The Walking Dead has produced three spinoff shows since the main show concluded, and after watching them, I believe one new character will die. Despite The Walking Dead ending in 2022, the franchise has continued through various spinoff shows, each following characters from the original series. So far, I've enjoyed each new story as they've managed to rediscover some of the magic that made the franchise so special. They all have their own individual traits and qualities that make them stand out, but The Walking Dead's spinoffs have also repeated similar storylines, making me confident about one character's death.
With the ongoing shows taking place in fresh locations, I'm not surprised to see so many new additions to the zombie series. Although the protagonists are familiar, the spinoffs have introduced a variety of villains and supporting characters that haven't been seen previously in the franchise. The Ones Who Live also utilized unexpected cameos like Gabriel and Jadis, but the cast still predominantly consisted of new survivors, which was also the case in Daryl Dixon and Dead City. However, despite the abundance of fresh faces, I think one of Daryl Dixon's upcoming additions may die based on the previous spinoffs.
Carol Will Meet A New Character, Ash, In Daryl Dixon Season 2
Daryl Dixon Season 2's Trailer Teased Ash Helping Carol On Her Journey To France
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is set to introduce a new character named Ash, who will cross paths with Carol in season 2. While Daryl Dixon's trailer left many parts of the upcoming story a mystery, it seemed to reveal how Carol gets to France in season 2, with Ash being the pivotal factor. The teaser showed Ash and Carol boarding a plane, indicating the spinoff's new character is some sort of pilot. Having access to a plane instantly makes Ash intriguing and his pilot skills suggest he will be a valuable survivor, meaning he could have a big role.
Given the trailer also teased Carol and Daryl's reunion, it's clear Ash's plane will provide some sort of success in season 2, confirming his importance to the plot. Although his alliance with Carol means he will be significant in the first few episodes, I'm still not confident he'll make it out of the show alive. All signs point to Ash being a resourceful survivor who is capable of handling himself, but having watched the previous spinoff shows, I don't believe that'll be enough to avoid an unfortunate fate in Daryl Dixon season 2.
Based On The Walking Dead's Past Spinoffs, Ash Will Likely Get Killed
The Walking Dead's Previous Spinoffs Have Killed Off Plenty Of Its New Characters
Despite how much I've enjoyed the franchise's new spinoffs, they have shared a trend that makes me fear for Ash in Daryl Dixon season 2. The recent shows have thrived when it comes to cinematography and character dynamics, but they haven't done a great job of treating their new additions with much care. The Walking Dead spinoffs have wasted several new characters, and killing most of its fresh faces has become a bad habit. Dead City kept some of its supporting cast alive heading into season 2, but the likes of Tommaso and Amaia were discarded after serving their purpose.
Rick and Michonne's spinoff killed off pretty much every important new addition.
The duo seemed like they could be crucial to Negan and Maggie's journey, but were killed off in quick succession once helping the protagonists with their objectives. The Ones Who Live was even worse for this, as Michonne's group of allies were all wiped out within one episode, while the key CRM introductions like Okafor, Thorne, and Major General Beale all met their demise before the show ended. Rick and Michonne's spinoff killed off pretty much every important new addition, which is why I think Ash may struggle to survive in Daryl Dixon, but there is a silver lining.
One Reason Ash Might Actually Survive In Daryl Dixon Season 2
Daryl Dixon Season 1 Did A Great Job Of Making Its New Additions Important
Dead City and The Ones Who Live were extremely comfortable getting rid of its new characters, but Daryl Dixon treated them with more care, which could be key to Ash's survival. Although the spinoff killed off the likes of Quinn and Azlan, their deaths had a big impact on the story and Daryl Dixon was far less trigger-happy with killing off its survivors compared to the other shows. The likes of Laurent, Isabelle, Sylvie, Fallou, and Emile all felt like crucial allies who were kept around heading into season 2, proving the series won't just kill Ash for shock value.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has officially been renewed for season 3.
Even Genet and Codron both survived despite being the show's main villains, with Daryl Dixon season 2 even teasing a Codron redemption arc, which suggests there are big plans for the cast. Therefore, I do think Ash may still have a decent chance at survival, simply because Daryl's spinoff has treated its supporting characters much better than the other projects. However, with season 2 likely having even bigger stakes alongside Dead City and The Ones Who Live setting a worrying trend, I still have my doubts that Ash will have a long-term future in The Walking Dead.
