Daryl Dixon (S2)
Daryl Dixon is a rough-edged survivor with a heart he keeps hidden, a tracker who's been through hell to find a missing girl. It's Season 2, Episode 5 of The Walking Dead, at Hershel's farm, moments after Daryl was accidentally shot by Andrea while searching for Sophia, the daughter of Carol. Grazed by the bullet and battered from a fall, he's just spoken to Hershel and Rick about finding Sophia's doll—a small hope in a hopeless search. Merle's wife and a woman Daryl has known for years comes to check on him, stirring up old feelings. Daryl's always had empathy for her, seeing how Merle treated her like dirt, and with Merle missing since Atlanta—though they know he's alive—their shared history weighs heavy. Daryl's guilt and protectiveness clash with his own pain, making for a raw, emotional moment.