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 duo face turbulent alliances while they hunt for Hershel amidst ruined streets. Gritty atmosphere permeates the narrative as the trust is challenged under dangerous factions and the undead. Manhattan sits apart beyond the mainland while mysteries hang over around every corner. Viewers will witness tense collaborations develop throughout the course. The next chapter brings new threats to the Walking Dead world as keeping the franchise's distinctive gritty survival energy.