A father's desperate search for his daughter continues as zombies roam the English countryside in Peter Mckeirnon's Dead Town, which returns for its second series of living dead mayhem and diverse survival tactics this May. To get Daily Dead readers geared up for the second round of the series, we've been provided with images and a teaser clip that offer a glimpse into what lies ahead on the web series, including a look at how to kill a zombie with a toy zebra.

Read on for official details and episode synopses for Dead Town Series 2, and visit the show on Facebook for more updates!

"Dead Town, the UKs #1 zombie web series returns for series 2 in 2018!

The dead have risen and in the small town of Runcorn in the north west of England, 3 survivors are doing what needs to be done to stay alive.

John, a single father to a missing teenage daughter,

Butty, a survivalist and John’s older brother,

And 80s Dave, a piss taking Scouser and John’s best friend.

Dead Town Series 2 continues where series 1 left off. Following our three unconventional heroes as they fight the dead in zombie infected Runcorn whilst trying to find John’s missing daughter, Emily.

After a successful crowdfunding campaign (reaching 200% funded), production on series 2 began in late 2017 and will continue throughout this year, bringing fans of the series five new episodes. Episode 1 is due for release in May 2018.

Dead Town Series 2 Episode Guide

Series 2, Episode 1 – Same As It Ever Was
It’s the morning after the guys escaped from the lock up and John is getting over a traumatic nightmare whilst 80s Dave dreams of Greggs sausages rolls. Then when a dead girl becomes an undead girl, John is forced to man up and get his hands dirty. Butty, after finding a novel way to dispose of a zombie, takes them to a clue in their search for Emily.  Dave however, is more interested in going through dead people’s pockets for smokes but when all he finds is an electronic cigarette, he finally breaks his cool.

Series 2, Episode 2 – Life During War Time
The guys meet a survivor called Mab. He’s an old friend of Butty’s and they both have a theory as to why zombies are roaming the streets. Aliens! But then again, they are both lifelong members of Aliens of Runcorn Spotters Elite. That’s right, A.R.S.E! Then after being treated to a Spam dinner, 80s Dave discovers something that suggests not all is as it seems with their friendly host.

Series 2, Episode 3 – Take Me To The River
The boys find a canal boat with a familiar name. But will it all be plain sailing? Not with Dave thinking he’s in a Duran Duran video it won’t.

Series 2, Episode 4 – Wild Wild Life
After leaving the boat behind they stumble across a large horde of zombies and there’s only two options. Turn back or go straight through it. What would Butty do?

Series 2, Episode 5 - And She Was
The guys reach their destination in a last ditch attempt to find Emily. A huge shopping mall. Will she be there? Will 80s Dave finally get his hands on a Greggs Sausage roll? Or will it be full of the living dead?

Starring
Michael Hagen as John Diant
Karl Davies as 80s Dave
Neil Gallagher as Butty"

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