If a second season were to be greenlit, there are several, massive, untapped plot threads to explore. The CRM (Civic Republic Military) story is far from finished. A. The Aftermath of the CRM Collapse

: Scott M. Gimple has given mixed signals, stating that "anything is possible" but also clarifying that currently, any future story for these characters exists only in his "fan fiction" and is not in active development.

: Showrunner Scott M. Gimple has stated there are "possibilities of all sorts of strange iterations". He often notes that while he has ideas for more, nothing is currently "on the table".

One of the biggest complaints from fans was that The Ones Who Live was too isolated. Its main characters interacted almost exclusively with the CRM, leaving out beloved characters like Daryl Dixon, Carol, Maggie, and Negan. A second season could tackle the long-awaited reunion of Rick and Daryl, a moment that has been teased for years as a perfect capstone to the entire franchise. It could also explore Rick's reaction to his best friend Morgan's departure or Michonne's reunion with her old allies.

Even without "The Ones Who Live" Season 2, the Grimes family storyline is not necessarily over. Scott Gimple has stated that the story "isn't over yet", and AMC seems to be concluding many of its flagship spin-offs while leaving the door open for future projects.