In a significant departure from the original comic book series, “The Walking Dead” TV show introduced Daryl Dixon, a character created specifically for Norman Reedus. Initially auditioning for Merle Dixon, Reedus impressed the show’s developers so much that they created Daryl just for him. Daryl Dixon has since become one of the most beloved characters in the series, embodying the resilience and complexity of a survivor. This character’s popularity led to his own spin-off show, “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.”