What is the order for The Walking Dead spin-offs?
A timeline messier than a zombie’s breakfast
Trying to sort The Walking Dead spin-offs chronologically is like herding feral cats while wearing steak-scented cologne. The franchise has exploded into a labyrinth of shows, crossovers, and timelines that zigzag faster than a walker chasing a popcorn truck. But fear not! Here’s the approximate order (note: “approximate” is doing a lot of heavy lifting here):
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023): Starts before the original series, then time-jumps to run parallel, then… time-jumps again? It’s the TARDIS of zombie apocalypses.
- World Beyond (2020–2021): Set a decade after the initial outbreak, but features CRM teases that tie into… uh, everything? Think of it as a cryptic breadcrumb trail for die-hards.
- Tales of the Walking Dead (2022): An anthology series bouncing around the timeline like a squirrel on espresso. Chronological order? We don’t know her.
The “New Era” shows: Where timelines go to party
Once the original TWD ended in 2022, the spin-offs said, “Hold my rotten cantaloupe.” The new lineup includes:
- Dead City (2023–): Maggie and Negan in NYC, set roughly 6–7 years after TWD Season 11. Features rats, skyscrapers, and unresolved tension.
- Daryl Dixon (2023–): Daryl washes up in France (yes, France) around the same time as Dead City. How? Boats. Probably cursed boats.
- The Ones Who Live (2024): Rick and Michonne’s romance novel-esque reunion, set years after their disappearances. Bring tissues and a timeline flowchart.
Important note: Logic need not apply
Attempting to binge these in “order” requires either a PhD in TWD-ology or a willingness to embrace chaos. The shows overlap, flashback, and occasionally wink at each other like in-laws at a awkward family BBQ. Want to watch by release date? Sure! Want to follow a character’s journey? Go nuts! Just don’t ask how CRM has helicopters but society’s still eating raccoon stew. Some mysteries are better left unsolved.
What is Negan and Maggie’s spin-off called?
What is Negan and Maggie’s spin-off called?
Drumroll, Please… It’s Dead City (But Let’s Dissect That)
Hold onto your barbed-wire bats and half-eaten canned peaches, because the Negan and Maggie spin-off has a name as delightfully unhinged as their relationship: The Walking Dead: Dead City. Yes, “Dead City.” Not “Swampy Misadventures” or “Apocalyptic Couples Therapy.” It’s a title that screams, “We’re dumping these two in Manhattan, and chaos will be their Uber driver.”
Why “Dead City”? Let’s Overanalyze!
- Location, Location, Damnation: It’s set in NYC—a place where skyscrapers are now just fancy zombie jungle gyms.
- Literal & Ironic: The city’s dead. The vibes are dead. Negan’s jokes? Also dead. Perfection.
- Subtlety? Never Met Her: It’s like naming a show “Extremely Explody Volcano” and then filming it on an extremely explody volcano.
Expectations: Baseball Bats and Emotional Baggage
This isn’t just a spin-off; it’s a post-apocalyptic odd-couple road trip without the road. Or the trip. Or functional plumbing. Picture Maggie side-eyeing Negan while he cracks one-liners about the “good ol’ days” of literally murdering her husband. The title may lack nuance, but hey—so does a zombie’s diet. Priorities!
Bonus absurdity: The show’s tagline could be “Come for the walkers, stay for the awkward small talk.” Will they fight hordes? Yes. Will they address their emotional trauma? Only if the script gets *really* bored. Dead City isn’t just a name—it’s a vibe, a threat, and maybe a Yelp review for Manhattan’s new “rustic” aesthetic.
What is the correct order of The Walking Dead?
So, you’ve decided to dive into the zombie-infested rabbit hole that is The Walking Dead universe. Congratulations! But before you start, ask yourself: “Do I want to watch this in the order it aired, or in the order that’ll make my brain feel like it’s been gnawed on by a particularly indecisive walker?” Let’s untangle this mess—sans machete.
Release Order: The Path of Least Confusion (Mostly)
- Season 1-11 of The Walking Dead: Start here, unless you enjoy chaos. Follow Rick’s journey from “Where’s my family?” to “Why is everyone either dead or emotionally dead?”
- Fear the Walking Dead Seasons 1-3: A prequel! Watch civilization crumble in slow motion, like a casserole left in the oven too long. Then stop. (Just trust us. Seasons 4-8 get… weird.)
- Tales of the Walking Dead, World Beyond, and Dead City: These are the sprinkles on the rotting cake. Dip in if you enjoy existential dread served with a side of “Wait, why am I watching this?”
Chronological Order: For Masochists and Timeline Purists
Want to watch the franchise in the order events actually happened? Bold choice! You’ll begin with Fear the Walking Dead Season 1 (the outbreak’s early days), then hopscotch between spin-offs and main seasons like a squirrel on espresso. Pro tip: Keep a spreadsheet open. And maybe a therapist on speed dial.
Bonus chaos: If you really want to replicate the “apocalypse experience,” shuffle episodes randomly and scream “WHY?!” at your screen every 20 minutes. Either way, you’ll need snacks. Lots of snacks.
Does Rick Grimes ever come back?
Ah, the question that haunts TWD fans like a cryptic “We need to talk” text from an ex. Does Rick Grimes ever swap his helicopter joyrides for a triumphant return to Alexandria? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but with more helicopters, cryptic AMC press releases, and enough suspense to make a zombie’s head spin. After Rick’s “exit” in Season 9 (read: dragged into a CRM chopper like a bargain-bin Katniss Everdeen), AMC promised a trilogy of movies to resolve his story. Then… *crickets*. Turns out, Hollywood moves slower than a walker missing both legs.
So, When’s the Sheriff’s Comeback Tour?
After years of fan theories wilder than Negan’s vocabulary (“Maybe Rick’s just running a post-apocalyptic B&B!”), AMC finally pivoted. The movies morphed into a spin-off series, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, starring Rick and Michonne. Because why wrap things up in two hours when you can stretch it into six episodes? The show’s slated for 2024, which, in TWD time, could mean anything from “next year” to “when pigs fly, but the pigs are also zombies.”
Key reasons Rick’s return feels like a zombie apocalypse itself:
- It’s inevitable, but you’ll question your life choices waiting for it.
- There will be blood (and probably more helicopters).
- You’ll age 10 years, but Rick? He’ll still look weirdly good in that sheriff’s hat.
The real twist? Rick’s been “coming back” since 2018. AMC’s masterplan: a Rick Grimes Cinematic Universe (RGCU), where every spinoff teases his return like a carrot on a stick. Jokes aside, Andrew Lincoln’s dusty boots will hit the ground again. Until then, we’ll be here, rewatching his final episode and muttering, “Cool story, bro,” at the CRM’s vague evilness. Stay strong, and keep a spare axe handy—just in case.
