When Will the Walking Dead Season 8 Be Uploaded to Netflix

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The Walking Dead
Season 8
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Starring	Andrew Lincoln Norman Reedus Lauren Cohan Chandler Riggs Danai Gurira Melissa McBride Lennie James Alanna Masterson Josh McDermitt Christian Serratos Seth Gilliam Ross Marquand Jeffrey Dean Morgan Austin Amelio Tom Payne Xander Berkeley Khary Payton Steven Ogg Katelyn Nacon Pollyanna McIntosh
Country of origin	United states of america
No. of episodes	xvi
Release
Original network	AMC
Original release	October 22, 2017 (2017-x-22) – Apr xv, 2018 (2018-04-15)
Season chronology
←Previous Season vii Adjacent → Season 9
List of episodes

The eighth flavor of The Walking Expressionless, an American post-apocalyptic horror television series on AMC, premiered on Oct 22, 2017, and ended on Apr 15, 2018, consisting of 16 episodes. Developed for television receiver by Frank Darabont, the series is based on the eponymous serial of comic books by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The executive producers are Kirkman, David Alpert, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, and Gale Anne Hurd, with Gimple every bit showrunner for his fifth and final season. The eighth season received mixed reviews from critics. Information technology was nominated for multiple awards and won two, including Best Horror Television Series for the 3rd consecutive yr, at the 44th Saturn Awards.^[1]

This season adapts fabric from issues #115–126 of the comic book serial "All Out War Office I & 2" and introduces notable comic book character Siddiq (Avi Nash). The season continues the story of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his group of survivors in their fight against Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and the Saviors. Rick, along with Maggie (Lauren Cohan), leading The Hilltop, and King Ezekiel (Khary Payton), leader of The Kingdom, unite forces to outset a rebellion against the tyrant leader of the Saviors, initiating a war for the freedom of the communities.^[2]

Cast [edit]

Principal bandage [edit]

The master characters of the 8th flavour include (from left to correct): Rick, Ballad, Morgan, Daryl, Carl, Enid, Rosita, Tara, Michonne, Gabriel, Aaron, Maggie, Jesus, Gregory, Shiva, Ezekiel, Jadis, Eugene, Simon, Dwight, and Negan

The eighth season features 20 series regulars overall. For this season, Katelyn Nacon, Khary Payton, Steven Ogg, and Pollyanna McIntosh were promoted to serial regular condition, later previously having recurring roles, while Seth Gilliam and Ross Marquand were added to the opening credits.

Starring [edit]

• Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, the series' protagonist, a former sheriff's deputy and the leader of Alexandria, who is leading a new alliance to fight Negan and the Saviors.
• Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon, Rick'southward correct-hand homo, the group'southward main hunter and a recruiter for Alexandria.
• Lauren Cohan equally Maggie Greene, the meaning widow of Glenn and a leading figure of the Hilltop.
• Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes, Rick'south assuming and mettlesome teenage son.
• Danai Gurira as Michonne, Rick's katana-wielding girlfriend, who acts as a mother figure to Carl and Judith.
• Melissa McBride every bit Carol Peletier, a fierce survivor who is spurred into fighting the Saviors as revenge for the deaths of her friends.
• Lennie James equally Morgan Jones, the first survivor Rick had always encountered, who at present resides in the Kingdom and fights for his sanity.
• Alanna Masterson every bit Tara Chambler, a caring, witty member of the group and supply runner for Alexandria who serves equally a liaison with Oceanside.
• Josh McDermitt as Eugene Porter, a timorous sometime member of the group whose resourcefulness leads Negan to accept him under his fly.
• Christian Serratos every bit Rosita Espinosa, an impulsive member of the grouping, who is motivated to avenge her ex-swain Spencer and Abraham'south death.
• Seth Gilliam as Gabriel Stokes, a priest who has go hardened from his experiences with Rick'south group.
• Ross Marquand as Aaron, an Alexandrian recruiter who brought Rick's group to Alexandria and is currently in the fight confronting the Saviors.
• Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan, the leader of the Saviors who serves as the flavor'south primary antagonist.

