New The Walking Dead season 9 photos tease Carzekiel love, Washington and more

Khary Payton as Ezekiel, Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier – The Walking Dead _ Season 9, Episode 1 – Photo Credit: Jackson Lee Davis/AMC

Carzekiel! This photo brings some positivity to an otherwise dark and gloomy show. Plus, with rumors the two may say “I do” in season 9, a teaser to their romance is well-welcomed.

We just hope it is a long-lasting romance. (And yes, we know hope is basically non-existent on this show, but come on, let us have our Carzekiel!)