THE WALKING DEAD: DEAD CITY (2023–2025)

The Walking Dead: Dead City is a post-apocalyptic horror drama series that expands the universe of The Walking Dead. Premiering in 2023, the show centers around two of the original series’ most complex and unlikely allies—Maggie Greene (Lauren Cohan) and Negan Smith (Jeffrey Dean Morgan)—as they navigate a terrifying new chapter in a world overrun by the undead.

Set years after the fall of civilization, Dead City transports viewers to a ruined and chaotic Manhattan, which has long been cut off from the mainland. Once a thriving metropolis, the island has devolved into a lawless battleground dominated by violent factions, desperate survivors, and evolving threats both living and dead. Amid this brutal backdrop, Maggie seeks Negan’s help to rescue her kidnapped son, Hershel, who has been taken by a mysterious and sadistic warlord known only as The Croat—a figure with a troubling connection to Negan's dark past.

What unfolds is a tense, gritty journey through the heart of a city turned nightmare. Maggie and Negan, still scarred by their shared history and personal losses, are forced to rely on each other to survive. Their uneasy alliance is constantly tested by their clashing morals, unresolved trauma, and the brutal challenges of the new world.

While zombies remain a constant threat, Dead City focuses more on the human horrors that emerge when society collapses. Manhattan becomes a character in itself—its towering ruins, underground tunnels, and isolated communities creating an atmosphere of dread, mystery, and suspense. The series dives deep into themes of redemption, vengeance, survival, and the thin line between justice and cruelty.

Visually darker and more urban in tone than its predecessors, Dead City introduces new enemies, new allies, and an evolving mythology that keeps fans guessing. With high-stakes action, moral complexity, and powerful performances by Cohan and Morgan, the series breathes new life into the Walking Dead franchise.

At its core, The Walking Dead: Dead City is a story about confronting the ghosts of the past while navigating the monstrous present. It’s about finding purpose, forging unlikely bonds, and discovering what it means to move forward when the world—and the people in it—refuse to forget.