After season 3 of AMC’s The Walking Dead came to an end just over a week ago, I thought I’d look back and share with you my five favourite, and five least favourite characters of the series.
I’ll start with my favourites, as it was undoubtedly the easiest list to come up with…
5. Tyreese and Sasha
Coming In at number five is Tyreese and Sasha. I decided to
rank these two together as they always come as a pair. Although they only came
in about halfway through the series, I think they’ve been a really good
addition to the show. The chemistry the pair have together is fun to watch, and
they can both put up a fight. They also have strong morals, and I hope we get
to see more of them in season 4.
4. Andrea
Next up is Andrea. She really made herself one of the
leading players over the last series, and deservedly so. Her storyline with The
Governor and Woodberry was refreshing, and allowed the show to focus on more
than just Rick and his group.
3. Merle
Number 3 is Merle. He’s not exactly someone you’d want
living next door to you, but in my opinion he is one of the main reasons why
season 3 was so great. He livened things up, and was so unpredictable. His
fight/action scenes were arguably the best in the series too. I think Michael
Rooker deserves real credit for his portrayal, as his acting his first-class.
2. Michonne
Finishing in 2nd is Michonne. Dreadlocks, samurai
swords, and pet walkers – what’s not to love? Intelligent and tough, you’re
always hoping things turnout ok for her (and they rarely do!). She’s
established herself as part of the group after forever trying to prove her
worth, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for her.
1. Daryl
And my absolute favourite has got to be Daryl. The death of
Shane has meant Daryl stepping up as Rick’s right-hand man, and in doing so he has
shown us what a valuable group member he really is. Without him the group
would be seriously vulnerable, with Daryl’s crossbow, tracking and hunting
abilities proving invaluable. His decisions are almost always right, and is
someone you’d want by your side in a zombie apocalypse.
And now for the worst. Getting the top 2 was easy, but
finding a top 5 did prove to be quite difficult. So here goes…
5. Hershel
Number 5 was the hardest position to fill, and I was torn
between Hershel and Rick. But I’ve gone for Hershel. Yes he’s kind, caring, and
honest, but let’s face it, he is boring. His main role is to comfort and support
the group in times of need, and his veterinary skills have undoubtedly been
useful. For these reasons I can see why he has yet to be killed off, but I feel
his time might come when his daughters develop better medical abilities. I’m
not rooting for his death, I’m just not bothered either way.
4. Beth
Coming in at number 4 is Beth – “Erm, who?!” I hear you say.
Just to let you know, she’s that young
blonde one who’s been in nearly every episode and doesn’t leave the prison. It’s
not that I dislike her, it’s just that she doesn’t do anything! It would be
quite interesting to see how many words she spoke all season. That said, I’ve
heard she is to have a more predominant role in the next series, so there’s
maybe more to come.
3. Allen
My 3rd most disliked character is Allen. He was
part of Tyreese’s group, but swiftly sucked up to The Governor and nodded at
his every command. You don’t see much of him during the show, but when you do
he’s doing something irritating or treacherous. I was hoping Tyreese would drop
him in the pit of zombies when he had the chance, but sadly no. Luckily The
Governor eventually sorted this problem out.
2. Carl
My 2nd most disliked character is Carl. He’s
rash, reckless and always sulking. I know he had to kill his mother, but seeing
him bad-tempered all the time is so annoying. I also don’t think he is
portrayed very well by Chandler Riggs, which doesn’t do his character any
favours. Let’s hope we see a change in behaviour next season, and maybe even a
new actor playing him too (which sometimes happens when characters get older).
1. Glenn
For me, the absolute worst character of season 3 has got to
be Glenn. He is constantly moaning and crying, and whining like a little b**ch.
I didn’t mind him in past seasons; in fact I kind of liked him. But throughout
the series I have hated watching him, and hate is a strong word. Before
watching one of the episodes I saw someone write on Twitter that Glenn dies
during the episode, but unfortunately it was merely a cruel joke. If Glenn ever did die I doubt he would be
missed by many.
And that concludes my list. Other
characters I enjoyed were The Governor and his henchman Ceasar Martinez, who were
both good additions to the show. I am gutted we lost Shane in the previous series, but the new characters have almost made up for this. I have high hopes for season 4 (which premières in October 2013), and am looking forward to
seeing what new characters are to be included, and which ones we will see more
of.
I hope you've enjoyed reading, and please feel free to comment below and let me know your top 5s!
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