The first half of the production will consist of eight episodes airing over six weeks, with two back-to-back episodes on the premiere day. The new season, being shot in Baja Mexico, will premiere exclusively on AMC Global in over 125 countries.

In season three, families will be brought together in the vibrant and violent region formerly known as the US-Mexico border. International lines done away with following the world’s end, the characters must attempt to rebuild not only society, but family as well. Madison has reconnected with Travis, her apocalyptic partner, but Alicia has been fractured by her murder of Andres. Madison’s son is only a few miles from his mother, but Nick’s first action as a leader saw him and Luciana ambushed by an American militia group — the couple escaped death, Luciana was shot and Nick no longer feels immortal. Recovering both emotionally and physically, Strand has his sights set on harnessing the new world’s currency, and Ofelia's captivity will test her ability to survive and see if she can muster the savagery of her father.

Heading into its third season, the show has solidified itself at the No 2 drama in ad-supported cable among adults 25-54 in the US.