Merle

The only reason Merle does not get murdered immediately is because he is Daryl’s brother. Merle is constantly provoking arguments, making racist and harsh comments, and one of the most hated characters. He is portrayed as a bad guy throughout the beginning of the show, and just when you feel bad for him, he becomes much worse. Under certain circumstances, he has no choice but to cut off his own arm, which he replaces with a weapon. This act exemplifies his ruthless personality, but at the end of the day, him and Daryl will always be brothers and care for each other.

Merle is played by the actor Michael Rooker.