With Daryl Dixon arguably being The Walking Dead's best spinoff yet, the future was already looking positive for the European-based series, and Nicotero's comments only make it look healthier. While at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Screen Rant spoke to the franchise veteran, who was optimistic about the project's longevity.
Although he revealed there wasn't an exact plan, Nicotero mentioned that the protagonists' dynamic leads to so much story potential, meaning Daryl Dixon could go on for a long time, and with Daryl and Carol's long-awaited reunion happening in season 2, there is seemingly no end in sight for their relationship. See Nicotero's full quote below:
Ash Crossan: How many seasons of Darryl Dixon do you envision? Do you have a plan?
Greg Nicotero: There's always a plan, and then there's never a plan, because you sit there and you read the scripts and you're like, "Man, this is going in a whole different direction than I ever imagined. There's so much more story to tell." And then, there's the other direction of like, "Well, where do we go from here?" So, it's always a unique way to go when you're developing shows like that. The good thing is with Daryl and Carol, with Norman and Melissa, their characters, there's so much to do with 'em, and I think that's what it is. If we were sick of seeing them, or their chemistry wasn't good — I mean, thank God Norman and Melissa have always had amazing chemistry together that it could keep going for a long time.
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Given Greg Nicotero has been an executive producer on The Walking Dead for a long time, his comments certainly carry big weight and indicate a fourth season has huge potential. He didn't confirm another installment was happening, but his quote suggested that as long as Daryl and Carol's dynamic remained interesting, they will have a big role in the zombie universe.
With Daryl Dixon season 3 moving to Spain, the show has already started reinventing itself, making it unlikely that the next outing will be the last. So long as the ratings remain strong and there is appetite from the fans, Daryl Dixon doesn't appear to be in danger, which Nicotero's words essentially confirmed.
The higher-ups clearly have full trust in Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride's chemistry, which is understandable since they've been at the heart of the franchise for well over a decade, and assuming the two actors remain interested, Daryl Dixon could be renewed for season 4 and beyond.
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Assuming season 4 does happen, it'll be exciting to see the series continue, but I still have some concerns. The fresh start in Spain means there is still plenty to unpack, with new allies, villains, and conflicts arising, and it's hard to imagine all of this being wrapped up in a single season, especially with TWD's historically slow pacing.
Several Walking Dead projects have gone beyond their sell-by dates, most notably the main show alongside Fear the Walking Dead.
However, several Walking Dead projects have gone beyond their sell-by dates, most notably the main show alongside Fear the Walking Dead. Additionally, Daryl Dixon's Spanish location makes a Walking Dead crossover difficult. Therefore, I think it's great that the spinoff is likely to continue, but it needs to have an ending in mind; otherwise, it risks fizzling out like its predecessors.
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