Walking Dead fans should brace themselves for big news this week
You know how some shows come and go, barely leaving a mark, and fading into the endless shuffle of content nobody remembers? The Walking Dead isn't one of those shows. It still remains one of the most iconic and talked-about series, even with it no longer airing new episodes.
Besides just being an incredible show altogether, what keeps it so alive is its many spinoffs. By expanding the universe, exploring new characters, and revisiting fan favorites, the franchise has managed to keep the world of the apocalypse fresh, unpredictable, and endlessly compelling. Each spinoff adds new layers, new dangers, and new perspectives, giving fans more ways to immerse themselves in the harrowing, emotionally charged world.
Of course, not every spinoff hits the same highs as the original series, and some may not resonate with every viewer. But for the spinoffs that do, you want to keep up with everything related to them. We're talking about every piece of breaking news, every teaser, every casting announcement, and updates on filming schedules or locations. This week, fans of
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 4 is expected to wrap filming this week
It's true! Some of the cast have been hinting on their social media pages that filming wraps up this week. Romain Levi, who portrays Stéphane Codron in the beloved spinoff series, shared a video of himself on his Instagram page on Nov. 18.
In the video, he's shown sitting on the steps of his trailer while tearing page after page from a notebook. There's writing on each piece of paper that leads to him saying that it's his last day of filming
However, this isn't surprising because he's not one of the main cast members. Actors such as Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride are still likely filming, but they should be done by the end of this week. There are even rumors going around that the cameras will officially stop rolling in Madrid for all cast and crew this Thursday, Nov. 20.
Eduardo Noriega, who portrays Antonio in the zombie series, posted a photo on his Instagram Stories on Nov. 18 from the set of the fourth season. But it’s the caption on the image that really stands out: “Week #20 Last week.”
Since Noriega is a main cast member, this caption carries even more weight. It practically confirms that filming for
A premiere date for the fourth season has not been set yet, but a 2026 release has already been confirmed. Previous seasons of this spinoff series have premiered in September. That said,
Star Trek Is About to Drop the Episode America Wouldn't Dare Touch in 1966
As reported on IGN, IDW will release Star Trek: Deviations: Threads of Destiny in February. The one-shot, which will be written by Stephanie Williams and drawn by Greg Maldonado, is an alternate take on the
IDW’s official synopsis reads:
This special one-shot features Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. In the 23rd century, she explores far-flung star systems with her crew on the Enterprise as part of her mission to communicate and build bridges with life found across the Galaxy. But in the 20th century, humankind was working to build understanding among themselves, with African Americans on Earth championing the Civil Rights Movement and using their voices and acts of protest to end racial segregation and discrimination.
Now, by way of the Guardian of Forever, Uhura is yanked back through time to 1963. There, she’ll join all those fighting for equality and justice and reconnect to why her work as a communications officer is perhaps the most important work of all.
Threads of Destiny also marks the return of the Deviations line.
Uhura's Importance to Good Representation on Television Cannot Be Understated
Uhura Actress Nichelle Nichols Was a Traiblazer In Both Civil Rights and Gender Equality
Nyota Uhura, the Enterprise’s communications officer, was a trailblazer in both science fiction and television as a whole. Prior to Uhura, Black actors and actresses played characters usually subservient to the story’s white protagonists. Yet Uhura, who was a bridge officer and part of the chain of command, was anything but.
Uhura was played in the "Kelvin Timeline" films by Zoe Saldana and on Strange New Worlds by Celia Rose-Gooding.
Uhura was created right as the Civil Rights Movement was gaining steam in America, and Nichols was at the forefront. She famously met Doctor Martin Luther King Jr during the production of the original
Nichols’ contributions did not stop with the Civil Rights Movement. In the late 1970s, NASA faced criticism for its all-male astronaut corps. In response, the agency began recruiting women, and Nichols volunteered to help in the effort. Numerous women, some no doubt inspired by Uhura herself, finally got to travel to the final frontier.
Threads of Destiny Celebrates Star Trek's Progressive Vision
Star Trek Has Tackled Many Important Social Issues
Threads of Destiny is not only a grand celebration of a franchise icon, it also showcases the
Star Trek did not shy away from engaging with these issues, albeit dressed up in science fiction trappings. Creator Gene Roddenberry has gone on record saying he always wanted to tell “stories of the human condition” but knew they would never get past network censors if presented as is, forcing him to enter the science fiction genre.
Many classic Original Series episodes are built around criticisms of war, racism and greed. In a now-infamous season three episode, “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield,” Star Trek gave one of its most pointed critiques of racism ever. Another third season episode, “Day of the Dove,” called out war and imperialism.
Later entries in the Star Trek franchise, particularly Deep Space Nine, have looked at racism and colonialist methods of thinking. In a fifth season episode “Far Beyond the Stars,” Captain Sisko finds himself living the life of a Black science fiction writer living in the 1950s, unable to break into the field due to his skin color.
Star Trek Is Finally Tackling the Civil Rights Movement Head On
Threads of Destiny Pays Tribute to a Franchise Icon
And now Star Trek: Deviations: Threads of Destiny is taking readers back to one of the most turbulent moments in world history, depicting it as it really was at the time. Uhura will find herself caught up in the Civil Rights movement. While exact plot details are mum, she will most certainly encounter prominent figures of the period.
Uhura is one of Star Trek’s most popular characters. She has been an inspiration to Black women around the world, and an important figure in the struggle for equality. This struggle is an ongoing one, and Star Trek will continue to engage with it, pointing to a better way for humanity.
