Fear the Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson. The show premiered on AMC on August 23, 2015. It is a companion series and prequel to The Walking Dead, which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.

In July 2018, AMC renewed the series for a fifth season, which premiered on June 2, 2019. Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg have been the showrunners since the fourth season. In July 2019, the series was renewed for a sixth season.

Contents

• 1Premise
• 2Cast and characters
  • 2.1Main
  • 2.2Recurring
    • 2.2.1Los Angeles
    • 2.2.2Pacific Coast
    • 2.2.3Mexico
    • 2.2.4The Ranch
    • 2.2.5The Dam and The Proctors
    • 2.2.6Baseball Stadium
    • 2.2.7The Vultures
    • 2.2.8Texas/Mississippi
    • 2.2.9C&L Freight Services/Tank Town
    • 2.2.10Camp Cackleberry
    • 2.2.11Civic Republic Military
    • 2.2.12Virginia’s Pioneers/Paradise Ridge
• 3Episodes
• 4Production
  • 4.1Development
  • 4.2Casting
  • 4.3Music
  • 4.4Filming
• 5Broadcast
• 6Reception
  • 6.1Critical response
    • 6.1.1Season 1
    • 6.1.2Season 2
    • 6.1.3Season 3
    • 6.1.4Season 4
    • 6.1.5Season 5
  • 6.2Ratings
  • 6.3Awards and nominations
• 7Web series
  • 7.1Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462
  • 7.2Fear the Walking Dead: Passage
  • 7.3The Althea Tapes
• 8Home media
• 9Lawsuit
• 10References
• 11External links

Premise[edit]

Set initially in Los Angeles, California and then later in Mexico,^[1] the series follows a dysfunctional, blended family composed of high school guidance counselor Madison Clark, her English teacher fiancé Travis Manawa, her daughter Alicia, her drug addict son Nick, Travis’s son from a previous marriage, Chris, Chris’s mother Liza Ortiz, and others who join their group at the onset of the apocalypse.^[2][3] They must reinvent themselves, learning new skills and adopting new attitudes in order to survive as civilization collapses around them.^[4]

Cast and characters[edit]

Main article: List of Fear the Walking Dead characters

Main[edit]

