The second season of '' Fear the Walking Dead'', an American horror-drama television series on

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, premiered on April 10, 2016, and concluded on October 2, 2016, consisting of fifteen episodes. The series 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 Charles Adlard is a British comic book artist known for his work on books such as '' The Walking Dead'' and '' Savage''. Career Adlard began his work in the UK on ''White Death'' with Robbie Morrison and '' 2000 AD'' series including ''Judge Dr ...

. The executive producers are Kirkman, David Alpert,

Greg Nicotero Gregory Nicotero (born March 15, 1963) is an American special make-up effects creator, television producer, and director. His first major job in special effects makeup was on the George A. Romero film ''Day of the Dead'' (1985), under the tutel ...

Gale Anne Hurd Gale Anne Hurd (born October 25, 1955) is an American film and television producer, the founder of Valhalla Entertainment (formerly Pacific Western Productions), and a former recording secretary for the Producers Guild of America. Early life Hu ...

, and

Dave Erickson Dave Erickson is an American television writer and producer best known for co-creating '' Fear the Walking Dead'' with Robert Kirkman, for which he was showrunner until the end of the third season; he stepped down in order to make more shows for ...

, with Erickson as showrunner for the second consecutive season. The season follows a dysfunctional,

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composed of

Madison Clark Madison Clark is a fictional character and the main protagonist for the first four seasons of the AMC television series '' Fear the Walking Dead.'' She is portrayed by Kim Dickens, and created by Robert Kirkman and former showrunner Dave Ericks ...

(

Kim Dickens Kimberly Jan Dickens (born June 18, 1965) is an American actress. Her film debut was in the 1995 comedy film ''Palookaville''. Dickens played lead roles in the films '' Truth or Consequences, N.M.'' (1997), ''Zero Effect'' (1998) and '' Mercury R ...

), her fiancé

Travis Manawa Travis Manawa is a fictional character in the first three seasons of the television series '' Fear the Walking Dead'' portrayed by Cliff Curtis. The character is a former English teacher who is dealing with the fallout in addition to a divorce an ...

(

Cliff Curtis Clifford Vivian Devon Curtis (born 27 July 1968) is a New Zealand actor. His film credits include '' Once Were Warriors'' (1994), ''Three Kings'' (1999), ''Training Day'' (2001), '' Whale Rider'' (2002), ''Collateral Damage'' (2002), '' Sunshin ...

), her daughter Alicia (

Alycia Debnam-Carey Alycia Jasmin Debnam-Carey (born 20 July 1993) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her portrayals of the characters Lexa on the dystopian science fiction series ''The 100'' (2014–2016; 2020) and Alicia Clark on the horror drama se ...

), her drug-addicted son

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Frank Dillane Frank Stephenson Dillane (born 21 April 1991) is an English actor and musician. He is known for his roles as Nick Clark on '' Fear the Walking Dead'' (2015–2018) and 16-year-old Tom Riddle in the film ''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ...

) and Travis' son Chris ( Lorenzo James Henrie). At the onset of the zombie apocalypse, their group includes Victor Strand (

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), a smart and sophisticated conman-turned-businessman,

Daniel Salazar Daniel Salazar is a fictional character in the television series '' Fear the Walking Dead'', portrayed by Panamanian actor Rubén Blades. The character was created by Robert Kirkman, showrunner Dave Erickson and screenwriter Marco Ramirez. Charac ...

(

Rubén Blades Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna (born July 16, 1948), known professionally as Rubén Blades (, but in Panama and within the family), is a Panamanian musician, singer, composer, actor, activist, and politician, performing musically most often in th ...

) and his daughter Ofelia ( Mercedes Mason). This season follows the group as they escape land for the sea, and their eventual journey to

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Production

On March 9, 2015, AMC announced it had ordered ''Fear the Walking Dead'' to series, with a two-season commitment.

