 Critics applauded the growing relationship between Andrea and Shane , as well as Dale 's confrontation with Shane . Despite describing them as an " unlikely pairing " , Meslow asserted that it was superior to the storyline between Andrea and Dale . " There 's something to be said for the occasional post @-@ apocalyptic tryst , which allows two characters who 've experienced almost nothing but misery to have , even for a moment , something that resembles joy , " he articulated . Meslow retorted that it was wise to underplay the tryst between Shane and Andrea , which he predicted would not lead to anything serious . Venable wrote : " Dale ’ s lack of personality traits , beyond being the wise sage who gets in everyone ’ s business , makes him an unpredictable foe in my book , and could be as interesting as Shane ’ s violent selfishness . " Morgan Jeffrey of Digital Spy avouched that Shane continued to be an interesting character ; " Just as we were beginning to like him again , he murdered Otis in cold blood . And it seems like his downward spiral is set to continue — he 's threatening poor Dale and embarking on an ill @-@ advised affair with Andrea . " 
