There are several spin-off shows from the original "The Walking Dead" series, each exploring different characters and storylines within the same zombie apocalypse universe:
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023): The first spin-off, starting as a prequel focused on a family in Los Angeles at the start of the apocalypse, later running concurrently with the original series with crossovers of characters.
- The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020–2021): A limited series that focuses on the first generation to come-of-age in the apocalypse.
- Tales of the Walking Dead (2022–): An anthology series telling individual stand-alone stories about characters in the Walking Dead universe, with varied tones from horror to comedy.
- The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023–): A spin-off centered on Maggie and Negan in post-apocalyptic Manhattan, showing their tense relationship and survival.
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023–): Follows Daryl's survival in post-apocalyptic France, with Carol joining the second season.
- The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024): A limited series following Rick Grimes and Michonne after the original series finale.
These spin-offs expand the storylines of key characters and explore new settings within the Walking Dead universe, and several more spin-offs are possible in the future.