AMC Networks has revealed when the next season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will premiere. Also unveiled are new images providing a sneak peek at the two main stars, Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride.
In the first season, McBride was only featured in a limited capacity in her role as Carol, though Reedus’ Daryl was the central character. The two are co-starring in Season 2, which has resulted in the show getting a title change, now officially dubbed The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol. The new Season 2 images, which can be seen below, reveal Daryl Dixon on the attack while Carol can be seen with her motorcycle. Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.
According to an official description for the new season, Season 2 “picks up where The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon left off, following fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Reedus) and Carol Peletier (McBride). They both confront old demons while she fights to find her friend and he struggles with his decision to stay in France, causing tension at the Nest. Additionally, Genet (Anne Charrier)’s movement builds momentum, setting Pouvoir on a violent collision course with the Union of Hope in the fight for France’s future.”
The series also stars Clémence Poésy, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, Laika Blanc Francard, Romain Levi, and Eriq Ebouaney. The Walking Dead spinoff is executive produced by series showrunner David Zabel alongside Reedus, McBride, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Angela Kang, Brian Bockrath, Daniel Percival, Jason Richman, and Steve Squillante.
Like Season 1, the second season will consist of six episodes. The first season premiered in September 2023, and that followed its early renewal for a second season. Similarly, the series has also been given an early renewal for Season 3, so there will be more to come by the end of The Book of Carol. Of course, it’s important to remember that nobody is ever truly safe in the world of The Walking Dead, so Daryl and Carol are not guaranteed to return for Season 3, as another slight title change could easily shift the focus onto other characters.
The Walking Dead Franchise Continues
This news follows the limited series spinoff, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, wrapping up earlier this year. There hasn’t been any indication just yet that the show will get another season. However, The Walking Dead: Dead City, another spinoff starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan, has a second season in the works.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol will premiere on Sept. 29, 2024.
