The Dead

 The Dead is a 2011 zombie apocalypse horror drama television series, developed by Danny Boyle and The Coen Brothers. The series stars Jamie Bamber as Doctor Frank Petts, who escapes with a patient after seeing the dead coming back to life. Along with his family and other survivors, they'll try and find a safe haven.

The Dead premiered on March 6th 2011 on the cable television channel WBC in the United States. Based on its reception, WBC renewed the series for a second season of 12 episodes, which premiered on November 13th. Two episodes into the second season, WBC announced that the show would return for a third season with 16 episodes. It began airing on September 9th 2012. On March 3rd 2013, WBC renewed The Dead for a fourth and fifth season with 16 episodes, which is set to be premiered in 2014 & 2015.

The series has been well received and has been nominated for many awards, inclusion the Writers Guild of America Award  and the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama Jamie Bamber and Kate Beckinsale were both nominated for Gloden Globes for there perfromences. The series has also attained strong Nielsen ratings, surpassing and Tying various records for a cable series, including viewership of 12.42 million for its season three premiere, making it the one of the most-watched drama series telecast in basic cable history.

Series Overview
The Dead tells the story of a small group of survivors living in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. The first season mostly takes place in the Charlotte metropolitan area, and the second through fourth seasons in the surrounding countryside of northern and southern North Carolina, as the survivors search for a safe haven away from the shuffling hordes of predatory "Followers" (as the zombies are referred to in the show), who devour any living thing they catch, and whose bite is infectious to humans. The plot focuses primarily on the dilemmas the group faces as they struggle to maintain their humanity during the day-to-day challenges of surviving in a hostile world. This includes battling the zombie hordes, coping with casualties, and dealing with predatory human survivors.The group is led by Frank Petts, who was a Doctor before the zombie outbreak. At every turn they are faced with the horror of the walking zombies, the changing dynamic of their group, and hostility from the scattered remains of a struggling human populace who are focused on their own survival now that society's structures have collapsed.

Zombies in The Dead
Zombies within The Dead universe are Danny Boyle's version of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead zombies and Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead Zombies. Danny Boyle  wrote that "Romero's evolving zombies are his spin. Mine just keep rotting."Boyle's zombies are relatively weak and unintelligent as individuals, but are dangerous in large numbers, and are the main antagonists within the post-apocalyptic world of The Dead.Frank saw that the first 3 months people were just turning into them but after he saw people turn into Zombies Following classic Romero rules, the dead corpse of anyone that dies for any reason will reanimate as a zombie, unless the brain of that individual is badly damaged or destroyed. When a person dies, the infection they carry reactivates critical areas of the brain that support necessary vital systems, resulting in reanimation. Because only a portion of the brain is reactivated, the reanimated person retains only a physical resemblance to their former self.The first cases of infection progressed through a state of fever, aches, and internal bleeding, and this illness ultimately was fatal It apparently infects synapses, mostly concentrating on those in the brain stem. It eventually causes the adrenal glans to hemorrhage and the brain to shutdown, all brain activity would cease, followed by the major organs and the body would be clinically dead: no measurable brain activity, no reflexes, and no respiration or pulse. A variable time later, the pathogen through some means would revive synapses it infected and reactivate the brainstem of the dead body, but only the brainstem and not the cerebrum or cerebellum. The person would be dead, literally and figuratively, no respiration, pulse, or higher mental function, driven by subconscious survival instincts only. In this reanimated state, the dead body is able to wander around instinctively trying to feed itself even though it had no digestive or circulatory activity. A reanimated body responds to stimuli such as light, scent, and loud noises. Oddly, even if the head was separated from the body, as long as the brain was intact, the head would still attempt to eat anything within reach. The body was truly dead, which meant that it did not feel pain, had no reflexes, and wounds to it (apart from those directly inflicted on the brain) did not heal; its rate of decomposition slowed somewhat while reanimated, but the breakdown process continued. There is anecdotal evidence that some Followers retained vestigial elements of memory and personality such as clinging to possessions. A Follower was also once observed to use a brick as a tool, but there has been only one observation, and that was in the field.

Season 1 (2011)
Season Tagline: "When The Dead Start Walking,The Living Start Running

Main Cast
Jamie Bamber as Frank- The main protagonist, he is a doctor, he is the husband of Ally, the father of Quinn and is the leader of the survivors. (5 episodes)

Kate Beckinsale as Ally- Frank's wife, she is a pyschologist and doesn't want her daughter or husband hurt. (5 episodes)

James Badge Dale as Jason- Harry and Sherry's son and Nicky's brother he gets along with Frank and becomes his right hand man. (4 episodes)

Lyndsy Fonseca as Quinn- Frank and Ally's daughter. She is shown how to shoot really well by Tommy. (5 episodes)

Alexandra Daddario as Heather- Quinn, Jesse, Lacey, Natalie, Sally and Sadie's best friend and Cody's girlfriend. She is a very brave girl and also knows how to shoot really well. (4 episodes)

Jesse Moss as Drew- Nicky's boyfriend. He used to work on Harry's farm along with Nicky, Harry and Sherry. (4 episodes)

Kevin Alejandro as Jake- Alex' boyfriend. He was the leader of his old group and he was in the army. (3 episodes)

Daniella Alonso as Carla- She was a police officer. She also watches out for Quinn.Signature Ninja Forearm Machete. (4 episodes)

Emilie de Ravin as Lacey- She was in a group before but left along with Chad, Jesse and Natalie due to her group risking their own group to be bait. (4 episodes)

Adrianne Palicki as Natalie- She was with another group before but left along with Lacey, Jesse and Chad due to her group risking their own group to be bait. (4 episodes)

Donald Glover as Chad- He was with another group but left along with Lacey, Jesse and Natalie due to her group risking their own group to be bait. (4 episodes)

Eugene Simon as Tommy- A former GameStop Correspondent he is useful and good with weapons and still has a go lucky attitude. (4 episodes)

Tania Raymonde as Jesse- She is a very strong girl, she was with another group before but left along with Chad, Natalie and Lacey due to her group risking their own group to be bait. (4 episodes)

W. Earl Brown as Henry-On-Field leader of Bailey's group who was ruthless and harsh forcing Chad's group to leave and wants to kill and captures Chad's group. (3 episodes)

