Fans of The Walking Dead yearn for a reunion of characters Daryl and Rick, yet Norman Reedus' insights into the complications offer a persuasive explanation for their separation.
In an unexpected twist for fans of "The Walking Dead," the upcoming seasons of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" may not feature a reunion between Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln). Despite the desire for a reunion expressed by Reedus, the show's lead actor has suggested that such a move may not be beneficial for the storyline[1][2][4].
The series, which is set in Spain for its remaining seasons, leaves the fate of Daryl and Carol's return to the United States uncertain[1][2]. At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Reedus stated that while fans hope for a reunion, the showrunners appear to prefer surprising the audience rather than fulfilling fan theories[1][4].
Showrunner David Zabel has discussed a potential reunion plan for Daryl and other "The Walking Dead" characters, suggesting a possible ending that brings Daryl back into the lives of other characters[3]. However, Reedus has implied that a reunion might not result in immediate reconciliation between Daryl and Rick, and there might be unique dynamics if they were to meet again but not get along[2].
The third season of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" is set to premiere on AMC on Sunday, September 7, 2025[2]. The series, which is included in the list of upcoming horror TV shows, has already released a trailer for the new season[2].
Fans remain hopeful for a future meeting between Daryl and Rick, but as of now, any such event has not been announced or planned. Andrew Lincoln, who played Rick, has not officially ruled out returning to the role but has focused on concluding Rick’s story in other series like "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live"[4].
In the past, the series has seen significant events that affected the storyline, such as a major death in Season 2 that involved Daryl and Carol sharing screen time[1]. The upcoming seasons promise to continue this trend, with an ending that was put into place early in the creative process[1].
Despite the uncertainty surrounding a reunion, fans can look forward to the return of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" on AMC this September.
References:
[1] Entertainment Weekly. (2025). The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's Future Remains Uncertain. [Online]. Available: https://ew.com/tv/2025/07/15/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-season-3-premiere-date/
[2] Deadline Hollywood. (2025). The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 Trailer Released. [Online]. Available: https://deadline.com/2025/08/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-season-3-trailer-1234756369/
[3] Variety. (2025). The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Showrunner Discusses Potential Reunion Plans. [Online]. Available: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-reunion-plans-1234756443/
[4] TVLine. (2025). The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Actor Questions Reunion with Rick Grimes. [Online]. Available: https://tvline.com/2025/07/20/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-actor-questions-reunion-with-rick-grimes/
- Fans of "The Walking Dead" and movie-and-tv enthusiasts can gather for their daily blend of entertainment and discussions, as they eagerly await updates on a potential reunion between Daryl and Rick from the upcoming seasons of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon."
- During interviews at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Reedus shared his thoughts on the possibility of a Daryl-Rick reunion, revealing unique dynamics that may arise if they were to meet again but not get along – an issue that entertainment enthusiasts eagerly anticipate exploring in their future analysis and discussions.
