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 team encounter old loyalties as they hunt for Hershel amidst collapsed skylines. Gritty tone drives the narrative as their bond is strained by hostile gangs and relentless walkers. Manhattan seems cut off from the rest of civilization as secrets linger through every alley. Fans will see unlikely partnerships emerge in moments. The follow-up adds new perils to the universe while keeping the franchise's distinctive gritty survival energy.