Julie Benz as Bailey-Lacey's Harsh,Ruthless leader of a group which Chad and other left  and she wants them dead expect for ther sister. (2 episodes)

Recurring Cast
Taylor Kitsch as Ryan-A Former hunter who has killer instinct and before the breakout was a former Murder,more of an outcast and helps the group without talking much. (5 episodes)

Yuri Lowthanal-Chris-a slim built 18 Year Old Caucasian boy with Jet Black Hair which is Usually Always Messed up He is Nice and Very Trustworthy.He is The Smarts of the Group who is an Genius of the group who have made an Alternative for electricity for the group and working for a Cure for the Follower Disease. (5 episodes)

Chris Zylka as Eddie- He use to be college student and wanted to become a male model and betrayed his team and was killed by Karen. (5 episodes)

Richard Gere as Harry- Jason and Nicky's father and Sherry's husband who owns the farm. (4 episodes)

Sean Bean as Pete- He was in the army and always went hunting with his father and killed his father when he turned. (4 episodes)

Danielle Chuchran as Nicky- She is Harry and Sherry's daughter, Drew's girlfriend and she worked on Harry's farm. (4 episodes)

Nico Tortorella as Daniel- He went to college with Quinn, Heather, Sadie, Tommy, Sally, Cody, Michelle, Andy, Greg, Ellie, Wendy, Karen, Eddie and Jenny. (4 episodes)

Rachel Cook as Vanessa- She is a tough girl and her husband was eaten by zombies leaving her as the only survivor. (4 episodes)

Nicki Aycox as Alex- She use to go hunting with her father when she was young and was a tomboy. (4 episodes)

Shawn Roberts as Wayne- Vivien's boyfriend. He cares about Vivien so much and protects her and is saddened when she dies. (4 episodes)

Derek Luke as Dean- Brooke's boyfriend and he is good at shooting. (4 episodes)

Sophia Bush as Brooke- Dean's girlfriend, she worries about him and becomes a good shooter from Dean. (4 episodes)

Gates Mcfadden as Sherry- Jason and Nicky's mother who lives on the farm. (3 episodes)

Lauren Storm as Karen- She was in college and wanted to become a doctor and she helps out with washing clothes. (3 episodes)

Brian Geraghty as Michael- A business man before the apocalypse and mostly helps out with Frank and his team by searching for food and when they're in danger with others. He then becomes good friends with Dean and is the Farther of Andy. (3 episodes)

Jamie Chung as Chelsea- She is very afraid of the zombies and she helps out with washing clothes and is seen talking to Danielle. She then overcomes her fears of zombies in season 2. (3 episodes)

Julia Stiles as Danielle- She was afraid to kill people and always helps out with washing clothes. She is nice and she becomes best friends with Chelsea. She then becomes tough and is always seen with Chelsea in season 2. (3 episodes)

Spencer Locke as Sadie- She avoids danger but she did kill a couple of zombies and is Quinn's best friend. (3 episodes)

Ty Simpkins as Andy- The son to Michael who escaped the apocalypse with his father after his mother was eaten alive by Followers. (3 episodes)

Jamie Lee Curtis as Shelby- She used to have cancer and is a patient of Frank. (3 episodes)

Cody Longo as Cody- Michelle's boyfriend, he is a very good shooter and always looks out for his friends. (3 episodes)

Katie Cassidy as Michelle- Cody's girlfriend and learns how to shoot from Cody. (3 episodes)

Rebecca De Mornay as Alyson- A woman who survived the apocalypse who mostly cleaned laundry with the women. (2 episodes)

Leah Pipes as Jenny- She was in college and wanted to become a fashion designer. (3 episodes)

A.J. Cook as Vivien- She is Wayne's girlfriend and died in the first episode. (1 episode)

Ep. 1 D-Day

Ep. 2 Nothing Left

Ep. 3 We're All Dead

Ep. 4 Under Attack

Ep. 5 This is Hell

Season 2 (2011-2012)
Season Tagline:"Endure.Protect.Survive

Main Cast
Jamie Bamber as Frank Petts- The main protagonist, he is a doctor, he is the husband of Ally, the father of Quinn,The best shot In the group and is the leader of the survivors. After the events of season 1 he has decided that they can no longer kill the living since that's all we have and must stick their morals in this harsh world. (12 episodes)

Kate Beckinsale as Ally Petts - Frank's wife, she is a pyschologist and doesn't want her daughter or husband hurt. (11 episodes)

James Badge Dale as Jason- Harry and Sherry's son and he is the main antagonist towards the middle of season 3 and is jealous of Frank because Harry is treating him like his own son. (11 episodes)

Daniella Alonso as Carla- She was a police officer. She also watches out for Quinn with her Signature Ninja Forearm Machete. (8 episodes)

Lyndsy Fonseca as Quinn Petts- Frank and Ally's daughter. She is shown how to shoot really well by Tommy. (10 episodes)

Kevin Alejandro as Jake- Alex' boyfriend. He was the leader of his old group and he was in the army. (11 episodes)

Joel Edgarton as Harrison-Leader of the Bandits. (5 episodes)

Eugene Simon as Tommy-A former GameStop Correspondent he is useful and good with weapons and still has a go lucky attitude.he develops a crush on Quinn through season 2 and is good friends with Frank. (10 episodes)

Nicki Aycox as Alex- She use to go hunting with her father when she was young and was a tomboy. (6 episodes)

Ty Simpkins as Andy-The son to Michael,now orphan he is a innocent kid and is very scared.With no parents anymore he develops a son to mother and a farther to son relationship with Frank and Alley to the point that they adopt him as there own. (9 episodes)

Taylor Kitsch as Ryan-A Former hunter who has killer instinct and before the breakout was a former Murder,more of an outcast and helps the group without talking much. (9 episodes)

Shawn Roberts as Wayne- Vivien's boyfriend. He is sad about Vivien's death and his character becomes stronger over Vivien's death in season 2. (11 episodes)

Emilie de Ravin as Lacey- She was in a group before but left along with Chad, Jesse and Natalie due to her group risking their own group to be bait. (11 episodes)

Recurring Cast
Rachael Cook as Vanessa- She is a tough girl and her husband was eaten by zombies leaving her as the only survivor. (10 episodes)

