The Walking Dead Season 8: 10 Big Questions We Need Answers To

4. Is Ezekiel In Love With Carol?

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Speaking of love, might we get a clearer picture of why Ezekiel is so fond of Carol?

There is plenty to admire about Carol; her bravery, her resourcefulness and her cunning, for a start. But Ezekiel’s behaviour hinted that his feelings may go beyond admiration.

Soon after meeting her, the monarch of The Kingdom opened up to Carol about his royal mask, with details which he had not revealed to any of his subjects. He continued to visit her at her cottage, even when she had left his land, ensuring that she was safe and well fed.

Carol already shares this sort of caring, plutonic relationship with Daryl, so showrunners might want to explore something different with Ezekiel and his potential queen. In the comic books, Ezekiel begins a romance with Michonne, but she has fallen for Rick in the television series, which opens up the possibility of love blossoming with Carol instead.

It will be interesting to see whether any feelings Ezekiel has are reciprocated. Upon learning of the fates of Abraham and Glenn, Carol left her cottage and told Ezekiel that she will be living in The Kingdom thereon in. It would have made more sense for her to return to Alexandria to comfort her grieving friends, unless she has a reason to stay with The King?

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