im starting to really like this show. the slow parts really were killing it for me early on but thats because i wasnt sure that there was ever going to be a payoff that made it worth it. i mean breaking bad is the same way too, they kill you with slow long drawn out shit then BAM most epic shit ever happens. we have the luxury of looking back at breaking bad and talking about how great it is cause we've got the payoff already, with this show we are just starting to see good payoffs. im not saying the walking dead is anywhere near teh caliber of breaking bad but i jsut wanted to use it as an example.
i dunno i for one enjoyed the whole struggle with humanity vs survalism and all that shit, it was mostly symbolic wtih shane vs dale but theres other subtle shit to pick up on. when it comes down to it thats mainly what the show is about, and now that rick has transformed his personality i think the show is going to be pretty awesome this next season. cant wait