For the first time ever, a woman is in charge of day-to-day operations on The Walking Dead, as longtime writer and producer Angela Kang has taken over showrunning duties from Scott M. Gimple (who has assumed more of a franchise overseer role). But the focus on female leadership will be seen on screen as well as off for season 9.

More information: http://ew.com/tv/2018/07/17/walking-dead-season-9-showrunner-female-leadership/