Will they or won’t they?

Daryl Dixon season 3 really needs to make a decision about Caryl once and for all…

This Walking Dead article has spoilers for Daryl Dixon.

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon and Melissa McBride as Carol in The Walking Dead

Well, that all depends on who youre talking to.

This, of course, isnt the first time Zabels spoken against romance.

When talking toSFX magazine, he said turning Daryl and Carol into a couple would be a mistake.

For Caryl shippers, its disheartening news.

More importantly, it makesThe Book of Carols romance hints feel a bit like gaslighting.

While a new direction was necessary, season 1 goes a step further by ignoring Daryls past almost entirely.

Daryl doesnt do much lamenting about the gang back home.

Theres a lady named Carol.

The Daryl we know wouldnt hesitate to return home.

Yet, the big choice season 1 desperately pushes for doesnt matter anyway.

Watching Daryl play reluctant guardian once again didnt do much in terms of character development.

Judith and RJ still exist, after all.

Strangers compare them to an old married couple and hint at the spark between them.

If Zabel is so against romance, why bother including these moments at all?

Thats not authentic, either.

In fact, its harmful.

This is where Carol and Daryl drip with slow burn potential.

Taking the romance route suggests feeling realizations are underway.

Right now, season 3 plans for Carol and Daryl arent clear.