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The Walking Dead: Season 10

22 episodes Premiered Oct 6, 2019 Updated Oct 2, 2026

It is now Spring, a few months after the end of Season 9, when the group of survivors dared to cross into Whisperer territory during the harsh winter. The collected communities are still dealing with the after effects of Alpha’s horrific display of power, reluctantly respecting the new borderlines being imposed on them. At the same time, they are organizing themselves into a militia-style fighting force, preparing fo

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Season 10 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Sheriff deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.
  • ⚡ Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies.
  • ⚡ Rick Grimes sets out to find his family and encounters many other survivors along the way.
  • ⚡ The series is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series developed by Frank Darabont, based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.
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Season overview

It is now Spring, a few months after the end of Season 9, when the group of survivors dared to cross into Whisperer territory during the harsh winter. The collected communities are still dealing with the after effects of Alpha’s horrific display of power, reluctantly respecting the new borderlines being imposed on them. At the same time, they are organizing themselves into a militia-style fighting force, preparing for a battle that may be unavoidable. However, the Whisperers represent a threat unlike any the survivors have ever faced. Backed by a massive horde of the dead, it is seemingly a fight they cannot win.

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Season 10 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 10: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (19): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S10·E1 Mytharc

Lines We Cross

Oct 6, 2019 · 52 min

The group continue to train in Oceanside in case the Whisperers return. Tensions are high as our heroes struggle to hold onto their concept of civilization.

S10·E2 Core

We Are the End of the World

Oct 13, 2019 · 44 min

The origins of Alpha and Beta are revealed. Alpha attempts to toughen up Lydia as they prepare to walk with the dead. Meanwhile, the Whisperers create their herds.

S10·E3 Core

Ghosts

Oct 20, 2019 · 47 min

The threat of the Whisperers return leads to paranoia sweeping over Alexandria; in the meantime, Carol battles with the need for revenge.

S10·E4 Core

Silence the Whisperers

Oct 27, 2019 · 44 min

Still paranoid Alexandrians get riled up over the Whisperers and take their fear out on Negan; back at Hilltop, the group deals with an unexpected safety issue.

S10·E5 Core

What It Always Is

Nov 3, 2019 · 47 min

Supplies go missing from Hilltop, Negan is idolized by an Alexandrian, and Ezekiel holds a secret.

S10·E6 Core

Bonds

Nov 10, 2019 · 46 min

Carol and Daryl go on a mission together while Siddiq struggles to solve a mystery.

S10·E7 Core

Open Your Eyes

Nov 17, 2019 · 45 min

Carol pushes boundaries that make Daryl uncomfortable. Alpha and Beta have reservations about someone.

S10·E8 Core

The World Before

Nov 24, 2019 · 55 min

A fight causes tensions in Oceanside while the Alexandrians set out on a high-stakes mission.

S10·E9 Core

Squeeze

Feb 23, 2020 · 45 min

Our group must figure out how to get out of a precarious situation.

S10·E10 Core

Stalker

Mar 1, 2020 · 46 min

Our group must defend Alexandria from a threatening outside force.

S10·E11 Core

Morning Star

Mar 8, 2020 · 45 min

The Whisperers are coming for Hilltop. After Daryl and Lydia's encounter with Alpha, the communities must decide whether to run or fight. Meanwhile, Eugene's communication with Ste

S10·E12 Core

Walk with Us

Mar 15, 2020 · 44 min

Alpha and the Whisperers attack Hilltop, with Negan's help.

S10·E13 Core

What We Become

Mar 22, 2020 · 51 min

Michonne takes Virgil back to his mysterious island to reunite with his family; in exchange, Virgil promises weapons that could change the tide of the Whisperer War.

S10·E14 Core

Look at the Flowers

Mar 29, 2020 · 46 min

Heroes and villains reckon with the aftermath of the Hilltop fire; Eugene takes a group on a journey to meet Stephanie, with the hopes of befriending another civilisation.

S10·E15 Core

The Tower

Apr 5, 2020 · 42 min

The communities prepare for the final battle of the Whisperers' War. Meanwhile, Eugene's group encounters Princess.

S10·E16 Core

A Certain Doom

Oct 4, 2020 · 45 min

The final battle against Beta and his allies is at its peak. Aaron and Alden find themselves in a predicament.

S10·E17 Core

Home Sweet Home

Feb 28, 2021 · 42 min

Maggie has returned with a story she is not ready to share, even when her past catches up to her. Negan’s safety is at stake again. Daryl and Maggie fight an unseen and unknown thr

S10·E18 Core

Find Me

Mar 7, 2021 · 43 min

An adventure for Daryl and Carol turns sideways when they come across an old cabin. It takes Daryl back to the years when he left the group after Rick disappeared as he relives a t

S10·E19 Core

One More

Mar 14, 2021 · 47 min

Gabriel and Aaron search for food and supplies to bring back to Alexandria. Small tragedies lead to bigger tragedies as faith is broken and optimism is fragmented when they are put

S10·E20 Core

Splinter

Mar 21, 2021 · 40 min

Eugene, Ezekiel, Yumiko and Princess are captured and separated. Princess struggles with memories of her traumatic past and tries to escape one way or another with the help of Ezek

S10·E21 Mytharc

Diverged

Mar 28, 2021 · 42 min

Daryl and Carol come to a fork in the road and head their separate ways. Each going into their own type of survival mode, the easiest of challenges become much harder. Will their i

S10·E22 Mytharc

Here's Negan

Apr 4, 2021 · 50 min

Carol takes Negan on a journey, hoping to minimize the increasing tension. Negan reflects on the events that led him to this point and comes to a conclusion about his future.

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