Why The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon Spinoff Is Ending With Season 4

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is confirmed to be ending with season 4, which will see Daryl and Carol's journey in Europe come to a close. Daryl Dixon season 3 is set to begin on September 7, 2025 on AMC, beginning Daryl and Carol's travels in Spain. New characters in Daryl Dixon will also show up on the pair's journey.

However, it was revealed during San Diego Comic-Con that Daryl Dixon season 4 will be happening, but will also be the final season for the show. The end of Daryl Dixon season 2 laid the groundwork for the next chapter of the journey, but it seems the adventure is set to close out sooner rather than later.

The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon Was Planned Out For Four Seasons

The Show's Ending Was Always In The Cards

At The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's panel during San Diego Comic-Con, star Norman Reedus explained how the show's ending had been planned out by showrunner David Zabel for quite some time. He explained how the show is going to conclude "in a very specific way," hinting at how the final episodes are going to play out:

It was always the plan to have this arc... it ends in a very specific way. David has done such a good job outlining where these characters go.

In addition, Reedus released an official statement acknowledging The Walking Dead spinoff's longevity, citing it as an "incredible journey" calling the final season "a celebration" of everything the spinoff has accomplished:

Daryl Dixon has been an incredible journey. I thank each and every fan who has joined us on this ride. It’s been a privilege to build this story for these characters, and we have so much gratitude for how it’s been embraced. Your love and support have made every moment worth it. This finale isn’t just an ending; it’s a celebration of what we've all shared together. Keep carrying that love forward – Daryl’s journey is far from over.

These statements signify how, despite the show coming to a close, there's still been a definitive plan about how the show's future will play out. It also seems like Zabel has had a plan for how Daryl and Carol's European adventures would end for quite some time, with the final season also confirmed to be taking place in Spain.

With the show confirmed to be ending, the only other spinoff that's in production alongside it will be Dead City season 3. Depending on what the future of Maggie and Negan's story holds, it might become the only spinoff in the franchise left. However, that doesn't mean the zombie universe is shrinking for good.

Norman Reedus Hints That The Spinoff Won't Be The End Of Daryl Dixon

He Calls It The Finale Of "This Iteration Of The Show"

During the Comic-Con panel, Reedus referred to the end of Daryl Dixon as the finale for "this iteration of the show," signaling only this chapter of the larger story is coming to a close:

It will allow us to complete the story of Daryl and Carol in Spain. It'll complete this part of the journey. It's the last season of this iteration of this show.

Based on this statement, it doesn't seem like Daryl Dixon season 4 will be the end for its two core heroes. Instead, the series finale will be a stepping stone to The Walking Dead's next chapter, still featuring its title hero. It sounds like Carol will also be involved in whatever future is being planned out.

While The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is going to be closing out with its two-season journey in Spain, it sounds like there are still plans for its core heroes as the franchise continues. It's unclear what these are as of writing, but it sounds like the spinoff will deliver a proper conclusion while setting the stage for what comes after.