AMC Networks has utilized the success of The Walking Dead to create other series within the universe.
The Walking Dead series began airing on AMC on Halloween night, 2010. The pilot episode set the tone for the remainder of the series that would continue for eleven seasons. The final episode aired in Nov. 2022, and fans experienced bittersweet emotions after losing the stories they had followed for so long. Luckily, the creators of The Walking Dead universe have created several other stories to accompany and continue what the original started.
If you are in need of a rewatch or perhaps want to watch The Walking Dead for the first time, all eleven seasons are streaming on Netflix. This is due to a partnership between AMC and the streamer, which has brought several AMC original titles to Netflix.
What is the first spinoff of The Walking Dead?
In 2015, Fear the Walking Dead premiered as the first spinoff of the main series. Set in the same world, Fear TWD began its story at the onset of the outbreak and viewers watched as the characters began their survival journey's. The series ran for eight seasons and featured three crossover characters from TWD, Morgan Jones (Lennie James), Dwight (Austin Amelio), and Sherry (Christine Evangelista).
Fear the Walking Dead is streaming on Netflix.
What is The Walking Dead: World Beyond?
World Beyond is a limited two-season coming-of-age spinoff of the main series. Set 10 years after the outbreak, this story features a group of teens whose entire lives have been protected by the walls of their community. Necessity requires them to travel outside the walls where they are given a quick education on the state of the world overrun by the undead.
This series has a significant focus on the CRM (Civic Republic Military), a military organization within the Civic Repulic which had been mentioned in several other TWDU series
The Walking Dead: World Beyond is streaming on AMC+.
What is The Walking Dead anthology series?
Tales of the Walking Dead marked the third spinoff, but this one is unique as it is an anthology featuring new stories for each of its six episodes. The series was an exciting look at the apocalyptic world through the eyes of new characters set in different locations around the United States. These stories were also featured across random timelines, and one episode, "Dee," gave a new look at the villain known as Alpha, portrayed by Samantha Morton in the main series.
Tales of the Walking Dead is streaming on AMC+.
What is the first direct spinoff of The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead: Dead City is the first direct spinoff of the flagship series, which features continuing stories of characters Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). Both were central characters in the main series and long-time enemies. Dead City joined the duo as they searched for Maggie's son, Hershel, who had been abducted. Their search takes them to post-apocalyptic Manhattan, where they encounter the criminal elements who run the island. The series has been renewed for a second season.
The Walking Dead: Dead City season 1 is streaming on AMC+.
Where is the Daryl Dixon spinoff set?
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon greatly expands TWDU by being filmed and set in France. The story follow Norman Reedus' Daryl as he is forced to travel to France where he encounters a group, The Union of Hope, who believe a young boy is destined to save humanity. While his man objective is to return home to his family, he sets aside his plans to help the group and the young boy whom he befriends. The series was renewed for seasons 2 & 3.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 1 is streaming on Netflix.
What is the Rick and Michonne spinoff?
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is the long-awaited Rick and Michonne spinoff which features the reunion between the apocalyptic power couple. Despite the years they were parted they make their way back to one another and come against the CRM. The Ones Who Live is a limited six-part series.
