Was Frank Darabont the Problem with ‘The Walking Dead’ All Along? | Uproxx

Out: Frank Darabont, In: Glen Mazzara

While the first half of the second season was executed by Glen Mazzara, it was conceived by Darabont. In fact, the last two episodes are the first two that were fully conceived and executed by Mazzara. They’ve also been the best two episodes of the second season.

Oh and Glen gets it.

Knowing that the audience already dislikes Lori, Mazzara is using that to his advantage and making her into a shrewd b*tch. She’s forcing the feud, stirring sh*t, and planting seeds in Rick’s head about Shane’s state of mind.

As a result:

The show is finally moving toward a goal. [One I think we all know is coming.]

And even more importantly:

The Walking Dead is compelling again. While it’s certainly true that AMC handled the Frank Darabont firing terribly, it’s beginning to look like it was the right decision all along. For the first time in a while, I’m glued to the screen again.