The Walking Dead ‘What If’ Twist That Creators Unfortunately Never Used

The Walking Dead fans have recently suggested a "what if" scenario that could have changed the show in many ways. This intriguing discussion revolves around Carol’s daughter, Sophia.

The original barn scene from season 2, when it is revealed that Sophia died and turned, was undeniably pivotal for both the show and Carol's character development. But what if, instead of discovering Sophia's tragic fate in that barn, her status remained a mystery?

Imagine: The group makes it to the Commonwealth, and there's a tear-jerking reunion between Carol and Sophia. Wouldn't that have been a twist for the ages? Some fans believe it would've been even more rewarding than the reunion between Yumiko and her brother.

Another interesting point was raised about Sophia's journey to the Commonwealth. How could she have made it from Atlanta to the Commonwealth all by herself?

Some fans theorized that Sophia might've had her own "Negan and Ginny" situation (from TWD: Dead City), meaning that someone protected her until she reached the Commonwealth.

There were also speculations about Sophia running into trouble and having to fend for herself, mirroring some of the comic's storylines.

Some believe that the barn scene was essential for Carol's transformation. Without that closure, would Carol have evolved into the strong, independent survivor we know and love today? Hard to tell for sure.

The Walking Dead has a knack for leaving some characters’ fates off-screen. Some of them eventually return to surprise us, some of them don’t. But it would be undoubtedly mind-blowing to see Sophia’s return.

Madison Lintz, the actress who played the role of Sophia, never appeared on the show again. But surprisingly, her brothers, Macsen Lintz and Matt Lintz, both portrayed the same character in The Walking Dead’s later seasons, — a younger and an adult Henry Sutton.

While the barn scene was undeniably a turning point for the series, it's always fun to speculate on the "what ifs." Had Sophia survived only to appear seasons after, it would have been one of the biggest surprises of the series.

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Do you think Sophia's return would've been a great plot twist?
1 - Yes!
2 - No way.

Source: Reddit