The Walking Dead universe is filled with unanswered questions, meaning The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has the chance to answer the show’s biggest mysteries. With the main show’s 11 seasons and several other spinoffs building lore throughout the universe, there is still plenty left unknown. Daryl Dixon is the latest spinoff that has the chance to create questions of its own, more importantly, however, it can decipher many mysteries that still need solving. France’s overall importance to the universe only adds to the significance of Daryl’s upcoming spinoff. While he may be there through exterior motives, there is a chance he’ll learn much more about the events of the franchise.
Daryl Dixon’s trailer already set up new mysteries, but the location lends itself perfectly to answer these burning questions. It has already been established the outbreak took place in France as well as being the origin of zombie variants. These mysteries have only been teased throughout the series, meaning there is so much potential to explore such aspects in more detail. The decision to have Daryl end up in France appears intentional given no other Walking Dead series has taken place outside the United States. France’s setup makes the spinoff the perfect opportunity to uncover the series’ big questions, so here are 10 Walking Dead mysteries Daryl Dixon can finally answer.
10 Did World Beyond Tease A New Walking Dead Villain Group?
World Beyond’s post-credits set up The Walking Dead’s future, with plenty of questions arising that create mystery and intrigue for the series. One of the big teases was new groups and factions, with a scientist being killed by a survivor who suggested the outbreak was the scientist’s fault. The kill was merciless, a bullet to the head indicating no remorse. While the scientists appear responsible for the outbreak, it is unknown if they are evil, making this kill even more brutal. Such actions suggest this survivor could belong to a more villainous group, something that Daryl Dixon could explore more about.
9 Does The CRM Have Outposts In France
The Civil Republic is the biggest known community in the entire franchise, making their military extremely powerful. While the CR seems to have relatively good intentions, the CRM does not. They pose a massive threat to outside groups. World Beyond explains that The Walking Dead’s CRM’s goals are to restore civilization and eliminate the weak in the process. With the outbreak originating in France, it would make sense for the CRM to create outposts there to further their research. The show’s main survivors are yet to encounter the CRM, but with Daryl in France, there is potential he could run into the group if they are operating in France.
8 Is A Daryl & Connie Romance Still Possible?
There was never much focus on romance for Daryl until late in season 10 when he had his first love interest, Leah. Daryl’s reserved nature as well as Leah’s ties to the Reapers meant this was always destined to fail. His connection with Connie, however, has far more strength to it with the two seemingly understanding each other better than most. A relationship is yet to brew between them, but with Daryl now in France, it raises questions about this possible romance. The spinoff has the chance to explore their connection more and highlight the possibility of this romance through Daryl opening up to his new allies.
7 What Was Daryl Actually Looking For After Leaving The Commonwealth
In the series finale, Maggie tells Daryl, “There’s a lot out there to find out about, and I think it’s about time we did.” This set up Daryl’s departure for the Commonwealth, seemingly looking to find out more about the world. His exact mission is left vague, presumably so it can be answered in the Daryl Dixon spinoff. It is possible there will be some insight as to what Daryl was in search of and whether France is the answer he was looking for. While he is often a lone wolf, it is unlikely Daryl would leave everything behind without some substantial goal which the spinoff will hopefully reveal.
6 Did French Scientists Develop A Zombie Cure
Walking Dead’s season 11 hinted at a zombie cure, something that hadn’t really had much focus in the world until recent years. There was the CDC storyline in season 1, however, until Fear The Walking Dead’s season 8, a cure seemed extremely unlikely. There is still hope in the universe with French scientists revealed to have worked on trying to make a cure. Daryl Dixon has the chance to shed light on how successful the potential cure was and what may have gone wrong. A cure would change the entire Walking Dead universe; going to France makes for the perfect opportunity to discuss this lore in more detail.
5 How Many Variant Types Exist In The Walking Dead
AMC+ revealed early footage that confirmed variant zombies will be in Daryl Dixon. The acid zombie variant showed Daryl will have to battle a new type of zombie he has never faced before. There have already been different variants revealed in other shows such as the “smart zombie” variant as well as faster zombies confirming there are multiple types of walkers. With their origins seemingly coming from France, the latest spinoff offers a chance to explore how many variant types there are. While the exact amount might not be known, the show could suggest an estimated number and what kinds of variants are out there still to be discovered.
4 What “Primrose Team” Was
The World Beyond post-credit scene was crucial to the world’s lore as it mentioned “Primrose Team.” Not much is known about the group other than they were scientists who were in Ohio when the outbreak happened. What their connection is to the outbreak and why they might be so important is still a huge mystery with little answers. Daryl Dixon presents the perfect opportunity to explore the Primrose Team more and explain their connections to creating the events of The Walking Dead. With the group being in Ohio when everything started, they may not appear themselves, but there is still the chance to explain who they were and why they’re essential.
3 How Much Of The World Is Affected By The Outbreak
Given how much of The Walking Dead has taken place in America, it has been hard to gauge the scale of how the virus impacted the rest of the world. The confirmation that it started in France makes it likely much of Europe has been impacted but nothing has been confirmed. Knowing how quickly the infection spread in the United States shows the deadly scale of the virus but little is known about other continents. France seems the most knowledgeable place regarding the outbreak which makes Daryl Dixon the greatest chance to reveal how much of the world has been affected.
2 Why Variant Zombies Happen In The Walking Dead
It may be confirmed that zombie variants exist, but it has never been explained why they happen. The assumption would be they were caused by the science experiments that took place in France, which September’s spinoff could confirm. Daryl himself will encounter acid zombies and will presumably have questions about The Walking Dead’s variants’ weird abilities. Understanding why these variants exist would be huge to the universe’s lore and help make the science behind it easier to understand. After multiple seasons without variants, the sudden appearance of smart zombies in The Walking Dead season 11 needs explaining which may happen in Daryl Dixon.
1 How The Walking Dead’s Outbreak Began
One of the biggest unanswered questions in the entirety of The Walking Dead is how the outbreak began. Confirmation of France being the origin satisfied the appetite somewhat, but knowing how the outbreak began is a question that must be answered. Going to France and not exploring this would be a wasted opportunity from the show and one that could do more damage than good. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is arguably the best chance to explore how the outbreak happened and the sort of opportunity the franchise can’t afford to pass up. It would be one of the series’ biggest mysteries finally being answered after years of waiting.
