extortionist Saviors led by a man named Negan. Although Rick’s group decimate one Savior outpost, they are later caught by Negan, and forced to swear loyalty to him.
Season 7 (2016–17)
Negan murders Glenn and Abraham to coerce Rick’s loyalty, demanding they surrender half of Alexandria’s supplies. Rick submits at first, but is finally persuaded to fight by Michonne. Meanwhile, Rosita and Eugene make a bullet to kill Negan. When this fails, Eugene is forcibly recruited by the Saviors. With help from the Kingdom, Hilltop, and Scavengers, the groups secretly plan how to dispose the Saviors of their power. The Scavengers turn out to be spies for Negan, and a battle takes place in Alexandria. War is declared between the communities.
Season 8
Season 8 was announced in October 2016, prior to the season 7 broadcast premiere. It will premiere on October 22, 2017 as the show’s 100th episode. Gimple continues as the showrunner for this season.
Cast and characters
From left to right: Andrew Lincoln(Rick), Greg Nicotero (producer), Norman Reedus (Daryl), Melissa McBride (Carol), Lennie James(Morgan), Chandler Riggs (Carl), Danai Gurira (Michonne), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan), Lauren Cohan(Maggie), Alanna Masterson (Tara), and Seth Gilliam (Gabriel) on a panel for the series at the San Diego Comic-Con in July 2017.
Main
- Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes: The series’ protagonist and a former sheriff’s deputy, who is the leader of the main group of survivors. He becomes a more cold and calculating leader over the course of the series.
- Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh: Rick’s former police partner and close friend. (season 1–2; guest season 3)
- Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes: Rick’s wife, who has an affair with Shane when she believes Rick is dead. (season 1–3)
- Laurie Holden as Andrea: A former civil rights attorney and member of the original Atlanta group of survivors. (season 1–3)
- Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale Horvath: An older member of the group, who owns the RV with which the group travels. He is often the voice of reason within the group. (season 1–2)
- Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee: A former pizza delivery boy, who saves Rick’s life. He begins a relationship with Maggie Greene, and over the course of the series, becomes an integral member of the group. (season 1–7)
- Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes: Rick and Lori’s young son, who is forced to mature and learn to survive in the deadly new world.
- Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon: The group’s primary hunter, who becomes a key member of the group. (season 2–present, recurring season 1)
- Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier: Originally a meek housewife, she overcomes domestic abuse to become a strong and empowered woman capable of making difficult decisions. (season 2–present, recurring season 1)
- Michael Rooker as Merle Dixon: Daryl’s racist and volatile older brother. In season three, he is the right-hand man to the Governor. (season 3, recurring season 1, guest season 2)
- Lennie James as Morgan Jones: The first survivor Rick encounters in season one. After suffering a psychological break, he comes to peace with the world around him. (season 6–present; recurring season 5; guest seasons 1, 3)
- Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene: The eldest daughter of the Greene family and who begins a relationship with Glenn. (season 3–present, recurring season 2)
- Scott Wilson as Hershel Greene: A veterinarian and farmer, who maintains his faith and acts as the group’s primary moral compass. (season 3–4, recurring season 2)
- Emily Kinney as Beth Greene: A soft-spoken teenage girl, Hershel’s younger daughter, and Maggie’s younger half-sister. (season 4–5, recurring seasons 2–3)
- Danai Gurira as Michonne: A katana-wielding, quiet, but fierce woman who joins Rick’s group. (season 3–present)
- David Morrissey as The Governor: The antagonistic leader of the town of Woodbury. He is ruthless, paranoid, and dangerous. (season 3–4; guest season 5)
- Chad L. Coleman as Tyreese Williams: Tough and compassionate, he places an emphasis on moral reasoning. He struggles to cope with the immoral nature of some of the group’s survival tactics and finds it difficult to kill in defense of the group. (season 4–5, recurring season 3)
- Sonequa Martin-Green as Sasha Williams: Tyreese’s fiery younger sister and a former firefighter, who is the group’s sharpshooter. After several personal losses, she suffers from PTSD. (season 4–7, recurring season 3)
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Bob Stookey: A former army medic and recovering alcoholic, who develops a close relationship with Sasha. (season 4–5)
- Alanna Masterson as Tara Chambler: A former police academy student and ally of the Governor’s before joining Rick’s group. She serves as a primary supply runner. (season 5–present, recurring season 4)
- Michael Cudlitz as Abraham Ford: A former military sergeant, who is on a mission to bring a survivor to Washington, D.C., to find a cure for the walker virus. (season 5–7, recurring season 4))