Yuri Lowthanal as Chris- A slim built 18 Year Old Caucasian boy with Jet Black Hair which is Usually Always Messed up He is Nice and Very Trustworthy. He is The Smarts of the Group who is an Genius of the group who have made an Alternative for electricity for the group and working for a Cure for the Follower Disease. (9 episodes)

Richard Gere as Harry-is the owner of the farm and father of Jason and Nicky and husband to Sherry. He is nice and kind-hearted but will do anything to protect his family and has a Great respect as for Frank. (9 episodes)

Julia Stiles as Danielle- She was afraid to kill people and always helps out with washing clothes. She is nice and she becomes best friends with Chelsea. She then becomes tough and is always seen with Chelsea in season 2. (8 episodes)

Donald Glover as Chad- He was with another group but left along with Lacey, Jesse and Natalie due to her group risking their own group to be bait. (8 episodes)

Danielle Chuchran as Nicky- She is Gary and Sophie's daughter, Drew's wife and she worked on Gary's farm. (7 episodes)

Adrianne Palicki as Natalie- She was with another group before but left along with Lacey, Jesse and Chad due to her group risking their own group to be bait. (6 episodes)

Kevin Zegers as David-A 19 Year old Slim Built Caucasian Parkour Master Who Used to Be A Gym Instructor. Bright, loyal, resourceful, quick-thinking and brave. He thinks on his feet and shows great compassion and humanity. Despite all the horrors he has seen, he maintains a youthful enthusiasm for life and its unexpected pleasures. He is an integral part of the group, showing surprising depth and emotion when experiencing even the most devastating tragedies. (5 episodes)

Michael Jai White as Sam-He is portrayed as a strong and charismatic survivor who often acts as a leader. He saved David and Erica and cared for them when the whole thing started. He is very strong but is able to control his temper and becomes someone Frank can depend. (5 episodes)

Madison Lintz as Erica-A brave, 13year old girl, Naïve and curious now slightly freckled face. She the same eye colour as her mother Green. As the time progresses, she matures mentally. Before t was Shy not comfortable To talk to people who she was not close to after that She became stronger and More Brave Though becoming Colder and Bitter Still Cares for her mother and Has A Little Crush on Andy. (5 episodes)

Jamie Chung as Chelsea- She is very afraid of the zombies and she helps out with washing clothes and is seen talking to Danielle. She then overcomes her fears of zombies in season 2. (4 episodes)

Jamie Lee Curtis as Shelby- She used to have cancer and is a patient of Frank. (3 episodes)

Gates Mcfadden as Sherry-she is the mother of Jason and wife to Harry.she is very nice and kind-hearted and is the medic.she has a great liking and respect for Frank. (3 episodes)

David Henrie as Joseph-Harrison's Right hand man. (3 episodes)

Alexandra Daddario as Heather- Quinn, Jesse, Lacey, Natalie, Sally and Sadie's best friend and Cody's girlfriend. She is a very brave girl and also knows how to shoot really well. (2 episodes)

Season 3 (2012-2013)
Season Tagline:"There.Will.Be.Blood"

Main Cast

 * Jamie Bamber as Frank Petts - The main protagonist, he is a doctor, he is the husband of Ally, the father of Quinn,The best shot In the group and is the leader of the survivors. After the events of Season 2 he has decided that morality is something that he can't have and now only cares about surviving and keep the people he cares about alive in this harsh world (16 Episodes)
 * Kate Beckinsale as Ally Petts - Frank's wife, she is a psychologist and doesn't want her daughter or husband hurt.She after the events of Season 2 still loves Frank but worries his darkness we leave a bad influence on Andy and the others (15 Episodes)
 * Daniella Alonso as Carla- She was a police officer. She also watches out for Quinn with her Signature Ninja Forearm Machete (15 Episodes)
 * Lyndsy Fonseca as Quinn Petts- Frank and Ally's daughter. She is shown how to shoot really well by Tommy. (14 Episodes)
 * James Badge Dale as Jason- Harry and Sherry's son and he is the main antagonist towards the middle of season 3 and is jealous of Frank because Harry is treating him like his own son. (12 Episodes)
 * Eugene Simon as Tommy-A former GameStop Correspondent he is useful and good with weapons and still has a go lucky attitude.he develops a crush on Quinn through season 2 and is good friends with Frank. (15 Episodes)
 * Ty Simpkins as Andy-The son to Michael,now orphan he is a innocent kid and is very scared.With no parents anymore he develops a son to mother and a farther to son relationship with Frank and Alley to the point that they adopt him as there own. (15 Episodes)
 * Taylor Kitsch as Ryan-A Former hunter who has killer instinct and before the breakout was a former Murder,more of an outcast and helps the group without talking much (16 Episodes)
 * Julia Stiles as Danielle- She was afraid to kill people and always helps out with washing clothes. She is nice and she becomes best friends with Chelsea. She then becomes tough and is always seen with Chelsea in season 2. (14 Episodes)
 * Donald Glover as Chad- He was with another group but left along with Lacey, Jesse and Natalie due to her group risking their own group to be bait.(14 Episodes)
 * Kevin Zegers as David-A 19 Year old Slim Built Caucasian Parkour Master Who Used to Be A Gym Instructor.bright, loyal, resourceful, quick-thinking and brave.thinks on his feet and shows great compassion and humanity. Despite all the horrors he has seen, he maintains a youthful enthusiasm for life and its unexpected pleasures. He is an integral part of the group, showing surprising depth and emotion when experiencing even the most devastating tragedies. (13 Episodes)
 * Micheal Jai White as Sam-He is portrayed as a strong and charismatic survivor who often acts as a leader.He saved David and Erica and cared for them when the whole thing started.He is very strong but is able to control his temper and becomes someone Frank can depend.(12 Episodes)

