Then I remember: It’s not the characters faults. The problem with this show, like so many others in The Walking Dead franchise, is the abysmal writing. The first episode of Daryl Dixon Season 2 is so poorly written, with so many contrivances, plot holes and rookie mistakes, I am left with zero faith in the rest of the season.

The flashback to the season 2 scene was triggered by Carol watching Ash (Manish Dayal) open up some barn doors, taking her back to that fateful discovery of her daughter. This time round, the version of Sophia was played by a different actress, but the emotions definitely still remained.