It’s the moment Walking Dead fans have been dying to see: Daryl Dixon and Rick Grimes back on screen together. After seven long years, the iconic duo’s possible reunion has finally been addressed — and straight from the mouth of Norman Reedus himself.
In a recent interview, Reedus opened up about the possibility of sharing the screen again with Andrew Lincoln, who left the main Walking Dead series in Season 9. Since then, Rick Grimes’ fate has remained a mystery — until his brief return in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live earlier this year. Meanwhile, Reedus’ Daryl has carved his own path in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, set in a dramatically different landscape: France.
But fans haven’t stopped hoping for that emotional, long-awaited reunion.
“It’s On The Table,” Reedus Confirms
When asked directly whether Daryl and Rick will reunite on-screen, Reedus didn’t dodge the question.
“There’s always a plan. I think the fans deserve it,” he said. “Rick and Daryl have a bond that’s deeper than blood — it’s survival, brotherhood, pain, and loyalty all rolled into one.”
While he stopped short of giving a definitive answer, Reedus made it clear the reunion isn’t just a fantasy. Behind the scenes, conversations are happening — and he believes it’s only a matter of time.
“I think we owe it to the story and to the fans who have stuck with us for over a decade. But the when and where? That’s the fun part.”
A Reunion Worth Waiting For
The last time Rick and Daryl shared a scene was Season 9, Episode 5 — Rick’s “final” episode before his helicopter disappearance. Since then, the Walking Dead universe has grown exponentially, spinning off into multiple shows and timelines. But no matter how far the stories diverge, the central thread of Rick and Daryl’s brotherhood remains deeply ingrained in the fandom.
The Ones Who Live teased Rick’s desperation to get back to his family — a group that, to him, includes Daryl as much as anyone. Meanwhile, Daryl Dixon Season 2 — subtitled The Book of Carol — is expected to explore more of Daryl’s longing for connection and his personal reckoning.
Could a surprise mid-season crossover be in the cards?
The Emotional Weight of a Rick-Daryl Reunion
It’s more than just fan service. The reunion of Rick and Daryl represents the heart and soul of The Walking Dead. It’s about closure. It’s about healing. And most importantly, it’s about honoring the journey of two of the show’s most beloved characters.
With Reedus hinting strongly at the possibility, all signs point to a payoff that’s been nearly a decade in the making.
Until then, fans will keep their fingers crossed — and their crossbows ready.
