Norman Reedus Talks About That Cliffhanger Ending, Teases 'Most Hardcore Finale Ever' 

The following story contains spoilers from Sunday’s

In the closing seconds of Sunday’s penultimate Season 6 episode, Dwight aimed his pistol at Daryl and pulled the trigger — the blood splatter on the camera lens serving as grim confirmation that the bullet reached its intended target.

But is Daryl dead? We phoned Norman Reedus and kindly asked him to put our minds at ease. Sadly, he only made things worse.

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TVLINE | Is there anything you are allowed to say to calm your fans down?

Oh, geez. Exactly what you see happens, happens. It’s not a trick. It’s definitely Daryl getting shot. I won’t tell you where he’s getting shot. But you see [Dwight] pull the trigger, and that’s Daryl’s blood.

I can’t say whether or not he’s dead. But he is definitely shot. [

TVLINE | Producers always say no one, except maybe Andrew Lincoln, is safe. But I think there’s a perception that given Daryl’s enormous popularity that you are pretty much untouchable. How do you feel about your security on the show?

I never feel secure. I don’t think any of us feel secure — including [Andrew]. I think every single one of us on the show knows that we can go at any time. That’s the world that we’re living in. That’s the reality. We could all go at any time.

die. It seems highly unlikely, but let’s say that was your final episode. Would you look back with any regrets? Maybe there’s a particular goodbye scene — perhaps between Carol and Daryl — you would’ve liked to play? Or a face-off with Negan?

There’s a ton of story to tell with Daryl… But that’s true with

of the characters. I think all of the [actors] wish they had a scene with this person or had more time with that character. But we’re on a journey to tell a larger story. There are certain roads I would’ve

to travel down. I don’t know if I’d call them regrets, though.

TVLINE | Assuming Daryl lives, would you like to see him open up in a relationship the way other characters have, i.e. Glenn/Maggie and now Rick/Michonne? 

I’m not opposed to it. I like watching all the characters around me couple up. I could go both ways on that. I could see Daryl having that and I could see Daryl

He’s getting close. I don’t think he has been open to it up until this point, to be honest. He’s got a lot of angst and fear. And he’s got a tornado-like rebellion against stuff. But I think he’s finally getting to a point where he’d be open to something like that. But then something will happen and he’ll become

TVLINE | Why was it so important that he go after Dwight, even if it meant putting his friends at risk?

I think it has to do with losing his brother. I think it has to do with losing Denise. I think it has to do with Denise telling Daryl that she had a brother that reminded her of him. He’s just one of those guys where things just eat away at him until he has to do something. And [Denise’s death] hit really close to home. He saw her try to open up and live a life from the heart, and it’s one of the things that he hasn’t been able to do. Also, she was [killed] with his arrow. In his mind, he let that happen. He feels like it’s his fault and he wants revenge.

TVLINE | Is it getting easier or harder to say goodbye to your co-stars as they get killed off?

On screen it may not look like we spend a lot of time together, but we spend a

of time together. And it’s hard not to let it affect you when they go. For example, Merritt Wever and I started having scenes together, and we started to finally hang out and become friends. I really liked her as a person. It’s hard for me to say goodbye, especially when you get to know someone. It hurts every time. It sucks to lose anyone on the show.

TVLINE | Regardless of whether Daryl lives or dies, I imagine you know what happens in next week’s finale. How does it compare to the five previous season finales?

It’s the most hardcore finale we’ve ever had. It’s rough. It’s the most gut-wrenching finale yet. And it’s one of, if not

best episode I’ve ever seen of our show. It’s mind-blowing.

Relax. Daryl’s fine until he meets Lucille.

They’re probably not going to bash his head in once he’s already been shot. Negan is probably going to go after someone who hasn’t suffered any pain by way of the saviors

Abraham…. that’s my guess and I’m sticking to it, lol!!

But after watching Talking Dead pretty sure I’m wrong, hahaha

Wrstlgirl! Omg this episode… Daryl :( and Glenn, Michoanne, and Rosita captured with him :( I don’t even know what to think for next week, and that’s rare lol :/ for that group anyway, which has a few of my favourite character hostage :(

it’s going to be Rosita – she was also there when the bikers were killed

she’s going to say something about it and then … BAM – shocking viewers that it actually wasn’t Daryl or Glenn …. there’s still way too much story with those two

OR to really shock the audience Michonne will be killed

Glenn or Michonne. I say Michonne because Rick is closest to her and now that he finally wants to open his heart to her, she will be taken away.

