Six ( TV series ) - wikipedia Six ( TV series ) Six Genre Drama Action Created by William Broyles David Broyles Starring Barry Sloane Kyle Schmid Juan Pablo Raba Edwin Hodge Brianne Davis Nadine Velazquez Dominic Adams Walton Goggins Composer ( s ) Marco Beltrami Dennis Smith Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons No. of episodes 8 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Leslie Linka Glatter Alfredo Barrios Jr. Bruce C. McKenna Harvey Weinstein Bob Weinstein David C. Glasser Nicolas Chartier Barry Jossen William Broyles David Broyles George W. Perkins Location ( s ) Wilmington, North Carolina Santa Clarita, California British Columbia Cinematography David Klein Armando Salas Editor ( s ) Philip Neel Camera setup Single - camera Running time 44 minutes Production company ( s ) A + E Studios Weinstein Company Release Original network History Original release January 18, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 18 ) -- present ( present ) External links Website www.history.com/shows/six Six ( stylized as SIX ) is an American television drama series. The series was ordered by History with an eight - episode initial order. The first two episodes were directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. Six premiered on January 18, 2017. Six was renewed for a second season of 10 episodes on February 23, 2017, which will likely premiere in 2018. Contents 1 Premise 2 Cast 2.1 Main 2.2 Recurring 3 Production 4 Reception 5 Episodes 5.1 Season 1 ( 2017 ) 6 References 7 External links Premise The series chronicles the operations and daily lives of operators who are part of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group ( DEVGRU ), more commonly known as SEAL Team Six, which is one of the U.S. Armed Forces ' primary counter-terrorism units. Cast Main Barry Sloane as Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator ( E-8 ) Joe `` Bear '' Graves a.k.a Fox Delta 1 / FD1 Kyle Schmid as Chief Special Warfare Operator ( E-7 ) Alex Caulder a.k.a Fox Delta 2 / FD2 Juan Pablo Raba as Chief Special Warfare Operator ( E-7 ) Ricky `` Buddha '' Ortiz a.k.a Fox Delta 3 / FD3 Edwin Hodge as Special Warfare Operator First Class ( E-6 ) Robert Chase a.k.a Fox Delta 6 / FD6 Brianne Davis as Lena Graves Nadine Velazquez as Jackie Ortiz Dominic Adams as Michael Nasry Walton Goggins as Former Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator ( E-8 ) Richard `` Rip '' Taggart Jaylen Moore as Chief Special Warfare Operator ( E-7 ) Armin `` Fishbait '' Khan a.k.a Fox Delta 4 / FD4 Eric Ladin as Special Warfare Operator First Class ( E-6 ) Trevor ( season 2 ) Olivia Munn as Gina, a high - level CIA Operations Officer ( season 2 ) Recurring Nondumiso Tembe as Na'omi Ajimuda Lindsley Register as Dharma Caulder Tyla Harris as Esther Jarreth J. Merz as Emir Hatim Al - Muttaqi Donny Boaz as Special Warfare Operator First Class ( E-6 ) Beauregard `` Buck '' Buckley a.k.a Fox Delta 5 / FD5 ( season 1 ) Rus Blackwell as Commander ( O - 5 ) Atkins Zeeko Zaki as Akmal Barayev Joshua Gage as Ricky Ortiz, Jr. Jessica Garza as Anabel Ortiz Britt Rentschler as Tammi Buckley Angela Relucio as Lieutenant Junior Grade ( O - 2 ) Camille Fung Production Joe Manganiello was originally cast as Rip Taggart but left the series in April 2016 `` due to a ' manageable ' preexisting health issue ''. About a week after Manganiello 's departure, Walton Goggins was cast as his replacement. All of the already done shoots with Manganiello 's character, nearly two full episodes, had to be re-shot. Also Christopher Backus had been cast, but left the project to be on the series Roadies before the series started shooting. Season two, which consists of 10 episodes, is being produced by a new production company, Six 2 North Productions Inc. Kimberly Peirce and Colin Bucksey are directors, with George Perkins the executive producer. Season two began filming on July 17, 2017, in Metro Vancouver, around Pemberton, and throughout British Columbia, and will complete filming on November 23, 2017. Reception On review aggregator Metacritic, Six has a rating of 54 out of 100 based on 14 reviews, indicating `` mixed or average reviews ''. The show also has a 55 % rating based on 11 reviews from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, stating `` Six 's well - crafted action and engaging characters are intriguing in spite of the show 's trite pretense and familiar narrative ''. Episodes Season 1 ( 2017 ) No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) `` Pilot '' Lesli Linka Glatter David