Maggie's Game-Changing Weapon in The Walking Dead: A Hidden Revelation

The significance of a secret weapon used by Maggie in The Walking Dead: Dead City episode 1 has been explained by star Lauren Cohan. In a scene where she is trapped in a dry cleaner and pinned by Marshal Perlie Armstrong, Maggie defends herself by attacking him with her necklace. The necklace, which appears to include a wedding ring, is actually a combination of multiple blades. According to Cohan, the necklace holds symbolic meaning and offers insight into Maggie's mindset.

That is Maggie's wedding ring, and it's hanging from a chain made of sharp blades around her neck. It is the very tool she eventually wields to slash Armstrong's face and liberate herself. This signifies the significance of the objects that have empowered her throughout the years. I deeply admire the thoughtfulness of [showrunner] Eli [Jorné] in incorporating such details — from the concealed knives in her boots to her ring, symbolizing her bond with her husband, now transformed into a weapon. Moreover, it symbolizes her enduring love and her dedication to protecting the memory of that love and the person she holds dear. This scene was incredibly rich and meaningful to me.

How Glenn's Death Will Impact The Walking Dead: Dead City

Maggie's wedding ring necklace in The Walking Dead: Dead City serves as a constant reminder of her deep-seated anger towards Negan. This anger stems from his act of killing Glenn in season 7 of The Walking Dead. Despite their strained relationship, Maggie and Negan maintain a tenuous alliance. However, Maggie remains resolute in her inability to forgive Negan for his past actions. Despite this, Negan recognizes the need for redemption and agrees to assist Maggie in rescuing Hershel from The Croat.

Maggie's inability to forgive Negan for killing Glenn is emphasized by her new wedding ring weapon. It serves as a constant reminder of her desire to protect Hershel from suffering the same fate. As The Walking Dead: Dead City unfolds, Maggie's mindset becomes increasingly dangerous, not only for their common enemy, The Croat, but also for Negan.

While season 1 of The Walking Dead: Dead City promises action and adventure, it also delves into Maggie's emotional state, especially now that she is collaborating with Negan. Although it is uncertain if Maggie will ever forgive Negan, their shared mission to rescue Hershel reveals their alignment in goals. With only five episodes remaining in The Walking Dead: Dead City, it is likely that Maggie and Negan's relationship will be further explored, shedding light on the significance of Glenn's death in Maggie's current state of mind.

Source: EW