The Walking Dead: 10 Love Interests For Daryl That Would Have Been Perfect But Never Happened

Walking Dead fans are baffled at Daryl’s lack of a love life. Did Daryl love Beth? Could it ever work with Carol? Let’s look at his best matches.

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Daryl’s lack of a romantic life throughout The Walking Dead has had viewers scratching their heads throughout the entire series. While many other characters have either hooked up with someone else or at least shown a romantic interest in another person, Daryl has firmly placed himself in the friend zone and remained single the entire time.

There seems to be quite a connection between Daryl and Connie, but their blossoming relationship was cut short due to the machinations of Alpha, which nearly left her buried alive. While that relationship might still be a possibility, it’s worth considering other potential options Daryl might have throughout the course of the series.

Updated on July 31st, 2021 by Derek Draven: With the announcement of season 11 of the Walking Dead hitting the airwaves on August 22nd of 2021, all eyes are on the fates of the characters who will see their stories finally come to an end. While a few have been confirmed to get spinoff titles, the rest will have to wrap up their relationships and call it a day. One character that has seen a lot of growth over the years is Daryl, a former hard-nosed troublemaker who turned out to be a pillar of the community. Throughout the entire series, he’s never had a love interest, however. With a number of major events taking place in season 10, it’s possible he may still have a shot at love, but that remains to be seen.

10 Alpha

The thought of this romance might be stomach-turning, but the disturbing facts about Alpha suggest that she’s actually capable of having a relationship, at least in some way. She even pursued a sexual tryst with Negan, presenting it to him as a reward for a job well done, but that might have been simply for the sake of positive reinforcement.

While Daryl wouldn’t be one to accept such an offer, both he and Alpha live like feral cats. They aren’t afraid to get down and dirty and aren’t focused on appearances, cleaning themselves up, or being considered attractive. Had Alpha not been a homicidal maniac, the two of them could have been a pair.

9 Jadis

Like Daryl, Jadis was very much a survivalist, so much so that she would only speak in fragmented sentences, suggesting she was turning feral. Daryl is also a man of few words, and the two might have struck up a bond, had they met under different circumstances.

While Jadis seemed to take a liking to Rick, and later Gabriel, it is quite possible that Daryl would have been far more of a kindred spirit. Plus, she might also have appreciated Daryl’s no-nonsense personality and lack of hesitancy when it came to fighting.

8 Beth

Arguably the one with the most romantic potential for Daryl was Beth. Left to escape on their own, they shared intimate conversations about their lives, drank together, and seemed like a sweet couple out on the first date. Of course, this may also have been interpreted as a brother/sister type relationship, rather than a romantic one.

Whatever the case, Beth’s life was cut short before anything could happen between them, beyond their strong emotional bond. Seeing Daryl walk out of the hospital with a dead Beth cradled in his arms remains one of the saddest and most tragic moments of the entire show. Did Daryl love Beth? The odds say yes.

7 Andrea

Andrea and Daryl were among the first of the group when the apocalypse hit. Daryl had a much bigger chip on his shoulder at the time, and he was much more aggressive and prone to fits of rage. His anguish at the thought of losing Merle in Atlanta didn’t help; neither did his inability to find Sophia in season two.

On the flip side, Andrea had just dealt with the loss of her sister in a zombie attack, which left her feeling suicidal. It was Dale who convinced her to flee the doomed CDC in one of the first season’s most incredible moments, but had it been Daryl, things might have played out very differently.

6 Michonne

While Michonne and Rick were definitely a Walking Dead power couple that fans loved, she would also have made for a natural love interest for Daryl, had things played out different. Both of them are survivalists who aren’t afraid to throw down for the sake of their people, and that would translate into an instant bond.

The loss of Rick opened up an opportunity for the two to possibly get together, but that never panned out. Both became pillars of their respective communities, while Michonne still yearned for Rick. When she learned that he might still be alive, she went out looking for him, effectively nixing any possible romance with Daryl.

5 Laura

Laura was once a high-ranking Savior under Negan, but after his fall, she switched sides and integrated into the community. It’s hard to class her as an evil character, since her intentions were merely to survive. The season ten closer “Here’s Negan” showed Laura in a flashback before the Saviors were even a thing, and she was most definitely a heroic character at that time.

It’s possible she and Daryl might have sparked up a romance down the line, but that was not to be. The arrival of the Whisperers effectively ended any chance of that when Beta brutally killed Laura, ending her complex character arc for good. She remains one of several characters who could have really benefited from more screen time on the show.

4 Jesus

One question that has never really been answered on the series is Daryl’s sexuality. Given this, it’s quite possible that he and Jesus might have made a go of it at some point.

The two started out relatively as opposites. Jesus was outgoing, personable, and good with people, while Daryl was far more a distrustful loner who said very little. Had the two managed to work together more often and strike up a friendship, it could have been something more.

3 Maggie

It might have been awkward for Daryl to strike up a romance with Maggie after getting so close to her sister, Beth. Plus, by that time, Maggie and Glenn were already married and hopelessly in love. But had Maggie not had eyes for Glenn from the start, she and Daryl could have made a great pair.

Maggie was always a strong-willed leader, but became a fierce warrior as well, over time. She and Daryl could have been perfect together, had things gone down differently. Unfortunately, it’s hard to see it working out, given that Daryl’s actions prompted one of the most brutal deaths of the entire show.

2 Connie

The only time Daryl showed any semblance of butterflies in his rock-hard stomach was when he was talking to Connie. Since she was deaf, Daryl had to find unique ways to communicate with her, via what little sign language he knew, plus hand motions, expressions, and of course, kiddish love notes.

It’s clear they both had a thing for one another, and that bond is still strong. After Connie’s apparent demise at the hands of Alpha’s scheming, Daryl searched tirelessly for her. It’s now become clear that Connie has survived the ordeal, which means there’s still a flicker of hope for the two to find peace together.

1 Carol

Viewers have seen tell-tale signs that Carol and Daryl have a thing for each other as far back as the first two seasons. Since then, they’ve grown together as the best of friends, despite many hurdles over the years. They know how to talk to one another, they would go to the ends of the earth for each other, and their bond appears unbreakable.

It may just be a really close friendship, but it always seems like there’s something more lingering beneath the surface. It’s safe to say that the window of opportunity has passed them both by, especially given the sheer amount of tragic things that have happened to Carol over the years.

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