There’s a reason I don’t think it’s Michoane, and it was mentioned at the end of Talking Dead. Anyone who’s read the comics will know what I’m talking about… And I don’t think it will be Glenn either cuz that’s too obvious.. So it’s Rosita; or Daryl :(

Hell no Daryl is not dead he maybe shot but NOT DEAD!!!!! I will be super pissed.

I think he got shot in the chin or like cheek area. Definitely wasn’t a head shot. So he’s just probably badly injured.

I want to know who the kid intends to kill with that gun! If Glynn lived Daryl will, he haaaasssss to!!!!!!!!!!

No never. I’m super pissed. My Daryl is not gone. He’s one of the best characters, and I would not watch TV anymore, if he’s gone. I can’t and also can wait towards next week, I don’t want to see who dies, but I want to watch if Daryl is fine.

Dwight said at the end of the episode, “you’ll be alright.” probably implying he just wounded him. But parts of me thinks he’s the one that is introduced to Lucille next week (and parts of me hopes it is him for the shock value, not as a hate).

If you listen closely it’s Daryls voice..at least I thought so..I listened twice

Norman had an interview on EW and he says that it’s Dwight who says it

I think they added that last line to avoid another Glenngate-like debacle, so of course he is fine… for now.

What’s with the URL for this link?! Norman Reedus leaving the walking dead, Daryl dies?! I don’t believe it, just NO… This will hurt the show. Time for fans to riot, hope it’s not too late…

Daryl can’t die he has to make it like Beth told him he would be the one to survive everything please don’t kill him off

Just look at the poll Talking Dead did… 67% cares more about Daryls fate than 28% about Negans arrival. And comic fans have been waiting for Negan for years, plus all the advertising they did this season, all overshadowed by Daryl. He MUST live.

If Daryl Dixon dies I will cry for hours and hours!!!😭 Daryl Dixon is my favorite character and if he dies I probably won’t watch the Walking Dead! I love the show but if he dies I don’t think I can watch it anymore!!! Or if Maggie or Glenn or anyother character for that matter dies I will cry and I probably won’t watch the show. But I Love The Walking Dead. -Abby

If you choose to stop watching the Walking Dead because a character dies, then you’re not a true Walking Dead fan.

Sorry Chaz I disagree with your statement. I am a hardcore Walking Dead fan. The shows creators had me worried for 4 weeks because I thought Glenn had died. I can’t go through that again. If they kill off Daryl I am done. I will have to find something else to watch on Sunday night.

I never understand why people say “if you do so and so then you were never a real fan”. Why does it matter what her level of fandom is? Are people supposed to be offended that someone else’s perception of how big a fan they are isn’t high enough?

I can assure you TWD will care if people stop watching and that’s really all that matters.

stop crying it’s going to be Rosita – trust me – it makes the most sense for the story

I’m starting to hope/ think your right.

I think more of them will be captured before it’s all over. Rick, Abraham, Eugene and Carl are in the scenes in what looks like a rescue mission and I believe all will be present when we meet Negan. Maybe Carol too. I’m holding out hope that it doesn’t happen but we may not know until next season who actually dies. Which will actually be pretty stupid because it will leak before then which makes the cliffhanger a waste. Also, let’s not forget that Tara and Heath are out there somewhere :-) although Masterson did go out on maternity leave. All I know for sure in my mind is if they do another Carol swoops in to save the day story I’ll be sorely disappointed. They can’t do that again, it would be really lame.

If darrell dies on the walkingdead I don’t know what I will do because he has had a really big impact on me and it’s going to be really really hard for me and a lot of people to see him go😔😔😔

If Daryl just died, I guarantee you’ll see at least a 10 to 20% drop in ratings next season

Spoiler: in the illustrated books there is no Daryl. But Negan, when introduced, lines the gang up & he doesn’t want to be seen as a racist but someone has to be made an example of. (Like Dwight said about Denise). So he kills someone. With the bat.

The producer has said that he doesn’t care if the fans riot. That the fans are going to be the cause for him dieing. He does not like that people are only watching and care for one character. All I have to say is if he dies it’s all our fault.

