Summary
AlthoughThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonstarted in France, Daryl’s return to the U.S. always seemed inevitable, and now theDaryl Dixonseason 2 trailer has proved that it’s happening. At 2024’sSan Diego Comic-Con, the trailer forThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseason 2 was released to eagerly awaiting audiences. The trailer hints at many exciting changes, including new walkers and a potential reunion between Carol and Daryl. However,Daryl Dixonseason 2, akaThe Book of Carol,also seems to imply that Daryl’s time in France won’t last forever.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonstood out from otherThe Walking Deadspinoffsfor a few reasons, but one of the biggest was its setting.WhileDead Citytook Negan and Maggie to New York andThe Ones Who Liveventured to the Civic Republic in Pennsylvania,Daryl Dixontraveled all the way to France.Though this move was risky, it ended up being a great success. The show’s new setting was refreshing after so many seasons in Alexandria. However,Daryl Dixon’sEuropean setting always seemed like a temporary fix, as Daryl still has unfinished business back at home.
Daryl Dixon Season 2 Sets Up Daryl’s Return Home
Daryl Wants To Go Back To America
Thetrailer forDaryl Dixonseason 2finally confirms that Daryl is headed back to America - eventually. In the trailer,Daryl talks with Isabelle about how he feels like he doesn’t really belong in France. While he has done important things there, it isn’t where he needs to be. Isabelle mentions that perhaps France is simply a good change of scenery for him. A place for him to be just for now. This seems to be the tactic that Daryl will take throughout the season, as the rest of the trailer shows Daryl continuing his fight against Genet in France.
Whether he brings his new French companions or not, it seems that once Daryl finishes his business in France, he will try to find a way to get back home
However, there is another bigger clue about Daryl’s intention to leave France. In a quick snippet,Daryl tells Laurent that he is considering taking him and Isabelle back to Americawith him. The trailer does not show Laurent’s reaction, but this conversation alone insinuates that returning to America is very much on Daryl’s mind. Whether he brings his new French companions or not, it seems that once Daryl finishes his business in France, he will try to find a way to get back home. Of course, this could change once Daryl reunites with Carol in France.
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Don’t Expect Daryl To Return To The United States Anytime Soon
Daryl Dixon Season 3 Has A Brand New Setting
Despite whatDaryl Dixonseason 2’s trailer hints, Daryl won’t be returning to the U.S. as soon as he thinks. Thetrailer released at San Diego Comic-Confocused on season 2, but it was also announced thatDaryl Dixonhad been renewed for season 3. Even better,the newDaryl Dixonseason will take place in Spain. In this way, Daryl may have America on his mind, but the series has other plans for him. This could have to do with Carol’s arrival or another unknown factor. Either way, Daryl is headed down south inDaryl Dixonseason 3.
This news begs the question: why is Daryl concerned about returning to America when the show is moving him to Spain? If the showrunners want him in Spain, then it seems pointless to have Daryl dreaming of America. They are just putting his desires off more and more. However,Daryl’s yearning for home may be less about the actual countryand more about those who reside there. It seems likely that if Carol and Daryl reunite as the trailer implies, then Daryl’s hopes of returning can be put off for a while.
It was also revealed thatThe Walking Dead: Dead Citywill continue to take place in New York, though its filming location will change to Boston.
Why Daryl Dixon Must Return To The USA Eventually
Daryl Belongs In America
Daryl Dixon’sEuropean setting is exciting and fun, but it still seems important that Daryl returns to America one day. A big aspect of the show is that Daryl arrives in France with big ideas that help the French fight back against Genet. He brings something that the French don’t have. However, that fact works the other way around as well. Once the fighting ends, Daryl will continue to stick out from the French. He is right that he doesn’t quite belong there. Therefore, it is vital that he returns home where he truly belongs.
Furthermore, from a franchise perspective,Daryl is still an integral character to the overallWalking Deadstory. With so many otherWalking Deadspinoffs, his return would allow for essential storylines to be resolved between Daryl and Rick, Connie, and otherThe Walking Deadcharacters. Plus, the potential for crossovers would be particularly intriguing. In this way,The Walking Dead:Daryl Dixoncan enjoy its European vacation, but Daryl’s return to the U.S. is a must.
