I finished processing my feelings for TWD: Daryl Dixon, episode 6. In case anyone reads this, I will try to keep it spoiler-free. For anyone heading in expecting big Caryl moments — this episode keeps Daryl and Carol on their separate paths for now and that there is a romantic moment involving Carol that might sting for some. What I loved about it (and why I shared the happy sloth!) is please remember how they did this with Daryl/Isabelle in S2. These stories aren’t replacing Caryl; they are revealing Caryl. They’re showing what each of them still needs to learn before coming home to each other for good and the show is employing other characters as foils to help them do that. Before the realization hits and sinks in. Before the fear and uncertainty can be released from both of them. There’s a lot of emotional groundwork being laid here. The parallels are obvious. They are deliberate and meant to be seen.
So don’t go into tonight’s episode expecting comfort. Go in expecting context. It’s not about what you’ll see, but what it sets in motion. Think Isabelle all over again. Romantic release before the fallout of consequences from the character's choices against the antagonistic forces. Literally.
I have had a theory that is proving to be correct. Carol and Daryl are still on parallel roads that are clearly bending toward each other. This episode is proof of that if you're looking at their story. So breathe. Don't isolate the moments. Put them all together. And remember that absence and distance truly does make the heart grow fonder. We’re still on course. Hotdogs, everyone. We still got the hotdogs. 💪 🌭
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