The Shocking Revelation Behind Laurent's Origin: Unveiling the Truth About The Walking Dead Theory and Daryl Dixon's Show

Warning: Spoilers for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon episode 2

Summary

The flashback in episode 2 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon sheds light on Laurent's background and lends credibility to the theory of his potential immunity to the zombie virus. This notion aligns better with the show's storyline than him being considered the Messiah, considering the absence of supernatural or divine elements within the franchise.

Although having a protagonist with an immune character as the key to the cure is not a unique concept, the show manages to surprise viewers by revealing that Laurent is actually not special.

A flashback involving Laurent introduces a groundbreaking theory about the overall purpose of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Since the show's marketing, multiple theories have speculated about Laurent's significance as the child Daryl must guide across France in his new AMC series. Initially presented in the marketing for Daryl's Walking Dead spinoff, the notion that Daryl's mission is to protect Laurent implies that the boy possesses hidden depths.

Trailers for the show hinted at the dire consequences that would befall humanity if Laurent's safety was compromised. However, the exact reasons for his significance were deliberately left unclear, adding an air of mystery to the show. In the first episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Isabelle presented an outlandish explanation, referring to Laurent as the future Messiah. Although this claim may be easy to dismiss, there are indications that Laurent indeed possesses a unique quality, especially after a crucial revelation in the show's second episode.

Laurent's Unusual Birth Supports The Walking Dead's Immunity Theory

The truth about Laurent's origin was confirmed in Isabelle's flashbacks in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon episode 2. Laurent, the son of Isabelle's sister, was delivered from the womb after his mother had already passed away. When his mother turned into a zombie, the nuns held her back while the priest carefully extracted the child. The fact that Laurent survived his mother's death astonished the nuns, who considered it a miracle. This revelation not only explains why they perceive him as special but also lends support to an existing theory that predates the show: the possibility of Laurent possessing immunity to the zombie virus.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's early attempts to emphasize Laurent's significance to the future of humanity sparked speculation that he was immune to being transformed into a zombie. However, there was no concrete evidence at the time to support this notion as the basis for Daryl Dixon's perception of Laurent's specialness. Interestingly, Isabelle's flashback has altered this belief. Now that it is known that Laurent was actually born from a zombie's womb, the theory of his immunity finally holds some weight.

Laurent Being Immune Would Make More Sense Than Being The Messiah

It is conceivable that the circumstances surrounding his birth may have influenced his vulnerability to the virus. As Laurent's birth is an unprecedented occurrence in The Walking Dead series, there is no established precedent for his fate if he were to be bitten. While he may not differ significantly from other characters in The Walking Dead universe, being the only person known to have been born from a zombie raises the possibility that he possesses a unique attribute: immunity.

If true, this would explain the dedicated focus on Daryl's adventures in France. Introducing a character immune to the virus would significantly advance the storyline and potentially bring the inhabitants of this world closer to finding an actual cure. While previous shows within the franchise, such as Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: The World Beyond, have hinted at the possibility of a zombie cure, the franchise has yet to fully explore this concept. If the franchise intends to pursue a cure, it would be more logical for it to have a basis in scientific principles rather than relying on elements of spirituality.

Although there are characters in The Walking Dead who hold beliefs in a higher power, the franchise itself does not have any supernatural or divine origins. Consequently, any form of divine intervention would feel out of place within The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's narrative, further reinforcing the implausibility of Laurent being portrayed as the literal Messiah.

The Big Problem With Laurent Having Zombie Immunity In The Walking Dead

Thanks to the flashback in episode 2 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, there is already an explanation in place in case it reveals that Laurent has zombie immunity. However, setting up this twist does not mean it is without its flaws. The idea of an immune child being the key to the cure is not original, as it has been seen in other stories such as The Last of Us. Furthermore, the buzz surrounding the Laurent theory before the show even aired indicates how predictable this development would be if it were to occur. With this in mind, it is possible that the spinoff will instead deceive viewers by hinting at Laurent's immunity, only to later reveal that he is not special after all.

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