In the "Walking Dead" finale, as he's leaving his loved ones behind, Daryl reaffirms to Judith (Cailey Fleming) that he'll find Rick and Michonne, reminding viewers of his dedication to reuniting with his longtime allies. Is it possible this search could have led him to the ship? Or was he maybe looking into the experiments being conducted on the walkers for some reason? And who are the "bad people" he's referring to? Answers are scarce, but with Season 2 already confirmed, there's still plenty of time to explore the gap between this spin-off and the original series.
Since Rick and Michonne are finally returning on "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," it's possible we'll get some more information about whether their paths ever cross with Daryl's after the original series' finale. If Daryl ever does track down his old friends, their show could provide more insight into what led him to where we see him today. Though "The Walking Dead" may have aired its final episode, its survivors' stories certainly aren't done being told. And while we may still not know the why of Daryl's presence in France, at least we now know the how.
