Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2's Finale.The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2's finale wrapped up most of France's major storylines and took the protagonists towards a new location, but the closing moments also set up one key character's return in season 3. While Sylvie and Isabelle's Walking Dead deaths in season 2 hinted at a dark fate for most of the show's supporting characters, the finale offered a more hopeful ending for others. Akila gave Fallou a reason to stay behind in France, giving the duo a warm and wholesome ending, while Ash and Laurent flew to America, providing them with an equally optimistic conclusion.
Unfortunately, despite these characters getting a strong send-off, Daryl Dixon season 3 taking place in Spain means very few of them are likely to feature heavily in the next installment. The spinoff's change of scenery will likely come with an entirely new cast, which suggests Daryl and Carol will be the only constants when the series returns. However, season 2's ending did indicate that one other survivor could still join the protagonists on their next journey, as their story was left somewhat unresolved, giving Daryl Dixon's most underrated character a strong reason to show up in season 3.
Codron's Disappearance Sets Up His Return In Daryl Dixon Season 3
Daryl Dixon 3 Will Have To Resolve Codron's Unknown Fate
Unlike the rest of Daryl Dixon's central characters, Codron's story is left on a cliffhanger, suggesting he needs to return in some capacity in season 3. Codron joined Daryl, Carol, Fiona, and Angus on their trip to England, but the tunnel caused the group to start hallucinating midway through their journey, creating a chaotic crescendo to the season. While Daryl and Carol were able to overcome their visions, Fiona and Angus were killed, but Codron's fate remains a mystery as the character was last seen chasing after his brother while in a state of delusion.
Season 2's closing shot follows Daryl and Carol progressing through the tunnel with gas masks, but Codron is nowhere to be seen. Given he has been a major part of the story since the first episode, it would feel strange for his story to end here, indicating Codron will return in Daryl Dixon season 3. Whether he ends up in Spain with the protagonists is another question entirely, but the fact that the spinoff didn't kill him off would suggest they still have plans for him, making his disappearance all the more intriguing.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 will premiere in 2025.
Although it's possible he is killed off camera or that Daryl and Carol find him dead at the start of season 3, his survival skills and pivotal role in the story point towards a future Walking Dead return, and he deserves another chance to shine.
Codron's Story Deserves To Continue In Future Daryl Dixon Seasons
Codron Has Quickly Become One Of The Spinoff's Best Characters Thanks To His Redemption Arc
After being a major antagonist in season 1, Codron's redemption arc in Daryl Dixon season 2 made him one of the best characters in the entire show, proving his story should continue. His intimidating personality and alliance with Pouvoir once made Codron a formidable foe for Daryl and L'Union, but his motivations were still understandable, as he believed Daryl was responsible for killing his brother. Despite having the protagonist dead to rights, Codron spared Daryl and his allies in season 1's finale after Laurent told him, "God loves you", putting him on a compelling path to redemption.
Even after being tortured by Genet, Codron remained strong and helped Carol and Daryl reunite, before protecting Laurent later in the season.
Even after being tortured by Genet, Codron remained strong and helped Carol and Daryl reunite, before protecting Laurent later in the season. He also put his past with Daryl aside and worked with him to prevent the villains from capturing Laurent, seemingly ending this rivalry. When he finally learns Daryl didn't kill Michel, it only adds more guilt about his previous actions, making him more determined to do right, hence assisting the protagonists on their journey to England.
While Codron's hallucination did cause him to turn on Daryl in season 2's finale, he didn't appear to be heading back down a sinister path, and if he survives, he will remain a valuable ally. Therefore, the series should keep the former antagonist around and give him the opportunity to continue growing, as Codron's Walking Dead redemption story could surpass Negan's. Assuming the writers do his arc justice, Codron could easily become a central character for the next few years, making it pivotal that the franchise doesn't squander his potential.
Codron's Perfect Ending Would Be Joining The Walking Dead's Main Group
The Character Deserves The Chance To Become Part Of Something Meaningful
With the possibility of Laurent and Ash joining The Walking Dead's main group, Codron becoming part of the Commonwealth isn't out of the question - and it's his perfect ending. Alongside being filled with regret over his past, Codron lacks a true purpose after losing his loved ones. As a result, finding a home with the franchise's main characters would show just how far Codron has come since his villainous onslaught in Daryl Dixon season 1, and being able to help his former rival return to his allies would be a full circle moment for him.
It would also allow his blossoming friendship with Daryl to continue and seeing him interact with some of the franchise's biggest characters would certainly make for some great entertainment. Codron would undoubtedly be a useful addition to the Commonwealth and its allied communities considering he is a talented survivor who possesses plenty of leadership qualities. In addition, getting a chance to see Laurent again and helping him grow up would make all of Codron's sacrifices more meaningful, and I hope Daryl Dixon gives him the chance he deserves at a happy ending.
