The Walking Dead Finale's Hidden Detail You Definitely Blink-and-Missed
The series finale has a surprising connection to an earlier season.
The Walking Dead concluded almost a year ago. While the universe keeps expanding with new spinoff shows, there are still hidden details fans keep finding in the original show. One such interesting detail was found in the last, twenty fourth episode of the show's final season.
In cinema, music is often the unsung hero, subtly guiding our emotions and enhancing the storytelling. A perfect example of this can be found in The Walking Dead finale. It features a poignant moment that is made all the more powerful by a musical callback to an earlier season.
In the finale, a touching scene unfolds as Daryl prepares to embark on a new journey. He shares a heartfelt moment with Carol by the riverside, expressing mutual pride and reassurances.
As he prepares to leave, he is joined by Judith, RJ, and Ezekiel, promising to bring Rick and Michonne home if he finds any information about them. After a final emotional goodbye with Carol, Daryl rides off on his motorcycle, marking the end of an era and the beginning of new adventures.
What's so special about this scene? Well, when Daryl bids farewell to Carol, the music that swells in the background might seem familiar to the keen-eared fans. And indeed, it is. This is actually a remixed version of the music that played at the end of season 3, episode 6, titled Hounded.
In that episode, Daryl discovers that Carol, whom he believed to be dead, is actually still alive. The reuse of this music in the finale is a beautiful way to bring their relationship full circle and adds an extra layer of emotion to their goodbye.
This connection was recently discussed in a Reddit thread, where fans of the show shared their thoughts and feelings about this musical choice. They expressed surprise and emotion upon realizing the connection.
One fan noted that the scene in Hounded also marked the first time Rick met Michonne and held Judith, making the choice of music for the finale even more significant.
Some of the fans praised Bear McCreary, the composer who worked on the score for TWD. McCreary is known for his work on several other popular series, including Battlestar Galactica and Outlander.
Source: Reddit