Cast

Main cast

The second season features nine actors receiving main cast billing status, with seven returning from the first season; eight are listed as main cast members in the first season, while one new cast member is introduced.

was promoted from recurring status and

Michelle Ang Michelle Ang (born 17 October 1983) is a New Zealand actress. She is best known for her role as Lori Lee in the Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'', and for voicing the female Jango Fett clone Omega in the animated series '' Star War ...

was added to the main cast as Alex, however she only appears in two episodes. *

: An intelligent and domineering high school guidance counselor, the mother of Nick and Alicia, and Travis' fiancée. *

: A resolute and peacekeeping high school teacher, Madison's fiancé, Chris' father, and Liza's ex-husband. *

as Nick Clark: A brave and selfless recovering heroin addict, Madison's son, and Alicia's brother. *

Alicia Clark Alicia Clark is a fictional character in the AMC television series '' Fear the Walking Dead'', created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson. Portrayed by Alycia Debnam-Carey, Alicia is the daughter of Madison Clark, the former main protagonist. ...

: The fiery yet compassionate daughter of Madison, and the sister of Nick. *

as Victor Strand: A smart and sophisticated conman-turned-businessman, who forms friendships with Nick and Madison. * Mercedes Mason as

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: The strong-willed and very capable daughter of Daniel and his wife Griselda. * Lorenzo James Henrie as Chris Manawa: Travis and Liza's rebellious teenage son, who becomes more brutal due to the landscape of the deadly new world. *

: A courageous and practical former

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member, a barber, Griselda's husband, and Ofelia's father. *

as Alex: A pragmatic and quiet survivor introduced in '' Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462'' web series.

Supporting cast

International waters

Arturo Del Puerto Arturo del Puerto is an American actor known for his roles on '' Fear the Walking Dead'', '' Chicago P.D.,'' ''Ride Along 2'', and the Apple TV+ original science fiction space drama series '' For All Mankind.'' Biography Del Puerto is half Puer ...

as Luis Flores: An ally and right-hand man of Victor Strand and Thomas Abigail. * Daniel Zovatto as Jack Kipling: A member of the pirates that develops an attraction to Alicia. *

Jesse McCartney Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American actor and singer. He achieved fame in the late 1990s on the daytime drama ''All My Children'' as JR Chandler. He later joined boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a solo m ...

as Reed: Connor's brother and a hostile member of the pirates. * Mark Kelly as Connor: The antagonistic leader of a group of pirates and Reed's brother. * Veronica Diaz as Vida: A pregnant woman and one of Connor's pirates.

Mexico

Marlene Forte Ana Marlene Forte Machado, better known as Marlene Forte, is a Cuban actress and producer. She is perhaps best known for her role as Carmen Ramos on the television soap opera ''Dallas'' (2012–2014). Forte also had recurring roles in '' Fear th ...

as Celia Flores: Luis' mother. *

Dougray Scott Stephen Dougray Scott (born 25 November 1965) is a Scottish actor. He has appeared in the films ''Ever After'' (1998), '' Mission: Impossible 2'' (2000), ''Enigma'' (2001), ''Hitman'' (2007), and ''My Week with Marilyn'' (2011). Early life Sc ...

as Thomas Abigail: Strand's boyfriend and the namesake of the boat ''Abigail''. *

Danay García Danay Aguilar García (born July 5, 1984) is a Cuban-born actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Sofía Lugo on Fox's drama series ''Prison Break'' (2007–2009) and Luciana Galvez on AMC's horror drama series '' Fear the Walk ...

as Luciana Galvez: A member of the La Colonia community in Tijuana, México, who helps Nick and believes that the walkers are not a bad thing. *

Paul Calderón Paul Calderón is a Puerto Rican actor, writer, director and producer. He is a founding member of the Touchstone Theatre, the American Folk Theatre and the LAByrinth Theater Company. He is also a member of the Actors Studio, auditioning and a ...