- Josh McDermitt as Eugene Porter: A man who claims to know a cure for the walker virus. He is weak and inefficient when dealing with walkers, but is very smart. (season 5–present, recurring season 4)
- Christian Serratos as Rosita Espinosa: A tough, focused, and a very capable survivor and also Abraham’s girlfriend. (season 5–present, recurring season 4)
- Andrew J. West as Gareth: The cannibalistic leader of Terminus, who captures and coerces Rick’s group into submission. (season 5, guest season 4)
- Seth Gilliam as Father Gabriel Stokes: A priest, who joins Rick’s group. He lacks experience of walkers and struggles with his faith in the new world. (season 5–present)
- Ross Marquand as Aaron: An Alexandrian recruiter, who brings Rick’s group to Alexandria. (season 6–present, recurring season 5)
- Tovah Feldshuh as Deanna Monroe: A former Congresswoman and leader of Alexandria. (season 6, recurring season 5)
- Alexandra Breckenridge as Jessie Anderson: An Alexandria resident, who develops a relationship with Rick. (season 6, recurring season 5)
- Austin Nichols as Spencer Monroe: Deanna’s son and a guard of Alexandria. (season 6–7, recurring season 5)
- Katelyn Nacon as Enid: An isolated teenager in Alexandria, who forms a bond with Carl. (season 8, recurring seasons 5–7)
- Austin Amelio as Dwight: A ruthless and reluctant member of the Saviors. (season 7–present, recurring season 6)
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan: The psychopathic leader of the Saviors that he rules in tyranny. (season 7–present, guest season 6)
- Tom Payne as Paul “Jesus” Rovia: A member and scout for the Hilltop Colony. (season 7–present, recurring season 6)
- Xander Berkeley as Gregory: The selfish and arrogant leader of the Hilltop Colony. (season 7–present, guest season 6)
- Steven Ogg as Simon: A high-ranking member of the Saviors, serving as Negan’s right-hand man. (season 8, guest season 6, recurring season 7)
- Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis: The impassive leader of the Scavengers. (season 8, recurring season 7)
Recurring
- IronE Singleton as Theodore “T-Dog” Douglas: A member of the Atlanta survivors. (season 1–3)
- Emma Bell as Amy: Andrea’s younger sister and a member of the Atlanta survivors. (season 1, guest season 3)
- Andrew Rothenberg as Jim: A member of the Atlanta survivors. (season 1, guest season 3)
- Jeryl Prescott Sales as Jacqui: A member of the Atlanta survivors. (season 1, guest season 3)
- Juan Pareja as Morales: A member of the Atlanta survivors. (season 1)
- Madison Lintz as Sophia Peletier: Carol’s young daughter. (season 1–2)
- Adam Minarovich as Ed Peletier: Carol’s abusive husband. (season 1, guest season 2)
- Jane McNeill as Patricia: Otis’s wife and close friend to the Greene family. (season 2)
- James Allen McCune as Jimmy: Beth’s boyfriend. (season 2)
- Michael Zegen as Randall Culver: A member of another group of survivors. (season 2)
- Lew Temple as Axel: A convict discovered living in the prison. (season 3)
- Dallas Roberts as Milton Mamet: A scientist in Woodbury studying the walker virus. (season 3)
- Jose Pablo Cantillo as Caesar Martinez: The Governor’s right-hand man in Woodbury. (season 3–4)
- Melissa Ponzio as Karen: A citizen of Woodbury, who later joins the prison community. (season 3–4)
- Brighton Sharbino as Lizzie Samuels: A young girl, who has joined the prison community and suffers from psychological problems. (season 4, guest season 5)
- Kyla Kenedy as Mika Samuels: Lizzie’s younger sister, who has also joined the prison community. (season 4, guest season 5)
- Audrey Marie Anderson as Lilly Chambler: Tara’s older sister, a nurse, who forms a bond with The Governor. (season 4)
- Meyrick Murphy as Meghan Chambler: Lilly’s young daughter, who reminds The Governor of his late daughter. (season 4)
- Jeff Kober as Joe: The leader of a group of bandits called the Claimers. (season 4)
- Denise Crosby as Mary: A cannibalistic survivor of Terminus and Gareth’s mother. (season 4, guest season 5)
- Chris Coy as Martin: A cannibalistic survivor, who becomes part of Gareth’s group. (season 5)
- Christine Woods as Dawn Lerner: A sadistic police officer, who is the leader of a group of officers at Grady Memorial Hospital. (season 5)
- Tyler James Williams as Noah: A survivor in Grady Memorial Hospital, who later escapes. (season 5)
- Jordan Woods-Robinson as Eric Raleigh: An Alexandrian and Aaron’s boyfriend. (season 5–present)
- Major Dodson as Sam Anderson: Jessie’s younger son, who is fearful of the walkers. (season 5–6)
- Austin Abrams as Ron Anderson: Jessie’s older son. (season 5–6)
- Michael Traynor as Nicholas: A supply runner for Alexandria, who has a cowardly nature. (season 5–6)
- Christine Evangelista as Sherry: Dwight’s wife. (season 6–present)
- Benedict Samuel as the unnamed leader of the Wolves. (season 6, guest season 5)
- Jason Douglas as Tobin: The foreman of Alexandria’s construction crew. (season 5–present)
- Ann Mahoney as Olivia: An Alexandrian in charge of the community’s pantry and armory. (season 5–7)
- Corey Hawkins as Heath: A supply runner in Alexandria. (season 6, guest season 7)
- Merritt Wever as Dr. Denise Cloyd: A doctor stationed in Alexandria. (season 6)
- Khary Payton as King Ezekiel: The leader of a community known as the Kingdom. (season 7–present)
- Karl Makinen as Richard: a member of the Kingdom, who wants to fight back against Negan. (season 7)
