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Daryl Dixon season 2 release schedule – when is episode 1 on AMC and Now?

Daryl Dixon season 2 release schedule – when is episode 1 on AMC and Now?

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    Norman Reedus as Daryl in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.     Norman Reedus as Daryl in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

Credit: AMC

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 is just around the corner, but when precisely can you watch the first episode of ‘The Book of Carol’?

Unlike previous Walking Dead entries, it won’t be possible to watch The Walking Dead spin-off early on AMC Plus. And if you’re in Britain, the situation is just as muddy before; the premiere episode of Daryl Dixon’s second season will be released later than in the US, although it’s not as late as previous spin-offs. We look at you, those who live.

To help you cut through the teetering horde of streaming services, channels, and time zones, we’ve put together a quick guide to The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2, Episode 1 Release Date. If anything, that will help you reunite with Daryl Dixon much faster than Carol…

For more, check out our guide on how to watch The Walking Dead in order, plus our The Walking Dead recap.

Daryl Dixon season 2 release date: What time is episode 1 on AMC?

Clemence Poesy as Isabelle and Norman Reedus as Daryl in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of CarolClemence Poesy as Isabelle and Norman Reedus as Daryl in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol

Clemence Poesy as Isabelle and Norman Reedus as Daryl in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2 Episode 1 release date is September 29 bee 9:00 PM Eastern/8:00 PM Central on AMC. That’s 6:00 PM Pacific, on the west coast.

In the UK, you’ll have to hold your ground: it airs on Sky Max on Friday, October 4 at 9pm BST. From that date, the series will also be streamed on Now, with new episodes airing weekly.

For other regions, you must use the time zone converter.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 release schedule – when will new episodes arrive?

Melissa McBride in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of CarolMelissa McBride in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol

Melissa McBride in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 will air new episodes every Sunday, with this premiere week also including a “Return” behind-the-scenes documentary featuring Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride discussing their reunion.

Below is the confirmed US release schedule, with UK episodes expected to “air weekly, in line with the US”.

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, episode 1: September 29, 2024

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, episode 2: October 6, 2024

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, episode 3: October 13, 2024

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, episode 4: October 20, 2024

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, episode 5: October 27, 2024

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, episode 6: November 3, 2024

How many episodes of Daryl Dixon season 2 are there?

Norman Reedus as Daryl in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of CarolNorman Reedus as Daryl in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol

Norman Reedus as Daryl in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol

Just like in the first season, there are six episodes in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2. That’s also in line with other Walking Dead spinoffs, including the Rick and Michonne-focused The Ones Who Live (six episodes) and Dead City, starring Lauren Cohan’s Maggie and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Negan (also six episodes).

A third season is also planned, which will be shot in Spain.

Where can I watch Daryl Dixon season 2 – The Book of Carol?

Melissa McBride in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of CarolMelissa McBride in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol

Melissa McBride in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 airs on AMC and will also be available to AMC Plus subscribers, although there is no talk of being able to watch new episodes early, as was the case in the later days of The Walking Dead.

In the UK, the Book of Carol is available on Sky Max (formerly Sky One) and streamed to Now subscribers who have the ‘Entertainment’ package.


Dive into our verdict on the final season with our The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 review. Then find out what other new TV shows await you for the rest of 2024.