The second season of ''

Fear the Walking Dead ''Fear the Walking Dead'' is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson for AMC. It is a spin-off to '' The Walking Dead'', which is based on the comic book series of the same na ...

'', 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

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to '' The Walking Dead'', which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and

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. The executive producers are Kirkman, David Alpert,

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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. Her notable wo ...

, and

Dave Erickson David C. 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 f ...

, with Erickson as

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for the second consecutive season. The season follows a dysfunctional,

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composed of

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(

Kim Dickens Kim Dickens is an American actress. She is known for starring as Madison Clark in the AMC (TV channel), AMC horror drama series ''Fear the Walking Dead'' (2015–2018; 2022–2023), Joanie Stubbs in HBO's ''Deadwood (TV series), Deadwood'' (2004 ...

), her fiancé

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(

Cliff Curtis Clifford Vivian Devon Curtis (born July 27, 1968) is a New Zealand actor and film producer. After working in theatre, he made his film debut in Jane Campion's Academy Awards, Oscar-winning film ''The Piano'' (1993), followed by a breakout role ...

), her daughter Alicia (

Alycia Debnam-Carey Alycia Jasmin Debnam-Carey (born 20 July 1993) is an Australian actress. She made her film debut in 2003 in Rachel Ward's Australian short drama film ''Martha's New Coat'', and her feature film debut in the American disaster film ''Into the Sto ...

), her drug-addicted son

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(

Frank Dillane Frank Stephenson Dillane (born 21 April 1991) is a British actor. 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'' (2009). He a ...

) and Travis' son Chris (

Lorenzo James Henrie Lorenzo James Henrie (born June 29, 1993) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Chris Manawa on the AMC television series ''Fear the Walking Dead'' (2015–2016). Early life Henrie was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Linda (''né ...

). 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. Chara ...

(

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) and his daughter

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(

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). 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, director and producer, working primarily in film and television. She has won various professional awards, including ''Best Actress'' at the New Zealand Film & Television Awards, whi ...

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. *

as Travis Manawa: 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 (TV channel), 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 prot ...

: 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. *

as Ofelia Salazar: The strong-willed and very capable daughter of Daniel and his wife Griselda. *

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

Daniel Zovatto Daniel Zovatto Blanco (born June 28, 1991) is a Costa Rican and American film and television actor. Since 2012, he has starred in films of the horror genre, ''Beneath'' (2013), '' It Follows'' (2014), and ''Don't Breathe'' (2016), '' The Pope's ...

as Jack Kipling: A member of the pirates who develops an attraction to Alicia. *

Arturo Del Puerto Arturo del Puerto is a Puerto Rican 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 Pu ...

as Luis Flores: An ally and right-hand man of Victor Strand and Thomas Abigail. *

Marlene Forte 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 the Walking Dead'', '' The Fosters'' and '' Al ...

as Celia Flores: Luis' mother. *

Danay García Danay Aguilar García (born July 5, 1984) is a Cuban-American actress, producer, director, dancer 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 horr ...

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. *

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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 Los Hermanos, a gang who operate 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. *

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

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as Brandon Luke: The leader of a group of young men that befriend Chris. *

Kenny Wormald Kenny Wormald is an American dancer, reality television star and actor. He played Ren McCormack in the 2011 remake of 1984's ''Footloose (2011 film), Footloose''. Wormald was a regular on the MTV reality television series ''Dancelife'' in 2007. ...

as Derek: A member of Brandon's group.

Guest

Elizabeth Rodriguez Elizabeth Rodriguez is an American actress. She began her career appearing in films ''Fresh'' (1994), ''Dead Presidents'' (1995), '' I Think I Do'' (1997) and '' Blow'' (2001). She played Detective Gina Calabrese in the 2006 film adaptation of ...

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. *

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

Catherine Dent Catherine Grace Dent is an American actress. She is best known for playing Danielle "Danny" Sofer in the FX series ''The Shield'' (2002–2008) and General Hale in ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2017–2018). Early life Dent was born in Baton R ...

as Melissa Geary: The loyal and cautious wife of George and mother of their three children. *

Brendan Meyer Brendan Meyer (born October 2, 1994) is a Canadian actor. Career He is best known for his role as Adam Young in '' Mr. Young'' and Nelson Ort on the television show '' Dinosapien''. In 2016, he appeared in the Netflix Netflix is an Ameri ...

as Jake Powell: An injured survivor who owes his life to Alex. Meyer had previously starred in '' Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462''. * Mark Kelly as Connor: The antagonistic leader of a group of pirates and Reed's brother. *

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 the boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a s ...

as Reed: Connor's brother and a hostile member of the pirates. * Veronica Diaz as Vida: A pregnant woman and one of Connor's pirates. *

Dougray Scott Stephen Dougray Scott (born 26 November 1965) is a Scottish actor. He has appeared in the films '' Ever After'' (1998), '' Mission: Impossible 2'' (2000), '' Enigma'' (2001), '' Ripley's Game'' (2002), ''Hitman'' (2007), and '' My Week with Mar ...

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

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), an ...

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

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 thrille ...

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

Rubén Carbajal Rubén J. Carbajal (born February 26, 1993) is an American actor who has appeared on many television series, most notably the mini series '' Kingpin''. In this series, Carbajal worked with actors such as Yancey Arias, Sheryl Lee, Bobby Cannav ...

as Antonio Reyes: A recent recruit to Los Hermanos and Hector's brother. *

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

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

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, the season has a rating of 70%, based on 223 reviews, whose average rating is 6.6/10. 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

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, 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

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