Also starring [edit]

• Austin Amelio as Dwight, a sometime subordinate of Negan who now works for Rick every bit a double agent against the Saviors.
• Tom Payne every bit Paul "Jesus" Rovia, a spotter for the Hilltop, that fights for the moral balance of the group.
• Xander Berkeley as Gregory, the selfish and hypocritical leader of the Hilltop whose influence diminished with Maggie's prominence.
• Khary Payton equally Ezekiel, the charismatic leader of the Kingdom who allies with Rick against the Saviors.
• Steven Ogg equally Simon, a former mortgage broker and Negan's second-in-command, he does not hibernate his intentions to overthrow Negan.^[3]
• Katelyn Nacon every bit Enid, a former member of Alexandria who moved to Hilltop to exist with Maggie, and has formed a human relationship with Carl.^[iii]
• Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis / Anne, the deceptive leader of the Scavengers who betrayed Rick'due south grouping, and maintains a neutral stance in the state of war.^[3]

Supporting cast [edit]

Alexandria Condom-Zone [edit]

• Jason Douglas as Tobin, the foreman of Alexandria'south construction crew and fellow member of Rick's militia.
• Jordan Forest-Robinson equally Eric Raleigh, Aaron's boyfriend and his old recruiting partner, who is at present a member of Rick's militia.
• Kenric Green every bit Scott, a supply runner in Alexandria and member of Rick's militia.
• Dahlia Legault every bit Francine, a fellow member of Alexandria's construction coiffure and fellow member of Rick's militia.
• Mandi Christine Kerr every bit Barbara, resident of Alexandria.
• Ted Huckabee every bit Bruce, resident and fellow member of Alexandria's construction and member of Rick's militia.

The Hilltop [edit]

• James Chen every bit Kal, a guard of the Hilltop and soldier of the Hilltop's militia.
• Peter Zimmerman every bit Eduardo, a guard of the Hilltop and soldier of the Hilltop'southward militia.
• Karen Ceesay as Bertie, a resident of the Hilltop and soldier of the Hilltop's militia.
• Jeremy Palko as Andy, a resident of the Hilltop and soldier of the Hilltop'due south militia.
• Brett Gentile as Freddie, a resident of the Hilltop and soldier of the Hilltop's militia.
• R. Keith Harris equally Dr. Harlan Carson, the doctor at the Hilltop, who was captured by Simon in the previous season.

The Saviors [edit]

• Jayson Warner Smith as Gavin, one of Negan'southward tiptop lieutenants, who leads the weapons base.
• Traci Dinwiddie as Regina, one of Negan's top lieutenants.
• Elizabeth Ludlow equally Arat, one of Negan's top lieutenants.
• Mike Seal as Gary, one of Negan'southward acme lieutenants and accomplice of Simon in his plans to overthrow Negan.
• Lindsley Register as Laura, 1 of Negan'southward summit lieutenants.
• Juan Pareja as Morales, a survivor from Rick'due south original Atlanta army camp who joined the Saviors.
• Joshua Mikel as Jared, Benjamin's killer, and a hostile member of the Saviors who antagonizes Morgan.
• Callan McAuliffe as Alden, a member of the Saviors who surrenders to Jesus at the satellite station outpost.
• Lindsey Garrett equally Mara, a Savior who guards 1 of many outposts.
• Lee Norris equally Todd, a timid member of the Saviors who works at the aforementioned outpost equally Mara.
• Whitmer Thomas as Gunther, a member of the Saviors who tortures Ezekiel.
• Charles Halford equally Yago, a Savior who manages Gavin's weapons base.
• Ciera 50. Payton as Zia, a Savior whom Rosita and Michonne encounter at a supply warehouse.
• Adam Cronan equally Leo, a Savior whom Rosita and Michonne encounter at a supply warehouse.
• Chloe Aktas equally Tanya, 1 of Negan's wives.
• Elyse Dufour equally Frankie, one of Negan's wives.
• Adam Fristoe as Dean, a Savior who tried to impale Jesus.
• Matt Mangum as D.J., i of Negan's top lieutenants and guardian of the Sanctuary.

The Kingdom [edit]

• Cooper Andrews as Jerry, Ezekiel'due south loyal and adept-natured babysitter.
• Kerry Cahill equally Dianne, one of Ezekiel's elevation soldiers and a skilled archer.
• Daniel Newman every bit Daniel, 1 of Ezekiel'due south top soldiers.
• Carlos Navarro every bit Alvaro, one of Ezekiel'south summit soldiers.
• Macsen Lintz equally Henry, a resident of the Kingdom and younger brother of the deceased Benjamin, who wants revenge on the Saviors for the expiry of his brother.
• Jason Burkey as Kevin, a resident of the Kingdom.
• Nadine Marissa every bit Nabila, a resident and gardener of the Kingdom.

