What is it with writers in the post apocalyptic genre
I'm half way through the first episode, and the frustration is building in me already. Is it some unwritten rule in this genre that the characters who survive have to be the dumbest, most irrational people on the planet (not counting the ones in horror movies of course).
For starters, when the doctor is in the medical supply room, and makes the decision not to kill herself, why does she walk away without taking any of the supplies/medication with her?
Surely, as a medical professional she of all people should recognize the importance of the items within that room. Grab a backpack off of one of those bodies and take as much of the important items (antibiotics for starters) as you can. Heck, pull an SUV up front and take it all....it's not like anyone else will need it.
Secondly, people just start hopping in vehicles and driving away, without checking to see if there's gas in them. Sure, find a vehicle, but make sure there's fuel, and if there isn't, find somehwere you can secure fuel, in quantity if possible.
Once you have your vehicle, and your fuel, do you drive around hysterically, or get hammered and drive recklessly, or would your next task be securing water and food, and for that matter, firearms to ensure you can do so without someone taking said supplies from you.
These would all be logical, rational decisions, but you never see those types of decisions being made in this genre.
To any writers thinking of doing a story like this in the future, please give us at least one character who is reasonably rational, and can think on their feet. It may actually help the story along.