The survivors from Alexandria, Hilltop, the Kingdom, and Oceanside have established a tenuous peace. They are working together to rebuild civilization, focusing on farming and sustainability—Carl Grimes' dream of a better world. Rick and Michonne lead the effort, while characters like Daryl struggle with the slow pace and lingering tensions, especially regarding the Saviors at Sanctuary.
Back at Hilltop, Ken’s parents blame Maggie for their son's death. Gregory, the former leader, uses this tragedy to manipulate them and orchestrate an assassination attempt on Maggie. [S9E1] A New Beginning
The group travels to a museum in Washington, D.C., to scavenge primitive tools like plows and seeds to help their agriculture. During the return, a young man named Ken is killed by walkers after a wagon gets stuck, causing deep grief and political fallout at Hilltop. The survivors from Alexandria, Hilltop, the Kingdom, and
After the attempt fails, Maggie decides she can no longer tolerate Gregory’s treason. In a shocking display of leadership, she has him executed by hanging, signaling a shift in her governance toward a "no-nonsense" approach. Back at Hilltop, Ken’s parents blame Maggie for