AMC’s hit spin-off is heading toward a “bigger, deeper, and more emotional” conclusion as Daryl and Carol face their toughest challenges yet.
David Zabel Teases Epic Season 3 Finale of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
As The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon nears the end of its third season, fans can expect a finale that will be nothing short of breathtaking. According to showrunner David Zabel, the final episodes promise to deliver one of the most intense emotional payoffs in The Walking Dead universe to date.
Speaking at New York Comic Con on October 10, 2025, Zabel teased that the series — led by Norman Reedus as Daryl and Melissa McBride as Carol — is building toward a dramatic and heartfelt close.
“Season 3 is pressurized right now,” said Zabel. “We just had an amazing episode, and the next episodes run ‘til the end are one of those incredible Walking Dead runs where things get bigger, deeper, more emotional, and crazier.”
The Daryl Dixon Season 3 finale airs Sunday, October 19 on AMC, marking the culmination of a high-stakes journey across Europe.
Bigger Stakes, Deeper Emotion, and the Road to Redemption
This season, Daryl and Carol continue their odyssey through Spain, facing powerful new enemies and exploring the human cost of survival. Their main threat? A dangerous organization led by the ruthless “El Alcazar.”
Zabel described the upcoming finale as a “dream” to create, noting how deeply the characters have evolved since their days in the original The Walking Dead series.
“It really does build to an incredible conclusion for these characters,” Zabel revealed. “It takes the journey that started those 12 years ago and builds upon it. These people are changed by what they’ve experienced — and they’re finally able to rectify some things from the past.”
For longtime fans, this promises closure, growth, and emotional resolution — the kind of storytelling that made The Walking Dead a global phenomenon.
Norman Reedus on Daryl Dixon’s Growth and Season 4
Series star Norman Reedus, now filming The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 4 in Spain, echoed Zabel’s excitement for what’s to come.
“Season 4 is probably my favorite season ever,” Reedus said, teasing that the upcoming episodes are “weird” and unexpected in the best way.
Reflecting on Daryl’s evolution since his introduction in the original series, Reedus shared,
“He started with a chip on his shoulder and just kind of ran with that. Throughout the years, I slowly started to square up to people — look them in the face — and that changed the projection of my character.”
He added,
“As far as work ethic and appreciation for the job, I love going to work. I really love playing this character. It’s a major thing in my life.”
A Legacy of Survival and Humanity
Since premiering in 2023, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has redefined what a spin-off can achieve — blending action, character drama, and the haunting beauty of post-apocalyptic Europe.
The third season has delved deeper into the emotional core of the franchise, exploring themes of loyalty, forgiveness, and the enduring will to survive. With Daryl and Carol at its center, the show continues to balance heart-pounding danger with human connection.
And for Zabel, that’s what makes the finale so powerful.
“It’s not just about surviving anymore,” he said. “It’s about understanding what that survival means.”
Season 3 Finale and What Comes Next
The Daryl Dixon Season 3 finale will air Sunday, October 19, 2025, on AMC — setting the stage for Season 4, which Zabel teased will be “its own beast.”
Fans can expect the new season to push boundaries even further, continuing the emotional storytelling and cinematic scope that has made the series a standout within The Walking Dead universe.
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