The Walking Dead: Unveiling the Captivating Dynamics of Maggie & Negan's Shocking Twist

The Walking Dead: Dead City star Lauren Cohan has discussed the captivating nature of the recent Maggie and Negan twist in the show. In episode 5, it is revealed that The Croat, the show's antagonist, did not steal food from the Hilltop with Maggie's son Hershel. Instead, The Croat kidnapped Hershel in order to manipulate Maggie into bringing Negan to Manhattan, where The Croat intended to capture him. This revelation casts doubt on Maggie's attempts to rescue Hershel and hints towards a strained relationship between her and Negan in the future.

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Cohan delved into why Maggie's true motives in The Walking Dead: Dead City are so intriguing. She emphasized that the twist took viewers by surprise and forces them to empathize with Maggie's perspective. Read Cohan's full comments below.

I completely overlooked and could not have anticipated what happened. It's like, how would you react if someone told you that this person might have changed, but you still may need to express certain things? What would you do?

Even in the last moments of the show, when you witness Ginny and how diligently we work to overcome challenges, only to reach a point that we believe will provide us with answers and comfort, it's like, 'Oh God, it's merely the start.'

Will Maggie Still Betray Negan In Dead City?

Ginny ignites a flare gun at the end of episode 5 of The Walking Dead: Dead City, with the intention of warning Negan about Maggie's true motives for bringing him to Manhattan. The trailer for episode 6 hints at a possible showdown between Maggie and Negan, potentially sparked by Negan learning the truth from Ginny. If this happens, the limited trust that has been established between them since The Walking Dead may crumble.

Despite their strained relationship, Maggie's decision to align herself with the now-deceased rebel group in order to save Hershel suggests that she is reluctant to hand Negan over to The Croat, unless it becomes necessary. Despite everything, Maggie recognizes that Negan has proven himself and earned his place among the core survivors during The Walking Dead season 11. It is possible that, despite The Croat's desire for Negan, Maggie truly recruited him because she needed his assistance in saving Hershel.

The true motive behind Maggie bringing Negan to Manhattan will undoubtedly be a crucial aspect of The Walking Dead: Dead City's season finale. If Negan discovers Maggie's true intentions for bringing him to New York City, it will escalate the tension between them. However, considering his remorse for killing Glenn in the past, episode 6 of The Walking Dead: Dead City might witness a surprising choice from Negan – perhaps surrendering himself to The Croat in order to ensure Hershel's safety.