# Zabel has sold a gritty cop drama to Netflix, with Scott Free producing.

*business · news · 2026-05-07 · Deadline*

## Key points

- David Zabel has signed an overall deal with AMC Studios for new projects.
- Zabel has sold a gritty cop drama to Netflix, produced by Scott Free, now in development.
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will conclude with its fourth season, filmed in France and Spain.
- Zabel's new deal extends beyond Daryl Dixon, aiming to develop additional AMC Studios content.

**Companies:** Netflix, AMC Studios
**Countries:** United States, France, Spain

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