Recurring Cast

 * Elijah Everett as J-One of the Students found in the Collage who is Tariq's brother.He is close to Robert and Tariq and are hostile towards Franks group and becomes a theart towards them (4 episodes)
 * Kevin Alejandro as Jake-Trumatized after Vanessa and there unborn child's death has became quiet and angery since that incident (8 Episodes)
 * Madison Lintz as Erica-A brave, 13year old girl, Naïve and curious now slightly freckled face. She the same eye colour as her mother Green. As the time progresses, she matures mentally.Before being Lost was Shy not comfortable To talk to people who she was not close to after that She became stronger and More Brave Though becoming Colder and Has A Little Crush on Andy. (14 Episodes)
 * Taye Diggs As Larry McDonald-One of Jason's most Loyal members of Wallridge (12 Episodes)
 * Sean Bean as Pete- He was in the army and always went hunting with his father and killed his father when he turned.Jason is able to find Pete and makes him one of his soilders in Wallridge (12 Episodes)
 * Seann William Scott as Eric-One of Jason's most Loyal men at Wallridge (11 Episodes)
 * Danny Masterson as Dr.Vogil-A Doctor at Wallridge,he is taken back to the Collage from Frank but was a spy for Jason (4 Episodes)
 * Heather McComb as Amy-Wife to Dr.Vogil,she is the mother of Danny and Jesse.She was scared at Wallridge and is sadden by Vogil's death not knowing Frank killed him (8 Episodes)


 * Bradon Solomon as Tariq-One of the Students found in the Collage who is J's older brother.He is the cloest to Robert and one of go to guys and becomes the leader of the students after Roberts death (4 Episodes)


 * Jordan Clark as Robert-Leader of the Students found in the Collage.He is the leader and is a main theart to Frank's group.Cold and Harsh wants to Kill Frank as soon as possible (2 Episodes)


 * Stephen R. Swanson as Kevin-One of the Students found in the Collage.He is queit scared of the world and did not like the group.he joins alone with Frank after his groups demise (6 Episodes)


 * Aaron Michael Johnson as Johnny-One of the Students found in the Collage.He has a great Dislike aganist Robert and his gang and thinks he should lead the students instead.(4 Epsidoes)


 * Megalyn Echikunwoke as Karen-One of the Students found in the Collage.She is scared of Robert and his Gang as well Sally and Rita.She is more comfortable around Frank's group.After Frank's group lets her in she begins dating Chad (12 Episodes)


 * Christina Garrison As Sally-One of the Students found in the Collage.She is scared of Robert and his Gang as well Sally and Rita.She is more comfortable around Frank's group. (6 Episodes)


 * Amanda Knolle As Rita-One of the Students found in the Collage.She is scared of Robert and his Gang as well Sally and Rita..She is more comfortable around Frank's group. (6 Episodes)


 * Richard Gere as Harry-is the owner of the farm and farther of joan and husband to sherry.he is nice and kind-hearted but will do anything to protect his family and has a Great respect as for Frank (14 Episodes)
 * Yuri Lowthanal-Chris-a slim built 18 Year Old Caucasian boy with Jet Black Hair which is Usually Always Messed up He is Nice and Very Trustworthy.He is The Smarts of the Group who is an Genius of the group who have made an Alternative for electricity for the group and working for a Cure for the Folower Disease.( 15 Episodes)

Season 4 (2013-2014)
Season Tagline:" Something to Fear"

Main Cast

 * Jamie Bamber as Frank Petts - The main protagonist, he is a doctor, he is the husband of Ally, the father of Quinn,Andy,Olivia and Philip ,The best shot In the group and is the leader of the survivors. After the events of Season 2 he has deiced that morality is something that he can't have and now only cares about surviving and keep the people he cares about alive in this harsh world.After the Events of Season 3 Frank is more loving and kind but now really wants the group to be safe but will still have to do anything to save and protect them all. (11 episodes)
 * Kate Beckinsale as Ally Petts - Frank's wife, she is a psychologist and doesn't want her daughter's or Son's or husband hurt.She now is protective of her new children and understands what Frank dose and helps with the collage in combat and watching over. (11 episodes)
 * Daniella Alonso as Carla- She was a police officer before the outbreak and  She also watches out for Erica with her Signature Ninja Forearm Machete.She has became a more effective member and is now a better warrior but still private but helps the Team in many ways. (8 episodes)
 * Lyndsy Fonseca as Quinn Petts- Frank and Ally's daughter. She is shown how to shoot really well by Tommy and cares deeply for her family and is more responsible and can be trusted by both her mother,Ally and Farther,Frank.She is married Tommy now and is Pregnant and cares deeply for her family. (10 episodes)
 * Megalyn Echikunwoke as Karen-One of the Students found in the Collage.She is scared of Robert and his Gang as well Sally and Rita.She is more comfortable around Frank's group.After Frank's group lets her in she begins dating Chad. (5 episodes)
 * James Badge Dale as Jason- Harry and Sherry's son.Once Frank's right hand man after his mother's death he turns on Frank and becomes a cold,evil leader of Wallridge who now wants revenage against the people at the Collage. (6 episodes)
 * Eugene Simon as Tommy-A former GameStop Correspondent he is useful and good with weapons and still has a go lucky attitude.He is now more responsible and cares about being safe and keeping the group safe and is more loyal then most members of the group.He is now married to Quinn and about to be a farther now cares more about her and there unborn child then his own life. (9 episodes)
 * Ty Simpkins as Andy-The son to Michael,He is now the adopted son of Andy and Ally and he has now matured and has became more responsible but sometimes makes bad judgement but in good spirit.He has became colder but still cares about his newborn siblings and wants to protect the group and is in love with Erica as the two show alot of depth and love due to a crumbling world. (11 episodes)
 * David Henrie as Joseph-Harrison's Right hand man.who has came back and now leads a group to survive and kill Harrison's murder. (6 episodes)
 * Taylor Kitsch as Ryan-A Former hunter who has killer instinct and before the was a former Murder,more of an outcast and helps the group without talking much but tries to stay emotional out of the group except with Danielle and is now Franks right hand man and has developed a more killer instinct to keep members safe and becoming more open with the group. (8 episodes)
 * Julia Stiles as Danielle- She was afraid to kill people a but she is the best shot on the team now but is still responsible and caring for the group but still wants the best for the group even to side against Frank and others at time for the greater good and refuses to lose hope when others do.Though losing her best friend she has became an even better sharpshooter the best shot in the group and develops a relationship with Ryan,the only person he is truly open with. (9 episodes)
 * Donald Glover as Chad- The Jokester of the group but still productive Chad is caring and still cares for the group but still wants to bring smiles and sometimes hides some of his emotions but still has a big role in the group and somehow does not get darker as time gose by.He begins dating Karen and cares for her too but is still comedic. (7 episodes)
 * Yuri Lowthanal-Chris-a slim built Year Old Caucasian boy with Jet Black Hair which is Usually Always Messed up He is Nice and Very Trustworthy.He is The Smarts of the Group who is an Genius of the group who have made an Alternative for electricity for the group and working for a Cure for the Follower Disease,but is now more open and more trained psychical as he is losing hope in his science. (7 episodes)


