The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonis confirmed to be ending with season 4, which will see Daryl and Carol’s journey in Europe come to a close.Daryl Dixonseason 3is set to begin on June 14, 2025 on AMC,beginning Daryl and Carol’s travels in Spain. Newcharacters inDaryl Dixonwill also show up on the pair’s journey.
However, it was revealed during San Diego Comic-Con thatDaryl Dixonseason 4 will be happening, but will also be the final seasonfor the show. Theend ofDaryl Dixonseason 2laid the groundwork for the next chapter of the journey, but it seems the adventure is set to close out sooner rather than later.
The Show’s Ending Was Always In The Cards
AtThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’s panel during San Diego Comic-Con, star Norman Reedus explained howthe show’s ending had been planned out by showrunner David Zabel for quite some time. He explained how the show is going to conclude “in a very specific way,” hinting at how the final episodes are going to play out:
It was always the plan to have this arc… it ends in a very specific way. David has done such a good job outlining where these characters go.
In addition, Reedus released an official statement acknowledgingThe Walking Deadspinoff’slongevity,citing it as an “incredible journey"calling the final season “a celebration” of everything the spinoff has accomplished:
Daryl Dixon has been an incredible journey. I thank each and every fan who has joined us on this ride. It’s been a privilege to build this story for these characters, and we have so much gratitude for how it’s been embraced. Your love and support have made every moment worth it. This finale isn’t just an ending; it’s a celebration of what we’ve all shared together. Keep carrying that love forward – Daryl’s journey is far from over.
These statements signify how, despite the show coming to a close, there’s still been a definitive plan about how the show’s future will play out. It also seems likeZabel has had a plan for how Daryl and Carol’s European adventures would endfor quite some time, with the final season also confirmed to be taking place in Spain.
With the show confirmed to be ending,the only other spinoff that’s in production alongside it will beDead Cityseason 3.Depending on what the future of Maggie and Negan’s story holds, it might become the only spinoff in the franchise left. However, that doesn’t mean the zombie universe is shrinking for good.
Norman Reedus Hints That The Spinoff Won’t Be The End Of Daryl Dixon
He Calls It The Finale Of “This Iteration Of The Show”
During the Comic-Con panel,Reedus referred to the end ofDaryl Dixonas the finale for “this iteration of the show,“signaling only this chapter of the larger story is coming to a close:
It will allow us to complete the story of Daryl and Carol in Spain. It’ll complete this part of the journey. It’s the last season of this iteration of this show.
Based on this statement, it doesn’t seem likeDaryl Dixonseason 4will be the end for its two core heroes. Instead,the series finale will be a stepping stone toThe Walking Dead’s next chapter, still featuring its title hero. It sounds like Carol will also be involved in whatever future is being planned out.
WhileThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonis going to be closing out with its two-season journey in Spain, it sounds like there are still plans for its core heroes as the franchise continues. It’s unclear what these are as of writing, but it sounds like the spinoff will deliver a proper conclusion while setting the stage for what comes after.
