The Book of Carol: New season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon sets September premiere

Norman Reedus will officially return as Daryl Dixon later this year! After starring in all 11 seasons of the original series The Walking Dead, based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard, Reedus moved on to headline his own spinoff series, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which premiered in 2023.

Both a ratings and critical success, AMC swiftly renewed the series for another season, one that will heavily feature the return of Daryl's bestie and the fan-favorite character Carol Peletier, played by Melissa McBride. Season 2 is fittingly subtitled "The Book of Carol."

Carol made her grand return at the end of season 1, as she embarks on her search for Daryl. We didn't get to see the pair reunite in the finale, so I know fans will be eager to watch their reunion come season 2.

On June 6, AMC officially announced that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol will premiere on Sunday, September 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+. Like season 1, season 2 will also feature six episodes.

Picking up where the previous season left off, The Book of Carol follows the duo on their respective journeys as Carol tries to find her friend and Daryl struggles with his decision to stay in France after landing there shipwrecked.

Here's the official synopsis for the new season shared by AMC:

"The new season picks up where The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon left off, following fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Reedus) and Carol Peletier (McBride). They both confront old demons while she fights to find her friend and he struggles with his decision to stay in France, causing tension at the Nest. Additionally, Genet (Anne Charrier)’s movement builds momentum, setting Pouvoir on a violent collision course with the Union of Hope in the fight for France's future."

In addition to Reedus and McBride, the spinoff stars Clémence Poésy, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, Laika Blanc Francard, Romain Levi, Charrier, and Eriq Ebouaney.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is one of several spinoffs in The Walking Dead universe. Most of them have concluded (at least, for now), but apart from Daryl Dixon, the Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Maggie (Lauren Conrad) spinoff The Walking Dead: Dead City is still running, with its second season set to debut in 2025.

Daryl Dixon returns for its second season on September 29 on AMC and AMC+. Stay tuned to 1428 Elm for all things horror and make sure to follow our Facebook page and Twitter account!