 * Kevin Zegers as David-A 19 Year old Slim Built Caucasian Parkour Master Who Used to Be A Gym Instructor.bright, loyal, resourceful, quick-thinking and brave.thinks on his feet and shows great compassion and humanity. Despite all the horrors he has seen, he maintains a youthful enthusiasm for life and its unexpected pleasures. He is an integral part of the group, showing surprising depth and emotion when experiencing even the most devastating tragedies and cares Deeply for his sister and would give his life for her. (8 episodes)
 * Madison Lintz as Erica-A brave, 13year old girl, Naïve and curious now slightly freckled face. She the same eye color as her mother Green. As the time progresses, she matures mentally.Before being Lost was Shy not comfortable To talk to people who she was not close to after that She became stronger and More Brave Though becoming Colder and is in love with Andy as the two show alot of depth and love due to a crumbling world. (9 episodes)
 * Matthew Gray Gubler as Nathan-The Father of Wallace and is a new valued member of the Collage and is very protective of his son and wants the best for his last bit of family he has left in this world. (5 episodes)

Recurring Cast

 * Heather McComb as Amy-Wife to Dr.Vogil,she is the mother of Danny and Jesse.She was scared at Wallridge and is sadden by Vogil's death not knowing Frank killed him. (5 episodes)
 * Ammir Enrique Naim as Danny- Joanna's older brother. He escaped Wallridge with Joanna, Felicia and other children. Felicia taught them how to use guns at the college. He loves his sister very much. (3 episodes)
 * Alyssa de Boisblanc as Joanna- Danny's younger sister. She escaped Wallridge with Danny, Felicia and other children. Felicia taught them how to use guns at the college. She loves her brother very much. (7 episodes)
 * Taye Diggs As Larry McDonald-One of Jason's most Loyal members of Wallridge. (6 episodes)
 * Christina Garrison As Sally-One of the Students found in the Collage.She is scared of Robert and his Gang as well Sally and Rita.She is more comfortable around Frank's group.After Frank's group lets her in she begins dating Chad. (2 episodes)
 * Seann William Scott as Eric-One of Jason's most Loyal men at Wallridge. (3 episodes)
 * Sean Bean as Pete- He was in the army and always went hunting with his father and killed his father when he turned.Jason is able to find Pete and makes him one of his soldiers in Wallridge. (7 episodes)
 * Jeremy Shada as Alvin-Is a new member to the collage who is 15 years old.After being saved by Frank on a run tries proving himself. (3 episodes)
 * Zachery Gordon as Wallace-Son of Nathan is a member of the collage who is trying to become more independent,but is always shielded by his overprotective Farther. (1 episode)
 * Meagan Tandy as Felica-a New member of the collage who was found by Danielle.She was an escaped member from Wallridge. (7 episodes)
 * Derek Luke as Dean-Brooke's boyfriend and he is good at shooting.He was close to Frank but after leaving became The Leader of the group he left with and has kept them all alive since. (8 episodes)
 * Sophia Bush as Brooke-Drew's girlfriend, she worries about him and becomes a good shooter from Dean.She has became a better shooter and was able to survive along with the group. (3 episodes)
 * Tania Raymonde as Jesse-he is a very strong girl, she was with another group before but left along with Chad, Natalie and Lacey due to her group risking their own group to be bait.After feeling staying with Frank was a bad idea her,Dean,Brooke,Cody,Drew,Daniel,Karen and Michelle she then started dating Daniel and become a more effective member. (4 episodes)
 * Cody Longo as Cody-Michelle's boyfriend, he is a very good shooter and always looks out for his friends he has became Dean's right hand man and has alot of trust as he is now a farther. (4 episodes)
 * Jesse Moss as Drew- Brooke's boyfriend. He used to work on Harry's farm along with Nicky, Harry and Sherry, he becomes good friends with Frank, Jake, Dean, Harry, Chad, Tommy and Pete.He is always on edge and at odds with Dean since leaving and is more of a loner. (4 episodes)
 * Nico Tortorella as Daniel-He went to college with Quinn, Heather, Sadie, Tommy, Sally, Cody, Michelle, Eddie and.He has become colder and a better shot since. (1 episode)
 * Katie Cassidy as Michelle-Cody's girlfriend and learns how to shoot from Cody. She has been through alot since leaving but has been somewhat of a burden for the group. (1 episodes)
 * Kenny Johnson as Zhan- Louis's farther he becomes a minor antioginist in the Collage. He is part of many that Larry is able to sway to go aginst Frank and the rest at the collage believing Frank and the rest to be evil. (4 episodes)
 * Louis Greene as Louis- Zhan's son. He is very listing to his Farther and stood by him in his decsion to go against the Collage. (7 episodes)

Season 5 (2014-2015)
Season Tagline:"United We Were,Divided We Are Dead"

Main Cast

 * Jamie Bamber as Frank Petts - The main protagonist, he is a doctor,he is the husband of Ally, the father of Quinn, Andy and Olivia. The best shot In the group and is the leader of the survivors. After the events of Season 4 Frank is cold hearted and only cares for his group and will do everything to keep them alive and is very distrusitng of many people after the flase saftey of Bash and so many more events.After finding Chapel Community Frank is more cautious of the people leaving their but is conflicted with Jacob over how the community is run. (16 episodes)


 * Kate Beckinsale as Ally Petts - Frank's wife, she is apsychologist and doesn't want her daughter's or Son's or husband hurt. After Season 4 Ally is worried and broken over her family and just worrys about the thearts they face. Justin also still tries and purses a relationship with her but Ally declines as she does nto want anything mroe then that.When she enters the community the crush Justin has with her intesnifes but Ally turns him down as she is more focused on her family and a new life. (16 episodes)


 * Daniella Alonso as Carla- She was a police officer before the outbreak and  She also watches out for Erica with her Signature Ninja Forearm Machete.She has became a more effective member and is now a better warrior but still private but helps the Team in many ways.After Season 4 Carla is more hateful and spitful as she has grown great disdain towards Bash but if more of an effective member. Once she enters the Chapel COmmunity she has started to feel to safe and now longs for danger and chaos onto the community and she feels bad for feeling this. (16 episodes)


