We need more Carl, less Carol! The storylines with Rick, Carl, Michonne, and Darryl are a lot more fun than the ones with the second tier characters like Carol, Tyrese, and Beth because almost everyone likes Darryl and Michonne better than Carol and Beth. Hopefully this hospital and Beth story wraps up quick so I can see more Michonne slicing up zombies. I loved that scene when she gets her samurai sword back.
I don't mind the change of pace. carol, until recently haven't had much time in the spotlight.
like others have already said, the show could do a better job of character building. I think if they did that better the carol-focused episodes could be better. her episodes with Tyreese and lizzie/micah was done better than her's with daryl though.
and on other forums I visit everyone generally is loving carol lately