Counting Down Daryl Dixon's Top 10 Moments in The Walking Dead
From the Batsuit to the Batmobile, Batman has many classic symbols and gadgets, but the most iconic is undoubtedly the Batsignal. Whenever a major crime is in progress or Gordon wants to scare a few criminals, the Director flashes the Bat-signal in the sky to get Batman’s attention. Recently, Batman finally realized how counterintuitive the Bat-Signal actually is. In the story “Pygmalion” by Guillem March and Arif Prianto in “Batman: The Brave and the Bold 7”, Batman is training to regain his memories after a bout of amnesia when he finally appears in the sky. Witness the Bat Signal. He wants to continue as Batman even if he loses his memory, so he heads to the Batsignal to see what Gordon wants. This leads to an amnesiac Batman commenting on how the Bat-Signal was a potentially bad idea. Batman values his secret identity so much that he can’t give out things like his phone number to the police exactly, but instead gives criminals an exact way to know his whereabouts. This is intended to instill fear in criminals, but instead informs all criminals that Batman is employed at his GCPD headquarters.
Daryl Dixon Finds A Four-Legged Best Friend
Dog, the former pet of Reapers executive Leah Shaw (Lynn Collins), ends up accompanying Daryl Dixon when Shaw goes missing. As a puppy, Dog ran away into the woods and found Daryl. That led to a brief romantic relationship between Leah and Darryl. But Dog is more than just a skilled wingman. Dogs are brave, loyal, and tracking experts. He looks a lot like Daryl, which is probably why the two form such a deep bond. Dog isn’t just the sidekick that The Walking Dead’s favorite loner needs in life, he’s also a reminder of Daryl’s kindness in the face of apocalyptic hardship.
The Many Moments Of Daryl & Beth’s Relationship
Introduced in Season 2 of The Walking Dead, Beth Greene (Emily Kinney) is Maggie’s (Lauren Cohan) sister and one of Hershel’s (Scott Wilson) children. Created by Season 2 showrunner Glenn Mazzara, the ever-optimistic Beth is the perfect complement to Reedus’ jaded Daryl. As Rick’s group scatters after the Governor’s attack on the prison, Daryl rescues Beth, who has just witnessed her father’s beheading and is in a catatonic state. After Beth calls Darryl emotionally distant, the two get drunk on moonshine and discuss their traumatic past. Finally, Daryl teaches Beth how to use a crossbow. Although Beth dies in season 5, she leaves an indelible mark on Daryl Dixon.
Daryl Kills Leah In The Walking Dead
Stoic and incredibly traumatized, Leah Shaw couldn’t be more broken in Robert Kirkman’s post-apocalyptic, walker-infested wasteland. Although she is initially wary of Daryl, the two eventually fall in love. Of course, things get complicated. Not only are the couple separated for a while, but Shaw turns out to be a member of the Reapers, a hostile cult-like group that worships their leader. Eventually, Shaw and the Reapers come into conflict with Maggie’s group. When Leah attempts to kill Maggie at the cabin in the woods where the Reaper first meets Daryl, Reedus’ character tracks them down and shoots Leah in the head to save Maggie.
Daryl Finds His Zombie Brother
Merle Dixon is fickle and fanatical, and loves playing with others, especially his younger brother Darryl. After being abandoned by Rick’s group, Merle teams up with the ruthless Governor (David Morrissey) to carry out his orders at the expense of Rick, Daryl, and their allies. In their final conversation, Merle tells Daryl, In their final conversation, Merle tells Daryl, “People do what they gotta do or they die.“ Although he’s not very likable, Merle does save Michonne (Danai Gurira) and kills eight of the Governor’s soldiers. After Morrissey’s villain kills Merle, he reanimates, forcing Daryl to take out his own Walker-brother. One of The Walking Dead‘s most emotional moments, Merle’s death is a turning point for Daryl.
Daryl Dixon Kills Alpha & Beta
Introduced in Season 9 of The Walking Dead, Alpha (Samantha Morton) is the leader of the Whisperers, a group of survivors who wear undead skin as a disguise. One of The Walking Dead’s most brutal villains, Alpha is a highly intelligent, psychopathic killer who even seeks the murder of her own daughter, Lydia. Alpha fights Daryl in one of the series’ best action scenes before meeting a bloody end. Daryl and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) then team up to defeat Alpha’s successor, the aptly named Beta (Ryan Hurst). While Beta is distracted by Negan, Daryl uses a knife to blind the Whisperer, killing him.
Daryl Dixon Destroys The Governor’s Tank
When the Governor leads Woodbury’s soldiers in a massive attack on Rick Grimes’ group in prison, he throws tanks into the fight. At first, it looks like the weaponized vehicle will spell doom for the prison staff, but as luck would have it, Daryl intervenes in one of The Walking Dead’s most captivating moments. After mowing down some undead with his rifle, Daryl confidently runs towards the tank, pulls the pin on the grenade, and plunges the explosive into the vehicle’s barrel, detonating it. Darryl’s attack on Dixon’s tank was an unforgettable moment and remains one of his coolest sequences in the series.
Daryl Saves Carol In TWD Season 2 & Gives Her A Cherokee Rose
Before joining Rick’s group, Hershel provides shelter on his farm to the main survivors of “The Walking Dead.” Carol’s daughter Sophia (Madison Lintz) is still missing, so Daryl takes it upon himself to continue the search. Although she was unable to bring Sophia home, her pursuers found Cherokee Rose. According to the episode, it is an indigenous symbol that means that children are protected by force. Daryl then gives the token to a grieving Carol. Season 2 also sees Daryl saving Carol and opening up to her in other ways. Not only does this moment cement their pair’s bond, but it foreshadows Daryl’s gradual change into a more emotive, supportive character.
Daryl Uses A Grenade Launcher
When Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green), Abraham (Michael Cudlitz), and Daryl meet Negan’s rescue team, they find themselves in a bind. The Savior in charge asks them to lay down their weapons. After all, it’s all Negan’s. It was a terrifying encounter, Just when the Savior biker gang is about to open fire, Daryl whips out a rocket launcher. The RPG decimates the Saviors, much to Sasha’s relief. When Daryl appears, holding the smoking weapon, he nonchalantly says, “What a bunch of a–holes,” which is the cherry on top of a truly iconic moment.
Daryl Refuses To Kneel To Negan
When Daryl and the group finally come face to face with Negan, things quickly turn brutal. No one can forget Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s introduction to the world of The Walking Dead. There he intimidates Rick’s group with Lucille, a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire. After Negan kills Glenn (Steven Yeun) in front of everyone, the Saviors take Daryl hostage. At the sanctuary, he is tortured and force-fed dog food. Daryl tries to escape, but Negan uses Lucille to blackmail him. Despite being badly beaten, Daryl refuses to kneel before Negan. At some point, Daryl reaches something of a breaking point, but his defiance definitely leaves a mark on the threatening group.
Daryl Dixon Saves Alexandria
When Daryl and the group finally come face to face with Negan, things quickly turn brutal. No one can forget Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s introduction to the world of The Walking Dead. There he intimidates Rick’s group with Lucille, a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire. After Negan kills Glenn (Steven Yeun) in front of everyone, the Saviors take Daryl hostage. At the sanctuary, he is tortured and force-fed dog food. Daryl tries to escape, but Negan uses Lucille to blackmail him. Despite being badly beaten, Daryl refuses to kneel before Negan. At some point, Daryl reaches something of a breaking point, but his defiance definitely leaves a mark on the threatening group.