The Jaw-Dropping Unfinished Daryl Dixon Twist That Will Leave Walking Dead Fans Stunned
Daryl Dixon's storyline in The Walking Dead leaves a crucial loose end untouched, as the show shifts focus to his potential romance with Isabelle However, this article argues against the idea of Daryl and Isabelle becoming a couple, highlighting why it would be a mistake
Warning: Spoilers for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon episode 2
Summary
Introduction of a potential romance between Daryl Dixon and Isabelle in The Walking Dead spinoff jeopardizes an unfinished love story with Connie. This new relationship has the potential to overshadow the authentic connection and development between Daryl and Connie, ultimately hindering the possibility of a truly meaningful relationship in the post-apocalyptic setting.
Making Daryl and Isabelle a romantic couple would be too predictable and convenient, diminishing their story arc and complicating Daryl's goal to return to the US.
While The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon continues the beloved hero's journey, it neglects an unfinished plotline from the main series. It has become common practice for The Walking Dead spinoffs to abandon storylines from the original show or other spinoffs, and Daryl Dixon is no different. With Daryl (Norman Reedus) now in France, he encounters a completely new group of survivors. Among them is Isabelle (Clémence Poésy), a former nun who could potentially become a love interest for Daryl. By pursuing this direction, the spinoff disregards a previously established storyline.
TWD Setting Up Daryl & Isabelle Forgets About Connie
Romantic storylines are a frequent occurrence in The Walking Dead, as numerous central characters enter into relationships throughout the course of its eleven seasons. However, Daryl, in particular, remains relatively devoid of romantic entanglements throughout the series. Despite the potential for numerous ideal love interests, Daryl's closest brush with romance came with the introduction of Leah Shaw, a character who had a brief appearance in season 11. Interestingly, in an exchange during Daryl Dixon episode 2, Daryl hinted at the possibility of a romantic connection with Isabelle, suggesting a clichéd setup that could potentially develop into something more significant in the future.
Certainly, Daryl deserves happiness, but engaging in a romance with Isabelle would overlook the potential for an unfinished love story with Daryl Dixon. While Daryl's relationship with Connie never evolved into a romantic one, there was a genuine connection between them that would be overshadowed by a Daryl-Isabelle romance. Daryl consistently demonstrated his deep care for Connie, going beyond communication barriers due to her disability and expressing great distress when she was believed to be dead. It is evident that Connie held significant importance to him. Pursuing a relationship with Isabelle would completely disregard the development and connection between Daryl and Connie, hindering Daryl's chance at a truly meaningful relationship in the post-apocalyptic world with someone who brings out the best in him.
Why Walking Dead Shouldn't Make Daryl & Isabelle A Romantic Couple
There are other compelling reasons why Daryl and Isabelle should not be portrayed as a romantic couple in The Walking Dead. It seems too convenient that one of the first people Daryl meets in France would become a love interest. Additionally, Isabelle's survival in the initial fight further adds to the predictability of their relationship. Main characters often possess a certain level of protection, but having such an obvious romantic storyline would diminish the depth of their shared journey. Daryl's tendency to shut people out also makes this relationship less believable.
Moreover, Daryl's reserved nature is part of the reason he hasn't formed genuine connections before, which is why his bond with Connie remains the most suitable. Furthermore, if Daryl and Isabelle were to become a couple, it would complicate his plan to return to the US. With the renewal of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon for season 2, it is likely that he will remain in France for a considerable amount of time. However, his motivation to go home is an essential driving force for the story. Should he find romance in France, he might have doubts about reuniting with the rest of the group and returning home. This would hinder potential future storylines involving Daryl in The Walking Dead, providing yet another reason to make Isabelle just a temporary presence in his life.
