However, in a report from the Los Angeles Times, Gimple revealed “anything can happen” regarding The Ones Who Live season 2. His statement was accompanied by confirmation from AMC Studios’ President Dan McDermott that The Walking Dead franchise as a whole is far from over. The showrunner’s short statement could be a good sign that the Rick and Michonne spinoff will continue beyond its first six episodes.

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In the report, McDermott also called The Walking Dead “a multigenerational IP,” indicating plans for the whole franchise to continue far into the future. This adds credibility to Gimple’s claim, indicating The Ones Who Live season 2 is a very real possibility. If it were to get renewed, it would continue to make Rick and Michonne important figures in the franchise while also expanding on how big a threat the CRM are.

However, while it would be interesting to see more of its core duo and learn more about the CRM’s plans in The Walking Dead universe, the show would have to continue in a way that doesn’t jeopardize the story being told. Since the spinoff was billed as an event series, it likely has a definitive finale that will wrap up Rick and Michonne’s attempt to get home. If the series were to continue beyond its intended ending, there would need to be an engaging reason for the story to continue.

Luckily, the CRM’s 500-year plan is key information that hasn’t been delivered yet, which could have an impact on the entire zombie franchise. Depending on what this plan turns out to be, it could justify The Ones Who Live continuing beyond its intended endpoint. While a satisfying conclusion for Rick and Michonne’s story would be the best outcome, an exciting story could make a continuation worthwhile.