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The Walking Dead (season 5)
Season 5
Promotional poster
No. of episodes16
Release
Original networkAMC
Original releaseOctober 12, 2014 (2014-10-12) –
present
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The fifth season of the AMC horror–drama television series The Walking Dead premiered on October 12, 2014, and will consist of 16 episodes.[1] 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 and is executive produced by Kirkman, David Alpert, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, and Gale Anne Hurd. Gimple continued the role of showrunner after assuming the position with the fourth season.[2] This season introduces the notable comic villains known as The Hunters, as well as Father Gabriel Stokes.

Cast

Main article: List of The Walking Dead (TV series) characters

Main cast

The primary characters from the fifth season include (from left to right): Glenn, Maggie, Tara, Carol, Bob, Sasha, Tyreese, Rick, Daryl, Michonne, Carl, Beth, Abraham, Rosita and Eugene.

The fifth season features 17 series regulars, with 10 actors featured in the opening credits, while seven others are credited as "also starring". Michael Cudlitz, who portrays Sgt. Abraham Ford, is added in the opening sequence as are Emily Kinney and Chad L. Coleman, who portray Beth Greene and Tyreese, after previously being credited as "also starring". Credited as "also starring" are Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, and Andrew J. West, who were promoted to series regulars after recurring in the previous season,[3][4] while Seth Gilliam joins as series regular as Father Gabriel Stokes.[5][6]

  • Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, the series' protagonist and father of Carl and Judith, who has balanced his brutality and humanity.[7] (3 episodes)
  • Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon, a Southern "redneck" survivalist, the group's hunter and Rick's second-in-command, who has finally overcome past abuse.[8] (3 episodes)
  • Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee, a former pizza delivery man who has gradually matured throughout the series who is married to Maggie. (4 episodes)
  • Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene, Glenn's tough and determined wife whose father, Hershel, was killed by the Governor. (4 episodes)
  • Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes, Rick's teenage son whose recklessness clashes with his morality. (3 episodes)
  • Danai Gurira as Michonne, a fierce, katana-wielding survivor who has opened up to Carl about the loss of her family. (3 episodes)
  • Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier, a resourceful and empowered former victim of domestic abuse who is attempting to rebound from several tragedies. (3 episodes)
  • Michael Cudlitz as Sgt. Abraham Ford, a former military sergeant whose mission is to bring Eugene to Washington, D.C. to cure the walker virus. (4 episodes)
  • Emily Kinney as Beth Greene, Maggie's soft-spoken half-sister who was separated from Daryl in the previous season. (1 episode)
  • Chad Coleman as Tyreese, Sasha's older brother, who is tough but compassionate yet is struggling with his own morality. He acts as the primary caretaker of Judith in Rick's absence. (3 episodes)
  • Sonequa Martin-Green as Sasha, Tyreese's fiery younger sister and a former firefighter, who forms a relationship with Bob. (3 episodes)
  • Lawrence Gilliard, Jr. as Bob Stookey, a former army medic, recovering alcoholic, and Sasha's boyfriend, who has a renewed optimism after surviving the prison's downfall with other survivors. (3 episodes)
  • Josh McDermitt as Dr. Eugene Porter, a scientist who claims to know the cure of the walker virus, but needs to travel to Washington to talk with government agents. (4 episodes)
  • Christian Serratos as Rosita Espinosa, Abraham's girlfriend who accompanies him to escort Eugene to Washington. (4 episodes)
  • Alanna Masterson as Tara Chambler, a former ally of the Governor, and the only surviving member of her family. She was rescued by Glenn from the destroyed prison. (4 episodes)
  • Seth Gilliam as Father Gabriel Stokes, a priest encountered by Rick's group.[9] (2 episodes)
  • Andrew J. West as Gareth, the pragmatic yet mysterious leader of Terminus, and primary captor of Rick's group. (3 episodes)

Supporting cast

  • Chris Coy as Martin, a Terminus survivor. (3 episodes)
  • Denise Crosby as Mary, one of the survivors stationed at Terminus and mother of Gareth and Alex. (1 episode)
  • Tate Ellington as Alex, a Terminus resident, son of Mary, and brother of Gareth; appears in a flashback. (1 episode)
  • Lennie James as Morgan Jones, the first survivor that Rick encountered, who has experienced mental deterioration after losing his son. (1 episode)
  • Robin Lord Taylor as Sam, a survivor Rick encountered previously on a supply run.[10] (1 episode)
  • Christine Woods as Officer Dawn Lerner, a policewoman who holds Beth captive.[11][12] (1 episode)
  • Erik Jensen as Dr. Steven Edwards, a doctor working with Dawn. (1 episode)
  • Tyler James Williams as Noah, a survivor Beth encounters, who originates from a walled community in Virginia. (1 episode)
  • Keisha Castle-Hughes as Joan, a survivor Beth encounters.[12] (1 episode)
  • Cullen Moss as Officer Gorman, a policeman who holds Beth captive.[12] (1 episode)
  • Alexandra Breckenridge as Samantha, a charming woman who also has a vulnerable side.[13]

Production

The series was renewed for a fifth season on October 29, 2013.[2] The season began filming in early May 2014.[14]

