“Daryl Dixon” Season 2 is shaping up to be an exhilarating chapter in the “The Walking Dead” franchise The story of Daryl (Norman Reedus), who has captivated audiences with his journey through post-apocalyptic France, continues Although this season is subtitled “The Book of Carol,” this article will simply refer to it as Season 2

The early reviews are already pouring in, but critics seem to agree on one thing A quick look at the show's Rotten Tomatoes page shows that the critics' rating is an impressive 88%, indicating that while not every moment has won over every viewer, the consensus is generally favorable

For those who have followed Daryl's journey from the beginning, the new season appears to have raised the stakes by introducing Melissa McBride's fierce character, Carol Together, these fan-favorite characters are likely to face off against unforgivable enemies (and perhaps even zombie variants) and wreak havoc

So here's what critics are currently saying about “Daryl Dixon” Season 2 ahead of its release this weekend

In “Daryl Dixon” Season 2, the main character and his best friend Carol have a long-awaited reunion after several months This season, the emphasis is on Carol, who will stop at nothing to find Daryl Her motives in pursuing Daryl remain a mystery, but will be revealed as the story unfolds

The official synopsis reads: “A spin-off of The Walking Dead, Carol Pelletier and Daryl Dixon reunite on the other side of the world to confront their old demons and protect those they love”

In addition, this season's main antagonist, Genet (Anne Charrier), makes her move, putting the Peauvoirs on a violent collision course with the Coalition of Hope in a battle for the future of France Daryl and Carole are of course caught up in the chaos, and the aftermath will not be pretty

I have to admit that I really enjoyed the first season of “Daryl Dixon” and have high hopes for season two Not all critics are fans, but most have positive things to say about the latest season

Cameron Bonomoro of ComicBookcom largely praised the performances of the two leads: “Together or apart, Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride are a refreshing new season tour de force Meanwhile, Collider's Sean Van Horn called it “one of the better spin-offs” in the franchise: “The show, like many episodes in the ‘Walking Dead’ universe over the last few years, has its usual flaws, but with Daryl and Carol at the center, it still much to look forward to”

Other critics have paid more attention to this season's setting, with CBR's Kate Doll claiming that “the world-building and direction are astounding” The same critic also believes that it “tells a challenging story”

Another promising review by IGN's Matt Fowler added to my excitement: The Book of Carol is a strong and poignant reunion of two “Walking Dead” favorites, despite the story's sometimes messy retelling The action is excellent, the seasonal resolution works, and the final sequence provides a clever catharsis”

Of course, as noted, not all reviews are as good as this one; Amy West of Total Film says that season two lacks freshness: “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon-The Book of Carol” is the titular survivor's continuing adventures in France, and disappointingly ingenious as the franchise brings two fan favorites back together

Drew Reed of Cosmic Circus did not like “the insertion of Carroll into an already established plot They felt that it “sidetracked many of the already established and developed characters”

I would say that “Daryl Dixon” Season 2 is a mixed bag, but from most of the reviews I've seen, they seem to be quite favorable about this next chapter I myself am a big fan of “The Walking Dead,” so I always give spin-offs a chance Considering that Season 1 was quite well received, my expectations for the next installment are not low Besides, Norman Reedus has already teased a “degree-expanding” Season 2

If you've already seen Season 1, I suggest you give Season 2 a fair look Also, horror-related fans can stream some of the other “Walking Dead” spinoffs on AMC

“The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol” will air on AMC on Sunday, September 29