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AsThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseason 2 release date gets closer, AMC has revealed some of their plans for the upcoming series. While some story details are under wraps, it has been confirmed that Daryl will reunite with a close friend – exciting pre-existing franchise fans. Beyond this, the showcould also solve a mysteryDaryl Dixonseason 1left hanging, creating plenty of intrigue.
Being part of such a sprawling franchise, it is helpful to knowwherethe show sits inThe Walking Deadtimelineand how far into the outbreakDaryl Dixonis set – either as a new viewer or as a refresher. As multiple spinoffs continue to expandThe Walking Dead’s story, the franchise’s wider timeline is only becoming more complex. However, unlike some stories,Daryl Dixonis relatively straightforward to follow.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2 - Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has started strong, and with season 2 on the way it’s clear AMC has big plans for the Norman Reedus TWD spinoff.
Norman Reedus reprises his role as Daryl Dixon inThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,a spin-off series set in a zombie-apocalypse-ravaged France. Daryl fights to survive and find a path back to America. The creator, David Zabel, clarifiedDaryl Dixon’s timeline concerning the main seriesThe Walking Deadin an interview withCollider. Discussing where season 1 picks up, he also clarifies where in the timeline season 1 is situated:
“It’s the same day, pretty much. Also, because people do ask this sometimes, our entire series really continues off at the end of The Walking Dead. When we met Daryl at the beginning of this show, it was only three or four weeks after he left the Commonwealth on his bike. Now, we’re only two months or three months after the end of The Walking Dead.”
The Walking Deadended in 2023, meaningDaryl Dixontakes place in 2023—2024. Whereas other spinoffs have confused the timeline, this meansDaryl Dixonismore straightforward in continuing chronologicallyafter the events ofThe Walking Deadfinale. Further, it can work as a standalone show for those whohaven’t seenThe Walking Dead–although it’s beneficial to know Daryl’s background, he gets set up at the beginning of season 1, explaining he’s from the Commonwealth in the U.S.
The series introduces an entirely new cast of characters.
Daryl Dixonseason 1 is set 12 years after the outbreak and three or four weeks afterDaryl leftThe Walking Deadon a confusing spinoff mission.The spinoff transports Daryl to France, the epicenter of the zombie outbreak, where he must unravel the mystery of his arrival.Isolated from the main series' characters, Daryl embarks on a new chapter in his story, exploring the origins of the apocalypse while forging his own path. Except for Daryl and a brief appearance by a familiar face, the series introduces an entirely new cast of characters.
Season 2 ofDaryl Dixonwas filmed in France, just like season 1, so it looks like the upcoming season will continue Daryl’s story in Europe. It will also feature a major character fromThe Walking Dead –so, whereas viewers could get away with watching season 1 as a standalone,it’s recommended to catch up on the original serieswhile waiting for season 2. The payoff for Daryl’s emotional development throughout the show and his background before the outbreak is well worth the watch before the next installment ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.
