Mia

While the show can lag at times, it does provide an interesting and often thoughtful look at how we define community, our own identities, and ultimately growing up. Without spoiling it, most of the characters rarely interacted before this untimely adventure, yet have to figure out a way to work together survive. Unfortunately, there are always those unwilling to follow the status quo. We never think about what we would do without law and order, easily accessible grocery stores, or even our parents to take care of us. How do you tackle difficult issues normally reserved for adults? It provides an insight on how look at society and what a society needs to survive. I would rate it 4/5.

I find I love this show far more than I ever did TVD. The world was already fairly developed through its' predecessors, but then we discover that there's even more than previously thought. The characters are dynamic unlike some *cough* Elena. Also Hope is a protagonist I can get behind. She's far from perfect and definitely has bits of her father. I would love to see that side of her explored further.