She is unlikable
Ok so I watched the first season and I can't get over the fact that she didn't divorce her husband to begin with.
Sure, there are empowered female characters (Lockhart is a favourite) and they try to portray Alicia as one. And I would understand that you need a while to think, but to actually consider staying with a man who brutally betrayed and publicly humiliated her and their family makes her the opposite of empowered.
I can't like her no matter how much the show tries to push her on the audience. I actually like every other character more than her.
She is mostly a stif person who never shows a reaction or emotion. She even walks like a semi robot. In most critical situations she is not able to act quickly. The scenes with her children are painful to watch as she really isn't warm toward them. Alicia's character says everything, even "hello", as if it is a matter of fact and she is unrealistically righteous. A classic goody-two-shoes with a general condescending air about her. The passive aggressive type, as opposed to Kalinda who is tough in a good way. All in all not impressive.
On top of this the show is a bit bland for my taste. So I don't think I'm watching season 2. Surprised about all the 9-10 ratings on this page.
Anyone else find themselves constantly questioning the plot and the character build up around Alicia?