I bet he’ll start to care when he realizes that fans are relating to certain core characters, there’s about 5 of them, and each one of them who dies, is a percentage of the fan base that dies with them. And since TWD has so many viewers, that’s actually a significantly large number…

Well it’s his show. He should have the liberty to kill off whoever he feels the need to. They have a story they want to tell and to cower to fans who plan to quit watching is asinine. They receive 11-14 million views a week, and then counting the live+ (which is like 3-6 million), the ratings are great. I guarantee they’ll still be in the 11mil+ if they decided to kill off Daryl or any other fan favorite. I really hate that fans think they should dictate what happens on a show. Good for those showrunners who let them know that it’s THEIR shows and they can do whatever.

It is thier (the show runners) show, but they create a product that depends on the public enjoying it to be successful. They can proceed however they want, but the public can react by discontinuing their support, causing that product to be discontinued.

the final line “You’ll be alright” was clearly Daryl so I’m not too worried about it, but my guess is more than one beloved character hasn’t much time left one of them might be Daryl. Lucille needs to eat, and I’m sure more than one character is bound to meet her.

The only person that I see dying where Morgan’s point gets across will be Glenn. Because he just fought like hell to get back to Maggie only to go out and go out and put his life in danger again to go on a murder spree with the rest of the crew. If it’s not, it is either Michonne, Daryl or Rosita. It might be Michonne too cuz she is closest to Rick, our leader. Daryl says it’s the most brutal so it might be a woman too. By the way where has Jesus been…on vacation?

Michael, is the URL meant for next weeks episode or something and it was accidentally used now? It says Norman Reedus Leaving The Walking Dead Daryl Dies Season 6″

I know right ?! Like wtf?! I noticed that too!!

Nope, it’s just them trying to get people to click the article. Every click ups their revenue. It’s called click-bait.

I’m guessing he loses his hand. Makes sense that Dwight would shoot him in the hand to stop him from pulling the trigger, and it fits a warped version of the comics.

Carol drops her rosary at the site of the shootout indicating she realizes she will have to kill if she wants to live in a world of continuous struggle…Carol shoots Dwight and saves Daryl…or Norman Reedus is just ready to move on to other things like his new six-episode reality series, “Ride With Norman Reedus”, about…yep, you guessed it…motorcycles. I guess we’ll find out if Norman will cut back on some of his TWD scenes to allow for other obligations, is so sick of TWD that he longs for death, or will work his handsome hiney off going full-force with all of his obligations to the surprise and joy of his fans!

Any of them can go, but Daryl. Hell, I would watch a show with JUST Daryl.

That would be the most boring show of all time

Daryl’s story hasn’t progressed like some of the other main characters. I thought he’d have more story lines like Rick, be a leader, or have some type of relationship going on. There has been mostly him helping defend and making a small connection with Beth. It’s sad that the writers let the character down.

Nobody seems to be mentioning Morgan or Carol as possible victim’s to “Lucille”. Yes their not hostages of Negan yet but it’s possible. It won’t be Daryl, not because it would “piss of fans” but because he’s to important right now. He’s still Ricks number 2 and the writers have a ton of leway with him because he wasn’t a comic character.

I don’t think it would be Glenn because it’s not a surprise to the hardcore fans. I think their looking to shock us all.

Rosita wouldn’t be “heartbreaking” because she’s just a side character who hasn’t had a chance to shine.

I wouldn’t mind if it was Daryl. His character is boring and he literally hasn’t done a thing in at least two seasons. Adios

Daryl can’t die. He is one of the original cast members from season 1. He went from scrawny little boy to big man in the course of the show.Norman Reedus took a character that was not even in the comic books and made him so well loved that you would believe he was in there. Meryl would be proud of his lil brother.

NOOOO! Walking Dead! Not one hair on Daryl Dixon’s head shall be harm! I refuse to believe that Daryl Dixon is dead… or will die anytime soon.

I remember the last episode of lost … and the chock they gave us i did swear ti never watch any work if its producers … and i like darell even more than rick but if anything happens to darell or glenn .. this show is gonna be in serious trouble i know it’s their show their story but it’s the fans who make it going for this long

The bigger twist is if it’s actually Glenn who meets Lucille. All this time we think he’s safe because of the fake outs and then BAM!

Who thinks that Carl is out there somewhere? He did grab a weapon and that’s the last we saw. Maybe he’ll help Carol or he is following the Daryl group so he can tell Rick where to find them?

If you watch the scenes for next weeks episode he leaves Alexandria with Rick, Abraham and Eugene on a rescue mission.

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