 * Lyndsy Fonseca as Quinn Petts- Frank and Ally's daughter. She is shown how to shoot really well by Tommy and cares deeply for her family and is more responsible and can be trusted by both her mother,Ally and Farther,Frank.She is married Tommy now and is Pregnant and cares deeply for her family.After the events of Season 4 she is content on the fact that her baby won't make it in this world btu Tommy and the others are able to make her change her mind but now questions her Farther's morality.Once entering the Chapel Community she is an a attack of Predjuice specifially by a woman in the community Andrea but she is more content on rasing her child once it's born. (15 episodes)


 * Eugene Simon as Tommy-A former GameStop Correspondent he is useful and good with weapons and still has a go lucky attitude.He is now more responsible and cares about being safe and keeping the group safe and is more loyal then most members of the group.He is now married to Quinn and about to be a farther now cares more about her and there unborn child then his own life.After the vents of Season 4 he feels weak as he was not able to save anyone from the Bash memebrs and feels responsable for the death of David and Danny and for Quinn's rape and now wants to get stronger and keep his upcoming family alive as he decides that he as to be more like Frank. Once comming into the Chapel Community he becomes more content on him and Quinn and doing hsi best to stay in the community. (14 episodes)


 * Ty Simpkins as Andy-The son to Michael,He is now the adopted son of Andy and Ally and he has now matured and has became more responsible but sometimes makes bad judgement but in good spirit.He has became colder but still cares about his newborn siblings and wants to protect the group and is in love with Erica as the two show alot of depth and love due to a crumbling world.After the events fo Season 4 and losing his eye he has become mroe adapted into the world as he is able to hid his terriable dark side and the side he wants everyone to see as taught to by Frank. Once entering the community he begins having issues with the normality of the community and has been more of an outsider and wants to relase more of this anger. (16 episodes)


 * David Henrie as Joseph-Harrison's Right hand man.who has came back and now leads a group to survive and kill Harrison's murder.He is the Main antotagonist and has driven Frank's group out of there Collage and is the leader of Bash which looks to pick off Frank's group.After weaking Frank's group at the end of Season 4 Frank and the rest plan an attack to pick off and kill members of Bash as the group plots to end the community. After the group takes down Bash he pleads to help Frank's group survive as they le thim live and he helps lead them to the community. Once arriving he is now held prisoner ad when Justin goes to execute him he his saved by an group that s a rivial of the community. (12 episodes)
 * Taylor Kitsch as Ryan-A Former hunter who has killer instinct and before the was a former Murder,more of an outcast and helps the group without talking much but tries to stay emotional out of the group except with Danielle and is now Franks right hand man and has developed a more killer instinct to keep members safe and becoming more open with the group.After Season 4 Ryan has has become smarter and is more respected amongst the group and becomes one of the most vital memebrs of the community. After looking for Frank and Chris and being lost he now wonders North Carolina and is then taken and joins a group that plans to take out the community. (14 episodes)


 * Julia Stiles as Danielle- She was afraid to kill people a but she is the best shot on the team now but is still responsible and caring for the group but still wants the best for the group even to side against Frank and others at time for the greater good and refuses to lose hope when others do.Though losing her best friend she has became an even better sharpshooter the best shot in the group and develops a relationship with Ryan,the only person he is truly open with.After Season 4 Danielle has become truly independent thoughbut has mroe and more loss within the group and is a more outspoken member of the group. She leaves the group after being forced to kill Debra she leaves the group and calls out Frank for being a monster and only caring about his family. When Frank and the group arrive at the community she still holds her grudge against Frank for everything she has made him do. (14 episodes)


 * Madison Lintz as Erica-A brave, 13year old girl, Naïve and curious nowslightly freckled face. She the same eye color as her mother Green. As the time progresses, she matures mentally.Before being Lost was Shy not comfortable To talk to people who she was not close to after that She became stronger and More Brave Though becoming Colder and is in love with Andy as the two show alot of depth and love due to a crumbling world. After seaosn 4 she becomes mroe independent and more bonded to Andy as they both are in love they fight to stay alive and Erica is forced to move on from her brothers death. After entering the Chapel Community she unlike Andy has grown used to the normailty and saftey within the walls of the community. (16 episodes)


 * Joe Manganiello as Justin-A Former Marksmen and Former scout for Bash he led Ally and Olivia to Bash and leads the group of Emily and Ghost.He had started a relationship with Ally and has a very bad past.He is a strong willed man and is very loyal and hardheaded at the same time which sometimes gets him in trouble. After season 4 Justin becomes more aggresive into brinign down Bash tries taking Ally and the leadership role form Frank but fails to do so. Though has become an vital memeber of the group his love for Ally has grown as he has put himself into more danger for her and her childern's saftey,(16 episodes)

Recurring Cast

 * Yuri Lowthanal as Chris-a slim built Year Old Caucasian boy with Jet Black Hair which is Usually Always Messed up He is Nice and Very Trustworthy.He is The Smarts of the Group who is an Genius of the group who have made an Alternative for electricity for the group and working for a Cure for the Follower Disease,but is now more open and more trained psychical as he is losing hope in his science. (12 episodes)


 * Meagan Tandy as Felicia-a New member of the collage who was found by Danielle.She was an escaped member from Wallridge. (15 episodes)
 * Sean Bean as Pete- He was in the army and always went hunting with his father and killed his father when he turned.Jason is able to find Pete and makes him one of his soldiers in Wallridge. (3 episodes)


 * Derek Luke as Dean-Brooke's boyfriend and he is good at shooting.He was close to Frank but after leaving became The Leader of the group he left with and has kept them all alive since. (6 episodes)