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/turn. *

Alejandro Edda Alejandro Edda (born May 17, 1984) is a Mexican–American actor, best known for his roles as Marco Rodriguez in the AMC television series '' Fear the Walking Dead'' (2016) and Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán in the Netflix original series '' Narcos ...

as Marco Rodriguez: The leader of the gang who live near La Colonia. * Karen Bethzabe as Elena Reyes: The Rosario Beach hotel manager who helps Alicia. * Ramses Jimenez as Hector Reyes: Elena's nephew who used to manage the hotel with her. * Andres Londono as Oscar Diaz: The leader of a group of survivors living at a hotel. * Raul Casso as Andrés Diaz: Oscar's brother. *

Brenda Strong Brenda Lee Strong (born March 25, 1960) is an American actress. She began her career in television, including guest starring appearances in ''Twin Peaks'', '' Party of Five'', ''Seinfeld'', '' Scandal'', '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', '' ...

as Ilene Stowe: A member of the wedding party and mother in law of Oscar. *

Kelly Blatz Kelly Steven Blatz (born June 16, 1987) is an American actor, director, writer, producer, editor and musician. He is best known for playing the lead role in ''Aaron Stone''. Career Blatz made his acting debut in ''Simon Says'' (2006), then app ...

as Brandon Luke: The leader of a group of young men that befriend Chris. * Kenny Wormald as Derek: A member of Brandon's group. *

Israel Broussard Isaiah Israel Broussard (; born August 22, 1994) is an American actor. He made his film debut in the comedy-drama '' Flipped'', and is known for his roles in the crime film '' The Bling Ring'' (2013), the drama '' Perfect High'' (2015), the thril ...

as James McCallister: A member of Brandon's group.

Guest

California

Patricia Reyes Spíndola Patricia Verónica Núñez Reyes Spíndola (born 11 July 1953) is a Mexican actress, director, and producer. She has received four Ariel Awards, two for Best Actress ('' Los Motivos de Luz'' in 1985 and ''The Queen of the Night'' in 1994), and ...

as Griselda Salazar: Ofelia's mother, who emigrated from El Salvador with her husband Daniel to escape political unrest, appears as a hallucination. *

Elizabeth Rodriguez Elizabeth Rodriguez is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Aleida Diaz in the Netflix comedy-drama series ''Orange Is the New Black'' (2013–2019). She received a Tony Award nomination, and won an Outer Critics Circle Award ...

as Liza Ortiz: A no-nonsense and caring nursing student, Travis' ex-wife, and Chris' mother, died in the previous season but seen as a corpse in the premiere. *

David Warshofsky David Warshofsky (born David A. Warner; February 23, 1961) is an American film, television and stage actor. Life and career Warshofsky was born David A. WarnerAccording to the State of California. ''California Birth Index, 1905-1995''. Center fo ...

as George Geary: A weathered survivor intent on keeping his family safe on Catrina Island. *

Catherine Dent Catherine Grace Dent (born April 14, 1965) is an American actress. She is best known for the role of Danielle "Danny" Sofer in the FX series ''The Shield'', Janet Anderson in '' Outcast'' (2016–2018), and General Hale in ''Agents of S.H.I. ...

as Melissa Geary: The loyal and cautious wife of George and mother of their three children. * Brendan Meyer as Jake Powell: An injured survivor who owes his life to Alex. Meyer had previously starred in '' Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462''. *

Dayton Callie Dayton Callie (born 1946) is an American actor, best known for playing Charlie Utter on HBO's '' Deadwood'', former Police Chief Wayne Unser on '' Sons of Anarchy'', and Jeremiah Otto on AMC's '' Fear the Walking Dead''. He has also voiced ...

as Jeremiah Otto: A mysterious man who owns a ranch near the border where he encounters an injured Ofelia.

Episodes

Reception

Critical response

The second season received mostly mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has a rating of 70%, based on 30 reviews, whose average rating is 6.60/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "''Fear the Walking Dead'' sets sail in its sophomore season with an intriguing backdrop that doesn't always disguise its deficiencies in comparison to its predecessor." On Metacritic, the season has a score of 54 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

Ratings

Home media

The second season, featuring audio commentaries, deleted scenes, actor interviews and various behind-the-scene featurettes, was released on Blu-ray and DVD on December 13, 2016.

References

External links

* * {{The Walking Dead 2016 American television seasons 02 Works about Mexican drug cartels