Reddit Speaks: [Spoiler] Voted as the Most Overrated TWD Character

After much deliberation, the threads have spoken, and the character that has been crowned the most overrated is likely one that you have guessed.

Let's just cut to the chase. It's Daryl.

Yep, Daryl Dixon, the rugged, crossbow-wielding survivor that has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, has been deemed the "most overrated" by the all-knowing, all-seeing overlords of Reddit.

Daryl Dixon is regarded as one of the best characters in the series and has a huge number of fans, so much so that it could be considered excessive. Many posts within the subreddit criticize the level of fandom surrounding him and find it to be beyond comprehension.

Daryl developed such a "plot armor" that it looks frankly ridiculous. It came to a point where Daryl is like, who needs actual survival skills when you have the writers on your side? Oh, he's in a dangerous situation? No worries, he'll just miraculously come out alive.

It's like watching a toddler play with a video game - too easy. No wonder the Redditors roll their eyes at the mere mention of his name, it's like the network is practically worshipping him.

But is he all he's said to be?

Another Redditor noted that Daryl suffers from "Michonne syndrome," meaning that he is present in many scenes, but doesn't always have a significant role in the story. Responses to this thread were unanimous in the perspective that his over-presence on the show is a huge problem, as it pushes other characters, such as Ty and Abe to the background.

Perhaps the main reason for Daryl's overrated status is that, after season 2, many fans deemed him the best character in the series. One user even called him the "comic-book Dwight", equating him to the famous character from The Office. Others critiqued the phrase "If Daryl dies we riot", which became popular among fans.

Lastly, Daryl's survival instincts are often overly praised, however, it could be argued that it's not something extraordinary, it's just something that everyone should have.

The silver lining, however, comes in the form of Norman Reedus, the actor responsible for bringing Daryl to life. Even those who detest Daryl in all regards acknowledge the immense dedication and skill invested into Reedus' craft. That is something nobody, not even the show's harshest critics, can deny.

And while Daryl may be a little overrated, that doesn't mean he's a bad character, just that some fans think he gets too much attention and praise.