Here’s my criticism: We would have been saddened by Garnett’s death even if he and Roberta hadn’t admitted to caring for each other and then doing the nasty. I understand that in a world rife with zombies there isn’t always time for impassioned heart to hearts, but the super-rushed “let’s have sex, and also, I love you” storyline between the two leaders of the group struggling to bring Murphy to California before he croaks or turns felt super-strange, especially when viewed in the light of last week’s very careful beginning explorations of a possible romantic connection between the two. Losing either Garnett or Warren would have always been a palpable loss. That’s because they’ve been such clear, quippy, strong leaders. To rush a sexy relationship between the two of them into one episode in order to heighten the stakes of Garnett’s death was unnecessary, especially when they’ve had weeks to explore the relationship between the two and for the most part, outside of some casual (and murdery) flirting, opted not to go this route. It makes sense to avoid love stories and stick the more primal aspects of what it is to be a human. For the most part, that’s the road the show has taken. Look at the dynamic between Addy and Mack. We know they’re a couple, but their relationship is about propping each other up in an effort to survive. Sure, they’re sexual, they care about each other, but it’s not in a weepy romantic way. It’s a believable one. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for all news updates related to the world of geek. And Google+, if that’s your thing!