• Kim Dickens as Madison Clark: The series’ protagonist. An intelligent and domineering guidance counselor, the mother of Nick and Alicia, and Travis’ fiancée. (seasons 1–4)^[2][5]
• Cliff Curtis as Travis Manawa: A resolute and peacekeeping high school teacher, Madison’s fiancé, Chris’ father, and Liza’s ex-husband. (seasons 1–3)^[2][5]
• Frank Dillane as Nicholas “Nick” Clark: A brave and selfless recovering heroin addict, Madison’s son, and Alicia’s brother. (seasons 1–4)^[2][3][5][6]
• Alycia Debnam-Carey as Alicia Clark: The fiery yet compassionate daughter of Madison, and Nick’s sister.^[2][5]
• Elizabeth Rodriguez as Elizabeth “Liza” Ortiz: A no-nonsense and caring nursing student, Travis’ ex-wife, and Chris’ mother. (season 1; guest season 2)^[2][5][7]
• Mercedes Mason as Ofelia Salazar: The strong-willed and very capable daughter of Daniel and his wife Griselda. (seasons 1–3)^[2][5]
• Lorenzo James Henrie as Christopher “Chris” Manawa: Travis and Liza’s rebellious teenage son, who becomes more brutal due to the landscape of the deadly new world. (seasons 1–2)^[2][7]
• Rubén Blades as Daniel Salazar: A courageous and practical former Sombra Negra member, a barber, Griselda’s husband, and Ofelia’s father. (seasons 1–3; 5–present)^[2][8]
• Colman Domingo as Victor Strand: A smart and sophisticated conman-turned-businessman, who forms friendships with Nick and Madison. (season 2–present; guest season 1)^[9]
• Michelle Ang as Alex: A pragmatic and quiet survivor introduced in the Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462 web series. (season 2)^[10]
• Danay García as Luciana Galvez: A strong and cautious former member of the La Colonia community in Tijuana, Mexico, and Nick’s girlfriend. (season 3–present; recurring season 2)^[11]
• Daniel Sharman as Troy Otto: The charismatic and impulsive son of Jeremiah, and Jake’s half-brother. (season 3)^[12][13]
• Sam Underwood as Jeremiah “Jake” Otto Jr.: Jeremiah’s moralistic and wiser son, Troy’s half-brother, and Alicia’s love interest. (season 3)^[13]
• Dayton Callie as Jeremiah Otto Sr.: The racist and candid leader of Broke Jaw Ranch, and Jake and Troy’s father. (season 3; guest season 2)^[13]
• Lisandra Tena as Lola Guerrero: The generous and empathetic leader of a community stationed at a dam located in Tijuana, who is responsible for supplying water. (season 3)^[13]
• Maggie Grace as Althea “Al” Szewczyk-Przygocki: A curious and tactical journalist who encounters Morgan and John. (season 4–present)^[14]
• Garret Dillahunt as John Dorie: A lonesome and friendly police officer whom Morgan encounters. (season 4–present)^[14]
• Lennie James as Morgan Jones: A mentally unstable and ruthlessly pragmatic man, formerly a part of Rick Grimes‘ group on The Walking Dead, who encounters the core group of survivors. (season 4–present)^[14]
• Jenna Elfman as June Dorie “Naomi/Laura”: A kind and mysterious nurse whom Madison encounters. (season 4–present)^[14]
• Alexa Nisenson as Charlie: A young girl who is a spy for the Vultures until she defected to Morgan’s group. (season 5–present; recurring season 4)^[15]
• Karen David as Grace: A mysterious woman who used to work at a nuclear power plant that melted down near the site where the plane of Morgan’s group crashed. (season 5–present)^[16]
• Austin Amelio as Dwight: A ruthless and reluctant former lieutenant of the Saviors, who was exiled from Virginia by Rick Grimes’ group on The Walking Dead. (season 5–present)^[17]
• Mo Collins as Sarah Rabinowitz: The adoptive sister of Wendell and a former Marine. (season 6; recurring seasons 4–5)^[18][19]
• Colby Hollman as Wes: A survivor who allies with Morgan’s group. (season 6; recurring season 5)^[19]
• Zoe Colletti in an unknown role. (season 6)^[19]

Recurring[edit]

Los Angeles[edit]

• Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Griselda Salazar: Ofelia’s mother, who emigrated from El Salvador with her husband Daniel to escape political unrest. (season 1; guest season 2)^[2]
• Shawn Hatosy as Cpl. Andrew Adams: A well-intentioned military man with a soulful disposition, who is out of his element. (season 1)^[20]
• Sandrine Holt as Dr. Bethany Exner: A confident and skilled doctor. (season 1)^[21]

Pacific Coast[edit]

• Daniel Zovatto as Jack Kipling: A member of the pirates who develops an attraction to Alicia. (season 2)^[22]
• Arturo Del Puerto as Luis Flores: An ally and right-hand man of Victor Strand and Thomas Abigail. (season 2)^[23]

Mexico[edit]

• Dougray Scott as Thomas Abigail: Strand’s boyfriend and the namesake of the boat Abigail. (season 2)^[24]
• Marlene Forte as Celia Flores: Luis’s mother. (season 2)^[25]
• Paul Calderón as Alejandro Nuñez: A pharmacist and leader of La Colonia, a community in Tijuana, Mexico, he claims to have been bitten, but did not die. (season 2)^[26]
• Alejandro Edda as Marco Rodriguez: The leader of the gang who live near La Colonia. (season 2)
• Karen Bethzabe as Elena Reyes: The Rosario Beach hotel manager who helps Alicia. (season 2; guest season 3)^[27]
• Ramses Jimenez as Hector Reyes: Elena’s nephew who used to manage the hotel with her. (season 2; guest season 3)
• Andres Londono as Oscar Diaz: The leader of a group of survivors living at a hotel. (season 2)^[28]
• Raul Casso as Andrés Diaz: Oscar’s brother. (season 2)
• Brenda Strong as Ilene Stowe: A member of the wedding party and mother-in-law of Oscar. (season 2; guest season 3)^[29]
• Kelly Blatz as Brandon Luke: The leader of a group of young men that befriend Chris. (season 2)^[30]
• Kenny Wormald as Derek: A member of Brandon’s group. (season 2)^[31]

