Over the last 3 or so months I've watched from Season 1 all the way to where it currently is, mid way through Season 5. Finally got to browse the whole thread

Even though the show can be fairly hit and miss, I've gotten so obsessed with it! Season 1 is certainly my favourite, and I'd even say the first ever episode could possibly be my favourite episode of them all. Each season has had its good points (some less than others), but I don't think any of them top the first yet.

I'm surprised that the first half of Season 4 didn't get more hate in the thread, it was hands down the stupidest part of TWD thus far, and I'm so glad that since then the show has been pretty much uphill, and I'd say it's currently the best it's been in a long while.

As for favourite characters - Rick (obviously), Daryl (obviously), I did really like Glenn in Season 1, but my god his character has gotten so bad, both him and Maggie with this ott l-o-v-e they have going on. It was laughable when she was so obsessed with finding Glenn on the way to Terminus, and never once mentioned her sister.
Carl is hit and miss for me, seems to depend on the episode, Carol has had some awesome character growth throughout the show and is certainly one of my favourites now.

Also, I just finished Season 1 of TWD game by Telltale. Man, that was better than 99% of the actual show.

Really hard to condense my thoughts on all five seasons and the game in one post!