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This week's edition of the dead to say the least, left the audience scratching their heads. Suggested by many of it's loyal fans, to be one of the worst episodes in the series history. Fans took to Twitter and other social media avenues to express their boredom. Most anticipated a beginning of a love story between the only two characters featured this week, Beth (Emily Kinney) & Daryl (Norman Reedus), yet somehow I'm sure that's not what the writers were going for. 

Now certainly I can't blame the adolescent in all of us, who may have in some way been routing for a moonshine romp. It's no secret, ladies love Daryl, if there is to be a zombie apocalyptic heart throb, Daryl would fit that role. The bad boy, fearless protector running around like an end times Tarzan. Now on the other hand, Beth without a doubt appeals to most men. Especially the college boys, who imagine her to be the girl down the hall.

Now if you are one of the frat boys who had their eyes glued to the television, as if it was a porn site or the housewives who became all hot bothered, imagining a lonesome cabin in the woods, with nothing but Daryl to entertain you, well then I understand your distaste. I myself at one point, gave into the belief that, this would be another, sub plot romance.

Yet true to their form the writers, they did not go in that creative direction. Instead this week's edition, played more into the character relation department then the action.

Recently I discussed the series with an old friend, who expressed his admiration for the writer's ability to put the fans in the minds, hearts and shoes of the Walking Dead's cast. It's this attribute far more than any other that has made this series so successful.

If not for all the dramatic and often slow banter from, Laurie (Sarah Wayne Callies) & Dale (Jeffrey DeMunn) in season two, then the barn scene and others after it would not have been so prolific. The lives lost would have had no meaning to the show's fans. Hence relating to any of the characters would have been difficult and the show's devoted fans would be no more.

That being said, if you are still upset or disappointed with last evening's showing, all I can say is be patient. Focusing on the positives, last night we saw a side of both characters we had not seen prior. Daryl, showed more then raw anger, for the first time since the prison attack. He actually felt a sense of responsibility, as well as  grief for the lost of the most stable family he's ever known. In many ways, Daryl a desperado, thug pre apocalypse, has learned the importance of others and companionship in the zombie infested, current world.  I for one, was clearly wrapped up in his character as, Daryl wailed on a walker with a three wood, releasing more then just aggression.

In many ways Beth's melt down was equally as easy to relate to. She had been relatively calm for a young women who just watched her father's murder and her group slaughtered. The resilient farm girl showed her naivety a bit sure, however she maintained a humanistic quality we all can admire. Her endeavor  for alcohol, is an action most of us would have pursued by now. Without ever having drank before, she still knew that, the pursuit of something, anything is better then seeking nothing at all. Besides with the day to day of the zombie apocalypse, it's no wonder they all are not drunk.

The only fault in this episode is the timing of it. For the characters the prison is a very fresh memory. For all the survivors the image of Hershel (Scott Wilson) being beheaded is fresh. For us the fans, it's been a couple months since Hershel's demise. After the last two week's feverish action packed editions, this week's emotional coping message was a little too soft.

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The Cafe has actor Scot Wilson Live this Tuesday 7pm eastern only on 990WBOB.com

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March 4th 7PM

The Pal sits down with Scott Wilson the actor who played Hershel on The Walking Dead.

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