The Walking Dead: Dead City follows Maggie and Negan traveling into a zombie-infested Manhattan to find Maggie's kidnapped son Hershel; the city is depicted as isolated from the mainland, with gangs, walkers reclaiming spaces, and a dangerous, chaotic urban landscape. The Walking Dead: Dead City is a sequel in the Walking Dead universe, and Maggie and Negan form an uneasy partnership to navigate the ruined metropolis. The series is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series created by Scott Gimple and Eli Jorné for AMC; it is based on The Walking Dead characters Maggie and Negan. The show plunges viewers into a world ravaged by a mysterious virus outbreak that has turned the dead into walking zombies. The pair encounter grudging compromises as they hunt for Hershel amidst collapsed skylines. Gritty tone drives the narrative as their dynamic is challenged by fierce factions alongside the undead. Manhattan sits apart from the mainland as secrets hang over around every corner. Audiences can expect unlikely partnerships develop throughout the course. This sequel adds fresh dangers to the universe while keeping the series' unmistakable gritty survival energy.