Survival Secrets: The Crucial Move Daryl Dixon Can't Afford to Make in The Walking Dead: Dead City

Summary

The spinoff show Dead City failed to continue the main story of The Walking Dead, which may prove to be a problem in the long run.

The lack of focus on the bigger narrative in Dead City diminishes its importance compared to the main show, reducing the motivation to watch it. To ensure the spinoff featuring Daryl Dixon moves the overall story of The Walking Dead forward, it should prioritize delving into the scientific aspects of the outbreak and France's involvement in it.

To ensure success, Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead must avoid the same mistake made by Dead City. As one of the franchise's most beloved characters, it is vital for the show to live up to its full potential, especially now that it has been renewed for a second season. The Walking Dead is clearly committed to exploring spinoffs after the main show ends, so it is crucial for Dead City's momentum to carry into Daryl's spinoff.

The upcoming spinoff, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, will greatly depend on Daryl Dixon's performance. The positive reception for Dead City gives us confidence for Daryl's show; however, if the latest spinoff fails, it could have repercussions for Rick and Michonne's new series and whatever follows. These character-driven spinoffs are the focus of the franchise, making it even more essential for Daryl Dixon to be a resounding success. To achieve that, it is best for Daryl Dixon to avoid the path taken by Maggie and Negan's show.

Dead City Failed To Continue The Franchise's Main Story

Despite being successful overall, Dead City had a major drawback in its failure to advance the franchise's main storyline. While personal stories of characters like Maggie and Negan were explored, the lack of progress in the bigger narrative could pose a problem in the future. If future spinoffs fail to address the significant mysteries and unresolved storylines from The Walking Dead, it will cast doubt on the value of Maggie and Negan's Dead City spinoff.

Daryl Dixon Must Further Advance The Story Of The Walking Dead

Daryl Dixon's main objective is to advance the storyline of The Walking Dead. Since the spinoffs are essentially replacing season 12 of the main show, it is important for them to have a larger overall purpose. It would be unwise for Daryl's spinoff to make the same storytelling mistake as Dead City's ending, which lacked a clear purpose. Each spinoff should have its own unique qualities that contribute to the main story of the show. Although Dead City may be able to work as its own separate story due to its unique environment, dual protagonists, and potential inclusion of other main characters, Daryl Dixon's spinoff does not have the same luxury. Taking place in France, there are numerous mysteries to explore that could tie into the overarching narrative of the series. As seen in The Walking Dead: World Beyond, the outbreak began in France and it is also where the variants seemingly originated. Prioritizing the exploration of the science behind the outbreak and the briefly mentioned Primrose team from France is crucial for the spinoff. The walker variants showcased in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon trailer introduce a potential new threat, and understanding the reason for their existence is more important for the franchise than introducing a new enemy group that will not have a significant impact on important survivors.