The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

"Even heroes need saving."

8.0
Yr 2023
Status Returning Series
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Drama
Your Verdict
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Overview

After washing ashore in France, Daryl struggles to piece together how he got there and why, as he navigates a fractured, walker-infested landscape to find his way home. During his journey, Daryl has to protect a young boy, Laurent, who is seen as a messiah, while facing new, dangerous walker variants and the "Power of the Living" paramilitary group, as the connections he forms along the way complicate his plan to return home.

Status

Latest

  • Jimmy Smits joins final season cast — September 8, 2026 (deadline.com, tvline.com)
  • Daryl Dixon final season release window confirmed — reported July 24, 2026
  • Daryl Dixon final season confirmed for 2027 — reported July 24, 2026
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon generally received positive reactions from critics, especially in its debut season, with many hailing it as a refreshing jolt for an aging franchise. Reviewers praised the shift to a European setting, noting that the French backdrop, smaller cast, and more artful visual style allowed Norman Reedus's fan-favorite character space to evolve. Outlets highlighted the introduction of compelling new companions and military threats, calling it some of the strongest storytelling the franchise had produced in years.

However, critical opinion became more mixed as the series progressed. While some reviewers found later developments and international shifts to be an invigorating narrative boost, others criticized the plotting for becoming aimless and weighed down by nonsensical logistics or dull supporting players. Despite these missteps, most critics agree that Reedus remains in fine form, grounding the spinoff with his signature stoicism and hard-earned warmth.

“easily the best version of Walking Dead storytelling since the early seasons of the mothership”

“Daryl Dixon manages to resurrect The Walking Dead with a more artful eye and well-rounded new characters”

“the change of scenery, the exploration of the outbreak in Europe, and Daryl developing genuine attachments with a different cast provides a strong reason to check back in with this character”

“fails to capitalize on its promising start, with dull supporting characters and aimless storytelling”

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Where to Watch

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US
Philo
US
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US
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US • CA
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CA • US
Netflix
US
AMC Plus Apple TV channel
CA • US
AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
US
Club Illico
CA
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UK
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UK
Why fans love it

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon shifts the zombie apocalypse from familiar American landscapes to the ruins of France. This change in geography transforms the texture of the series, trading wide highways for claustrophobic European architecture and ancient stone structures. The focus remains on Norman Reedus as the titular character, forcing a quiet, rugged outsider to navigate a foreign culture while managing the weight of protecting a child seen by locals as a messiah.

The series distinguishes itself through the introduction of evolved walker variants and the tactical presence of the paramilitary group known as the Power of the Living. These elements add friction to the protagonist’s singular goal of returning home. By blending the established grim tone of the original graphic novel source material with a distinct international backdrop, the show turns a familiar premise into a survival story concerned with the complicated alliances forged in a fractured, post-apocalyptic future.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 7
Longest run 20 eps
Norman Reedus
Norman Reedus
as Daryl Dixon
20 episodes
Eduardo Noriega
Eduardo Noriega
as Antonio
7 episodes
Óscar Jaenada
Óscar Jaenada
as Federico
7 episodes
Alexandra Masangkay
Alexandra Masangkay
as Paz
7 episodes
Adam Nagaitis
Adam Nagaitis
as Quinn
6 episodes
Hugo Arbues
Hugo Arbues
as Roberto
7 episodes
Clémence Poésy
Clémence Poésy
as Isabelle Carriere
12 episodes
Ériq Ebouaney
Ériq Ebouaney
as Fallou Boukar
9 episodes
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Joel de la Fuente as Losang 7 episodes Louis Puech Scigliuzzi as Laurent 12 episodes Laïka Blanc-Francard as Sylvie 12 episodes Anne Charrier as Marion Genet 12 episodes Romain Levi as Stéphane Codron 13 episodes Candela Saitta as Justina 7 episodes Jimmy Smits as Captain Alejandro Perkins 1 episode Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier 15 episodes François Delaive as Dr. Henri Lafleur 7 episodes Catherine Arditi as Mother Superior Véronique 2 episodes Hugo Dillon as Père Jean 2 episodes Carmen Kassovitz as Maribelle 1 episode Bernard Bloch as Guillaume 1 episode Paul Deby as Michel 2 episodes Elias Hauter as Philippe 1 episode Grégory Kristoforoff as Captain Ousset 1 episode Maxime Lefrançois as Capo Beauchamp 3 episodes Faustine Koziel as Lily Carriere 1 episode Kim Higelin as Lou 1 episode Ned Dennehy as RJ Gaines 1 episode Durel Nkounkou Loumouamou as Moof 1 episode Milo Mazé as Hérisson 1 episode Victoria Comte as Hibou 1 episode Tiago Simonnet as Renard 1 episode Joao Philippe Oshoffa as Criquet 1 episode Grégory Lu as Abeille 1 episode Ethann Isidore as Sacha 1 episode Onann David-Hahn as Jules 1 episode Naïa Pichler Grassian as Aimée 2 episodes Shanna Keil as Aline 1 episode Benoît de Gaulejac as Sugar Daddy 1 episode Cédric Omont as Well-Dressed Man 1 episode Tristan Zanchi as Emile 6 episodes Dominique Pinon as Antoine 2 episodes Lukerya Ilyashenko as Anna Valery 5 episodes Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin as Coco 2 episodes Sabine Pakora as Sonia 3 episodes Chrystal Boursin as Nadine 3 episodes Elie Haddad as Bastien 2 episodes Hassam Ghancy as Azlan 2 episodes Gilbert Glenn Brown as Jones 2 episodes Tercelin Kirtley as Drew 2 episodes Craig Gellis as Grady 2 episodes Manish Dayal as Ash Patel 5 episodes Mouloud Ayad as Gilbert 3 episodes Théo Costa-Marini as Mathis 3 episodes Tatiana Gousseff as Sabine 5 episodes Nassima Benchicou as Jacinta 6 episodes François Perache as Remy 2 episodes Kamel Laadaili as Jean 2 episodes Shanice Sloan as Vinyl 2 episodes Greta Fernández as Elena 4 episodes Pedro Bachura as Gustavo 5 episodes Armando Buika as Sergio 6 episodes Anna Gras as Carmen 4 episodes Yassmine Othman as Marga 6 episodes Claudio Bandini as Jaime 3 episodes Gonzalo Bouza as Guillermo Torres 4 episodes Hada Nieto as Alba 3 episodes Cuco Usín as Manuel 4 episodes Irina Björklund as Valentina 5 episodes Boré Buika as Daniel 4 episodes Javier Taboada as Rodo 4 episodes Laura Cepeda as Doña Lupe 2 episodes Felix Saldaña as Young Merle 2 episodes Filippo Sbalchiero as Will Dixon 2 episodes Olivia Courbis as Ashley 2 episodes
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Keywords

europe future zombie spin off based on graphic novel zombie apocalypse
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Details

First Aired
September 10, 2023
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
928