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The Walking Dead season 2
Season 2
Promotional poster for the second season.
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkAMC
Original releaseOctober 16, 2011 (2011-10-16) –
present
Season chronology
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Season 3[1]
List of episodes

The second season of AMC's television series The Walking Dead premiered on October 16, 2011 on AMC and will feature 13 episodes.[2][3] The series is based on the series of comic books of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard; it was developed for television by Frank Darabont, who will serve as executive producer for the second season along with Robert Kirkman and Glen Mazzara.

Plot

The second season begins with Grimes and the survivors choosing to leave Atlanta to the walkers and head to Fort Benning. Along the way, they come across a traffic jam of vehicles on I-85. The group loots several vehicles and hide as walkers approach; Sophia, chased away from the camp by the walkers, runs off into the woods. The remaining group deals with interpersonal relationships while a search is performed. The searchers come across a deer and Carl is shot when he approaches. In a desperate bid to save Carl's life, Rick locates a large, isolated farm owned by a man named Hershel. The survivors move to the farm, where Rick's group and Hershel's group attempt to co-exist, but dangerous secrets on both sides threaten to unravel the shaky peace.

Cast

Main article: List of The Walking Dead characters

Main cast

The second season features eight major roles receiving star billing, all returning from the first season; seven were listed as main cast members in the first season, while the last is promoted from recurring status. Andrew Lincoln portrays Rick Grimes, a former deputy sheriff from King County, Georgia, and husband of Lori and father of Carl. Jon Bernthal portrays Shane Walsh, Rick's close friend and former fellow deputy sheriff. Sarah Wayne Callies plays Lori Grimes, Rick's wife and mother of Carl. Laurie Holden plays Andrea, a former successful civil rights attorney, whose younger sister Amy died in the first season. Jeffrey DeMunn portrays Dale Horvath, an older member of the group who owns an RV with whom the group travels. Steven Yeun portrays Glenn, a former pizza delivery boy and integral member of the group. Chandler Riggs plays Carl Grimes, Rick and Lori's young son. Norman Reedus plays Daryl Dixon, the group's hunter and expert tracker; Reedus was upgraded to the main cast from being a recurring cast member in the first season.

Recurring cast

Several recurring cast members appear in the second season. Three recurring cast members return from the first season: Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier, a former victim of domestic abuse who has found new strength after the death of her abusive husband Ed, Madison Lintz as Sophia Peletier, Carol's young daughter; and IronE Singleton as Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas, a member of the group. New recurring cast members include Scott Wilson as Hershel Greene, a ranch owner; Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene, Hershel's eldest daughter; Pruitt Taylor Vince as Otis, Hershel's ranch hand; Jane McNeill as Patricia, Otis's girlfriend; Michael Zegen as a teenager named Randall; Emily Kinney as Beth Greene, Hershel's youngest daughter; and James McCune, as Jimmy, Beth's boyfriend. Two recurring cast members from the first season also appear in guest appearances: Michael Rooker as Merle Dixon, Daryl's redneck elder brother in a hallucination; and Adam Minarovich as Ed Peletier, Carol's deceased husband in a flashback sequence.

Production

After the airing of the first season, Deadline.com reported that Frank Darabont had let go of the entire writing staff, and planned to use freelance writers for the second season.[4] This turned out to be not entirely accurate, and Robert Kirkman was quoted as saying that the changes to the writing staff would not affect the production of the show.[5] In February 2011 it was announced that Glen Mazzara, who had written the first season episode "Wildfire", had been hired as a writer/executive producer for the second season and will now put together a staff of five more writers.[6]

At C2E2 members of the cast confirmed that the second season will begin shooting on June 1, 2011. Frank Darabont will write the season premiere. At the same event, cast members speculated that acclaimed author and long-time Darabont collaborator Stephen King may write an episode.[7] Kirkman later confirmed that along with himself, Darabont and Mazzara the writing staff will consist of Scott M. Gimple, Evan Reilly, Angela Kang and one freelance writer, David Leslie Johnson.[8][9] Four actors have joined the cast as new characters for season 2—Scott Wilson as Hershel Greene, Lauren Cohan as his daughter Maggie, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Hershel's ranch hand Otis, and Michael Zegen as a man named Randall.[10][11]

A preview of season 2 was shown during the season premiere of Breaking Bad on July 17, 2011[12] and a full length trailer was released to promote season 2 at Comic-Con 2011, on July 22, 2011.[13]

In July 2011, series developer and showrunner Frank Darabont stepped down from his position as showrunner for the series, with believed reasoning he was unable to adjust to the schedule of running a television series.[14] Executive producer Glen Mazzara will be the series' new showrunner.[15] Darabont's sudden departure further sparked controversy in August when The Hollywood Reporter broke a story revealing that Darabont had in fact been fired due to issues of the show's reduced budget and a strained relationship with AMC executives.[16]

