In a Reddit fan poll, the best duo from the show’s history was voted upon. Daryl & Carol, played by Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, won with 222 votes, surprising practically no one. Both characters were around for the entirety of the series – from the pilot episode until the final installment. In addition to their close bond and undeniable chemistry together, this duo was also influential with viewers thanks to their evolutions and journeys.
In the first few seasons, Carol had to overcome years of domestic abuse to fully embrace the empowered and incredibly skillful warrior she soon became around the Season 4 mark. Daryl also matured significantly over the run of the apocalyptic drama, eventually learning to appreciate the power of a group dynamic over pure solitude. But it is their enduring connection together that will live on through the years.
Fans tend to agree, with u/crittab sharing, “I’ve loved Daryl and Carol since Season 1,” before adding how they’re the “ultimate duo” before expressing sadness that McBride will not pursue the spin-off show featuring the two characters. U/AaronF2005 shared this sentiment by saying, “Daryl and Carol, then Carl and Michonne a close second.”
