The Walking Dead’s Carol & Daryl Spinoff: 5 Fan Theories (& 5 Questions We Already Have)

With the shocking end of The Walking Dead Coming, what are the theories and questions surrounding the Carol Peletier and Daryl Dixon spinoff?

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The Walking Dead fandom was sent into a frenzy upon the controversial reveal that the beloved zombie drama would be wrapping up after an extended 11th season set to air in 2022. To make matters more shocking, it was announced at the same time that, following the conclusion of the original Walking Dead series, a spinoff focusing on fan-favorites Carol Peletier and Daryl Dixon is in the pipeline for 2023.

It’s a strange and confusing time to be a Walking Dead fan. The report of the series ending on its 11th season came abruptly and was nothing less than a shock to the show’s devoted fanbase. However, the Walking Dead franchise is ever-expanding, and currently, fans have several theories and questions regarding the future Daryl & Carol spinoff series.

10 Question: What Will Happen To The Other Characters?

Since only two members of The Walking Dead’s rather large cast are getting their own spinoff, it’s been a significant debate about what the fates of the other characters on the series will look like. There are several possibilities, some bleaker than others, but this is definitely one of the biggest questions on fans’ minds.

It’s plausible that the rest of the main cast could just be living at the Commonwealth, but at the same time, the prospect of everyone but Carol and Daryl dying isn’t out of the question.

9 Fan Theory: They’re Headed Out West

In the season premiere of The Walking Dead’s 10th season, Carol and Daryl go on their own mini-adventure on Daryl’s motorcycle. Whether it’s a coincidence or not, their scenes together largely revolve around the idea of them “running away together”.

They jokingly discuss hopping on Daryl’s bike and heading to New Mexico. Many fans have cited this scene when speculating about the context and setting of the new spinoff.

8 Question: Will Dog Be Joining Them?

If The Walking Dead kills Daryl’s beloved Dog, there’s no question that they will have a lot of angry fans on their hands. Ever since the show’s first and only canine character joined the cast in season 9, Daryl’s Belgian Malinois has accrued quite the fanbase.

At this point, several fans are wondering about the nature of Dog’s fate. Like every character that’s not Daryl or Carol, it’s unknown at this point what will become of Dog. Fans can only hope that he’ll join the pair on their spinoff journey.

7 Fan Theory: Connie Dies

One of the main questions fans have had since season 10’s midseason premiere is what happened to Connie? She, along with Magna, was a victim of the cave collapsing due to Carol’s attempt at wiping out Alpha’s horde. However, Magna was later revealed to be alive and claimed that she and Connie escaped the cave but later got separated.

After the announcement of the Carol and Daryl spinoff, fans have speculated that it’s quite possible that Connie will wind up being dead. However, this theory spawns largely from the fact that unfortunately, many fans believe that Connie’s sole purpose on the show was to be Daryl’s “love interest”, which is debatable in itself.

6 Question: Was This Planned All Along?

When asked about the show’s future, for many years, it was commonplace for the crew to imply that The Walking Dead was going to “live forever”. Eleven seasons isn’t exactly a lifetime, though many would argue that the series had long since outstayed its welcome, so the natural question is: what happened?

Many are wondering just how long this Daryl and Carol spinoff series has been in the works. Since the pair discussed literally running away together in the season 10 premiere, it might be safe to assume that this was Angela Kang’s plan for some time now.

5 Fan Theory: Carol & Daryl Will Be Involved Romantically

Daryl and Carol’s relationship has been a longstanding pillar on The Walking Dead since the series’ second season. Now, they are the only two original characters left on the show, and their close, rather ambiguous bond has garnered a significant fanbase.

It’s no wonder that fans are speculating a romantic future for Carol and Daryl. At this point, it’s just a theory, but it’s a strong possibility that the spinoff series might build on the prospect of a romance for the OG survivors.

4 Question: When Will The Show Take Place?

The Walking Dead definitely is not above using substantial time jumps as a way to skip over rough patches and gloss over plot holes, so it’s not out of the question that there may be a significant time jump in play when it comes to the new spinoff series.

This brings into question the timeline of the spinoff, and what that will look like, especially since it will take place after the original series ends. How far into the future this will be in the TWD universe, remains to be seen.

3 Fan Theory: They Will Be Joined By Lydia & The Grimes Kids

Since Daryl has seemingly become the designated guardian to several children in the apocalypse, many fans are wondering what will happen to the kids when Daryl leaves with Carol. The children currently under Daryl’s care include Lydia, Judith, and RJ.

It would seem a bit brutal – even for The Walking Dead – to kill off all of these kids. It’s possible that the Grimes children will be reunited with their parents either by the end of the show or in the alleged Rick Grimes movies, but that still leaves Lydia’s fate up in the air.

2 Question: What’s The Plot Of The Show?

With only two characters announced to be starring in the new spinoff series, fans are obviously wondering what kind of plot this show will follow. Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride undeniably have intriguing chemistry and demand the audience’s attention every time their characters share scenes together, but is this enough to carry an entire show?

This also calls the longevity of the future spinoff into question. The actors’ contracts for the TWD franchise seem to be quite flexible, so the spinoff could go on for a few seasons. However, it’s up for speculation how long a show with such a seemingly small cast will be able to run.

1 Fan Theory: A Callback To An Inside Joke

The ironic thing about the announcement of a Daryl and Carol spinoff show is that this is not an entirely new concept. Since this relationship gained so much popularity so quickly, Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride themselves have been toying with the idea of a spinoff centering around their characters for several years.

The concept became something of a well known inside joke in The Walking Dead cast. Reedus and McBride even wrote their own satire theme song for a spinoff, long before the actual spinoff was even announced.

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