 * Ashley Johnson as Emily-She is part of Justin's group and is a very vital member of that group.She alongside her and Ghost were scouts from Bash and has a been in a relationship with Ghost even before.She thinks good on her feet and knows her weapons but usually shuns people and refuses to let her self be taken advantage of. (11 episodes)
 * Mark Valley as Ghost-He is part of Justin's group and is the most well-rounded of them.He knows how to use alot of weapons and is trained in martial arts.He is yet to reveal his face as he wears a riot gear mask.He is in a relationship with Emily even before the outbreak.He is dedicated to his job and is quiet but wants things done fast and efficiently. (8 episodes)
 * Tom Wilkinson as Chef-He is one of Joseph's loyal men and head scout and leader of the main scout group at Bash.He lead Pete and Ryan to Bash but gets his work down and will do anything to stay alive.He is coldhearted and is extremely strong though his appearance being able to knock out most men with a single blow. (2 episodes)
 * Josh Peck as Randy-He is one of the men at Bash who introduces new people to the group.He is shown to not be comfortable around death and not very good with weapons but still helps with the group but mostly with the good things they do. (3 episodes)
 * Paloma Kwiatkowski as Violet-She is one of the members of Bash.She is bi-polar and is very violent and is Joseph's girlfriend and is in charge of the torture at Bash.She is obsessed with children due to her inability to have one but loves Joseph deeply. (3 episodes)
 * Mireille Enos as Debra-She is one of the members of Bash.She is with Violet and her group when the Bash members split and is 7 months Pregnant.She is very nice and kind but is with Bash since they are a big group and she needs a place to give birth but is forced to see all of the evils Bash has done but still stays for the future of her unborn child.She is married to Woody and they love each other dearly and at times Woody is too protective over her. (2 episodes)
 * Alexander Skarsgård as Woody-He is one of the members of Bash.He is with Violet and her when the Bash members split and is one of the bravest members of Bash.He is very protective and serious when first met but can be caring and nice as well he is with Bash since he believes safety in numbers and so his wife Debra can feel and be safe when she gives birth to her child but Woody is not comfortable around all the killings and savaging at Bash but par takes in it to keep him and his wife safe who he loves the most and will do anything to keep his family alive. (2 episodes)
 * Colin Hanks as Pastor Jacob Lennon-The Leader of The Chapel Community.He is very religous and will do anything for his Community but with his punishments he can seem extremely heartless. (8 episodes)
 * Jesse Plemons as Nick Lennon-The son of Jacob and is the leader of going on runs in the Community. He is shown to be very calm and smart and an overall nice person. He being a pastor's kid listen's to his father and listnes to orders without question. (5 episodes)
 * Molly Parker as Robin Lennon-The Wife of Jacob and Is one of the major leaders in the Community. She is shown to be very caring but stern as well and holds up the mantle as the pastor's wife very seriously. (5 episodes)
 * Ron Perlman as Steve-The Leader of The Wall guard in Chapel Community. (4 episodes)
 * Kirk Acevedo as Stan-One of the leaders of the Wall Guard in the Chapel Community. (3 episodes)
 * Jessica Camacho as Fredia-Cassidy's step sister who works for the Wall in The Chapel Community. (5 episodes)
 * Aaron Staton as Taylor-The Farther of Andy's bully Ted and Renne and the Husband of Shelly. He si the Sheriff of the police department in Chapel. Him and Frank become partners and close friends and becomes the first person Frank trust in the community. He is shown to care alot and is very passonite of his family. However he is shown to be extremely protective of his privite life and has gone to extreme measures to keep his life underlock and key. (4 episodes)
 * Ashley Williams as Shelly-Taylor's wife and the mother to Ted and Renne. She is very caring and kind and seems to be not effected much from the end of the world. She is very good friends with Ally and Quinn and is a very loving mother. She however looks away at signs of effection and is shown to be very timid when around her husband Taylor. (5 episodes)
 * Sharlto Copley as Edwin-A member fo Chapel Community and also part of the police force. A very respected member of the force he has alot of repspect for Taylor as the sheriff. (3 episodes)
 * Willa Holland as Cassidy-A Woman who leads a group obsessed with bringing down the Community. (3 episodes)
 * Kevin Durand as Bob-A member of Cassidy's group that has a personal hatred for Joesph. (2 episodes)
 * Katee Sackhoff as Andrea- A member of the Chapel Community. She is Pregnant and is shown to be strong and very religous. Deu to Quinn refusing to follow in the religous process of giving birth she usually villifies Quinn by calling her a devil and saying her baby will be a devil spawn and wants all women to follow the religous guidelines. (4 episodes)
 * Aaron Munoz as Yale "Yuck"- A member of the Chapel Community police forece. He is one of it's most loyal members and him and Taylor are close friends. At fist he takes a liking to Frank at first but later starts bullying him and grows a disdain for Frank. (4 episodes)
 * Jacob Melton as Ted- Taylor and Shelly's youngest child and son. He is shown to be mischievous and  trouble making at times. He is known by alot of people in the Community to be getting abused by Taylor and has some sort of connection with the gang attacking the Chapel Community. (3 episodes)
 * Sabrina Carpenter as Renne- She is Taylor and Shelly's oldest child and daughter. She is shown to be very intellgent but has very low confidence. It it hinted that Taylor abused her as a child and still does now and that she is haunted by it. (2 episodes)
 * John Bradley as Donner- a Member of the run team in the Chapel Community and son of Yale. He is shown to be one of Jesse's close friends but cna be clumsy and goofy. He i shown to be horrified fo Followers and is scared easily, Jesse says that they only keep Donner because he is one of the braviest guys in the Community. (3 episodes)

Development
On December 12th 2009, WBC officially announced that they are working on something called "Project Z" and added Jamie Bamber as the main character and other actors were casted for roles. At the 2010 Comic Con, they announced Project Z was a TV show that ordered a pilot for the series with Danny Boyle and Coen Brothers acting as executive producers and Danny Boyle writing and directing.

In July 30th 2010, a review of the pilot episode's script attracted further attention.The pilot began filming in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 15th, after WBC had officially ordered 5 episodes for the first season. The series' remaining episodes began filming on August 22nd with Boyle serving as show-runner.

9 days later, Boyle reported that The Dead had been picked up for a second season, with production to begin in June 2011, consisting of 12 episodes. And by, October 30th 2011, WBC confirmed that there would be a third season consisting of 16 episodes. Boyle also like to include some of the "environmental elements" At the 2012 Comic Con, WBC announced that it ordered a fourth season of The Dead, saying Season Four continues to deliver the strongest telecasts for any drama in the Channels history.

Also at Comic Con they showed the deaths of Vanessa and her unborn child as an sneka peek death that happens before Season 3 started. The group all stop their cars to siphon gas from their truck, when a horde of followers come and attack them during this. Vanessa goes into Labor and while she is pushing, they notice blood coming from her. While Frank and Jason argue over performing a C-Section, her unborn Child comes out of her as a Follower too and Frank kills it and Vanessa to prevent her from becoming a Follower and the group escapes in time.

