The Mind-Blowing Walking Dead Questions Dead City Season 1 Left Unanswered

Summary

Season 1 of The Walking Dead: Dead City has effectively progressed the character arcs of both Maggie and Negan, successfully resolving lingering storylines from the main series.

The origins and introduction of the New Babylon Federation remain a mystery, but fans can look forward to potential exploration in Dead City season 2. The absence of different zombie variants, the unknown whereabouts of the new Hilltop, and the omission of CRM villains create unanswered questions that will be addressed in upcoming episodes.

The Walking Dead: Dead City season 1 left many questions unanswered. As a spinoff featuring two main characters from the original show, Dead City had the potential to resolve lingering plot points from The Walking Dead while possibly revealing more secrets about its world. Throughout the six episodes of its first season, Dead City successfully developed the character arcs of Maggie and Negan.

Additionally, the show aimed to broaden the scope of The Walking Dead universe by exploring New York City, a previously uncharted territory in the franchise. However, despite these efforts, there were several aspects of the Walking Dead universe that Dead City did not delve into, leaving them to be addressed by other spinoffs. Furthermore, Dead City itself introduced new mysteries that were ultimately left unresolved. Here are seven lingering questions that remain after the conclusion of Dead City season 1.

8 Where Did The New Babylon Federation Come From?

Dead City has given The Walking Dead franchise an exciting new community in the form of the New Babylon Federation. This network of settlements, presumably located in the New England region of the United States, stands out from other Walking Dead communities with their access to vehicles, law enforcement, and more. However, the formation of this powerful organization is still shrouded in mystery.

Although New Babylon played a lesser role in the storyline of Dead City, primarily set in Manhattan, the introduction of their leader in the season finale and her ominous threats towards Perlie indicate that they may play a more significant role in the upcoming second season. This possibility opens up the potential for the exploration of their origins.

7 Where Is The New Hilltop?

As it turns out, the Hilltop underwent a change in location following the conclusion of The Walking Dead. According to Maggie's explanation, the destruction caused by Negan and the Whisperers led the inhabitants of the Hilltop to establish a new settlement elsewhere. While the original Hilltop was situated in Virginia, the specific whereabouts of the rebuilt community have yet to be disclosed within the show's universe. There is a possibility, however, that the Hilltop now exists within the borders of the Federation, as Maggie and Negan passed by the welcome sign for New Babylon before parting ways with Ginny. Despite this speculation, the exact location remains unconfirmed. Alternatively, there is a suggestion that it may now be situated in New York, considering Ginny's ability to travel from the Hilltop to Manhattan on a bicycle.

6 What Happened To The Zombie Variants?

The introduction of zombie variants in the final episodes of The Walking Dead has significant implications for the future of the franchise. As these variants were introduced late in the show's run, it is logical to assume that their purpose was to pave the way for their prominent presence in the spinoffs. While Dead City did present some unique zombie scenarios, such as the mutant sewer walker in episode 5, no authentic variants appeared in Maggie and Negan's series.

5 Is Negan Ever Going Back To His Family?

4 No Sign Of The Walking Dead's CRM Villains

Negan gained a new family in The Walking Dead season 11, with the introduction of Annie and his unborn child. However, in his spinoff series, Dead City, they are separated indefinitely. Negan made the difficult decision to leave Annie and their son Joshua behind, out of concern for their safety. He knows that his actions, specifically killing the New Babylon magistrate, have made him a target. Due to this, Negan allowed them to leave for Missouri without him. Currently, it is unclear how long he intends to stay away, as he has not shown any indication of wanting to catch up with them. It is possible that Negan will only return once the interest in him dies down and the manhunt ends, however, it is impossible to predict exactly when that will be.

With their abduction of Rick Grimes, their dark influence on Fear the Walking Dead, and their role as the main antagonists in The Walking Dead: World Beyond, it is clear that the CRM is the ultimate enemy of the franchise. Although they made a brief appearance in Rick's Walking Dead series finale cameo, they have not returned to the story since season 9. This suggests that the franchise has been holding them back for the spinoffs. However, it remains uncertain if Dead City will feature the CRM in any way, at least for now.

3 Is Georgie Ever Going To Return To The Walking Dead?

If the CRM continues for multiple seasons, it may eventually intersect with the lives of Maggie and Negan. However, at present, the CRM is primarily a storyline specific to The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Admittedly, their significance is most closely tied to the spinoff involving Rick and Michonne, but given the CRM's role as the major antagonists in The Walking Dead, with their extensive influence, they should also play a role in other narratives.

Georgie, portrayed by Jayne Atkinson, was initially believed to be The Walking Dead's version of Pamela Milton from the Commonwealth, making her a significant addition to the show's mythology. However, despite her promising debut, the franchise has yet to explore her character further. Georgie was written off by mentioning that she and her group had gone west, leaving her role in The Walking Dead universe uncertain. However, her connection to Maggie offers the possibility for Dead City to change this. Although season 1 did not include her character, season 2 could potentially feature a cameo or even a recurring role for Georgie.

2 How Did The Dama Become So Powerful?

Played by Lisa Emery, the Dama was revealed as the true antagonist in the finale of the series. Little is known about her true identity, including her name. However, it is clear that her intentions revolve around controlling Negan for her own agenda and seizing power over New York City. While the feasibility of this goal remains uncertain, her confidence and abundant resources suggest that it may be possible. The presence of such a formidable crime boss raises additional questions about the Dama and how she managed to become such a significant and elusive threat.

1 Why Did It Seem Maggie Was Afraid Of Heights?

The Walking Dead: Dead City provided an intriguing hint about Maggie's fear of heights in episode 2. Her unease during the zipline moment suggested that this phobia might play a significant role later on, potentially stemming from a past event yet to be revealed. Furthermore, it seemed likely that she would have to confront this fear in future scenarios. However, surprisingly, the issue was never addressed again, leaving viewers puzzled. Nevertheless, it is possible that The Walking Dead: Dead City introduced this fear as a setup for a subplot in season 2.