Dead City Finale Sneak Peek Hints at Major Clash Between Negan and Bruegel

The latest season of The Walking Dead: Dead City is coming to a close, and things are looking intense. A new sneak peek shared by Collider shows a tense moment that could shape how the season ends , and maybe even whether the show comes back at all.

In the short clip, Negan, played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, appears to be gearing up for a major confrontation. After last week’s cliffhanger, it’s clear he’s not backing down. This week, Bruegel, played by Kim Coates, shows up with his group, and the mood turns serious right away.

When Bruegel asks about The Croat (Željko Ivanek), Negan casually says he’s on “a leave of absence.” What happens next is unexpected, Negan offers a fancy-looking feast to Bruegel and his followers. But the vibe is off. Something feels wrong, and the teaser cuts off before we find out what he’s really planning.

With no word yet from AMC about a third season, this finale could be crucial for the show’s future. While other spin-offs like The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon are already getting more seasons, Dead City hasn’t had the same clear success. The fanbase is still pretty divided, some viewers are fully into the story, while others haven’t been impressed by this season.

And it’s not just about Negan and Bruegel. There’s also the shocking return of The Dama, played by Lisa Emery. Just when fans thought she was out of the picture, she came back and knocked Maggie (Lauren Cohan) unconscious. That twist throws a wrench into everything, especially Maggie’s already fragile relationship with her son Hershel (Logan Kim), who’s still caught in The Dama’s influence.

There’s a lot hanging in the balance as we head into this final episode. Negan’s personal mission, the unstable situation between Maggie and Hershel, and now the looming threat of The Dama, the finale has a lot of threads to tie up.

If AMC sees a strong fan response, that could help tip the scales toward a Season 3. But for now, nothing’s guaranteed.

In my opinion, Dead City still has potential, especially if the finale can deliver real surprises and meaningful character development. Negan’s journey alone is enough to carry more story. But it’s going to come down to how well this episode lands. What do you think, should Dead City return for another season, or has it run its course? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.