Episodes

See also: List of The Walking Dead episodes
No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Directed by[15] Written by[15] Original air date[16] U.S. viewers
(millions)
521"No Sanctuary"Greg NicoteroScott M. GimpleOctober 12, 2014 (2014-10-12)17.29[17]
532"Strangers"David BoydRobert KirkmanOctober 19, 2014 (2014-10-19)15.14[18]
543"Four Walls and a Roof"Jeffrey F. JanuaryAngela Kang & Corey ReedOctober 26, 2014 (2014-10-26)13.80[19]
554"Slabtown"Michael E. SatrazemisMatthew Negrete & Channing PowellNovember 2, 2014 (2014-11-02)14.52[20]
565"Self Help"Ernest DickersonHeather Bellson & Seth HoffmanNovember 9, 2014 (2014-11-09)13.53[21]
576"Consumed"[22]Seith MannMatthew NegreteNovember 16, 2014 (2014-11-16)N/A
587"Crossed"[22]Billy GierhartSeth HoffmanNovember 23, 2014 (2014-11-23)N/A
598"Coda"[22]Ernest DickersonAngela KangNovember 30, 2014 (2014-11-30)N/A
609TBAGreg NicoteroScott M. GimpleFebruary 8, 2015 (2015-02-08)N/A
6110TBAJulius RamsayHeather BellsonFebruary 15, 2015 (2015-02-15)N/A
6211TBALarysa KondrackiSeth HoffmanFebruary 22, 2015 (2015-02-22)N/A
6312TBAGreg NicoteroUnknownMarch 1, 2015 (2015-03-01)N/A
6413TBADavid BoydUnknownMarch 8, 2015 (2015-03-08)N/A
6514TBAJennifer LynchUnknownMarch 15, 2015 (2015-03-15)N/A
6615TBAMichael E. SatrazemisUnknownMarch 22, 2015 (2015-03-22)N/A
6716TBAGreg NicoteroUnknownMarch 29, 2015 (2015-03-29)N/A

Reception

The fifth season has received widespread critical acclaim. Based on 36 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, season 5 received an average 97% overall "Certified Fresh" approval rating; the website's consensus states, "Thanks to a liberal dose of propulsive, bloody action and enough compelling character moments to reward longtime fans, The Walking Dead's fifth season continues to deliver top-notch entertainment."[23] On Metacritic, the season has a score of 80 out of 100 based on 11 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[24] Brian Lowry of Variety gave the fifth season premiere a positive review, saying "After the (rather too) long and winding road to Terminus, "The Walking Dead" opens its fifth season in spectacular fashion, a dazzling adrenaline rush filled with suspense, righteous violence and, before it's all over, genuine emotion. Imbued with cinematic touches, the only downside to this breathtaking episode is pondering what the creative brain trust can do for an encore. Still, AMC's megahit finds itself in a very good place, from the current makeup of its ever-evolving cast to the latitude it has earned to take unexpected detours. Given the hype surrounding the series, it's still impressive to see the producers deliver such a feast."[25]

References

  1. ^ Swift, Andy (July 25, 2014). "The Walking Dead @ Comic-Con: Season 5 Premiere Date Revealed — Watch Explosive First Trailer". TVLine. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Ausiello, Michael (October 29, 2014). "The Walking Dead Renewed for Season 5, Scott Gimple to Return as Showrunner". TVLine. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  3. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 31, 2014). "'Walking Dead' Promotes Trio to Series Regulars for Season 5". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  4. ^ Patten, Dominic (March 31, 2014). "AMC's 'Walking Dead' Adds Trio As Season 5 Regulars". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 5, 2014). "Seth Gilliam Joins 'The Walking Dead' As New Regular". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  6. ^ Davis, Lauren (July 25, 2014). "Walking Dead Season 5 Starts at Terminus, But Heads Back to the Comics". io9. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  7. ^ Ross, Dalton (September 3, 2014). "'The Walking Dead' star Andrew Lincoln warns 'brutal is the word for this season'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  8. ^ Ross, Dalton (September 5, 2014). "'The Walking Dead' star Norman Reedus describes a 'feral' Daryl in season 5". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  9. ^ Ross, Dalton (August 27, 2014). "'The Walking Dead' first look: Seth Gilliam as Father Gabriel Stokes". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 8, 2014.
  10. ^ Zalben, Alex (October 12, 2014). "11 Secrets From 'The Walking Dead' New York Comic-Con Panel". MTV. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  11. ^ Moore, Debi (July 26, 2014). "#SDCC14: The Walking Dead Season 5 – Expect More Ferocity, Bigger Setpieces, and a New State of Decay; Update on the Spin-off". Dread Central. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  12. ^ a b c Mazumdar, Tarun (October 9, 2014). "'The Walking Dead' Season 5 Casting Spoilers For Episode 4 'Slabtown' And Episode 10". International Business Times. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  13. ^ Iannucci, Rebecca (October 15, 2014). "The Walking Dead Taps Horror Story Alum Alexandra Breckenridge". TVLine. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  14. ^ Ross, Dalton (May 20, 2014). "'The Walking Dead': Robert Kirkman says season 5 will 'hit the ground running'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  15. ^ a b "The Walking Dead Season 5 Episode Guide of Directors And Writers". Comicbook.com. September 30, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  16. ^ "Shows A-Z – walking dead, the on amc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  17. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 14, 2014). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'Talking Dead', 'Boardwalk Empire', 'Homeland' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  18. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (October 21, 2014). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Tops Night + 'Talking Dead', 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey', 'NFL Countdown', NASCAR Coverage & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
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  20. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 4, 2014). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Walking Dead' Tops Night + 'Talking Dead', 'Skyscraper Live', 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  21. ^ Bibel, Sara (November 11, 2014). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'Talking Dead', 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Homeland', 'The Newsroom' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  22. ^ a b c "The Walking Dead – Episode Guide for Season 5". Zap2it. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
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  24. ^ "The Walking Dead : Season 5". Metacritic. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  25. ^ Lowry, Brian (September 28, 2014). "TV Review: 'The Walking Dead' Races Into Fifth Season". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
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