What is the plot?

The episode opens with Daryl gifting Laurent a guitar, signaling a moment of connection and farewell. Laurent senses that Daryl has chosen to stay behind rather than leave with them. Daryl confirms this, telling Laurent he is not coming along.

Carol is forced at gunpoint to lead the cultists to a racetrack/airfield, but she has a plan to trap them. She leads them into an enclosed space filled with walkers, hoping to kill them. This plan only causes minimal damage and costs her dearly, but it buys enough time for Ash and Laurent to prepare for escape by plane.

As Ash gets the plane ready, Jacinta's men chase after it on bikes and in jeeps, shooting and making jumps off the terrain. Daryl, Fallou, and Codron fight back to protect the plane. Carol jumps out of the plane at some point, choosing to stay behind with Daryl. Daryl acknowledges Carol's sacrifice, and they are left stranded in France.

Meanwhile, Jacinta, the cult leader, is lured by Anna into the zombie-filled tunnel beneath the racetrack. Anna confronts Jacinta, who claims "God is on our side," but Anna counters that "God gave up on us a long time ago." Jacinta is surrounded by walkers and dies there. Anna also dies in this confrontation.

With the villains defeated or dead, the group collapses and goes separate ways. Carol, Daryl, Fallou, and Codron regroup and plan their next move. Fallou tells them about two people willing to help them get to England. They head to a hideout where Fallou and Akila say their goodbyes, choosing not to continue with the group.

The remaining three descend into the Chunnel, the tunnel under the English Channel. They find the tunnel empty of survivors but reach a checkpoint with gas masks. They soon realize the bat feces on the ground cause hallucinations when inhaled.

Beyond the checkpoint, they encounter bioluminescent walkers glowing like fireflies. They fight these walkers while struggling with the effects of the bat feces. The hallucinations intensify: Codron sees his dead brother and mistakenly attacks Daryl before running off; Carol sees her dead daughter Sophia and a walker version of herself; Daryl has a vision of Isabelle, who gives him strength to keep going.

Carol follows the vision of Sophia deeper into the tunnels. Sophia runs to Carol for a hug but refuses to let Carol come with her, walking away while looking back, giving Carol some peace.

Daryl kills two enemies, Angus and Fiona, and takes their gas masks. Carol emerges from a side tunnel, and Daryl gives her a mask. Carol tells Daryl, "Let's go home," and the two begin walking through the dark tunnel together, determined to find a way back home.

The episode ends with Carol and Daryl continuing their journey through the Chunnel, alone but united, as familiar Rolling Stones lyrics play in the background.

What is the ending?

At the end of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon," Season 2, Episode 6, titled "The Book of Carol: Au Revoir Les Enfants," Daryl and Carol reunite after confronting their traumatic visions in the tunnels beneath the English Channel. After Daryl kills two hostile guides, Angus and Fiona, he and Carol don gas masks and begin their journey through the Chunnel toward England, with Carol telling Daryl, "Let's go home," as they walk off together, leaving behind the chaos in France.


The episode opens with a quiet moment between Daryl and Laurent, where they discuss Laurent's need to return to America to start a new life. The group decides that Carol and Laurent will board a plane with Ash to America, leaving Daryl behind in France. As enemy forces close in on the hangar where the plane is located, Codron, Fallou, and Akila arrive to help execute a plan to get the plane safely airborne. The group says their goodbyes, and the plane begins to move while others engage the enemy. Daryl tries to keep the attackers away, but a sudden shot allows the plane to take off, revealing that Carol has stayed behind with Daryl.

Meanwhile, Carol ventures deeper into the tunnels following a vision of her deceased daughter, Sophia. She encounters a walker version of herself and speaks to it, then sees Sophia running to her for a hug. Carol asks to come with Sophia, but Sophia refuses and walks away, looking back once, which seems to give Carol some peace.

Daryl experiences a vision of Isabelle, who tells him goodbye and urges him not to die there. This vision motivates Daryl to kill Angus and Fiona, the two guides who had attacked him for the remaining gas masks. After killing them, Daryl takes their masks and emerges from a side tunnel where Carol is waiting. He gives her a mask, and together they prepare to traverse the Chunnel, an undersea tunnel linking France to England. The tunnel is filled with toxic bat guano causing hallucinations and bioluminescent walkers, which had previously caused paranoia and fear among the group.

Codron, overwhelmed by his own trauma, runs off into the tunnel, and his fate remains unknown. Daryl and Carol, now free of their burdens and emotional pain after confronting their visions, don their gas masks and begin the long walk through the Chunnel. As they walk, the familiar Rolling Stones song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" plays, underscoring their bittersweet departure from France and the start of a new chapter.

