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Daryl Dixon: Daryl vs. Variant, we know he wins and it’s worth the watch

Renee Hansen
Renee Hansen

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Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon - The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon _ Season 1, Episode 5 - Photo Credit: Emmanuel Guimier/AMC

The latest episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon airs on AMC and AMC+ at 9 p.m. ET on October 15. The previous episode ended on a significant cliffhanger with Daryl being put in Genet’s (Anne Charrier) arena against a new super walker. Since this is Daryl’s series and it has been renewed for a second season, viewers know he wins, but how?

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon – Photo Credit: Emmanuel Guimier/AMC
Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon – Photo Credit: Emmanuel Guimier/AMC

This week, the season finale of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon airs on AMC and AMC+. The episode is titled “Coming Home” and was written by Jason Richman and Laura Snow, with Daniel Percival directing.

The final chapter of season 1 nicely ties things up for this season while also setting things up for the upcoming second season. The second season will premiere in 2024 and, to the delight of many fans, will see the return of Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season finale

Interestingly, this series is the one most fans weren’t excited about. But it has proved to be one of the best additions to The Walking Dead universe.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – Photo Credit: Emmanuel Guimier/AMC
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – Photo Credit: Emmanuel Guimier/AMC

The addition of variants or super walkers has been something the franchise has needed. In the Daryl Dixon series, there have been burner walkers who ooze blood that burns humans on contact, and Daryl was even burned by a touch from one of these walkers. The super walkers are test subjects injected with something that changes them into beings with super strength and speed. Daryl was pitted against one of these super walkers at the end of the last episode.

Below is a sneak peek at the last episode of the season.

Codron (Romaine Levi) wants revenge for his brother’s death at the hands of Daryl. Will this variant give Daryl a run for his money? Or will he use the skills viewers know he possesses to take it out?

Isabelle prays for Daryl’s safety as she and Laurent are forced to watch the fight. Laurent, who has excellent intuition, tells her Daryl will win.

What’s next for Daryl and his mission to return home to the United States? The Union of Hope has promised they will assist Daryl in returning home if he delivers Laurent to The Nest. Can he accomplish this task successfully?

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 1 finale airs on AMC and AMC+. Don’t miss it!!

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Renee Hansen

Renee Hansen

Renee Hansen, a contributing writer for Undead Walking, joined the Fansided family in 2019. She has written for numerous sites, including Netflix Life, Winter is Coming, Show Snob, Audio Phix, and Stairway to 11. She covers a wide range of pop culture topics, from horror, zombies, and romantic comedies to music and period dramas. Renee has also conducted interviews with many notable figures, including Lennie James, Steven Ogg, Tom Payne, Josh Hamilton, Carrie Genzel, Cooper Andrews, Dan Fogler, and Vince Neil. She has also hosted panels at various events, such as The Camp Events and Atlanta Comic Convention. When not writing, Renee enjoys watching new TV and movie releases, revisiting 80s movies, or rewatching The Walking Dead.