After the main The Walking Dead series ends, the story continues through several spin-off shows that pick up different characters’ journeys in the same universe.

What comes after The Walking Dead?

The original TV series The Walking Dead wrapped up in 2022, but AMC has kept the universe going with multiple sequels and spin‑offs that take place after (or alongside) the main story.

Here are the key shows that come “after” The Walking Dead :

  1. Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)
    • Started as a prequel on the West Coast, then ran in parallel and beyond the main show.
    • Features crossover characters like Morgan and develops its own long arc through to its final season in 2023.
  1. The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020–2021)
    • A limited two‑season series about a younger generation growing up in the apocalypse and the CRM (Civic Republic Military), which ties into Rick’s larger storyline.
  1. Tales of the Walking Dead (2022)
    • An anthology: each episode focuses on different characters and moments in the universe, sometimes with familiar faces, but not one single ongoing storyline.
  1. The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023–present)
    • A direct sequel focused on Maggie and Negan in post‑apocalyptic Manhattan, launched after the main show ended and renewed for more episodes.
  1. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023–present)
    • Follows Daryl after the finale of the main series, stranded in post‑apocalyptic France and trying to find his way while dealing with new threats and alliances.
  1. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024)
    • A limited series centered on Rick and Michonne , finally reuniting and continuing the story that was left hanging when Rick exited the main show.
  1. Planned / in‑development: More Tales from the Walking Dead Universe
    • An announced project expected to work as another anthology or limited format exploring new and returning characters, expanding corners of the world rather than one long linear story.

Suggested watch order after finishing the main show

If you’ve just finished The Walking Dead (2010–2022) and want to know what to watch next, a simple path is:

  1. Fear the Walking Dead (if you haven’t seen it already) – it overlaps and then goes beyond the main series timeline.
  1. World Beyond – for CRM and Rick‑related mythology.
  1. Tales of the Walking Dead – optional, anthology side‑stories.
  1. Dead City – direct follow‑up for Maggie and Negan.
  1. Daryl Dixon – follow‑up for Daryl (and later Carol).
  1. The Ones Who Live – conclusion/continuation of Rick and Michonne’s arc.

HTML table: main post‑TWD shows

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Show Years Main Characters Where it sits in timeline
Fear the Walking Dead 2015–2023Madison, Strand, Morgan, othersStarts before TWD, then runs alongside and beyond it
The Walking Dead: World Beyond 2020–2021CRM, Iris, Hope, othersPost‑TWD era, ties into Rick/CRM storyline
Tales of the Walking Dead 2022New characters each episode, some familiar facesVarious points in the TWD timeline, anthology format
The Walking Dead: Dead City 2023–presentMaggie, NeganDirect sequel to the original series in Manhattan
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon 2023–presentDaryl (and later Carol)After the main series, set in France
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live 2024Rick, MichonnePost‑series continuation of their story
More Tales from the Walking Dead Universe (planned) TBALikely mix of new and returning charactersAdditional anthology/limited stories in the universe

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