Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2, episode 8, “If History Were a Conflagration”.The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2’s ending set up plenty more action for a potential third installment, but despite Ginny’s uncertain fate heading into the finale, the spinoff provided a definitive conclusion to her story. Although she is one of the least vocal characters in the entire franchise, Ginny still managed to become one of Dead City‘s most important characters, mainly through Negan. They had developed a father-daughter-like relationship throughout the first season, but this all changed after Negan confessed to killing her father, prompting Ginny to steal a gun in season 2 and set out for revenge.
While her plan remained consistent throughout the season, a major injury made succeeding a lot more difficult. At first glance, her wound made it look like Ginny may have been bitten by a zombie, but luckily, it was just a regular injury. Still, the impalement she suffered left quite a nasty gash, and she refused to tell anyone, resulting in her getting no real medical attention. As a result, Ginny collapsed while finally confronting Negan, leading to her father figure desperately trying to save her, which gave her a dramatic role in the finale as we awaited her fate.
Ginny Died From An Infection Caused By A Regular Wound
She Sustained The Injury While Fighting Walkers In Episode 5 But Never Got Proper Medical Treatment
Despite Negan’s best efforts, he was unable to save Ginny, even after risking his life to get medical equipment. Considering the Burazi didn’t appear to have a designated doctor, Negan took it upon himself to rescue Ginny in Dead City season 2’s penultimate episode, where he traveled to Bellevue Hospital. After a few close calls and several hallucinations, Negan managed to find a machine that he took back to the Burazi’s base of operations, hooking it up to Ginny in an attempt to save her. However, his efforts were in vain, as Ginny tragically succumbed to her infection.
Having neglected her injury for what appeared to be days, it had already grown too severe by the time Negan managed to provide medical aid.
Having neglected her injury for what appeared to be days, it had already grown too severe by the time Negan managed to provide medical aid. Perhaps a proper doctor may still have been able to save her life, but she was left all alone as Negan fought Bruegel’s faction in the finale, and the machine wasn’t enough to save her. Lucille’s Walking Dead return may have provided Negan with the motivation needed to protect his adopted daughter, but as he descended further into villainy and prioritized his war with Bruegel, Ginny passed away, turning into a walker.
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Seeing her zombified figure appearing at the cell door was a heartbreaking reveal, and despite Negan’s evil side returning in season 2’s finale, it was hard not to feel bad for him. His main goal was to save the innocent girl’s life, yet he was unable due to all the commotion going down in Manhattan. Had Ginny informed Maggie about her injury when it happened, things could have played out differently. Sadly, she was blinded by her need to confront Negan about her father’s death, ultimately leading to her own demise.
What Ginny’s Death Means For The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3
Negan Will Likely Still Be Grieving Her Death & Continue Showing His More Vulnerable Side
Considering Ginny was a major part of Dead City‘s plot, her death will have a huge impact on season 3. Negan will undoubtedly be affected the most, as he had an extremely close relationship with Ginny before their argument. He viewed her as a daughter and risked his life to protect her, suggesting that he’ll still be grieving come season 3. After Negan refused to see his wife and child in Dead City season 2, he may be more motivated than ever to reunite and spend time with them, as Ginny’s death will surely change his perspective on things.
The Walking Dead: Dead City‘s entire second season is available to stream on AMC+.
His failure to patch things up with Ginny looks like it will make Negan realize the importance of family, confirming that the young girl’s death will shape his season 3 journey. Likewise, her fate could also hurt Hershel by sending him further into villainy since he was somewhat close to Ginny. Hershel may blame Maggie and Negan for failing to save her, making the fallout of her demise a key story point going forward. Therefore, Ginny’s absence will undoubtedly shake up Dead City‘s future and influence certain characters’ decision-making, proving how big her death is to season 3’s story.
