The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023)

A gripping AMC spin-off reuniting Maggie and Negan in a walker-infested, anarchic Manhattan cut off from the rest of the world.

The Walking Dead: Dead City - Series Information

  • Original Title: The Walking Dead: Dead City
  • First Air Year: 2023
  • Last Air Year: 2025
  • Created by: Eli Jorné
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-MA
  • Number of Seasons: 2
  • Number of Episodes: 14
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: June 18, 2023 (United States - TV-MA), June 18, 2023 (Canada - 18+), June 18, 2023 (United Kingdom - 15), June 18, 2023 (Germany - 18), June 18, 2023 (France - 16), June 18, 2023 (Australia - MA 15+), June 18, 2023 (Brazil - 18), June 18, 2023 (Mexico - C), June 18, 2023 (Spain - 18)
  • Networks: AMC
  • Alternative Titles: Остров мертвецов (RU), The Walking Dead: Dead City (HR), The Walking Dead: Dead City (BA), 行尸走肉:死亡之城 (CN), Isle of the Dead (US), The Walking Dead - Dead City (DE), І мертві підуть: Мертве місто (UA)
  • Production Companies: AMC Studios, Idiotbox, Skybound Entertainment, Valhalla Entertainment, Circle of Confusion, Schneibot
  • Production Countries: United States of America

The Walking Dead: Dead City - Plot

Maggie and Negan travel to post-apocalyptic Manhattan - long ago cut off from the mainland. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made it a world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror.

The Walking Dead: Dead City - Trailer

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The Walking Dead: Dead City - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Eli Jorné

Main Cast

  • Lauren Cohan
  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
  • Željko Ivanek
  • Gaius Charles
  • Mahina Napoleon
  • Logan Kim
  • Lisa Emery
  • Dascha Polanco
  • Keir Gilchrist
  • Jonathan Higginbotham

Writers

  • Eli Jorné
  • Brenna Kouf
  • Keith Staskiewicz
  • Zoe Vitale
  • Sarah Nolen

Executive Producers

  • Lauren Cohan
  • Eli Jorné
  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
  • Scott M. Gimple
  • Robert Kirkman

The Walking Dead: Dead City - FAQs

Where can you stream The Walking Dead: Dead City?

The Walking Dead: Dead City is available to stream on Netflix, AMC+, and Philo. It can also be accessed via AMC+ through Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku channels. Digital purchase options are available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Hoopla offers free access.

Will there be a Season 3 of Dead City?

As of 2025, The Walking Dead: Dead City has been renewed and is listed as a Returning Series, with Season 2 consisting of 8 episodes. AMC has not officially announced a Season 3, but the show's active production status and strong viewership suggest continued interest from the network.

Is The Walking Dead: Dead City based on a true story?

No, The Walking Dead: Dead City is not based on a true story. It is a fictional spin-off derived from Robert Kirkman's graphic novel series The Walking Dead, continuing the stories of Maggie and Negan in a post-apocalyptic version of Manhattan overrun by zombies.

Who are the main actors in Dead City?

The series stars Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan. Supporting cast includes Željko Ivanek as The Croat, Gaius Charles as Perlie Armstrong, Mahina Napoleon as Ginny, Logan Kim as Hershel Rhee, Lisa Emery as The Dama, and Dascha Polanco as Lucia Narvaez.

What is The Walking Dead: Dead City about?

Dead City follows former enemies Maggie and Negan as they venture into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, isolated from the mainland and teeming with walkers and dangerous survivors. The series explores themes of survival, moral complexity, and uneasy alliances in a decaying urban landscape full of chaos and peril.

How many seasons and episodes does Dead City have?

The Walking Dead: Dead City has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total. Season 1 consists of 6 episodes and Season 2 consists of 8 episodes. The series premiered on AMC on June 18, 2023, and is currently listed as a Returning Series.

What is the content rating for Dead City?

The Walking Dead: Dead City is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains graphic violence, strong language, and intense survival themes consistent with the broader Walking Dead franchise. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

How was Dead City received by critics?

The Walking Dead: Dead City received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the compelling dynamic between Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan and the atmospheric use of a decaying Manhattan setting. Critics noted the show successfully carved out its own identity within the larger Walking Dead universe.

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