The episode closes with Carol and Daryl united, stepping into the unknown together, symbolizing hope and the possibility of healing despite the losses and hardships they have endured. Their journey through the Chunnel toward England sets the stage for the next season, where their story will continue.

In summary, the main characters' fates at the end are:

  • Daryl and Carol: Together, they leave France behind, heading through the Chunnel to England, symbolizing a fresh start.
  • Laurent: Boards the plane to America, beginning a new life.
  • Codron: Runs off into the tunnel, his fate unknown.
  • Angus and Fiona: Killed by Daryl after attacking him.

This ending emphasizes themes of confronting and letting go of past trauma, the strength of friendship, and the courage to move forward into uncertain futures.

Is there a post-credit scene?

The episode "The Book of Carol: Au Revoir Les Enfants," Season 2, Episode 6 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2024), does not have a post-credits scene. The episode concludes with significant plot resolutions and emotional farewells, but no additional scene after the credits is reported in available sources.

The episode ends with Carol and Daryl confronting their demons, saying goodbye to Laurent and France, and facing their uncertain future. Key storylines wrap up, including the threat from Jacinta and the fate of the plane escape plan, but no post-credit teaser or extra scene is mentioned in reviews or episode summaries.

Who stays behind in France at the end of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2 Episode 6, and why?

At the end of Episode 6, titled 'Au Revoir Les Enfants,' Daryl stays behind in France while Carol and Laurent board the plane with Ash to return to America. This decision is made because Ash's plane can only hold three people, and Daryl wants to ensure both Carol and Laurent make it back safely. Daryl accepts his fate of being alone again, showing vulnerability during a moment singing 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' with Laurent. However, Carol ultimately stays behind with Daryl to offer last-minute assistance, leaving them both in France to figure out how to reunite with the others later.

What is the significance of the song 'You Can’t Always Get What You Want' in the episode?

The song 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' by the Rolling Stones is played and sung by Laurent and Daryl in a poignant scene early in the episode. This moment highlights Daryl's rare vulnerability as he confronts the reality of being left alone again. The imperfect guitar playing and the shared singing create a human, emotional connection between the characters, emphasizing themes of farewell and acceptance amid the violence and chaos surrounding them.

What deal does Nadine strike with Anna in this episode, and how does it affect the plot?

In Episode 6, Nadine strikes a deal with Anna to catch Laurent, who is planning to fly away with Ash. This deal heightens the tension as Daryl, Carol, and their allies must find another way out of France since the enemy forces are closing in. The deal sets up the conflict around the escape plan and forces the group to strategize how to ensure the plane can take off safely while fending off the attackers.

How do Daryl and Carol plan to escape France after the plane leaves?

After Ash and Laurent escape on the plane, Daryl and Carol remain in France with their allies. Thanks to Fallou's contacts, they meet a young Scottish couple who agree to help them travel to England via the Chunnel (the Channel Tunnel). This plan sets up their next move and leaves the story open for their journey to reunite with the others.

What are the key emotional moments between Daryl and Carol in this episode?

The episode features several key emotional moments between Daryl and Carol. Early on, Daryl shows vulnerability while singing with Laurent, reflecting on his loneliness. Later, Carol and Daryl share a quiet, wordless farewell that underscores their close bond and mutual understanding. Carol's decision to stay behind with Daryl rather than leave on the plane highlights their deep connection and commitment to each other. These moments provide a human counterpoint to the surrounding action and violence, emphasizing themes of friendship, loss, and hope.

Is this family friendly?

The episode "The Book of Carol: Au Revoir Les Enfants" from The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 is not family friendly and contains content that may be upsetting or inappropriate for children and sensitive viewers.

Potentially objectionable or upsetting aspects include:

  • Violence and action involving "bad guys" and walkers (zombies), including fight scenes and threats to characters' safety.
  • Psychological and emotional trauma, as characters face past traumas and intense emotional moments, including grief and suicidal thoughts.
  • Disturbing imagery such as bioluminescent zombies and scenes that cause "bat-shit trips" or hallucinations.
  • Dark themes related to loss, death, and emotional reconciliation.
  • Some intense emotional confrontations and farewells that may be heavy for younger or sensitive viewers.

The show maintains the horror and post-apocalyptic tone typical of The Walking Dead franchise, with mature themes and intense scenes that are not suitable for children or those sensitive to violence and psychological distress.