- Norman Reedus has confirmed that filming for the fourth and final season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is already nearing completion in Spain.
- The season three finale left fans on a cliffhanger, with Daryl and Carol’s latest attempt to return home going up in flames.
- Reedus describes the show’s conclusion as a “perfect way” to wrap up the story, promising answers to long-standing questions about the character’s journey.
- The final season will delve deep into Daryl’s psyche, exploring his past mistakes and his hopes for the future.
Daryl Dixon’s Final Ride
As fans process the explosive season three finale of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, star Norman Reedus is already deep into filming the show’s fourth and final season in Spain. The end is officially in sight for this chapter of the fan-favorite character’s journey, and according to Reedus, the conclusion will be a fitting one.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter from the set, Reedus shared his feelings about the imminent end. “There’s always more story you can tell, but this incarnation of what we’re doing is wrapping up in a perfect way,” he explained. “It’s answering all of these reasons why and what all of it has meant, and what have we done to get here? What are the mistakes we made to get here?”
A Fiery End to Season Three
The recently aired finale, “Solaz Del Mar,” saw Daryl and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) watch their hopes of returning home literally burn, leaving their future more uncertain than ever. While viewers are left to ponder that devastating setback, Reedus is already living out the character’s final arc.
“We’re on episode six of season four,” Reedus confirmed, indicating that production is in its final stretch. He described the process as an introspective one, noting that the show has always mirrored his own life. “With season four, Daryl really goes inside [himself], and so, I’m inside, too. I’m in my head a lot… It’s filling my head with the future, the past and the present of this character.”
An Organic Story Unfolding
Reedus praised the show’s organic storytelling, where future seasons aren’t fully mapped out in advance. He revealed that a pivotal conversation between Daryl and Carol on the beach in the finale was a last-minute addition conceived with the showrunner to set the stage for season four.
“That was a big turning point, that conversation on the beach,” he said, highlighting how it connects to the glimpses of Daryl’s abusive childhood seen in flashbacks throughout the season. The final season will continue to explore this theme, examining the immense progress Daryl has made since his early days in the Georgia woods.
Canon, Canned Goods, and Conclusions
For fans who have followed the characters for over a decade, the show continues to provide clarity. Reedus noted a conversation earlier in the season that definitively established that Daryl and Carol have never been romantically involved, putting a long-debated fan theory to rest. He also confirmed that the infamous “Chekhov’s Hot Dogs” have not yet been eaten, though he joked about the potential for botulism from the dented can.
While this may be the end of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, the journey to its conclusion promises a deep, reflective, and satisfying end for one of the apocalypse’s most enduring survivors.
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