Why the Upcoming TWD Spinoff Is More Than Just a Daryl Dixon Fan Fest

The Walking Dead Universe is getting bigger, even after the original show ended. The latest spinoff, Dead City, received generally positive feedback, and now fans are all geared up for another upcoming spinoff, this time with the fan-favorite Daryl Dixon in the lead role.

But is all the hype about the show really just because of Daryl? As per the buzz over on Reddit, it's safe to say that Daryl isn’t the only reason fans have serious expectations for the show, and here’s why:

New Location

Fans are super excited about how the new spinoff is going to build up its world. Sure, characters are crucial, but a lot of charm lies in the apocalyptic world itself.

Since the show is set in France, fans are curious about this fresh location, and how the zombie apocalypse has affected it.

How It Started

Fans remembered how Fear the Walking Dead showed the apocalypse happening from the beginning. Fans loved that and are hoping for something similar in the new spinoff.

In season 1 of the main series, Dr. Jenner said that the French were the last ones to hold out. Fans want to see flashbacks that show how everything went to pieces in there.

New and Familiar Faces

The trailer and first ten minutes have already given fans a glimpse of the supporting cast, and they're loving it. Fans are looking forward to seeing how Daryl interacts with new characters in this chaotic world. And let’s not forget that Melissa McBride returns for the role of Carol.

Variant Walkers

Fans are thrilled about the variant walkers, especially the acid ones, so-called “burners” shown in the first ten minutes of the first episode. The variant walkers were not sufficiently explored in previous shows of this universe, and fans are hoping that the spinoff will give them the attention they deserve.

While the excitement is palpable, some fans are cautiously optimistic. Past spinoffs haven't always lived up to the hype, so there's a bit of nervous energy in the air. But in The Walking Dead universe, hope never really dies.

Mark your calendars, because the first episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is hitting screens on September 10 on AMC and AMC+.

Source: Reddit