The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon | "Limbo" Recap & Review | "Contrabando" Preview

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The dust has finally settled on the chaos brought by the Primivitos, but in “Limbo,” the latest chapter of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, peace is only temporary. The episode picks up with Daryl and the group trying to regroup and rebuild their footing in the aftermath of the brutal attack on Solaz — yet as the title suggests, they find themselves suspended between calm and chaos, unsure which will strike next.

Just when it seems the worst is behind them, a new menace surfaces. Known as the Buzzards, this scavenger faction stalks the open roads and ruins of France like vultures over a battlefield. They’re fast, organized, and brutal — scavenging the dead and preying on the weak. The Buzzards feel less like raiders and more like opportunistic hunters, and their introduction adds a raw, unpredictable energy to the season. Their arrival serves as a chilling reminder that in this world, survival never comes without new enemies waiting in the wings.

While scouting for resources, Daryl crosses paths with a small group known as the Lepers — people left scarred and shunned by infection and radiation exposure. At first, he mistakes them for a hostile group, ready to draw his weapon. But the truth quickly unfolds: they’re not a threat; they’re victims. Their desperation is heartbreaking, their camp nearly barren, and their access to clean water gone.

This moment showcases the Daryl we know best — the hardened survivor with a soft spot for the broken and forgotten. He promises the Lepers he’ll return with water, a small gesture that carries the weight of hope in a world where kindness is rare. It’s one of Norman Reedus’s more grounded performances this season — quieter, more introspective, yet powerfully human.

Meanwhile, Carol and Antonio remain behind in Solaz, working to keep peace and order after the chaos. Their dynamic is an interesting thread in “Limbo.” They’re not just co-leaders — there’s a growing emotional tension between them, one part mutual respect, one part something deeper neither is ready to define.

Carol, ever the pragmatic survivor, continues to earn the villagers’ trust while keeping an eye on the shifting alliances. Antonio, on the other hand, balances leadership with compassion — a quality Carol both admires and fears. Together, they’re learning what kind of world they can rebuild, and perhaps, what kind of bond they might share within it.

“Limbo” acts as a bridge episode — calm before what’s clearly the next storm. Daryl’s promise to the Lepers, the Buzzards closing in, and the fragile peace of Solaz all feel like ticking clocks. The final moments hint that the Buzzards may already be tracking Daryl’s movements, setting up a collision course for Episode 4 that could test both his promise and the group’s unity.

With “Limbo,” Daryl Dixon continues to thrive on its European grit and emotional storytelling. It’s not about the biggest battle or the most walkers — it’s about humanity’s fight to stay human, even when the world keeps rotting around them.