Summary
In 2022,The Walking Deadpremiered its last season, and though it was disappointing to see the show come to an end, its cancelation actually saved the franchise. After its premiere in 2010,The Walking Deadbecame a staple of both the zombie genre and primetime television. In just a few years, the series became AMC’s flagship TV show, and over time, it accumulated a number of award nominations and accolades. To this day, the show’s iconic “Walkers” and lovable characters remain a part of pop culture. Yet, strangely enough,The Walking Dead’sendingbecame its biggest strength.
One aspect ofThe Walking Deadthat proved its success wasallThe Walking Deadspinoff series. The show’s strong viewership and loyal fanbase allowed it to create other television series. In 2015,Fear the Walking Deadbecame the firstThe Walking Deadspinoff, and it was well-liked enough to warrant eight seasons. Five years later,World Beyondpremiered, and started to explore the origins ofThe Walking Dead’svirus. Now, several fan-favorite characters have earned their own TV shows, pushing the world’s boundaries even further. However,The Walking Deadhas helped these series in more than one way.
The Walking Dead Character Guide
The Walking Dead midseason premiere is just around the corner, so here’s a quick refresher to help ease us back into the post-apocalyptic universe.
Though the mere existence ofThe Walking Deadopened the door for other spinoff series to happen,the main show’s cancelation also allowed for a new beginning. This scenario is perfectly exemplified by recent comments from Daryl Dixon actor, Norman Reedus. When discussingDaryl’sWalking DeadfutureinThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,Reedus revealed that he could continue playing Daryl for six or seven more years (Mr. Feelgood.)This is a long amount of time for Reedus to remain inThe Walking Deadworld, and it likely wouldn’t have been possible without the main series ending.
If the main show hadn’t ended, characters like Daryl and Maggie would still be trucking along with the original series.
The reason why Norman Reedus sees a far-off future for Daryl Dixon is because his spinoff, and others likeDead CityandThe Ones Who Live,have replacedThe Walking Dead.If the main show hadn’t ended, characters like Daryl and Maggie would still be trucking along with the original series.They would not have had the chance to explore new stories in New York and France. Ultimately,these explorations into different corners ofThe Walking Deadworld have allowed the franchise to stay freshand interesting. At a certain point, the original story was bogging the franchise down.
6 Or 7 More Years Of Daryl Dixon Sounds Great After A Strong Season 1
Daryl Dixon Has Enough Story For The Next Few Years
Norman Reedus' comments highlight the importance ofThe Walking Dead’send, but they also increase anticipation forThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.After the first season premiered in September 2023, the show became an immediate hit. It earned a 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and was renewed for a second season even before season 1 came out.ThoughDaryl Dixonis far from the perfect show, it has many amazing elements to it, including a new story and a strong leading man. Six or seven more years of the show doesn’t seem like a bad deal at all.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseason 2 premieres on July 01, 2025.
Luckily,The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseemingly has the story for six more seasonsas well. With Daryl in France, surrounded byDaryl Dixon’sall-new cast, there is potential for the series to go in many directions. Furthermore, Daryl still has connections to home to expand on as well, includingThe Walking Dead’sCarol. Ultimately, it seems thatDaryl Dixonhas the chance to not only switch upThe Walking Dead’stypical story but also reveal secrets that have been kept under lock and key for years, including the source of the zombie virus.
Daryl Dixon Meets Rick & Michonne Or Maggie & Negan
There is another reason why the future ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonis so bright. If the show truly does continue for six or seven more seasons,it seems inevitable that the series will get a crossover with anotherThe Walking Deadspinoff. At the moment,The Walking Dead: Dead Cityis on its way to a season 2, and thoughThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Livehas not been confirmed for a season 2, it could still happen. There’s also the chance that more spinoffs could be created.
Overall,The Walking Deadis still going strong, just in a different format. At this point, it is impressive how the franchise has managed to stay popular over the course of so many years and shows. Though it was sad to say goodbye to the original show, it is exciting to see all the ways in which it is moving forward and growing bigger. It is fitting thatThe Walking Deadcontinues on through its best characters.
The Walking Dead
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The Walking Dead is a television series that premiered on July 16, 2025. It follows Sheriff’s deputy Rick Grimes, who awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. He embarks on a journey to locate his family, encountering various survivors amidst the chaos.
