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Revision as of 22:45, 15 February 2016

The Walking Dead (season 6)
Season 6
Promotional poster
Starring
Release
Original networkAMC
Original releaseOctober 11, 2015 (2015-10-11) –
present
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The sixth season of The Walking Dead, an American horror–drama television series on AMC, premiered on October 11, 2015.[1] The season consists of 16 episodes split into two eight-episode parts, with the second half beginning on February 14, 2016.[2] Developed for television by Frank Darabont, the series is based on the eponymous series of comic books by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The executive producers are Kirkman, David Alpert, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, and Gale Anne Hurd, with Gimple as showrunner for the third consecutive season. This season introduces notable comic characters such as Heath, Denise Cloyd, and Scott, and is set to introduce Negan, Paul "Jesus" Monroe, and Gregory.

Cast

Main article: List of The Walking Dead (TV series) characters
The primary characters from the sixth season include (from left to right): Abraham, Eugene, Rosita, Tara, Carl, Michonne, Carol, Sasha, Maggie, Glenn, Daryl, Rick, Morgan, Gabriel, Deanna, Aaron, Jessie, and Spencer.

Main cast

Starring

Also starring

Supporting cast

  • Corey Hawkins as Heath, a supply runner in Alexandria along with Annie and Scott.[3]
  • Merritt Wever as Dr. Denise Cloyd, a doctor stationed in Alexandria.[4][5]
  • Benedict Samuel as Wolves Leader, a recurring member of The Wolves.
  • Austin Abrams as Ron Anderson, Jessie's oldest son, and friend of Mikey and Carl. He resents Rick for the execution of his abusive father, leading to a rift in his friendship with Carl.
  • Major Dodson as Sam Anderson, Jessie's younger son, who forms an attachment with Carol.
  • Katelyn Nacon as Enid, a teenager who recently moved to Alexandria after surviving outside in the apocalypse for several months after her parents died.[6]
  • Jordan Woods-Robinson as Eric Raleigh, Aaron's boyfriend and his former recruiting partner.
  • Michael Traynor as Nicholas, originally a conniving and arrogant Alexandria resident, who later tries to redeem himself for past actions.[6]
  • Ann Mahoney as Olivia, an Alexandria resident who is in charge of the community's food and weapons.
  • Kenric Green as Scott, a supply runner in Alexandria along with Annie and Heath.[7]
  • Beth Keener as Annie, a supply runner in Alexandria along with Heath and Scott.
  • Jason Douglas as Tobin, the foreman of Alexandria's construction crew, who is willing to let members of his crew die to preserve the lives of the others.
  • Ted Huckabee as Bruce, a member of the construction crew who looks up to Abraham.
  • Dahlia Legault as Francine, a member of the construction crew whom Tobin was willing to sacrifice and thus has a grudge against him.
  • Ethan Embry as Carter, a resident of Alexandria who questions Rick's judgement.[4][5]
  • Jay Huguley as David, a resident of Alexandria who volunteers for Rick's walker diversion plan.
  • John Carroll Lynch as Eastman, a survivor who rehabilitates Morgan and teaches him aikido.
  • Austin Amelio as "D", a survivor who kidnaps Daryl. He is Honey's husband.
  • Christine Evangelista as Honey, a former babysitter and D's wife.
  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan.[8]
  • Tom Payne as Paul Monroe.[9]
  • Xander Berkeley as Gregory, the leader of the Hilltop Colony.[10]
  • Alicia Witt[11]

Production

On October 7, 2014, AMC renewed The Walking Dead for a sixth season.[12] Scott M. Gimple revealed that the sixth season would continue to remix material from the comic and explained that there would be a flashback backstory to some of the characters:

"There are other people that we're going to see throughout the season from the comics, and I'm excited for people to see it, but I don't want to tell them now. I think a few minor remixes, but some direct stuff from the comic as well, as far as these characters go.

I think there's a really cool aspect to the first half of the season that serves almost as a prequel to some direct comic stuff in the second half of the season. I think there's a way that Robert did some of the story that we're reaching that had a real past to it, where people are referring to some things in the past in the comic. And we're able to portray some of that backstory in some ways that you didn't get to see in the comic."[13]

Filming

Filming for the season began in Senoia, Georgia, in early May 2015 and concluded on November 17, 2015.[14][15] The season contains two extended episodes, airing in expanded 90-minute time slots, the season premiere and the fourth episode.[1][16]

Casting

Three new actors were cast to portray new characters in the sixth season, including Corey Hawkins as Heath, a prominent and long running comic book character who is a supply runner and loyal friend to Glenn Rhee.[13] Merritt Wever joined the cast in the role of comic book character Dr. Denise Cloyd, while Ethan Embry also joined the cast.[4] In September 2015, Xander Berkeley was announced in an unknown recurring role that will debut during the second half of the season, and Berkeley has an option for series regular for a seventh season.[17] In January 2016, Berkeley's role was confirmed to be Gregory, a character from the comics.[10] Tom Payne joins the cast as Hilltop Colony recruiter, Paul Monroe.[9] On November 10, 2015, it was announced that Jeffrey Dean Morgan had been cast as Negan.[8]

