The Walking Dead: Dead City, Negan and Maggie’s ongoing spinoff, scores a season 3 renewal alongside an exciting production update for the series.Dead Cityseason 2 endedwith Negan and Maggie finding themselves on the same side of the battle for Manhattan. While the Dama has Hershel on her side now, the New Babylon Federation has invaded the island.
Now, AMC has confirmedThe Walking Dead: Dead Citywill be returning for season 3. Seth Hoffman, a former co-executive producer and writer forThe Walking Dead, will be replacing Eli Jorné as showrunner. Hoffman’s credits include episodes from seasons 4 through 6 of the original show, including “Too Far Gone” and “JSS.”
Filming forDead Cityseason 3 begins in fall 2025in Boston, Massachusetts. The next installment will focus on Maggie and Negan trying to build a new community in Manhattan while working together. However, chaotic events in the city will lead them to wonder if they can really heal from their past and create something good.
A New Beginning For Maggie & Negan
Based on the description for season 3, it seems likeDead City’s core characterswill be trying to offer some light in the darkness of Manhattan. However, with enemies like the Dama and New Babylon across the city,Maggie and Negan will need to play it smart if they want to survive.
Hoffman joining as showrunner reflects this new beginning season 3’s description hints at too.He’s also served as a writer forPrison Breakand, most recently, was a consulting producer for 2021’s Prime Video thriller TV showTell Me Your Secrets. His involvement will offer a new lens through which to explore Manhattan and its post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
For now, nothing specific is known about how Maggie and Negan plan to rebuild the city. It’s also unclear if season 3’s episode count will be six, like season 1, or eight, like season 2. No matter how long it needs to tell its story, it seems likeDead Cityseason 3will be furthering Maggie and Negan’s shaky alliance.
A Good Sign For The Spinoff’s Future
WithDead Cityseason 3 now confirmed, it sounds likeMaggie and Negan’s roles across Manhattan are going to be expanding heavily. Since they’ll be trying to put together a new group that can withstand the city’s chaos, they’re likely going to find it difficult to pick up the pieces from the season 2 finale.
But, if the pair can finally put aside their differences and actually heal together, they might be able to build something safe. Whether this can also help Maggie convince Hershel to leave the Dama’s side is unclear. SinceThe Walking Dead: Dead City’s new direction is promising, though, it could turn plenty of allegiances on their heads.
