The Walking Dead just had its most frustrating character death since Carl Grimes

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol Episode 4.

The Walking Dead‘s decision to kill off Carl Grimes was one of the franchise’s biggest mistakesBut it may have just repeated history in one of the most popular spinoffs. Given the nature of the zombie series, character deaths are unavoidable and can often create some incredibly emotional scenes, but only when done right. unfortunately, The Walking Dead: Daryl DixonHis big departure didn’t lead to this, and it’s reminiscent of the franchise’s most infamous exit. The reaction to Carl Grimes walking dead Death caused a major backlash and is one of the reasons often cited for people giving up on the series.

Considering the ratings took a big drop from season 8 to 9, it doesn’t seem like an empty threat, confirming that killing Carl was detrimental to the show’s reputation. Although it seemed like the franchise would learn from this mistake, Daryl Dixon Might just have proven that wasn’t the case. Although The Walking DeadWhile the other spinoffs often wasted new characters, Daryl’s series often treated its supporting cast with care and made them crucial to the plot. However, the show just killed off one of the most promising survivors in an extremely frustrating fashion.

Isabelle has a lot more to offer in Daryl Dixon Season 2 and beyond

Killing her off could prove to be a huge mistake

I was already a little worried that Jezebel would die The Walking Dead: Daryl DixonBut killing her off just one week after Sylvie was a major surprise, especially as she had so much more to offer. With both L’Union and Pouvoir turning on Daryl, Isabelle and the other main characters of the show, the action became more exciting, and Isabelle would have been great to have around. Along with being a compassionate character and an excellent love interest for Daryl, Isabelle was handy with a gun and may have played a major role in fighting off the antagonists before escaping France.

Her relationship with Daryl along with her alliance with Laurent would have been a fascinating dynamic to carry into season 3, but sadly, that can no longer happen. Moreover, Isabelle’s “I love you” line in Daryl Dixon Episode 3 made her arguably the most important character to be introduced after the main one walking dead The show ended, but once again, Daryl missed his happy ending. Knowing that she can have a compelling romance with Daryl while being a potentially permanent addition to the franchise’s core survivors makes her death an extremely bitter pill to swallow, which could be a critical mistake.

Isabelle dying just as Carol arrives makes a very transparent switch

Daryl Dixon clearly couldn’t find a way to have Isabelle and Carol as Daryl’s main companions

Isabel’s death also exposed a very obvious shift for Daryl DixonAs Carol almost immediately replaced her as Daryl’s main companion. Although it was great to see Daryl and Carol back together, It was downright heartbreaking to see the blossoming relationship between Isabelle and Daryl end. It would have been interesting to see all three characters together, but unfortunately, the only interaction between Carol and Isabelle came in the final moments of the latter. Therefore, the spinoff made it feel like an obvious swap between the two, and it clearly could not find a way for both Carol and Isabelle to share the spotlight.

Carol’s solo journey was fun, but her story had to intertwine with Daryl eventually, and I’m not sure it had to happen at the expense of Isabelle. While Daryl and Carol walking dead Friendship is one of the best in the franchise, the relationship of the protagonist with Isabelle was completely different, especially since it was romantic. Even if the trio sharing the screen led to Isabelle and Carol clashes due to their different ideologies and personalities, it could have added extra drama to the series and made it even more entertaining.

Unfortunately, the spinoff made the bold decision to kill off Isabelle instead, allowing Carol to take her place in a very transparent switch. It may be the easiest way to draw focus back on two of The Walking Deads most iconic characters, but we lost a refreshing dynamic in the process without a big payoff, which is difficult not to upset.

Isabelle dies for no reason in Daryl Dixon Season 2

Her death accomplishes very little for the overall plot

Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of Isabel’s death is that it was all for nothing. Although it will probably be about Daryl and potentially create animosity between him and Carol, her departure is not particularly heroic. She managed to give a lozenge cut on his face, but it was hardly enough to warrant a stalking from a so-called pacifist. Killing Isabelle may be the event that turns Losang into a proper villain after L’Union already betrayed Daryl Dixon, but it’s still not the noble sacrifice audiences would have expected for such a central character.

It could be argued that Isabel’s death is a reminder of how brutal The Walking Dead Universe is And that every departure doesn’t always have a purpose, but it still feels like a massive waste. Isabelle has the potential to be an important character for years to come and killing her off without meaning is not how she deserved to go. If she went out protecting Laurent or even Daryl, it would have felt like a heartbreaking yet fitting end to her story. Instead, she was stabbed out of frustration and died without really impacting the overall plot.

Hopefully, Daryl sees some significant changes throughout the rest of the season and beyond, but the end of episode 4 suggests that he’s back on the same page as Carol and will quickly get over Isabel’s death, even if it hurts. As a result, her final moments feel like nothing more than some extra ammunition for Daryl to defend Laurent, which he’s already committed to anyway.

What Isabel’s death means for Daryl Dixon Season 2’s ending and Season 3

Isabelle’s death could still have a major impact on Daryl going forward

With Isabel gone, the rest of Daryl Dixon Season 2 and the future of season 3 look completely different. Norman Reedus said Daryl DixonThe final episode of season 2 is the greatest hour of walking dead TV ever, indicating that it would end with a bang. Although the actor’s comment may have alluded to Isabel’s death event in the finale, the fact that she is already gone means that the story will be very different. Daryl may have a softer side, but without Isabelle, his bond with Laurent may suffer as he has a tendency to laugh at times of stress.

In addition, getting over Isabelle won’t be easy for Daryl, especially since his previous romance ended in tragedy. Therefore, the protagonist could be more aggressive and hot-headed throughout the rest of seasons 2 and 3, which could create even more enemies for the main group. Daryl Dixon will certainly have a big hole in it now that one of the main characters has been written out, and while season 3 could potentially offer some sort of replacement, It will be difficult to fill Isabelle’s shoes, suggesting the tone of the show will have a permanent shift due to her absence.