The Walking Dead: Carol Peletier remembers every person she’s killed

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As a die-hard fan of The Walking Dead, I have to say that Carol Peletier is one of the most captivating and resilient characters in the series. Her journey from a scared, abused wife to a strong, decisive leader is nothing short of extraordinary.

In the realm of “The Walking Dead,” Carol Peletier stands as a memorable figure. Throughout her narrative, she underwent significant changes that resonate with viewers. Notably, she survived beyond her comic book counterpart’s storyline and has been granted the opportunity to continue in a spinoff series.

In the role portrayed by actress Melissa McBride from The Walking Dead series, Carol underwent a transformation from an oppressed wife and mother, who lived in constant fear even of her own shadow. Following the brutal attack and demise of her husband Ed (played by Adam Minarovich) at the hands of walkers, she channeled years of suppressed anger towards his lifeless body using a pick axe. This marked the start of a fresh chapter in her life.

In the second season, Carol experienced a heart-wrenching loss when her daughter Sophia (played by Madison Lintz) passed away. Instead of openly expressing her feelings, she strengthened her resolve, transforming into a resilient woman who faced challenging circumstances directly and made decisions that others lacked the courage to make.

These decisions included many deaths. The Walking Dead’s social media accounts recently featured a series of images with Carol’s comment from The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, “I’ve killed a lot of people. I remember all of them,” along with images of those she killed. This post included four, but Carol’s body count is MUCH higher.

As a die-hard fan reflecting on the series finale of “The Walking Dead,” I found myself compiling a chilling tally of those I’ve taken since my debut in season 1, Carol.

Initially, we see Karen (Melissa Ponzio) and David (Brandon Carroll), two members of the prison group in season 4. In the second episode of the season titled “Infected,” their charred remains are found by Tyreese (Chad L. Coleman), who was romantically involved with Karen. It’s later disclosed that Carol (Melissa Suzanne Smith) had killed them to prevent the spread of a flu outbreak at the prison, which led Rick (Andrew Lincoln) to make her leave. Some fans have speculated that perhaps it wasn’t Carol who carried out the killings, but Lizzie (Brighton Sharbino), and that Carol burned the bodies as a means of concealing the truth.

In “The Grove” episode, it was Carol who ended Lizzie’s life, a character known for having numerous psychological problems that resulted in her killing her sister while leaving her brain intact for reanimation. Before Lizzie could harm Rick’s little girl, Judith, Carol and Tyreese intervened to prevent the tragedy.

After rescuing Rick and their companions from Terminus, Carol took action that resulted in the elimination of many individuals. However, rather than harboring resentment, she employed her abilities to serve a higher purpose by saving the group.

In a social media post, there was mention of another death – that of Deputy Governor Lance Hornsby (portrayed by Josh Hamilton), who was known for his greed. Carol, having always suspected him, ended up fatally wounding him with an arrow to the neck. Later, despite reanimating and attempting to return to the gates of the CW, he was put down by Maggie (Lauren Cohan) with a gunshot to the head. In a tragic twist, Governor Pamela Milton (Laila Robins) tried to take her own life by allowing Hornsby’s walker to bite her, but failed due to intervention.

In the last scene of the post, there was a picture showing Marion Genet (Anne Charrier) from the Daryl Dixon series. This scene depicted a grisly death: Carol fired an Amper Serum dart into Genet’s back, causing her to die in a horrifying manner. Unable to remove it, Genet’s eyes and veins darkened, her head ballooned with blood until it eventually burst. This was the result of the serum on a living person, as it was designed to be used on the undead.

In the final episode of the second season of “Daryl Dixon,” Carol experienced PTSD due to the untimely death of Sophia, a loss she hadn’t properly grieved. The show masterfully guided viewers through her healing journey as she confronted her trauma during hallucinations caused by exposure to bird droppings (guano).

Carol will return in season 3 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon on AMC and AMC+ in 2025.

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2024-12-04 23:39