The Ranch[edit]

• Michael Greyeyes as Qaletaqa Walker: A Native American in a war with Jeremiah Otto, who occupies his lands. (season 3)
• Michael William Freeman as Blake Sarno: A member of Broke Jaw Ranch’s militia. (season 3)
• Justin Rain as Lee “Crazy Dog”: The right-hand man of Qaletaqa. (season 3)
• Matt Lasky as Cooper: A member of Broke Jaw Ranch’s militia. (season 3)

The Dam and The Proctors[edit]

• Jesse Borrego as Efrain Morales: A man who saves Daniel’s life when he was injured by a fire. (season 3)
• Ray McKinnon as Proctor John: The leader of the gang known as the Proctors. (season 3)

Baseball Stadium[edit]

• Sebastian Sozzi as Cole: A resident of the community within the baseball stadium. (season 4)^[32]
• Rhoda Griffis as Vivian: A resident of the community within the baseball stadium. (season 4)
• Kenneth Wayne Bradley as Douglas: A resident of the community within the baseball stadium. (season 4)

The Vultures[edit]

• Kevin Zegers as Melvin: An antagonistic leader of the Vultures. (season 4)^[33]
• Evan Gamble as Ennis: A member of the Vultures. (season 4)^[34]

Texas/Mississippi[edit]

• Aaron Stanford as Jim Brauer: A survivor who brews for a living. (season 4)^[18]
• Daryl Mitchell as Wendell: A wheelchair-bound man and the adoptive brother of Sarah. (season 4–present)^[18]
• Tonya Pinkins as Martha: A mysterious antagonistic woman who kills every survivor that tries to help someone else. (season 4)^[18]
• Peggy Schott as Tess: A woman who lived with her son and husband and had never left home until her husband died. (season 5)
• Peter Jacobson as Jacob Kessner: A rabbi who joins Morgan’s group. (season 5)

C&L Freight Services/Tank Town[edit]

• Matt Frewer as Logan: The former partner of Clayton (aka “Polar Bear”) who tricks Morgan’s group and seizes the denim factory for himself. (season 5)^[35]
• Mikala Gibson as Doris: Logan’s right-hand woman. (season 5)
• Cory Hart as Rollie: A loyal member of Logan’s group. (season 5)
• Beau Smith as Dom: A former member of Clayton’s group who is a resident and oil producer of Tank Town. (season 5)

Camp Cackleberry[edit]

• Cooper Dodson as Dylan: Annie and Max’s younger brother. (season 5)
• Ethan Suess as Max: A teenage survivor and brother to Annie and Dylan. (season 5)
• Bailey Gavulic as Annie: A teenage survivor and sister to Dylan and Max. (season 5)

Civic Republic Military[edit]

• Sydney Lemmon as Isabelle: A helicopter pilot who serves for a mysterious organization known as the Civic Republic Military. She also fell in love with Althea. (season 5)

Virginia’s Pioneers/Paradise Ridge[edit]

• Colby Minifie as Virginia: An antagonistic leader of her own group of survivors. (season 5)
• Holly Curran as Janis: A woman who called Alicia and Strand for help and was saved by Wes. She later joined Morgan’s group. She is Tom’s sister. (season 5)

Episodes[edit]

Main article: List of Fear the Walking Dead episodes

The first season consists of six episodes. The second season, comprising 15 episodes, premiered on April 10, 2016.^[36][37][38] On April 15, 2016, AMC announced the series had been renewed for a 16-episode third season, which premiered on June 4, 2017.^[39][40] In April 2017, AMC renewed the series for a 16-episode fourth season and announced that Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg would replace the departing Dave Erickson as showrunners.^[41] The fourth season premiered on April 15, 2018.^[42] On July 28, 2018, the series was renewed for a fifth season, which premiered on June 2, 2019.^[43][44] On July 19, 2019, the series was renewed for a sixth season set to premiere in 2020.^[45]

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