The Walking Dead: Dead City Episode 1 release date is quite close. This is a brand new series commissioned by AMC after the original The Walking Dead and is set within the same franchise. Eli Jorné has created the show, and it will explore the themes of horror and drama. The plot is again set in the post-apocalyptic world, with Maggie and Negan coming back once again. The show will serve as the first sequel to the TWD series.
The plot synopsis provided is simple yet gives us a general idea of what we can see in the upcoming episodes. It will all start off with Negan and Maggie as they are traveling to Manhattan after the Apocalypse has taken place and the humans are almost wiped out.
Their journey takes place in order to find Hershel, the kidnapped son of Maggie. As for New York, it has been destroyed a lot. Manhattan has been cut off from the mainland, where the dead citizens have made a country of their own. It has made the city even more dangerous and terrorizing than before.
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A cast list is also confirmed for the show. In the lead, we will witness Lauren Cohan reprising the role of Maggie Greene. She is the widow of Glenn, and we have seen her leading Hilltop in the past. Jeffrey Dean Morgan does the part of Negan. He is the leader of The Saviors. Gaius Charles will enact the character of Perlie Armstrong. He is a family man who is very loyal to his kin.
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Zeljko Ivanel reprises the role of The Croat. Mahina Napolean will play the part of Ginny. Other recurring roles will include Jonathan Higginbotham doing the part of Tommaso. Trey Santiago Hudson will enact the character of Jano. Charlie Solis shall reprise the role of The Bartender. Michael Anthony does the part of Luther. Logan Kim will enact the character of Hershel, the son of Maggie. Filming for the series started back in 2022. The crew shot all the scenes in New Jersey.
Various critics have commented that Dead City is a soft attempt by the creators to keep the franchise going now that TWD has officially ended and Fear the Walking Dead on its final season as well. As for the two characters, it would be interesting for sure to see what dynamic will go out for this time. Will they again be at each other’s throats or have a civil relationship?
The Walking Dead: Dead City Episode 1 Release Date
The Walking Dead: Dead City Episode 1 release date is on 18 June 2023. It is titled Old Acquaintances. The episode will drop out AMC at 9 PM Eastern Standard Time. New episodes will start releasing weekly from this point forth on Sundays.
How to Watch The Walking Dead: Dead City Episode 1
The Walking Dead: Dead City Episode 1 will be available to watch live when the episode drops out on AMC at the designated date and time slot that we have provided above. The episodes will also be available to watch online from the official streaming service of the channel called AMC Plus. As for the international fans, they will be able to view by using a valid VPN Connection for the same. Here is a list of time zones for you all to check out.
- India – 6.30 AM Indian Standard Time (19 June 2023)
- Europe – 1 AM Greenwich Mean Time (19 June 2023)
- Australia – 12 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (19 June 2023)
- USA – 9 PM Eastern Standard Time (18 June 2023)
- Canada – 9 PM Eastern Standard Time (18 June 2023)
The Walking Dead: Dead City Episode 1 Spoilers
The Walking Dead: Dead City Episode 1 is titled Old Acquaintances. In this episode, we will witness that Maggie has now come across Negan, and they have decided to travel to Manhattan. There are six episodes commissioned for this season. We will also be introduced to Armstrong, who is a marshal and is following Negan and his steps. Other new characters in the episode will include Ginny. More of her story will be revealed. She is described as a quiet young girl.
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