Episodes

See also: List of The Walking Dead episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected by [18]Written by [18]Original air date [19]U.S. viewers
(millions)
681"First Time Again"Greg NicoteroScott M. Gimple & Matthew NegreteOctober 11, 2015 (2015-10-11)14.63[20]
692"JSS"Jennifer LynchSeth HoffmanOctober 18, 2015 (2015-10-18)12.18[21]
703"Thank You"Michael SlovisAngela KangOctober 25, 2015 (2015-10-25)13.14[22]
714"Here's Not Here"Stephen WilliamsScott M. GimpleNovember 1, 2015 (2015-11-01)13.34[23]
725"Now"Avi YouabianCorey ReedNovember 8, 2015 (2015-11-08)12.44[24]
736"Always Accountable"Jeffrey F. JanuaryHeather BellsonNovember 15, 2015 (2015-11-15)12.87[25]
747"Heads Up"David BoydChanning PowellNovember 22, 2015 (2015-11-22)13.22[26]
758"Start to Finish"Michael E. SatrazemisMatthew NegreteNovember 29, 2015 (2015-11-29)13.98[27]
769"No Way Out"Greg NicoteroSeth HoffmanFebruary 14, 2016 (2016-02-14)TBD
7710"The Next World"[28]Kari SkoglandAngela Kang & Corey ReedFebruary 21, 2016 (2016-02-21)TBD
7811TBAMichael E. SatrazemisMatthew Negrete & Channing PowellFebruary 28, 2016 (2016-02-28)TBD
7912TBAGreg NicoteroTBAMarch 6, 2016 (2016-03-06)TBD
8013TBABilly GierhartTBAMarch 13, 2016 (2016-03-13)TBD
8114TBAAlrick RileyTBAMarch 20, 2016 (2016-03-20)TBD
8215TBAMichael E. SatrazemisTBAMarch 27, 2016 (2016-03-27)TBD
8316TBAGreg NicoteroTBAApril 3, 2016 (2016-04-03)TBD

Reception

The sixth season has received positive reviews. On Metacritic, it has a score of 79 out of 100 based on 10 reviews.[29] On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of 89% with an average score of 8 out of 10 based on 26 reviews, with a critical consensus of, "Six seasons in, The Walking Dead is still finding ways to top itself, despite slow patches that do little to advance the plot."[30]

References

  1. ^ a b Roots, Kimberly (July 10, 2015). "The Walking Dead Releases Season 6 Trailer, Sets October Premiere". TVLine. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  2. ^ Hoffer, Christian (October 10, 2015). "AMC Announces The Walking Dead's Midseason Return Date". Comicbook.com. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Saavedra, John (July 24, 2015). "The Walking Dead Season 6 News: New Zombie Images, Premiere Date, & First Trailer". Den of Geek. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Harnick, Chris (July 10, 2015). "Merritt Wever Joins The Walking Dead Season 6 Alongside Ethan Embry". E! Online. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Ross, Dalton (July 29, 2015). "The Walking Dead: Exclusive first photos and intel on new characters (including Merritt Wever as Denise)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (July 10, 2015). "Comic-Con: 'Walking Dead' Debuts Season 6 Trailer, Sets October Return". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  7. ^ Venable, Nick (August 25, 2015). "The Walking Dead Season 6 Has Cast Another Key Comic Character". Cinema Blend. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  8. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (November 10, 2015). "Walking Dead Casts Major Comics Villain Negan". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (September 23, 2015). "'The Walking Dead' Casts Key Comic Character Jesus". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  10. ^ a b Ausiello, Michael; Patrick, Andy (January 4, 2016). "The Walking Dead: Xander Berkeley Will Be Playing [Spoiler]!". TVLine. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  11. ^ Harnick, Chris (February 4, 2016). "Alicia Witt Joins The Walking Dead As Robert Kirkman Warns "People Gotsta Die"". E! Online. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  12. ^ Abrams, Natalie (October 7, 2014). "'The Walking Dead' renewed for season 6". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  13. ^ a b Ross, Dalton (July 6, 2015). "The Walking Dead showrunner Scott M. Gimple says backstory to the comic will be revealed in season 6". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  14. ^ Campbell, Sarah Fay (April 30, 2015). "'Walking Dead' filming resumes May 4". Newnan Times-Herald. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  15. ^ Davis, Brandon (November 18, 2015). "The Walking Dead Season 6 Has Wrapped Production". Comicbook.com. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  16. ^ Chavez, Danette (October 23, 2015). "AMC to debut Preacher trailer during supersized episode of The Walking Dead". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  17. ^ Ausiello, Michael (September 16, 2015). "Walking Dead Casts 24 Vet in Major Role (But He's Not You-Know-Who)". TVLine. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  18. ^ a b "The Walking Dead – Production Bios". AMC. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  19. ^ "Shows A-Z - the walking dead on amc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  20. ^ Porter, Rick (October 13, 2015). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' premiere down but still utterly dominant". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
  21. ^ Porter, Rick (October 20, 2015). "Sunday cable ratings: 'The Walking Dead' down from premiere, still way in front". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  22. ^ Porter, Rick (November 3, 2015). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' and 'Homeland' rise week to week". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  23. ^ Porter, Rick (November 4, 2015). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' stable, plus 'The Librarians' premiere". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  24. ^ Porter, Rick (November 10, 2015). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' dips, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' premiere solid". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  25. ^ Porter, Rick (November 17, 2015). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Into the Badlands' starts well for AMC". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  26. ^ Porter, Rick (November 24, 2015). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' rises with Glenn's fate revealed, 'Into the Badlands' down in week 2". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  27. ^ Porter, Rick (December 2, 2015). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Into the Badlands' gets a 'Walking Dead' bump". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  28. ^ "The Walking Dead: Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  29. ^ "The Walking Dead : Season 6". Metacritic. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  30. ^ "The Walking Dead: Season 6 (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 14, 2015.

External links

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