The Walking Dead spin-off’s final season pins down release window

So, it looks like we're officially gearing up to say goodbye to The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon—but not just yet. Norman Reedus himself has confirmed that the series will be ending with its upcoming fourth season, set to begin airing in 2027 on AMC. If you've been following along since Daryl set foot in France, you might want to brace yourself for some closure (and, let's face it, probably a lot more emotional trauma).

Daryl Dixon's final episodes are coming 2027! I can't quite believe we're here. Thank you to every single one of you who joined us on this journey — through the good, the brutal, and everything in between. We've gotten a lot of bruises, scars and concussions along the way. A lot of hard work went into this series, especially the crews. This last chapter is gonna hit different and hit hard. I can't wait for all of you to see them. See you in 2027. Missing u all at Comico.

What's Actually Happening?

Reedus took to Instagram to break the news, making it official that season four will wrap up the show for good. He made a point of specifically giving thanks to the fans and the behind-the-scenes crew, and hinted (not so subtly) that this last season is going to land with a bit more punch than usual. If you're wondering about Comicon—nope, he's not there, and yes, he does sound genuinely gutted about that fact.

• Season four of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is confirmed as the finale.
• The final batch of episodes lands on AMC in 2027.
• Reedus promises something a bit different (possibly more grim than ever, if that's possible for this universe).

No word on a specific air date yet, and AMC haven't dropped any major teasers or trailers at this stage. Reedus appears as gobsmacked as anyone that it's actually ending, so you're not alone if you're struggling to see life after post-apocalyptic Paris. More updates are expected as we crawl closer to the airing window.