Discover the Shocking Truth Behind The Unstoppable Super-Strength Zombies in The Walking Dead

Warning: spoilers ahead for Daryl Dixon episode 3.

Summary

Season 11 of The Walking Dead unveils that variant zombies are a product of human intervention rather than natural evolution.

Genet's trials on "Daryl Dixon" validate the use of drugs to amplify the strength and speed of the zombies.

Scientists are not the sole creators of zombie variants in "The Walking Dead," indicating the involvement of other factors.

In a surprising development involving Daryl Dixon, "The Walking Dead" has shed more light on the origin of zombie variants. Up until now, the main show had kept the details about these variations under wraps. However, in the concluding episodes of season 11, intelligent zombies and "Climbers" were revealed. Additionally, season 1 had discreetly featured a few advanced zombies. "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" introduced fast and powerful zombies, suggesting their creation by the same scientists responsible for the initial outbreak. Furthermore, the first episode of Daryl Dixon showcased a new type of zombie called "Burners" in "The Walking Dead."

In episode 3 of "Daryl Dixon," titled "Paris Sera Toujours Paris," there is a significant scene that contributes to the show's overall lore. The antagonist, Genet, leads Codron to a makeshift laboratory where a scientist, identifiable by his white lab coat, is conducting an experiment on a zombie that is chained up. As the tension heightens, the zombie unexpectedly breaks free from its chains and charges towards its captors, ultimately bursting into a shower of blood. This particular scene provides answers to numerous questions regarding the origin and existence of different types of zombies in The Walking Dead.

Daryl Dixon's Spinoff Reveals Strong, Fast Variant Zombies Are Created By Humans

Previously on The Walking Dead, the origin of variant zombies was a mystery. It was unclear whether they were scientifically created or evolved naturally during the apocalypse. However, Daryl Dixon implies that the former theory is more likely. In the scene titled "Paris Sera Toujours Paris," it is not explicitly shown how this variant zombie came to be enjoying Genet's hospitality. However, there are enough hints to suggest that it was originally a regular zombie and that Genet's scientists are now attempting to enhance its strength and speed. The most significant clue is Genet's statement about "making progress," along with the scientist measuring the time it takes for the variant zombie's brain to deteriorate.

These details suggest that Genet is not simply studying a preexisting variant zombie found in the wild, but actively trying to transform a regular zombie into something more powerful. Unfortunately for Genet, the effects only last for 18 seconds before the variant zombie bursts forth. It can be assumed that if this zombie had possessed super-strength when found by Genet, it would have already broken free from its chains. The sudden burst of energy indicates that the zombie's enhanced strength and speed are somehow connected to the technical equipment in the room.

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Walking Dead's Zombie Variant Reveal Explains Daryl Dixon's Opening Credits

The revelations unveiled in episode 3 of Daryl Dixon connect to a significant clue that the Walking Dead spinoff presents in every episode through its opening credits. The introduction sequence of Daryl Dixon displays an image of a textbook displaying a substantial diagram resembling Da Vinci's artwork, illustrating the anatomy of a zombie. While several annotations remain indecipherable, two crucial notes attract attention: "controlez la mort" and "point d'enter." These foreboding phrases, when roughly translated from French to English, mean "control the dead" and "point of entry."

The diagram also indicates the muscles, heart, and facial veins of the zombie. The torch symbol, which belongs to Genet, is conveniently printed on the page, leaving no doubt about the author. The clues provided in Daryl Dixon's opening credits textbook confirm what viewers witness in episode 3 - Genet's scientists enhance the strength and speed of zombies using drugs. The highlighted note "UBER" in the book suggests that these modified zombies could potentially be given a new name, unless Genet's end goal is to create a fleet of undead drivers.

Another possible piece of the puzzle is presented in one of Daryl Dixon's promotional trailers. In the footage released before Daryl Dixon episode 1, a captured zombie, similar to the one seen in episode 3, is injected with an unknown substance in the neck. While the purpose of the drug is uncertain, the needle punctures the zombie in the same location as the "point d'enter" mark on Daryl Dixon's opening credits textbook. Although this particular moment has not yet occurred in the show, this upcoming scene with Daryl Dixon could unveil the process used to transform a normal zombie into an "Uber" variant.

Another Walking Dead Spinoff Supports Daryl Dixon's Zombie Variant Reveal

Daryl Dixon's suggestion that the emergence of variant zombies is not a result of natural evolution, but rather human research and experimentation, is not a new concept within The Walking Dead. In The Walking Dead: World Beyond, set in France, a post-credits scene presents an unidentified man confronting a scientist regarding her involvement in the zombie outbreak. Accusing her by saying, "You started this... then you made it worse," strongly implies that the scientists unintentionally created variant zombies while attempting to contain the virus. This suggests that Genet's experiments on Daryl Dixon may be an extension of those earlier efforts.

The connection between Daryl Dixon and World Beyond suggests a potential link between Genet and the scientists responsible for the outbreak in France. It is possible that Genet, or the scientists working under her, were part of the same teams involved in developing the zombie virus within The Walking Dead's storyline. It is now likely that they are leveraging their knowledge and expertise to deliberately create more powerful undead soldiers. Alternatively, Genet could be the leader of the group that the unidentified French man in World Beyond was affiliated with. In this scenario, Daryl Dixon's adversaries might have stolen the original research from the scientists and are now utilizing it for their own nefarious purposes. The latter possibility seems more plausible, especially considering Genet's struggles in ensuring the survival of her variants, even for a mere 30 seconds.

Are All Variants Made By Scientists In The Walking Dead?

Following Daryl Dixon episode 3, it becomes evident that some of the variants in The Walking Dead are artificially engineered by unethical villains collaborating with misled scientists. However, evidence from other The Walking Dead TV shows disproves the notion that every variant in the franchise is a product of artificial manipulation. For example, in The Walking Dead: World Beyond, a robust and agile variant is seen reanimating onscreen, eliminating the possibility of her being injected or experimented upon. This particular variant possessed enhanced abilities right from the start.

Moreover, numerous variants observed in previous episodes of The Walking Dead have displayed a longer lifespan compared to the unfortunate creature in Daryl Dixon episode 3. This indicates that Genet, the organization responsible for producing variants, cannot be held accountable for all of them. One possible explanation for these disparities is that the "variant" version of the virus in The Walking Dead can spread naturally, just like the original virus. This would not only clarify why variants are more prevalent in France, the supposed origin of the virus, but also account for the immediate transformation of one of the scientists into a variant upon exposure to the upgraded virus.

Another possible explanation is that Genet is not the sole entity responsible for granting superpowers to zombies. The Walking Dead's CRM, a larger group, may also be on the verge of making similar discoveries. This could potentially explain the sudden surge in US variant numbers during season 11 and shed light on why other variants outlast Genet's. The Walking Dead still holds numerous unanswered questions regarding zombie variants and their origins. However, Daryl Dixon episode 3 provides confirmation on one method of producing these super-zombies. Catch Daryl Dixon this Sunday on AMC.