Music
The show's score was composed by John Murphy, who worked on 28 Days Later which was released in a score/song compilation in 2003. It also features notable tracks from Brian Eno, Grandaddy, and Blue States. Ahvly edited version of the song "East Hastings" by the post-rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor appears in the film, but the track is excluded from the soundtrack, because Boyle could only obtain the rights film.

28 Days Later: The Soundtrack Album was released on 17 June 2003. A modified version of the soundtrack 'In The House – In A Heartbeat' was used as the character Big Daddy's theme in the 2010 film Kick-Ass. The same song was played in the latest advertisement campaign of Louis Vuitton, L'Invitation au Voyage

Makeup
Jim Rygiel is an executive producer and the key special effects makeup artist on the series. Each walker is put through "zombie school" and learns how to move like zombies. There are three levels of zombie makeup: Hero, Midground, and Deep Background. Hero zombies are featured walkers and are completely made over from head to toe. Midground zombies get highlights and shadows on the face, but do not get close enough to the camera to require full makeup. Deep background zombies often wear masks and are only meant to be used as a backdrop.

Filming
The Dead is mostly filmed in North Carolina, shot on 16 mm film. Rohn Schmidt was the director of photography for the pilot episode with Michael Slovis as the director of photography on the remainder of the episodes. Production design is done by Josh Foster and Alondra Excene Shields. The effects team includes veteran special effects makeup designer Jim Rygiel, special effects coordinator Corinne Dutra, and visual effects supervisors Alex Rondon and Liz McCracken.

Casting
Jensen Ackles was given the role of Frank but turned down due to Supernatural, so the role later went to Jamie Bamber who also starred in Battlestar Galactica. Willa Holland tried out for the role of Heather but it was given to Alexandra Daddario and she was given the role of Quinn but later dropped the role due to singing to Arrow and Lyndsy Fonseca was casted instead as Quinn, Frank's daughter. Evangeline Lilly tried out for the role of Ally, Frank's wife and Quinn's mother but it was given to Kate Beckinsale.

Lost's Emile de Ravin and Donald Glover were cast as Lacey and Chad. Odette Annabelle, Julia Stills and Chris Zylka were added to the cast as Ellie, Danielle and Eddie. Katie Cassidy, Cody Longo, Jessica Stroup, Kevin Zager and Spencer Locke were cast as Michelle, Cody, Wendy, Tommy and Sadie. Tania Raymonde originally tried out for the role of Heather but it was given to Alexandra Daddario, then she tried out for the role of Quinn but it was given to Lyndsy Fonseca and she was given the role of Jesse. Kiele Sanchez tried out for the role of Ally but it was given toKate Beckinsale so she was given the role of Nicky. Rosario Dawson tried out for the role of Carla but it was given to Daniella Alonso. Jaimie Alexander, Eliza Dushku, Briana Evigan, Arielle Kebbel, Christy Carlson Romano, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Erica Leerhsen tried out for the role of Natalie but it was given to Adrianne Palicki.

Release
Scenes from the pilot were screened July 23, 2010 as part of the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International.It premiered on WBC on March 2,2011. It premiered internationally on WB during the first week of March. The first season premiered in Hong Kong on WB Channel March 31 Almost four weeks after the official premiere on WBC the pilot episode leaked online.nternational broadcast rights for the show were sold and announced on February 23,2012. The season 1 DVD and Blu-ray was released on September 27,2012.A three-disc special edition of the first season—featuring new featurettes and audio commentaries—was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 5,2012.The European versions of the first season DVD and Blu-ray are edited for gore, with cuts to episode two,episode three ,episode four and episode five .Until eOne/WVG re-released the first season in D-A-CH in a Special Uncut Version on DVD and Blu-ray on October 18,2012. The season 2 DVD and Blu-ray was released on August 28,2013. It was also released as a limited edition Blu-ray, packaged as a miniature zombie head designed by McFarlane Toys. Special features include audio commentaries, deleted scenes,webisodes, and several featurettes.

Critical reception
The first season was critically acclaimed. Based on 41 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the first season of The Dead received an average 94% overall "Certified Fresh" approval rating; the website's consensus states, "Blood-spattered, emotionally resonant, and white-knuckle intense with an good sense of character development, The Dead puts an emtionally spin on the overcrowded zombie subgenre making this show a the true rivial to the Walking Dead." Metacritic gave the first season a score of 84 out of 100 (based on 25 reviews).Greg Miler of IGN.com included the show on their list of 9 new TV shows not to miss giving it a grade of "A", with the author saying, "A film-quality drama series about zombies without annyoing characters? Walking Dead move over! the show was nomanited for a Gloden Globe.

The second season received critical acclaim reviews with a score of 79 out of 100 based on 22 reviews on Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, the second season of The Dead received an average 89% overall "Certified Fresh" approval rating. Some critics have been more than enthused with the second season, such as Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly, who now describes the series as "An amazing story with a what will happen feel,enoguh to make you care about the characters and feel there emtions and if you don't love those scences then the zomibe killings are amazing along with the action scences making this better then season1 with a deeper story with a bigger meaing"Nate Rawlings of TIME's online entertainment section noted that "the pace during the first half of this season was fast and exclerating.As the story is very rich and you see the characters chang into new people and how the sick Harrison has changed the characters we once knew developing them and you feeling for the characters making this one of the best shows of 2013.The Show was nomantied for an another Golden Globe but Jamie Bamber was nominated for Best Leading Actor and Kate Beckinsale was nomniated for Best Leading Actress.

As were the previous two, season three was critically acclaimed. Based on 29 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the third season of The Dead received an average 97% overall "Certified Fresh" approval rating; the website's consensus states, "The palpable terror and visceral thrills continue in the third season of The Dead, along with a deeper sense of the people who inhabit its apocalyptic landscape.It received a score of 87 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 18 reviews.Verne Gay of Newsday claims that season 3 "doesn't disappoint" going on to say that there are "spots where you will yell out at the screen, 'Oh, my God, that just didn't happen.' Yes, the new season is that good", concluding his review by giving the season an A+.Greg Miller of IGN.com saying "This show is kick ass Zombie killing to the extreme and good character devlopment and more this is the horror show of 2013" giving the show an "A-".

Awards and nominations
Wins-9

Nominations-38