"I surprisingly made it five seasons in, I think. I almost quit watching part way though Season 1, because even though I really liked some aspects of the show, the characters and drama just pissed me off so much. I decided to keep going, and then I think episode five or six got me hooked.
It didn't change how much I disliked most of the characters, and that kind of remained a trend throughout the show for me. Was absolutely captivated by the story and concept, absolutely hated the characters and drama. Clarke, her mom, and Octavia sunk the show, IMO. After Season 5, I think I just thought to myself,
7 should have ended S7. TOO REPETITIVE! Nothing was better than Negan storyline! *8 gave up when Callie left show 13 prequel & New Blood S2 in works. Not excited based on previous series finales 17 stopped when toby quit taking meds- IRRESPONSIBLE writing handling of it
See: Yellowstone