The premiere aired in an extended 90-minute time slot, similar to the pilot episode. After the first seven episodes air, the series will go on hiatus, and then return on February 12, 2012, when the final six episodes of the season will begin airing.[17]

Webisodes

All six webisodes premiered on October 3, 2011 on AMC's official website. The web series is directed by special effects makeup artist and co-executive producer Greg Nicotero and tells the origin story of Hannah, also known as "Bicycle Girl", the crawler that Rick Grimes killed in the first episode.[18]

Talking Dead

Following the encore presentation of the second season premiere on October 16, 2011, a live after-show titled Talking Dead hosted by Chris Hardwick premiered. The series airs after encore presentations of The Walking Dead Sunday nights. It feature host Chris Hardwick discussing the latest episode with fans, actors, and producers of the show.[19]

Episodes

№ # Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
71"What Lies Ahead"Ernest Dickerson & Gwyneth Horder-PaytonArdeth Bey and Robert KirkmanOctober 16, 2011 (2011-10-16)7.26[20]
82"Bloodletting"Ernest DickersonGlen MazzaraOctober 23, 2011 (2011-10-23)6.70[21]
93"Save the Last One"Phil AbrahamScott M. GimpleOctober 30, 2011 (2011-10-30)6.10[22]
104"Cherokee Rose"Billy GierhartEvan ReillyNovember 6, 2011 (2011-11-06)6.29[23]
115"Chupacabra"Guy FerlandDavid Leslie JohnsonNovember 13, 2011 (2011-11-13)6.12[24]
126"Secrets"David BoydAngela KangNovember 20, 2011 (2011-11-20)6.08[25]
137"Pretty Much Dead Already"Michelle MacLarenScott M. GimpleNovember 27, 2011 (2011-11-27)6.62[26]
148"Nebraska"[27]Clark JohnsonEvan ReillyFebruary 12, 2012 (2012-02-12)[28]TBA

References

  1. ^ Gorman, Bill (October 25, 2011). "'The Walking Dead' Renewed For A Third Season By AMC". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  2. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 8, 2010). "AMC's 'The Walking Dead' Renewed for 13 Episode Season Two as Second Episode = Big Ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 21, 2010.
  3. ^ Collis, Clark (December 3, 2010). "'Walking Dead' exclusive: Exec producer Gale Anne Hurd denies Frank Darabont fired writers, talks season two". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 1, 2010). "'The Walking Dead' Lets Go Of Writers; Considers No Writing Staff For Season 2". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
  5. ^ Bryant, Adam (December 2, 2010). "The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman: Writing Staff Changes Won't Affect the Show". TV Guide. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
  6. ^ Uncle Creepy (February 7, 2011). "The Walking Dead Getting Itself a Writing Staff". Dread Central. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
  7. ^ Eisenberg, Mike (March 19, 2011). "C2E2: 'The Walking Dead' Panel Offers Tasty Season 2 Details". Screenrant. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
  8. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 9, 2011). "'Walking Dead's' Robert Kirkman Dispels Fired Writers Rumor, Wants Stephen King". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  9. ^ Campbell, Josie (July 24, 2011). "CCI: "The Walking Dead" Cast And Creators Talk Season Two". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 24, 2011.
  10. ^ Keck, William (June 25, 2011). "Keck's Exclusives: The Walking Dead Casts Greene Family". TV Guide. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  11. ^ Hanh, Nguyen (June 21, 2011). "Fresh Meat! Walking Dead Casts Season 2's Otis". TV Guide. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
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  13. ^ Hibberd, James (July 22, 2010). "'The Walking Dead' season 2 trailer is here!". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 26, 2011). "'WALKING DEAD' SHOCKER: Frank Darabont Steps Down As Showrunner". Deadline. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 27, 2011). "Glen Mazzara To Succeed Frank Darabont As 'Walking Dead' Showrunner". Deadline. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
  16. ^ Masters, Kim (August 10, 2011). "'The Walking Dead': What Really Happened to Fired Showrunner Frank Darabont". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
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  18. ^ "AMC Launches "The Walking Dead" Webisodes on Monday, October 3 at 2 PM" (Press release). AMC. September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
  19. ^ Neuman, Clayton (September 22, 2011). "AMC Launches Talking Dead - A Live After-Show Following The Walking Dead". AMC. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
  20. ^ Seidman, Robert (October 18, 2011). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Doubles NLCS + NJ Housewives, 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Talking Dead,' 'Dexter' & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  21. ^ Gorman, Bill (October 25, 2011). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Slips, Still Tops; + NJ Housewives, 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Homeland,' 'Dexter' & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
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  24. ^ Gorman, Bill (November 15, 2011). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Stays On Top + 'Housewives Atl,' 'Hell On Wheels,' 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Homeland,' 'Dexter' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
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