Unveiling 7 Game-Changing Revelations in Dead City Episode 1

The series premiere of The Walking Dead: Dead City, filled with significant advancements, initiates a perilous voyage for its main characters. The first installment of the main show's three fresh spinoffs unravels the extensive changes experienced by Maggie and Negan since the conclusion of The Walking Dead. Presently, the franchise seems determined to subject them to further challenges.

After enduring a grueling season of begrudgingly working alongside her arch-nemesis, Lauren Cohan's character finds herself once again having to rely on Negan. The premiere episode of Dead City makes it clear that their conflict is far from resolved and will likely simmer throughout the remaining five episodes. Just as they did when faced with the Commonwealth, they must set aside any thoughts of killing each other. Now, they share a common enemy, with a third party also seeking their destruction. Let's delve into the details of Dead City's premiere and how it impacts Maggie and Negan.

7 Negan Has Been Separated From Annie & His Child

Annie's introduction and the revelation of her pregnancy in The Walking Dead season 11 seemed like significant developments in Negan's life, hinting at a possible storyline. However, up until now, Annie and their child have not made an appearance in the spinoff. When Maggie inquired about their whereabouts, Negan evasively changed the subject, suggesting that they have been separated for unknown reasons. With Negan now traveling with a young girl and both of them lacking a home, it is evident that there is more to the story behind his separation from his new family. Whether they are deceased or alive, this question will likely be addressed in a future episode of Dead City.

6 Maggie's Son Was Captured By The Croat, A Former Savior

The villain of the series, known as the Croat and portrayed by Željko Ivanek, has been revealed to be a former acquaintance of Negan. In a daring move, he led his group to steal the grain from Maggie's community and later returned to take even more. To ensure his success, he abducted Herschel, the son of Maggie and Glenn, as a hostage. Despite Negan's warning that the Croat is exceptionally insane, it remains unclear why he has targeted Herschel and what his true motives are. However, it is evident that he is well-informed about the history between Herschel's parents and Negan, as well as Negan's alliance with Alexandria and the Hilltop in the later seasons of the show.

5 Maggie & Negan Team Up To Rescue Hershel

By using Negan's distinctive whistle, the Croat unintentionally provided Maggie with a significant clue about his past. Recognizing this as Negan's signature move from The Walking Dead, Maggie realized their connection and now understands that her most despised adversary is her best hope of rescuing her son. Persuading Negan to assist her by offering him a home and education, Maggie encountered a flaw in their agreement: she granted Negan his desire upfront, leaving her vulnerable to potential betrayal without consequences.

Despite Negan's actions in The Walking Dead, his remarks reveal that he is not entirely trustworthy. His belief that he has "paid" for his past actions implies that he no longer feels the need for redemption. Consequently, self-preservation, rather than aiding Maggie, may be his primary objective in Dead City. However, due to their current predicament of being trapped together in Manhattan, Negan might be compelled to continue working with Maggie for the time being. They will likely depend on each other to safely navigate their way out.

4 Negan Has Become A Wanted Man

In addition to dealing with the Croat, Maggie and Negan will also face the New Babylon marshals, a group of law enforcement officials in the post-apocalyptic world. These marshals have branded Negan as a wanted man and are currently pursuing him in Dead City. Under the leadership of Gaius Charles' Pearlie Armstrong, they are determined to capture Negan, who is accused of committing multiple crimes. The most serious accusation is the murder of a magistrate, which Negan is said to have committed in a ruthless manner. It is also alleged that he has killed four other individuals.

Negan has not yet provided his side of the story, but he has hinted that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. However, convincing the marshals of his innocence will be challenging considering their extensive knowledge of Negan's past, particularly his role as the leader of the Saviors. They are well aware of the infamous events that occurred in the season 7 premiere, where Negan brutally killed Glenn and Abraham.

3 Hilltop Has Relocated Since The Walking Dead Ended

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Negan has not been the sole busy character since the conclusion of The Walking Dead. It has been revealed that the Hilltop community has undergone relocation. Although they were seen in the process of rebuilding during the final episode of the show, it seems that a change in surroundings was deemed necessary. Maggie has taken the girl who was with Negan to a different location, but she assures that the new place has the "same setup" and is inhabited by the "same people."

2 A New Walking Dead Community: New Babylon

A new community has joined the Walking Dead universe in the premiere of the Dead City series. Known as New Babylon, this settlement is thriving enough to have its own cars, law enforcement, and seemingly multiple towns. A billboard proudly proclaims New Babylon as the "capital city" of the New Babylon Federation, indicating the vast scale of this new location in The Walking Dead's world. Considering that Maggie and the others arrived at New Babylon after passing the sign, it appears that the new Hilltop settlement is located within the borders of New Babylon.

1 Manhattan Was Lost To The Dead

Manhattan, according to Pearlie, was a significant hub of the zombie outbreak in The Walking Dead. In order to confine the danger, the military took the drastic step of demolishing both the tunnels and bridges, making it exceptionally challenging for the zombies to escape. With a population of over a million people in the past, as Pearlie mentioned, Manhattan is undeniably among the most perilous locations during the zombie apocalypse. As witnessed by Maggie and Negan in The Walking Dead: Dead City, the area is now infested with an alarming number of zombies, potentially reaching into the thousands.