I think one of the most interesting things about the graphic novels (and it appears to be translating to the TV show) is how flawed the characters are.
Rick is super conflicted and full of self doubt. He rarely seems comfortable with his decisions.
Lori is just plain unsympathetic towards others (including her family) most of the time and self absorbed.
Carl is impulsive and is also unsympathetic.
In the TV show, those displays may appear poorly written or stupid at first glance, but I think they are, at worst, good attempts to show different aspects of the characters (as opposed to the characters doing what we think they should do or what we might do).
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