Summary
For many TV fans, it doesn’t get more exciting thanThe Walking Dead. The AMC zombie apocalypse series, which aired from 2010 to 2022, hasadventure, friendship, romance, scares, action, and emotional moments.Since it’s adapted from the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, there are a lot of stories to tell, which is why there have been several spinoffs.
Besides watchingthe underrated 2014 movieLife After Bethandthe upcoming zombie movieThis Is Not A Test,fans are also likely wondering if any ofThe Walking Deadspinoffs are worth checking out.The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixontells a new story about Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride), and there are many reasons why it stands out.
Althoughfans likeFear The Walking Dead,The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonisarguably the best spinoff because it focuses on such an excellent character.ThroughoutThe Walking Dead’s seven seasons, Daryl shows a lot of growth, and that makes him an engaging person to watch on the spinoff. Although he seems harsh and unlikable at first, he’s more sensitive than he appears to be.
Most importantly, Daryl becomes good friends with Carol, andDaryl and Carol’s friendship is the focus ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.The spinoff perfectlybalances scary moments and Daryl’s uncertainty and confusion about the future along with his personal relationships. The show gets to the heart of what people like so much about the original series: even though these characters are dealing with the aftermath of a terrifying and haunting zombie apocalypse, some of them genuinely care about each other.The Walking Deadhas as many sad deathsand violent moments as vulnerable ones, and so does this spinoff.
In August 2023, whenThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonwas about to premiere, Reedus gave an interview toEntertainment Weeklyand talked about the uniqueness and creativity of the spinoff. He said:
“I found myself saying some of the same lines over and over, and did all the other sorts of storylines that we had done before, maybe with another character or whatever. Now, we’re not following anything.”
He added:
“We’re making art, and there’s moving dialogue.”
The premise ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonis also smartsince it doesn’t feel like yet anotherThe Walking Dead. Director and executive producerGreg Nicotero said the spinoff would be different, and that’s definitely true. This time around, Daryl is solving the mystery of why he’s in France. The season 2 finale features a big twist and it’s clear that Daryl and Carol are going on a brand new adventure, which will lead to more exciting episodes. Most of all, it’s great to have the opportunity to dive deeper into Daryl and Carol’s character arcs.
Fans can check outThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonon Amazon Prime Video and AMC+.Season 1 aired on AMC from September 2023 to October 2023, and season 2 aired from September 2024 to November 2024.Each season has six episodes, which feels like the perfect amount of time to get into the story and develop these characters even further without having filler.
Thankfully,The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonwas renewed for season 3. According toForbes,The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseason 3 will be released in 2025, which is what the teaser said. The trailer shows Carol and Daryl in a new place, which will be cool to see. As showrunner David Zabel toldThe Hollywood Reporter:
“At the end of season two, they’re going somewhere. We don’t knowexactlywhere, and it’s not a direct line to the next place they go. But the idea is to keep the characters struggling and striving to get home and moving.”
Along with waiting for new episodes ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, fans can also look forward to seeing Reedus inBallerina, the upcomingJohn Wickspinoff movie. And, after watching seasons 1 and 2 of Daryl’s spinoff, fans will want to check outThe Walking Dead: Dead Citywhen it’s streaming on Netflixin March 2025. It delves into Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Maggie’s (Lauren Cohan) new lives.
