For a considerable time, part of the Walking Dead community has staunchly believed that Daryl and Carol are destined to be together, convinced they are each other’s true loves. Despite the fact that viewers have yet to witness them share a passionate kiss or gaze longingly into each other’s eyes, their supporters hold firmly to this theory.
What do the actors, Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, think about this controversial topic? In light of the approaching premiere of AMC’s fifth spinoff, Daryl Dixon, which is set to air on Sunday, Sept. 29, and the highly anticipated reunion of #Caryl, TVLine seized the opportunity to chat with the original cast members during a Zoom call.
TVLINE: So what’s your take? Did Daryl and Carol ever get together?
NORMAN REEDUS: That’s my mom you’re referring to!
Was that a moment of affection Daryl shared with Carol back in Season 4 of The Walking Dead?
TVLINE: What? Your mom’s attractive!
MELISSA McBRIDE: [Laughs] I’m not sure. Maybe they did!
REEDUS: She’s pretty cool. Who knows? Maybe one night they experimented a little and…
MELISSA McBRIDE: I like to keep that thought in mind, and I’ll never disclose my opinion one way or the other. I won’t say yes or no. I just genuinely enjoy where their relationship stands currently.
REEDUS: Carol made a move on Daryl, and he ended up crying…
MELISSA McBRIDE: Stop it!
REEDUS: He broke down in tears.
MELISSA McBRIDE: And then he came to her tent and apologized.
TVLINE: And that’s how “pookie” came about.
MELISSA McBRIDE: [Laughs] Exactly. “Only if you call me Pookie!”
What are your thoughts? Have #Caryl crossed that line? Share your opinions in the comments.