is the first episode of the ninth season of The Walking Dead , which premiered on October 7, 2018. It marks a major turning point in the series, picking up eighteen months after the end of the "All Out War" against Negan. A World Reborn
The survivors from Alexandria, Hilltop, the Kingdom, and Oceanside have established a tenuous peace. They are working together to rebuild civilization, focusing on farming and sustainability—Carl Grimes' dream of a better world. Rick and Michonne lead the effort, while characters like Daryl struggle with the slow pace and lingering tensions, especially regarding the Saviors at Sanctuary. [S9E1] A New Beginning
For a quick visual breakdown of these events, you can watch this recap of the episode: EVERY Episode of The Walking Dead Howesenberg Films YouTube• Oct 31, 2023 is the first episode of the ninth season
The group travels to a museum in Washington, D.C., to scavenge primitive tools like plows and seeds to help their agriculture. During the return, a young man named Ken is killed by walkers after a wagon gets stuck, causing deep grief and political fallout at Hilltop. They are working together to rebuild civilization, focusing
Despite the "New Beginning," underlying threats remain. Sanctuary is struggling to produce crops, and some Saviors still harbor loyalty to Negan, seen in graffiti stating, "We are still Negan". This episode sets the stage for the eventual introduction of the Whisperers later in the season. TWDTT 083 - A New Beginning (S9E1) - Golden Spiral Media