Daryl Dixon season 2 confirmed to shake things up with Carol’s arrival in France, adding new dynamics to the spinoff.
Origins of zombie virus revealed – outbreak started in France, tying into Daryl Dixon’s story in a unique way.
Season 2 needs to explore France’s importance in more detail, delving into the origins of the outbreak for added depth.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon took the franchise to France for the first time and predominantly focused on the titular character trying to return home, but the spinoff also featured some subtle connections to The Walking Dead‘s zombie virus. Having been a key part of the hit franchise since 2010, Norman Reedus finally got his own spinoff show, as he reprised his role as Daryl Dixon. His solo outing proved to be a massive success as it showcased some refreshing locations and introduced plenty of new characters, resulting in Daryl Dixon being renewed for season 2.

 Although the protagonist was able to shine on his own and bring plenty of drama to the new setting, Carol’s arrival in France during Daryl Dixon season 2 will shake up the show and add new dynamics to the spinoff going forward. Carol’s addition also means there is plenty to look forward to when the show returns, including exploring the zombie virus even further. The origins of the outbreak have been one of the franchise’s biggest mysteries, but Daryl Dixon season 1 already had some significant connections that help explain more about the beginning of the apocalypse.

The Walking Dead’s Virus Outbreak Started In France

World Beyond Confirmed Zombies First Started Appearing In France


Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon with someone aiming a gun at an unnamed character in the background – The Walking Dead© Provided by ScreenRant

Although Daryl Dixon takes place in France, it wasn’t the first Walking Dead show to mention the origins of the outbreak. The Walking Dead World Beyond revealed the zombie virus began in France in the final episode’s post-credit scene. During a cryptic confrontation, a French scientist was seemingly conducting research on a potential cure for the virus before being approached by a man with a gun. The encounter revealed a lot of information, including that multiple teams of doctors were not only responsible for causing the outbreak but also made things worse.

The woman explained that she hoped other scientists would return to work on a cure to help end the outbreak. In response, the man replied “End this? You started this.” confirming that the virus originally started in France. While the franchise hasn’t followed up on this interaction, the scene also revealed that many scientists fled after the outbreak happened and were either jailed or killed if caught. Dr. Jenner from The Walking Dead season 1 also appeared in a recorded video to talk about variants, which hinted at France being the source of this unique zombie type.