It is almost as if an entire era is coming to an end, but in classic Norman Reedus style. Norman Reedus turned the rough yet kind-hearted Daryl Dixon of The Walking Dead universe into a TV legend and has declared that he is already through with the filming of the fourth and final installment of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.He posted a very brief, heartfelt message to the audience informing them that it was his last day of shooting on the set of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and that he wanted to thank all of them. To most fans, it was far more than filming wrap-up news. It seemed an actual farewell to a character who has been on our screens and in our hearts for over a decade.The question that everyone is asking now is: Is the story of Daryl truly coming to a close, or is it simply taking a new turn? No one knows yet. However, there is no doubt that fans are feeling emotional... and naturally, they are making a plethora of memes to get through.Norman Reedus’ journey as Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead universe View this post on Instagram Instagram PostImagine that Daryl Dixon is the scruffy, soft-spoken survivor on TV. He began as a silent newcomer in The Walking Dead with a crossbow and an ever-present side-glare, yet, as time progressed, he became the emotional core of a huge zombie series franchise. Norman Reedus carried Daryl through grief, minor victories, and most scenes that must have required a few retakes and a lot of dirt.Fans grew up with him. There were those who followed the fights and those who followed those infrequent times when Daryl, oddly enough, opened up. He was hard and soft, reserved and affectionate, a man who could bring walkers to the ground and then sit by the fire he lit and actually listen. It was that combination that made him memorable and brought him a sort of prolonged existence in The Walking Dead universe, which most supporting characters do not have.When an actor gets too intimate with a role, what seems personal is the ending, as if you were closing a favorite book that you cannot stop reading. Thus, when Reedus stated that he had completed filming for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 4, the fandom was heartbroken. His words were appreciative and tender, and bore the most silent yet definite overture: this could be goodbye indeed.The wrap, and what did Reedus say:Norman’s message on X was brief, concise, and as you'd expected from him:"Last filming day today for Daryl Dixon. It’s been such a joy for me to play this guy with all of u for this long. I feel really blessed. Truly. Thank you all really from my heart."It was not dramatic or flashy; it was a quiet, sincere moment. And yet that is why it was so strong.It was not merely an update to many reporters. The Walking Dead universe has been heading towards a big finale in any case, with spinoffs, crossovers, and Season 4 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon being officially marketed as the last chapter of the show. So when Norman wrote something that seemed cool and definitive, it was at a time that gave the impression that he was saying goodbye.The media did not take long to pick that sentiment up. They emphasized the positive and sad feelings, the feeling of ending a long voyage, and the emotional torment of saying goodbye to a character who has been a part of people’s lives for many years.What's nextNorman Reedus - Source: GettySo what happens now? For Norman Reedus, the completion of such a successful long-running show can mean so much: time to work on his personal projects, an opportunity to act in new types of roles, and a choice on whether and when he would be willing to play Daryl again. In the case of Daryl’s character, it is not so obvious: TV universes are fond of surprises, and characters are frequently returned in the most unpredictable ways, and the way Reedus says goodbye leaves the door slightly open, yet provides his journey with a fitting closure.Among the fans, the responses are varied: some sadness, much appreciation, and much speculation on what might happen next. Already, social media is awash with tributes, fan edits, and even best-of-Daryl videos. In the background, the show has been shooting massive sections abroad and creating a film-like appearance. It all seems an innate time to end things; whether it will be the real ending of Daryl's journey in The Walking Dead verse or simply a very long break is to be seen.For more such insights on The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, keep following SoapCentral.