This article contains spoilers about The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 finale, “If History Were a Conflagration.”
Returning to Iconic Moments
The Walking Dead: Dead City revisited a hallmark moment from the franchise when Negan (played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan) orchestrated a tense game of eeny-meeny-miny-moe in the season 2 finale.
Brutal Choices
This time, Negan placed Kim Coates’ Bruegel and Gaius Charles’ Armstrong in a life-or-death scenario. Although the decision initially fell on Armstrong, Negan chose to kill Bruegel in a shocking display, utilizing methane and ultimately Lucille to execute him.
Unexpected Twists
Concerned that Armstrong might threaten Ginny (Mahina Napoleon), Negan aimed to finish off the former New Babylon marshal-turned-colonel. However, Maggie (Lauren Cohan) intervened, stabbing Negan, driven by her vow to her son Hershel (Logan Kim). Yet, upon discovering Ginny’s transformation into a zombie, she handed her knife to Negan to conclude the tragic affair.
Progress Amid Conflict
As New Babylon’s forces advanced, Maggie, Negan, and Armstrong barricaded themselves in an apartment. They ended the season with a poignant exchange, acknowledging their turbulent history while vowing to face the future together.
Insights from the Showrunner
Entertainment Weekly spoke with Scott M. Gimple, the chief content officer of the franchise, who delved into the season finale’s significance and what implications it may have moving forward.
Thematic Resolutions
Gimple highlighted that this finale symbolized genuine change between Maggie and Negan. It indicated a shift towards reconciliation, suggesting a path forward while acknowledging the heavy burdens of their past.
