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Originally Posted by Igster
I agree and would love to see some more character development, but the writers hear it from all sides. On one hand, people get bored with the same ongoing stories as characters are developed (IE the farm). Reading some of this thread, you see how easily a lot of people get bored. Which is really unfortunate because it would be so much better to get more character development and more back story on these characters, but appeasing the general public is tough because people seem to get bored quickly these days and attentions spans, well, just are not there any longer.
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The thing is, one doesn't have to come at the expense of the other (action or drama v character development). It's only when the writing is average or worse, do you find yourself in the paradigm.
I'm going to take it by your avatar you were as over the moon about Breaking Bad as I was. Now there was a show that had great character development and great action. And often, the action (or drama/suspense) pulled out the character development. which is really how it should be. When you write a book, you develop a character through their actions and how they relate to the world. You don't have them sitting around telling each other how they feel.
That's the trap that TWD is in. Most of the character development is forced. It's monologues and tedious conversations. Don't get me wrong, I love a good dialogue bit. In a show, in a movie, in a book. But some people can do it right. TWD writers get it wrong 90% of the time.
One of the best moments of this season, and the show, had character development and action. And that was Carol with the rescue. We got to see some kick ass action, and we saw Carol continue her development from battered wife, to 'I'm not letting anyone push me around ever again!' They can and should do more of that. And it doesn't always have to be such an 'explosive' scene, but there are ways of generating action and character development at the same time.
After a great start to season five, I definitely was let down a bit by the finale. I will say though, this has been the best season since season one, and I have been sucked back in, for better or for worse. My favorite bit is how they've upped the creepy factor. Both with the zombies and society at large. It's a fricken zombie/horror show, creep me out!