Daryl Dixon: The Unstoppable Super Ninja

[AcesandEights]

Going forward I will put down my thoughts, facts and figures in an attempt to prove that the character Darryl Dixon, portrayed in brooding fashion by actor Norman Reedus, is either a super unstoppable ninja zombie hunting machine, maybe a reprogrammed terminator or possibly a drow. First bullet-points on the subject to give you an idea of where I coming from with this: -He's stealthy -He's cutthroat & pragmatic -He can ragdoll a zombie -Look how sneaky he is when he uses the dead zombie for cover -Fear touching a zombie? I think not! -Fear of zombie fluids? Pffft. -He communicates in hand signals when necessary -He never: gets the shakes, never looks like he might sh*t himself, never looks more than slightly fearful or surprised. Basically never acts human in matters where 99.9% of people would be overcome with fear. -Darryl doesn't miss with his crossbow...EVER (doubtless if he lasts long enough he will, but only as the plot absolutely demands). This ends my preliminary thoughts, but undoubtedly there will be more to follow.

[bassman]

Agreed on all points. Daryl is a badass. Kinda like the TV Series' early, but male, Michonne. I wasn't so sure at first, but now I totally love the character. Not only is he a badass, but he's also a very important part of the group's survival. Hell....Rick and Shane went from putting him in a choke hold to putting him in charge of very important tasks.

[AcesandEights]

I like the character myself, but I wish we'd see a little more humanity in the character. I mean, he should have been pretty terrified at some of the situations he's found himself in. I like the action, I just want to keep it gritty and somewhat realistic and I see a tendency developing that I hope the writers don't fall deeper into. As far as that character from the comic series...   Michonne definitely had good reason for being how she was and, even being a hardcore, badass survivor through and through, it was always apparent how damaged she was from the process that led her there, and ultimately how human her character was.

[Ragnarr]

Agreed! Daryl Dixon is as awesome as his brother Merl Dixon is a douche. It's a case of genetic balancing I suppose.

[Mr. Clean]

Agreed! Daryl Dixon is as awesome as his brother Merl Dixon is a douche. It's a case of genetic balancing I suppose. Merle is just misunderstood....He's a good guy. I can tell.

[Ghoulman]

I like the character myself, but I wish we'd see a little more humanity in the character. I mean, he should have been pretty terrified at some of the situations he's found himself in. I like the action, I just want to keep it gritty and somewhat realistic and I see a tendency developing that I hope the writers don't fall deeper into. I think being the backwoods, loner, disfunctianal family, redneck type, this may be all the emotion Daryl is capable of, for now. I compare Daryl to many kids in the school that I work who are absolute damaged good. School is their home, their safe place, their normalcy. We always have kids who need extra attention and intervention before big breaks because the most terrifying thought to them is spending two weeks at home. No lie. I picture Daryl like THAT. I predict Daryl will begin to treat this group of survivors like his family and will ultimately come to love and trust them, and likely, will die giving his life for one or more of them. I think we have seen twinges of Daryl's humanity already. My favorite such moment would be when Carol is pick-axing her dead husbands brains all over the ground and Daryl is seen looking on in a manner that would indicate THAT was the most fucked up thing he's seen and somehow stirs some emotion in him. Totally agree with everything else you said about Daryl though man. He. Is. The. BOMB!!

[Ragnarr]

I think we can see Daryl starting to treat the survivors as his new "family" in that last episode. He takes charge of the group to keep them moing back to the RV after Lori hears the gunshot in the distance. He also protests when Lori is about to ride off with the farmer's daughter. Season 1's Daryl wouldn't have gave a crap I think. Wondering when (not having read the series) his brother Meryl will show up looking for revenge.

[bassman]

Wondering when (not having read the series) his brother Meryl will show up looking for revenge. The Dixon Brothers aren't in the comic series, so your guess is as good as anyone...

[AcesandEights]

I compare Daryl to many kids in the school that I work who are absolute damaged good. School is their home, their safe place, their normalcy. We always have kids who need extra attention and intervention before big breaks because the most terrifying thought to them is spending two weeks at home. No lie. I picture Daryl like THAT. Now that's a thought! Now that you mention it, Ghoulman, I've heard teachers describe sort of kid you're likening Daryl to and that would make good sense.

[mpokera]

I think we can see Daryl starting to treat the survivors as his new "family" in that last episode. He takes charge of the group to keep them moing back to the RV after Lori hears the gunshot in the distance. He also protests when Lori is about to ride off with the farmer's daughter. Season 1's Daryl wouldn't have gave a crap I think. Wondering when (not having read the series) his brother Meryl will show up looking for revenge. I think a likely thing is that they are showing Daryl evolving and treating the survivors as family in order to set up a later confrontation for when Meryl does show back up. He will be forced to choose between his brother who will be out for revenge and his adopted family he has come to trust and even love.

[Moon Knight]

Daryl is a great character and proof that adding things to the show that weren't in the comic aint such a bad thing as long as it works.

[rongravy]

...or possibly a drow. He'd take on all of them and win, not even making a sound... I'd be wayyyy more worried about a drow invasion than a zombie one. You think zombies are unfeeling. Imagine a foe that'd want to bring you down...

[Ragnarr]

He'd take on all of them and win, not even making a sound... I'd be wayyyy more worried about a drow invasion than a zombie one. You think zombies are unfeeling. Imagine a foe that'd want to bring you down... Aren't Drow those evil elves from Dungeons & Dragons? Because if we were ever invaded by evil elves, that would be my clue to give up drinking!

[Thorn]

Too pale to be a drow though... The rest I'll buy... for a dollar.

[LouCipherr]

Daryl is a great character and proof that adding things to the show that weren't in the comic aint such a bad thing as long as it works. Damn right. I think if they killed him off, I might just lose interest in the show - which is weird, 'cause the first few episodes he was in, I could've cared less about him.