The addition of Carol, however, flips the situation on its head.

Daryl Dixonseason 3 will feel a lot more like traditionalThe Walking Dead.

With Carol at his side,Daryl will no longer feel like the lone outsider of previous seasons.

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In essence,Daryl Dixonseason 3 will feel a lot more like traditionalThe Walking Dead.

This transition can already be felt in Daryl and Carol’s reunion episode.

Daryl Dixonhas already been making moves to accommodate Carol by killing off Sylvie and Isabelle in season 2.

Melissa McBride as Carol and Norman Reedus as Daryl in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

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“Dead Citycut Tommaso, Amaia, and most of their community in Manhattan.

Daryl Dixonseason 1 was more forgiving, as Quinn was the only real casualty among the newcomers.

Due to Melissa McBride’s absence,Daryl Dixonseason 1 was inherently Daryl’s story.

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon surrendering while holding a knife in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

In a post-apocalyptic France, the series follows Daryl Dixon as he navigates the complexities of a new landscape. Separated from his familiar world, Daryl faces unexpected challenges and forges new alliances while confronting the lingering threats of a walker-infested reality.

The partnership itself will be the driving force ofDaryl Dixonseason 3.

Custom image of Melissa McBride as Carol looking concerned while holding a crossbow and confidently sitting on a bike in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Daryl Dixon, Laurent, Isabelle, and Sylvie traveling in a cart in The Walking Dead.

Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier with long hair and Madison Lintz as a zombified version of Sophia Peletier in The Walking Dead

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