The Walking Dead Spinoffs: Revolutionizing Character Development in Ways the Main Show Never Achieved

Summary

The Walking Dead spinoffs have the opportunity to address unresolved character storylines and questions left by the main series, providing closure and satisfying conclusions.

The spinoffs prioritize the beloved characters from the main show, delivering what fans desire and intensifying the dramatic stakes by putting long-standing characters in jeopardy. Furthermore, the spinoffs have the ability to address lingering inquiries and delve into unresolved conflicts like the strained relationship between Negan and Maggie. They also offer a deeper understanding of the enigmatic CRM storyline and the possibility of reuniting significant characters.

After 11 seasons, The Walking Dead has left numerous unanswered questions and unresolved character storylines, which the spinoff shows have the opportunity to address. The first season of The Walking Dead: Dead City has recently concluded, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is set to premiere next month. These spinoffs are continuing the stories of the main show's most prominent survivors. Additionally, there is news that Rick Grimes and Michonne will return in their own spinoff in 2024. With three new shows all taking place within a year of each other, there is a clear chance to resolve some of the character issues that were left unresolved in the main series.

Throughout its run, The Walking Dead faced challenges, especially in the later seasons, in balancing its large cast. The departures of key characters such as Rick and Maggie, as well as the diminished presence of Ezekiel, resulted in the show struggling to accommodate storylines for every character. While Andrew Lincoln's exit from The Walking Dead was not related to the storyline, it left Rick's story unfinished, along with others like Maggie and Negan. Despite the cast changes and a bloated ensemble, The Walking Dead did provide a satisfying conclusion, but many characters' stories still remained unanswered.

Walking Dead Spinoffs Are Focusing On The Most Popular Characters

The spinoff shows of The Walking Dead focus on the series' most beloved characters, such as Daryl Dixon and Michonne. These characters, who are fan favorites, have become integral to the franchise. Additionally, their spinoffs become all the more impactful as they are among the longest-surviving characters in The Walking Dead. By featuring these popular characters, the spinoff shows not only cater to fans' desires but also inject more drama and suspense into the franchise. This brings back the element of excitement that audiences find captivating.

Walking Dead's Spinoffs Can Still Complete The Main Show's Unresolved Questions

Unresolved tensions between Negan and Maggie led to the successful spinoff series The Walking Dead: Dead City. By having Maggie refuse to forgive Negan in the climactic scene of The Walking Dead, it created an opportunity to continue the conflict that has been brewing since season 7. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live provides closure on what happened to Rick and hints at a reunion with Michonne, while also delving deeper into the CRM storyline, one of the show's biggest mysteries. Jadis trading Rick to the CRM reveals more about this formidable villain group that has loomed over the franchise for years.

Although Daryl's story arc concluded in the show, there is still potential for more with the fan-favorite character. The Daryl Dixon spinoff takes place in France, potentially uncovering the origins of the outbreak as hinted at in The Walking Dead: World Beyond. This spinoff provides an opportunity to answer some unanswered questions from World Beyond and further connect the main show's characters with the CRM. The Walking Dead spinoffs address longstanding questions and leave the possibility open for characters to reunite, allowing for a potential confrontation between Rick and Negan once again.