I've heard a lot of complaints about this season of The Walking Dead, but I've really enjoyed it. More than Fringe, even, and I like Fringe a lot (both shows more than Lost). I suppose there was quite a bit of time exploring one plot point, but I thought it worked as a backdrop for the first half of the season. I also like what they've done with most of the characters and how they've grown and changed. It will be interesting to see where Shane ends up. I've only read the first comic book, so I know they've diverged completely at this point. I kept expecting something else to happen with him, but I'm not sure if they'll get there or not at this point. The relationship with Rick and his wife is well done, I think. Believable and dramatic at the same time. Finally, the brother with the crossbow (I forget his name)- the character development there has been really great. I enjoy what they are doing with him and I hope they keep it up. It will be interesting to see how the mid season finale changes him.

The mid-season finale was very intense and moving. Normally, I'd have hated it, not being a fan of gut-wrenching stories. I'm not sure why it worked for me, but it did- I guess it just seemed to fit and not just be painful for the sake of being painful.