Yeah, we differently seem to watch the show from different angles for most things. I haven't let Allison/Isaac affect my opinion of the season as a whole because they've played such a small part in it. I don't consider Allison/Isaac a toned down version of Allison/Isaac. Maybe if they'd let him remain rightfully pissed at her stabbing him but he seems pretty much over it, so there's no real tension or hostility there like there is with Derek/Allison.

If Cora was less female!Derek and more her own personality, I might care.

Sheriff/Stiles is one of the only real emotional and real relationships this show has IMO so I can't help but love it.

But it's great that you're loving the season and finding things to enjoy.

Stacey