Renata’s plan forces Maggie to reveal where she stands.
Summary
– Maggie defends Negan when Renata threatens to take him down
– Hourglass returns Maggie and Negan to reality after the alternate-world episode
– The preview raises more concerns about Negan’s future
The Walking Dead: Dead City returns to its brutal reality with Season 3, Episode 7, titled Hourglass, following last week’s alternate-world story.
A newly released preview shows Renata telling Maggie that she is prepared to take down Negan by any means necessary. Maggie responds by defending Negan, making it clear that the situation is more complicated than Renata believes.
AMC’s official description says Negan will face his fate while Maggie asks him to help save the community. Seth Hoffman wrote the episode, which also features Jimmi Simpson, Raúl Castillo, Aimee Garcia, Logan Kim, and Michael Emery.
Maggie’s decision to support Negan adds another layer to their difficult relationship. Their history remains filled with grief, anger, and distrust, but recent events have shown how closely their lives have become connected.
The previous episode explored an alternate reality in which Maggie and Negan had the opportunity to choose different paths. A fortune teller also suggested that people bound together will continue crossing paths until they learn what they need from each other.
Negan encouraged Maggie to admit that she wanted a new life beyond the family farm. Maggie pushed Negan to abandon revenge and become a better father to his son.
Both characters eventually returned to familiar habits. Maggie placed responsibility for others ahead of herself, while Negan once again damaged his chance at happiness.
Those choices have created concern about where Negan’s story is heading. Maggie may eventually decide that protecting Hershel and the community must come before saving Negan.
Negan could also recognize that his presence has become a burden for Maggie. That realization may lead him to sacrifice himself if doing so gives her and the community a chance to survive.
No outcome has been confirmed, and Negan’s possible death remains speculation. Hourglass will offer a clearer look at his fate as the third season nears its conclusion.
