Daryl Dixon: Unveiling the Dark Secrets of The Walking Dead's Spinoff

Summary

Daryl's actions and aggressive nature could make him appear as a villain, despite being a long-term survivor and a hero to some.

Daryl's efforts to rescue others frequently have negative outcomes, inadvertently placing additional characters at risk.

Daryl's inclusion in the spinoff exacerbates the group's vulnerabilities, rendering him more of a burden than a blessing.

Daryl Dixon, a character from The Walking Dead, is offered his own show where he may potentially be portrayed as the villain. Despite being known as an honest and well-intentioned survivor to long-term viewers, his aggressive and hostile nature could easily be misunderstood by others in the show's universe. Daryl's willingness to do unethical acts, such as murder, for the right reasons may contribute to him being seen as the antagonist in his spinoff.

Although Daryl is courageous and selfless when confronting the show's true villains, this can sometimes have negative consequences. For instance, his refusal to comply with Negan ultimately led to the death of Glenn, which worsened the situation for the group. Similarly, in another instance of The Walking Dead, Daryl's attempt to save strangers results in the unintentional killing of a significant member of an enemy group, putting more characters in harm's way.

Daryl Isn't Helping Laurent - He's Putting The Child In Danger

In The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, the focus is on Daryl's quest to get back to America. His plan involves assisting a young boy named Laurent in navigating across France. Despite Daryl's seemingly good intentions, his lack of genuine interest in Laurent and his limited protective efforts raise concerns. While his survival instincts do play a role in keeping the child safe, Daryl's actions also put Laurent in harm's way. As Daryl becomes the target of numerous individuals in France, his presence within the group introduces danger and paints him more as a villain than a hero.

Isabelle Has Proved She Doesn't Need Daryl To Protect Her

The reason for the boy's need for protection and his journey to Northern France lies in the belief in his special nature. It is thought that the circumstances surrounding his birth may grant Laurent immunity to the zombie virus of the Walking Dead, but his uniqueness is primarily attributed to religious reasons. However, Daryl's presence poses a greater risk to the child's safety. The adversaries in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon are primarily focused on Daryl himself and hold no ill will towards Laurent or the nuns. As a result, Daryl's arrival becomes more of a curse than a blessing for their group, and, if anything, Laurent would have been safer traveling through the country without him.

Despite seeking his assistance, Isabelle (Clémence Poésy) evidently doesn't rely on Daryl for her protection, nor does she depend on Laurent. Isabelle possesses a greater understanding of France and its inhabitants compared to Daryl, making her more proficient in verbal communication. Although she may not excel in combat scenarios, she has proven herself capable of defending herself and handling walkers. When apprehended by a group of youngsters in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon episode 2, it is Isabelle who takes charge and swiftly diffuses the tense situation, ultimately forging an alliance between the two groups.

Isabelle also has acquaintances throughout France, as has been previously demonstrated in the spinoff series. While Daryl may attract adversaries, Isabelle brings comrades and displays why his assistance is truly unnecessary. The initially planned uncomplicated journey has become increasingly intricate due to Daryl's presence, as illustrated in the trailer for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon episode 4, where Laurent is now reported missing. Isabelle and the remaining nuns would have likely experienced more ease transporting the boy to Northern France independently, as they possessed numerous skilled fighters. Unfortunately, their numbers diminished after Daryl joined their ranks.

The Walking Dead's Nun Massacre Was Daryl's Fault Too

Codron, played by Romain Levi, emerges as one of the formidable adversaries in The Walking Dead, specifically targeting Daryl Dixon with ruthless intent. Motivated primarily by seeking revenge for his brother's demise, Codron tracks down Daryl's whereabouts and dispatches his group to locate him. Despite Daryl briefly leaving the nuns' outpost and returning upon witnessing the arrival of heavily armed men, a decisive confrontation ensues only when Daryl strikes the first fatal blow. The ensuing clash engulfs both sides in a torrent of bloodshed, leaving scarcely anyone standing when the dust settles.

All of this could have been avoided if Daryl hadn't returned or if he hadn't taken the life of Codron's brother. Despite his intentions to do what's right, it is clear that things don't always go as planned. The group that Daryl was protecting when he killed Codron's brother had no qualms about leaving him to die, and his actions at the nuns' outpost resulted in the deaths of many of his comrades. It is a sobering reality that good intentions can often lead to disastrous outcomes. In The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, his actions make him the primary antagonist, as most groups were better off before he entered the scene.