Oceanside [edit]

• Deborah May as Natania, the vigilant leader of Oceanside.
• Sydney Park as Cyndie, Natania's granddaughter.
• Briana Venskus as Beatrice, one of Oceanside's top soldiers.
• Nicole Barré as Kathy, one of Oceanside's peak soldiers.
• Mimi Kirkland as Rachel, an ambitious young member of Oceanside.

The Scavengers [edit]

• Sabrina Gennarino as Tamiel, a leading member of the Scavengers.
• Thomas Francis Spud as Brion, a leading member of the Scavengers.

Miscellaneous [edit]

• Avi Nash as Siddiq, a mysterious vagabond survivor who befriends Carl.
• Jayne Atkinson as Georgie, the leader of a mysterious humanitarian group.

Production [edit]

The Walking Dead was renewed past AMC for a 16-episode eighth season on October 16, 2016.^[4] Production began on April 25, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia.^[5] On July 12, 2017, production was close downwardly afterwards stuntman John Bernecker was killed, after falling more than 20 feet onto a concrete floor.^[vi] Product resumed on July 17.^[7] The season premiere, which also serves equally the serial' milestone 100th episode, was directed by executive producer Greg Nicotero.^[8]

In November 2017, information technology was announced that Lennie James who portrays Morgan Jones, would be leaving The Walking Dead afterward the conclusion of this flavour, and would join the cast of the spin-off series Fear the Walking Dead for its quaternary flavour.^[9] The eighth season also features the departures of series regulars Chandler Riggs (Carl Grimes), Steven Ogg (Simon), and Austin Amelio (Dwight). Riggs' last episode is the mid-season premiere where his character is killed off, which is a deviation from the comic book, where his character is withal alive. His death received negative reactions from critics and fans.^[10] Ogg's terminal episode is the penultimate episode of the flavor, where his character is killed by Negan.^[eleven] Amelio departed the series after the season finale, and in Jan 2019, it was confirmed he would join the cast of Fearfulness the Walking Dead.^[12]

Episodes [edit]

Release [edit]

The first trailer for the season was released on July 21, 2017 at the San Diego Comic-Con. The second trailer was released on February 1, 2018 for the second function of the season.^[29]

On March 15, 2018, it was announced that the season finale and the quaternary flavour premiere of Fear the Walking Expressionless would be screened at AMC, Imperial, and Cinemark theaters across the United States on Apr fifteen, the same day every bit the Tv airing, for "Survival Sunday: The Walking Dead & Fear the Walking Dead". The episodes marked the first crossover between the two series. The cinema screening also included an actress half-hour of exclusive bonus content.^[xxx]

Reception [edit]

Critical response [edit]

The eighth season of The Walking Dead received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season holds a score of 65% with an boilerplate rating of 6.65 out of 10 based on 17 reviews. The site'south disquisitional consensus reads: "The Walking Dead 'southward eighth season energizes its characters with some much-needed angst and activeness, though it'due south still occasionally choppy and lacking forward-moving plot progression."^[31]

The Walking Expressionless (flavor eight): Critical reception by episode

Season 8 (2017–eighteen) : Percentage of positive reviews tracked by the website Rotten Tomatoes[31]

Accolades [edit]

For the 44th Saturn Awards, the eight season of The Walking Expressionless received seven nominations, winning two. It won Best Horror Television Series and Best Functioning by a Younger Role player in a Television Series (Chandler Riggs).^[1] The nominations were for Best Actor on Television (Andrew Lincoln), Best Supporting Actor on Television (Khary Payton), Best Supporting Actress on Idiot box (Danai Gurira and Melissa McBride), and Best Guest Starring Role on Telly (Jeffrey Dean Morgan).^[32]

The kickoff half of the season was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television set Series at the 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards.^[33]

Ratings [edit]

^1 Live +7 ratings were not available, so Live +3 ratings have been used instead.

Abode media [edit]

The 8th season was released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 21, 2018. The set includes three audio commentaries and three featurettes.^[48]

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External links [edit]

• Official website
• The Walking Dead at IMDb

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