Since the premiere of The Walking Dead spin-off Daryl Dixon, fans of the zombie-verse have been waiting to see how the show’s main protagonist will reunite with his erstwhile counterpart Carol (Melissa McBride). There had been concerns over Carol’s involvement in the series following some logistical problems but all of that was squashed much to the delight of fans when Carol’s return was teased in episode 5. Season 1’s epic finale announced Carol’s arrival for the first time in the flesh and now, as we look forward to Season 2 dubbed The Book of Carol, AMC has released a new trailer teasing some zombie-killing action from Carol in the series as she continues her mission to reunite with her long-lost bestie, Daryl.

Carol’s first introduction in Episode 5 comes in the form of a cameo as Daryl reminisces about his past interactions with her over a radio when he had promised to return to Virginia within a week. However, as audiences know, that never happened as Daryl eventually found himself in France, unsure of how he got there. By episode 6, audiences finally get to see that Carol is still back in Freeport, Maine, and wondering what might have happened to Daryl. The season finale also reveals that Carol’s search for Daryl has led her to stumble upon a major breakthrough after finding Daryl’s motorcycle. She captures the rider of the motorcycle, hoping he will lead her to the answers she seeks.

The teaser captures Daryl in a reflective moment, wrestling with his emotions and questioning whether France is where he truly belongs. He ponders the fate of the people he left behind, contemplating if they are equally in his thoughts. Then we see a resolute Carol, wholly committed to her mission of locating him. As shown, Carol’s quest will lead her to form new allies as well as face off with a swamp of walkers.

When Will ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Season 2 Premiere?

Fortunately, fans won’t have to endure an extended wait before diving back into Daryl’s adventures in France. Several weeks prior to the show’s anticipated premiere, Deadline reported that AMC Networks successfully reached an agreement with SAG-AFTRA, thereby ensuring that the strikes wouldn’t disrupt the production involving the show’s cast and crew.

The creative department for Season 2 is already shaping up nicely as it was revealed at the NYCC The Walking Dead panel that Greg Nicotero, an alum of the flagship series, will be directing the premiere episode for Season 2. Nicotero is renowned as the mastermind behind the franchise’s special effects makeup. However, he won’t be the sole director at the helm in the sophomore season. Dan Percival, who served as both director and executive producer in the inaugural season, is set to return, this time directing three episodes.

While the precise premiere date for Season 2 remains undisclosed by AMC, the newly released trailer teases the sophomore season will arrive next year. Check out the trailer below: