Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletierdidn’t waste any time causing trouble when they arrived in Spain. Within a few hours, the famous pair was already making a name for themselvesThe Walking Deadencountered the frightening new antagonists, a young couple in love, and a fresh community providing temporary support. However, once it became apparent that the young couple was in peril because of La Ofrenda, and what that implied for El Alcazar, it was evident our heroes would be staying much longer than expected.
Daryl had to go to a secluded area to eliminate the lone soldierWho escaped from him when he rescued Justina and Roberto, throwing him and his fellow El Alcazar soldiers off a cliff into a pit full of ravenous walkers. As the town’s unofficial mayor, Fede, explains to Carol the significance of the Alliance with El Alcazar, it appears that there are already signs of weakness emerging—weaknesses that became even more pronounced when Daryl killed those men.
Where is Daryl, Carol, and their scheme to go back home now? The third episode ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl DixonSeason 3, named “El Sacrificio,” provides some answers.
Rolling in the Deep
The following day, Guillermo Torres, the future king of Spain, arrives at Fede’s house seeking explanations. Three of his men have vanished within the confines of Solaz del Mar, and he is clearly upset. He remains annoyed by Carol’s questioning of their traditions during dinner, and now he asks Fede if his town deserves the Alliance. The mayor must now demonstrate its worth by joining the search for the missing men. Torres is obnoxious, forcing Fede to kiss his ring. Despite the drama, Fede is certain that Daryl and Carol are involved.
Back at the ranch, Antonio tells Carol that he enjoyed watching her “speak out of turn,” noting that very few have had the courage to challenge Fede or Guillermo. Daryl starts getting ready for his and Carol’s trip back to America by repairing the boat, but Carol is concerned about this place and believes they can do more to assist the people in Solaz del Mar, such as Justina and Roberto.
Daryl goes to repair the boat, bringing Roberto along for assistance. Roberto knows someone who can assist and takes them to the coast. As they get close to an old lighthouse, he tells Daryl that a ship’s captain resides there. However, when they reach the gate, they are surrounded by a woman holding a weapon. This is Valentina, who wants to find out who Roberto’s friend is.
Daryl introduces himself and shares his intention to sail back to the United States. She initially laughs, but she is aware of where they could possibly find a new rudder since the current one is too damaged to repair. Nevertheless, Roberto makes a request: he wants to accompany them to America so that he and Justina can be together, escaping the burden of another year of La Ofrenda. Daryl initially refuses, but Valentina supports Roberto, informing Daryl that she will not provide her ethanol or truck for help unless he takes them to America.
As Daryl drives himself and Roberto to their new location, they pass a statue. Roberto explains to Daryl that this is the Camino de Santiago (or the Way of Saint James), a path where pilgrims travel seeking something (maybe faith or hope), and people leave messages for their loved ones. They continue and soon reach the boatyard. Even though Daryl acknowledges the need to run away, he also thinks he’ll regret it later. We then get a brief, confused look into Daryl’s past through a fragmented flashback.
By the shoreline, the duo discovers a rudder identical to what they require. Nevertheless, the commotion they create while attempting to take it triggers a group of walkers, who emerge in some impressive yet frightening ways. Daryl and Roberto manage to escape the initial encounter, but there are too many approaching, forcing them to withdraw. However, Roberto is unwilling to abandon his town and decides to return. He is almost killed by three walkers that emerge from the water, but Daryl comes to his rescue. They rest on the beach, and Daryl shows his respect by giving him a respectful tap.
While returning, Daryl pulls over at the Camino de Santiago and places Laurent’s Rubik’s Cube there, expressing hope that he has a new one by now. Following this, the two make their way back to Solaz del Mar as night starts to set in. Daryl inquires of Roberto if he has ever visited Ohio, advising him to anticipate a lot of corn.
It’s a heartening moment, with the grumpy solitary wolf Daryl appearing to have softened, letting Roberto and Justina join him and Carol on their return to America. However, they are about to face a new challenge upon arriving in Solaz del Mar.
Secrets uncovered in Solaz del Mar
Prior to heading out to repair the boat with Roberto, Daryl instructed Carol to collect the solar panel located on the side of Antonio’s house, since they would require it for their trip. Antonio later noticed her watching but remained silent, instead informing her that her bandage needed to be changed. While he tends to her injury, he mentions his resolve to safeguard Roberto, sharing that he had previously lost Roberto’s mother in an accident. However, he halts further disclosure when Carol inquires about it, becoming tense.
That same day, Carol starts collecting supplies from Antonio’s house for the journey when she hears cries. She moves across the yard and enters a nearby door, grabbing a sword – yes,a sword– as she makes her way over. It appears that Antonio is actually viewing old films on a projector and everyone is okay. He invites Carol to come in (reassuring her that she can bring the sword along!).
Antonio shares that he constructed the temporary theater they are currently in. He and Roberto would go on small missions to art cinemas to gather old movies during the initial phase of the apocalypse. Carol inquires why they took such risks, and he explains that it’s crucial to maintain records of who humanity was prior to the apocalypse, likening cinema to paintings, and asserting that others would preserve Van Gogh and other artists throughout time; so why not do the same with films? Carol smiles and mentions that he sounds like Jerry, a friend of hers from her hometown (shoutout to)The Walking Dead‘Jerry!). Antonio then asks her to watch before the sun sets as the projector is connected to a –you guessed it! – solar panel.
Back in town, Paz shares a close moment with Elena, who has finally managed to find a brief escape from her husband Guillermo to be with the one she truly loves. The two look back on their past life together and how Paz had to stop searching for her when she was chosen to live in El Alcazar. However, for now, they have days to spend together… and that’s all they can hope for right now.
In the meantime, Justina learns that Fede was secretly repairing La Ofrenda each year to prevent her from being selected. After she hurts her finger, she checks his cabinets and discovers that he had been keeping her ribbons every time the ceremony took place, indicating she could never have been chosen. Guilt begins to take hold as she still feels terrible about Alba and her mother being separated, so she goes to see Roberto. However, since he is out with Daryl, she ends up telling Carol everything instead.
Carol informs her that she shouldn’t feel guilty about Alba, as she understands what it’s like to blame oneself for something that can’t be fixed. However, this sparks an idea in Justina, who might believe she can actually fix things. She thanks Carol, gives her a hug, and then sets off on a mission. Meanwhile, when Carol goes inside, she is welcomed by a candlelit dinner from Antonio.
The two sit down for a meal, and Antonio lets Carol know he’s aware she’s been interested in taking the solar panel, as well as the food from his storage room — he tells her she can ask for assistance since she once saved his son’s life. This leads to a discussion about Roberto, and eventually, Justina. Antonio is concerned that the guilt Justina carries from surviving six Ofrendas could cause her to volunteer. At that moment, Carol realizes exactly what has occurred.
Carol and Antonio go into town to visit Justina, who is in a car with Elena, which departs with a full El Alcazar procession as they return to their supposed kingdom. Fede discloses that his niece has volunteered to take Alba’s place, leaving Carol, Antonio, and Paz unable to prevent it from occurring.
The Walking Dead: Daryl DixonSeason 3 is currently being broadcast weekly on AMC and is available for streaming on AMC+.
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