Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2's Finale.The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 concluded with the protagonists leaving France in pursuit of another country, but it's not the destination most viewers were expecting. Before the spinoff returned for its second season, confirmation that Daryl Dixon season 3 would take place in Spain set up a change of scenery, making it inevitable that Daryl and Carol would exit France. While the lead duo initially planned on heading home to America with Laurent and Ash, restrictions with the plane meant that it couldn't support four people, resulting in Daryl and Carol staying behind to ensure their allies survived.
Despite no longer having a direct route home to the US, Daryl Dixon season 2's ending did offer a potential solution to their problem, as one country allegedly dealt with the outbreak better than most. As a result, the protagonists began heading towards this supposed safe haven in search of a way home, hoping this surviving country had the resources needed to bring them overseas. However, while this new location could provide the answers they're looking for, Daryl and Carol's intended destination is taking them in the opposite direction from Spain, creating questions about where season 3 is really set.
Daryl Dixon Season 3 Is Supposed To Be Set In Spain, But Season 2 Ends With Them Heading To England
England & Spain Are On Opposite Sides Of France
Although Daryl Dixon 3 is supposed to take place in Spain, season 2's ending sent the protagonists on a journey to England, adding to the mystery about the spinoff's next location. Filming has already taken place in Spain and season 3's latest trailer indicates that the show will predominantly take place there; however, England also seemed to feature in the teaser, leaving audiences guessing about what will happen next.
One line during season 2's finale indicated that the United Kingdom had survived The Walking Dead's zombie outbreak as the army locked down the island quickly, and while zombies may still be a large threat on the island, the UK coping better than most countries seems to offer Daryl and Carol some hope of getting home. Despite encountering several problems on their route to England, it appears that the protagonists will make it to their destination, as season 3 teased London's iconic red buses. Unfortunately, this only creates more questions than answers about Spain's involvement when the spinoff returns.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 will premiere in 2025.
Based on the information provided so far, The Walking Dead has hinted at the UK surviving far better than Spain, leaving little reason for Daryl and Carol to head there. In addition, Spain is on the opposite side of France compared to the UK, meaning the characters are traveling in the opposite direction from season 3's primary location. Therefore, there is no clear explanation as to how the duo will end up in South-West Europe, casting doubt on where the story will go next, which only adds to the excitement around the project.
Why Daryl & Carol Are Going To England At The End Of Daryl Dixon Season 2
The United Kingdom Is Their Best Chance Of Making It Home To America
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon never explicitly states why Daryl and Carol are heading for England in season 2's finale, but the reasoning does seem relatively clear. With the duo still focused on returning to America, they require a method of transport to get them there, which France doesn't seem to have. Thankfully, Fallou happens to know a Scottish couple who claim the UK was in a good state when they left the island, meaning it could have what the protagonists are looking for.
Given its geographical location, the UK having operational ships seems likely, especially if the army managed to deal with the apocalypse in a somewhat controlled manner. In addition, if the country kept casualties to a minimum compared to the rest of the world, Daryl and Carol may have a better chance of finding a pilot in England who is willing to take them to America. Therefore, England seems like the best option after Daryl Dixon season 2 ruled out Ash's plane as a way home, hence why the protagonists take a chance of venturing into unfamiliar territory.
Something Must Go Really Wrong For Daryl & Carol To End Up In Spain
The Protagonists Could End Up Being Captured & Taken To Spain
Assuming the UK really has handled things as well as the franchise has suggested, Daryl and Carol's time in the country feels like it should be a success, but the Spanish setting indicates this may not be the case. Even if the island was in a good state when the Scottish couple left for France, things could have easily changed since then. While being a fairly isolated location provides the benefit of keeping the infected out of the country, the UK being so densely populated also means the virus could spread quickly if things were to go wrong.
Therefore, the UK may have lasted years without civilization falling, but one bad day could be enough to turn the island upside down, suggesting Daryl and Carol might be traveling to a country in dire condition. Additionally, the Scottish couple may have been lying about how well things were so that they could have more people to accompany them on their trip home, increasing their chances of survival. Perhaps most worryingly for the protagonists is that the UK may be led by villains just like France was, which could be the real reason they end up in Spain.
If the UK is actually in a stable condition, the country probably won't want uninvited guests, meaning Daryl and Carol's arrival could quickly become a problem.
If the UK is actually in a stable condition, the country probably won't want uninvited guests, meaning Daryl and Carol's arrival could quickly become a problem. Rather than providing the protagonists with the resources they need, the UK's new leaders may ship them off to Spain, explaining Daryl Dixon season 3's true location. Daryl even claims "I thought it was all over" in the teaser trailer, indicating that something went wrong during their attempt to return to America, and England is possibly the source of these issues.
