Now that zombies have become secondary (they have been relegated to more of an obstacle than threat) the show really only thrives when they have a good villain like Shane, Gareth, Merle, or the Governor. The entire hospital story was preposterous and Dawn was a terrible villain. They really should have ran with the cannibal/Gareth storyline longer than a few episodes (how does the Governor get a full season and Gareth only a few shows?) as man did this season start so well and fizzle out at the midpoint.
Was never a fan of Beth the character or actress so even though I thought the ending was stupid and cliché at least she's been written out and we don't have to endure episodes of her unexciting storyline of frail girl growing into hardened woman.
Here's hoping for a new and better nemesis in the 2nd half of the season.
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