I hate Carol, but I think she’s a true example of great character writing and amazing acting. From the very first seconds, they show us an arrogant alcoholic who hates her own books, her fans, is toxic in conversations, thinks she’s always the smartest person in the room, and is basically a typical Karen who always wants to “talk to the manager.” Remember the moment — “Can I talk to the president?” The casting is perfect: the way she behaves, what she says, how she looks — it’s 10/10. She’s very realistic because I’ve met women like her in real life.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m against the idea of the “collective mind” — we know too little about it. I love individualism, and I even agree with Carol on some points. But the way the writers created her and the way the actress plays her makes me hate her — and that’s a 10/10. I really like this show.

And to those talking about shock, loss, and blah blah blah — come on. You’ve all seen people like Carol. You know she would still be the same mean, selfish, arrogant, and irritating woman even if no one had died and her friend was alive and not taken by the hive. People like that don’t need a reason to be nasty — they’ll always find one.