Broyles & William Broyles January 18, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 18 ) 1.73 While on a mission in Afghanistan in 2014, U.S. Navy SEAL troop leader Rip Taggart makes a questionable decision when he takes out a possible threat, working for the terrorist Muttaqi, who claims he 's American. Two years later, Rip is disbanded from his team and is working as a private security contractor in Nigeria helping to protect an all girls school. While on assignment, Rip is captured by terrorist organization Boko Haram, prompting Rip 's former squadmates within SEAL Team Six, including one new member, to locate and rescue him. It is revealed that the brother of the boy Rip killed is alive and active. `` Her Name Is Esther '' Lesli Linka Glatter David Broyles January 25, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 25 ) 1.50 While Rip sits in captivity resigned to his death at the hands of his captors, the rest of his old team engages a terrorist cell on a boat who has knowledge of his whereabouts. Bear and his wife visit a fertility clinic despite his reservations about the cost. Buddha is having troubles with his family. `` Tour of Duty '' Kimberly Peirce Bruce C. McKenna February 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 01 ) 1.74 The reasons behind Rip 's departure from SEAL Team Six are revealed. In conjunction with executing the prisoner in Afghanistan, he was also known to be an alcoholic, straining his relationship with his then - wife. While his whereabouts were known to his old teammates through a videoclip that the Boko Haram have transmitted, Rip unsuccessfully tries to escape. Michael, the brother of the American killed by Rip who now works for Muttaqi, plots revenge against him by planning to pay the ransom that Boko Haram put on Rip 's head and keeping him after. `` Man Down '' Mikael Salomon Alfredo Barrios Jr. February 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 08 ) 1.55 SEAL Team Six attempt to rescue Rip, as well as the kidnapped school girls and their teacher from the Boko Haram. However upon arrival in the camp, they discover the hostages gone, and the Boko Haram captors dead. They get themselves into a firefight with a group of soldiers left behind by Michael, who wounded SEAL operative Buckley. 5 `` Collateral '' Peter Werner Karen Campbell February 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 15 ) 1.60 SEAL Team Six deal with the loss of their teammate Buckley, who had died from his wounds at the Boko Haram compound. Meanwhile, Michael relocates the prisoners to Chad, where Muttaqi has a recruitment center for anyone who wants to enlist in his terrorist organization. Rip is forced to admit his `` war crimes '' on live television, particularly the time when he killed Michael 's brother. 6 `` Confession '' Clark Johnson William Broyles & Bruce C. McKenna February 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 22 ) 1.48 SEAL Team Six deal with the fallout over Rip 's confession video. They infiltrate the home of the sister of Michael 's colleague, Akmal, who owns the jihad training center in Chad. Caulder 's adultery is revealed while Bear 's frustrations with his previous mission strains his marriage to Lena. Meanwhile, Michael 's decision to capture Rip and kill his captors in the process comes to the attention of Muttaqi, who punishes him by honoring Rip 's offer of exchanging him and the school girls for 20 of his imprisoned colleagues and giving Michael to Boko Haram to execute him. 7 `` Blood Brothers '' Mikael Salomon David Broyles & Bruce C. McKenna March 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 01 ) 1.35 SEAL Team Six learns of the training facility 's location in Chad and performs a reconnaissance mission to identify present targets and locate Rip and the hostages. Meanwhile, Rip and Michael form an uneasy alliance to create a power struggle within Muttaqi 's organization, barely persuading Akmal in turning on his leader. 8 `` End Game '' Alex Graves David Broyles & Alfredo Barrios Jr. March 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 08 ) 1.59 During the assault on the training facility, Rip kills Muttaqi before attempting an escape with the hostages. Michael assumes leadership of the group and attempts to recapture the prisoners. SEAL Team Six intervenes and successfully rescues the hostages while Michael recaptures Rip. A team composed of Caulder, Chase, and Ortiz corners Michael and Rip, taking Michael into custody. During the aftermath of the rescue, a withdrawn Rip attempts to disappear, only to be shot repeatedly by one of Michael 's recent recruits. References Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( January 6, 2016 ). `` History Orders Navy SEAL Drama Series ' Six ' -- TCA ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 21, 2016. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( January 21, 2016 ). `` Lesli Linka Glatter To Direct History 's Military Drama ' Six ' ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 21, 2016. Jump up ^ Pedersen, Erik ( October 25, 2016 ). `` ' Six ' : History 's Military Drama Gets 2017 Premiere Date ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved October 26, 2016. Jump up ^ Goldberg, Lesley ( February 23, 2017 ). `` History 's Military Drama ' Six ' Renewed for Season Two ''. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 23, 2017. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( February 3, 2016 ). `` Barry Sloane To Star In History 's Military Drama Series ' Six ' ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( February 11, 2016 ). `` ' Six ' : Kyle Schmid To Co-Star In History 's Military Drama Series ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( January 8, 2016 ). `` ' Six ' : Juan Pablo Raba Cast In History 's Navy SEAL Drama ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( February 3, 2016 ). `` Edwin Hodge Joins History 's Military Drama Series ' Six ' ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Petski, Denise ( February 22, 2016 ). `` Nadine Velazquez & Brianne Davis Join History 's Military Drama Series ' Six ' ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( January 25, 2016 ). `` ' Six ' : Dominic Adams Lands Lead In History 's Military Drama Series ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Andreeva, Nellie ( April 18, 2016 ). `` Walton Goggins Replaces Joe Manganiello In ' Six ' ; Production Set To Restart ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved July 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( June 27, 2017 ). `` ' Six ' : Eric Ladin Joins Season 2 Of History 's Navy SEAL Drama As New Regular ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved July 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( July 11, 2017 ). `` ' Six ' : Olivia Munn Joins Season 2 Of History 's Navy SEAL Drama ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved July 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( February 17, 2016 ). `` Joe Manganiello To Co-Star In History 's Military Drama Series ' Six ' ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016. Jump up ^ Ausiello, Michael ( April 14, 2016 ). `` Joe Manganiello Leaves ' SIX ' for Health Reasons -- History 's Navy Seal Series ''. TVLine. Retrieved July 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( March 17, 2016 ). `` ' Roadies ' : Rainn Wilson & Christopher Backus Join Crowe Series ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved July 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb ( February 23, 2017 ). `` SIX Renewed for a Beefier Season 2 ''. TVLine. Retrieved July 21, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Notice of filming : Duffey Lake Road / Hwy 99 and Lillooet Forest Service Road ( Upper Pemberton Meadows ) : July 17 - 19, 2017 ''. Squamish - Lillooet Regional District. July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017. Jump up ^ `` In Prodution ''. Creative BC. Retrieved July 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Takeuchi, Craig ( June 5, 2017 ). `` Filming in Vancouver : Miranda Sings, Riverdale, Janelle Monáe, Steve Carrell, and more ''. Inside Vancouver. Retrieved July 20, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Critic Reviews for Six Season 1 ''. Metacritic. Retrieved January 18, 2017. Jump up ^ `` SIX : Season 1 ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 18, 2017. Jump up ^ Metcalf, Mitch ( January 19, 2017 ). `` UPDATED : SHOWBUZZDAILY 's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals and Network Finals : 1.18. 2017 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 19, 2017. Jump up ^ Metcalf, Mitch ( January 26, 2017 ). `` UPDATED : SHOWBUZZDAILY 's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 1.25. 2017 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 26, 2017. Jump up ^ Metcalf, Mitch ( February 2, 2017 ). `` UPDATED : SHOWBUZZDAILY 's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 2.1. 2017 ''. Showbuzz Daily. 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Question: when does the new season of six begin
Answer: in 2018