The Walking Dead The Key (Season 8, Episode 12)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 46 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

The Walking Dead

The Key (Season 8, Episode 12)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 46 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

Hilltop's leadership faces a difficult dilemma after the arrival of unexpected visitors; Rick comes face to face with an adversary.

Creator

Frank Darabont (developed by)

Showrunner

Scott M. Gimple

Director

Greg Nicotero (directed by)

Writers

Robert Kirkman (based on the series of graphic novels by) | Tony Moore (based on the series of graphic novels by) | Charlie Adlard (based on the series of graphic novels by) | Channing Powell (written by) | Corey Reed (written by)

Producers

Christian Agypt (producer) | Amy Barnes (producer) (as Amy Beth Barnes) | Ryan DeGard (producer) (as Ryan Degard) | Caleb Womble (producer)

Composer

Bear McCreary

Cinematographer

Paul Varrieur (director of photography)

Editors

Dan Liu (edited by) | Tiffany Melvin (edited by)

Casting

Sharon Bialy (casting by) | Gohar Gazazyan (casting by) | Sherry Thomas (casting by)

Production Designer

Jeff Schoen

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 18, 2018

Release date

Mar 18, 2018 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 84 wins & 237 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
36 cast members

Name	Known for
Andrew Lincoln Rick Grimes Rick Grimes See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Norman Reedus Daryl Dixon Daryl Dixon See fewer	The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023)
Lauren Cohan Maggie Greene Maggie Greene See fewer	The Boy (2016)
Danai Gurira Michonne Michonne See fewer	Black Panther (2018)
Melissa McBride Carol Peletier (credit only) Carol Peletier (credit only) See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Lennie James Morgan Jones (credit only) Morgan Jones (credit only) See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Alanna Masterson Tara Chambler (credit only) Tara Chambler (credit only) See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Josh McDermitt Eugene Porter (credit only) Eugene Porter (credit only) See fewer	Suits LA (2025)
Christian Serratos Rosita Espinosa Rosita Espinosa See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Seth Gilliam Gabriel Stokes (credit only) Gabriel Stokes (credit only) See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Ross Marquand Aaron (credit only) Aaron (credit only) See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Negan Smith Negan Smith See fewer	Watchmen (2009)
Austin Amelio Dwight Dwight See fewer	Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)
Tom Payne Paul 'Jesus' Rovia (credit only) Paul 'Jesus' Rovia (credit only) See fewer	Prodigal Son (2019)
Xander Berkeley Gregory (credit only) Gregory (credit only) See fewer	Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Khary Payton Ezekiel Sutton (credit only) Ezekiel Sutton (credit only) See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Steven Ogg Simon Simon See fewer	Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
Katelyn Nacon Enid Enid See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Pollyanna McIntosh Jadis Jadis See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Jayne Atkinson Georgie Georgie See fewer	Free Willy (1993)
Cooper Andrews Jerry Jerry See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Elizabeth Faith Ludlow Arat (as Elizabeth Ludlow) Arat (as Elizabeth Ludlow) See fewer	Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Mike Seal Gary Gary See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Mandi Christine Kerr Barbara Barbara See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Kim Ormiston Hilda Hilda See fewer	Meet the Spartans (2008)
Misty Ormiston Midge Midge See fewer	Meet the Spartans (2008)
Warren Franks Savior POW (uncredited) Savior POW (uncredited) See fewer	What the Devil Said (2022)
Anthony B. Harris Savior (uncredited) Savior (uncredited) See fewer	Nick Chopper & the Forty Wolves (2013)
Adam Channing Hicks Savior (uncredited) Savior (uncredited) See fewer	I Am Wrath (2016)
Perry Johnson Kingdom / Hilltop Member (uncredited) Kingdom / Hilltop Member (uncredited) See fewer	Diamonds to Dust (2014)
Rogelio Lorenzo Red Beanie Savior (uncredited) Red Beanie Savior (uncredited) See fewer	Trapped in Betrayal (2025)
Jimmy Mcafee Savior (uncredited) Savior (uncredited) See fewer	All Eyez on Me (2017)
Shawn South Savior (uncredited) Savior (uncredited) See fewer	Snapped: Killer Couples (2013)
Josh Turner Tattooed Savior (uncredited) Tattooed Savior (uncredited) See fewer	Cry for Blood (2011)
Stephen Vining Fence Walker (uncredited) Fence Walker (uncredited) See fewer	ITCH (2021)
Casey Wagner Chainsaw Larry (uncredited) Chainsaw Larry (uncredited) See fewer	JID: Bruddanem/Crack Sandwich (2022)