Daryl Dixon's Epic Journey Unveiled: A Thrilling Season 2 Tease by The Walking Dead Showrunner

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Summary

According to showrunner David Zabel, Carol's concern for Daryl prompts her to embark on a search for him in season 2, which becomes evident in episodes 5 and 6. Despite receiving a clue via a radio call on how to locate Daryl, there is a noticeable uneasiness about Carol during that particular moment.

Carol plays a dual role in season 2, as she focuses on finding and protecting Daryl, while also exploring her own personal journey. The showrunner of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, David Zabel, discusses Carol's storyline in season 2. Melissa McBride, who made a voice appearance in the second-to-last episode of the spinoff, returns as Carol Peletier for the season 1 finale of Daryl Dixon. In the final scene, Carol is seen getting closer to locating her old friend Daryl. This follows the announcement that McBride will be joining season 2 of Daryl Dixon as a regular cast member.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Zabel discusses how the confirmed second installment of the spinoff will continue Carol's storyline. He explains that Carol, feeling concerned about Daryl, feels the need to search for him. Additionally, there seems to be something peculiar about Carol, suggesting that she has her own individual story apart from Daryl. The full quote can be found below:

The events of episodes 5 and 6 have set the stage for this. There are two main factors at play here. Firstly, Carol has an unexplained urge to find Daryl, which will be further explored in the upcoming storyline. Presumably, she is worried about him and compelled to search for him. Daryl's absence after the radio call in episode 5 has raised suspicions, fueling Carol's concern. The radio call has provided her with a small hint on how to potentially locate him.

There is another clue mentioned last week, in the radio call during episode 5. It seems that she is referring to something or someone who has returned. Both Daryl and the audience sense that something is not quite right for her. This will also play a role in Carol's story during season 2.

What's intriguing is that Carol not only has an active storyline focused on finding and protecting her friend, whom she is concerned about. She also has an internal journey that we have only hinted at so far. Throughout the episodes of season 2, this internal Carol story will unfold. It's a great dual track that we have already filmed and will be truly fantastic once it all comes together.

How The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Brings Back Carol

In the conclusion of season 1, Daryl Dixon, portrayed by Norman Reedus, resolves a significant storyline. Daryl successfully transports Laurent, portrayed by Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, to the Nest. During his journey back home on a boat, he unexpectedly comes across his grandfather's tombstone from World War II. However, the main character of the spinoff appears conflicted about whether to rejoin the United States or remain with the companions he has formed a strong bond with.

In the Daryl Dixon season 1 finale, the story takes us to Freeport, Maine in the United States. There, a man on a bicycle is chased by Carol in a Ford Mustang. Initially appearing harmless with her hands raised in surrender, Carol soon reveals her true intentions.

The bicycle belongs to Daryl and Carol is determined to find out how this stranger came to possess it, bringing her one step closer to locating Daryl Dixon. However, according to the showrunner's comments, Carol's motivations for searching go beyond reuniting with her old friend. This adds an additional layer of intrigue to The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, building upon the established characters and setting of the first season.

Source: EW