Daryl Dixon season 2 has plenty of possible endings, but the show’s most predictable conclusion would perfectly set up The Walking Dead season 12. After The Ones Who Live‘s impressive showing, Daryl Dixon: The Book of Carol is the next chapter in The Walking Dead universe which will follow up on the spinoff’s impressive first season. The show took the zombie franchise to Europe for the first time and introduced a plethora of interesting characters in the process, but with Carol confirmed for season 2, Daryl Dixon‘s ending looks a little more predictable.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol will premiere on AMC and AMC+ on September 29, 2024.

Although she appeared briefly on a radio call earlier in an earlier episode, Carol’s appearance in Daryl Dixon season 1’s final scene set up her involvement in the upcoming installment. With Carol traveling to France to look for Daryl in season 2, it creates an interesting dilemma for the protagonist who has found new loved ones outside America. Daryl Dixon season 1’s ending saw him hesitate about leaving the country after building a connection with Laurent and Isabelle, but the second season’s most likely ending could see them leave France, making The Walking Dead season 12 seem inevitable.

Daryl Dixon Season 2 Could End With Daryl & Carol Returning Home

Daryl & Carol Returning To America Is One Possible Ending To Season 2

There are a number of directions Daryl Dixon season 2 can go with its ending, but one possible outcome is Carol and Daryl returning home. While the spinoff still has some stories to resolve, it seems likely that two of the show’s longest survivors will exit France, even if it involves Laurent and Isabelle leaving with them. Daryl Dixon season 2 can’t ignore the mystery around France causing the outbreak, and it must resolve the storyline with Genet, but Daryl and Carol’s future lies with the franchise’s other main characters, meaning they have to leave Europe eventually.

There aren’t too many reasons for Daryl to stay other than his new allies, but if he can convince them to come to America after defeating Genet’s group, it would be the most obvious conclusion to the spinoff.

There aren’t too many reasons for Daryl to stay other than his new allies, but if he can convince them to come to America after defeating Genet’s group, it would be the most obvious conclusion to the spinoff. This would still leave the door open to a France return, while also bringing Isabelle and Laurent to America, leading to plenty of new possibilities. Additionally, if Carol was aware of Rick’s return before setting off to find Daryl, the protagonist would be even more motivated to return to America, making it the spinoff’s most probable ending.

Daryl & Carol Returning Home Sets Up The Walking Dead Season 12 With Rick Grimes

The Ones Who Live’s Ending Made The Walking Dead Season 12 More Likely Than Ever

The possibility of Daryl and Carol returning home in season 2 sets up a potential reunion with Rick in The Walking Dead season 12. Although the main show ended with season 11, there have been plenty of hints that The Walking Dead is building towards a crossover show, which could essentially be season 12. Rick’s return home made a crossover more likely as the protagonist officially reunited with his children at Alexandria, suggesting he is back among the main group. This means he may have already had his reunion with Carol and the other central characters, but not Daryl.

Considering Daryl’s search for Rick was a big part of his season 9 story, the two sharing the screen again feels inevitable. Norman Reedus has been committed to The Walking Dead since his debut in 2010, and if Andrew Lincoln is back for more than just his spinoff, the two must reunite. Daryl and Carol’s return to America would perfectly set up this reunion, as all the other main survivors are among connected communities. Therefore, if Daryl makes it home in his spinoff, a twelfth season would be perfect to bring every major character back together.

How The Walking Dead Has Already Teased Season 12

The Franchise Still Has Plenty Of Unresolved Storylines

Despite The Walking Dead‘s current spinoff direction, the franchise has already teased season 12. Alongside Scott Gimple and Andrew Lincoln both commenting on the proposed crossover event, The Walking Dead has left plenty of other clues that it could still happen. One of the biggest clues is the unsolved mystery around Designation 2 in season 11. Designation 2 was mentioned multiple times throughout the season and even played a minor role towards the climax, yet nothing was officially revealed about the mysterious group, meaning the franchise still has a potential major threat that has gone unaddressed.

This could potentially give season 12 an antagonist which could cut the group’s happy reunion short. Alongside this, Carol’s radio call in Daryl Dixon season 1 mentioned someone coming back. If this is about Rick, then Daryl’s return home sets up the big reunion, but if it’s not, then there’s a whole other storyline to explore. The call could even be about Morgan who is also trying to find Rick and his former allies in yet another unresolved narrative, proving that The Walking Dead still has plenty of stories and threats to deal with, warranting the proposed twelfth season.