Dante' is still a pompous ass but he can stay

A love interest for Maggie? Why? Just because it was in the comics?

Nah. I don't see it. Unless he REALLY changes I just do not see Maggie being drawn to such an ass

 

I don't see Dante as arrogant. His introduction was abrupt for sure, seemed like such a juxtaposition to Siddiq's state of mind in that moment. Maybe that was the point?
After last night, I feel like he is a deeply tormented person who uses sarcasm and humor to hide his own anguish and pain.

 

I hated Comic Book Dante, and I don't like TV Dante.

Both versions are arrogant, but have some compassion for others. That said, I won't be surprised if, in a later episode, Dante goes to Michonne and tells her Siddiq is "mentally unstable" and gets her to replace Siddiq as Alexandria's main doctor.

 

I think his introduction was intentional for the viewers. Introducing him in such a way where we are uncomfortable with him and leaned towards not liking him, made his scenes in this episode that much stronger.

When they introduce characters as good people right off the bat, they tend to sort of be boring. Look at Siddiq, right off the bat he was likable and he's pretty boring. Where as a character like Dwight, or Daryl for that matter. Introducing them as off putting, then changing direction, makes us more intrigued about them.

At least that's how I saw it.

 

I don't know a thing about comic Dante, not sure whether I even like TV Dante since his only interactions so far have been with ptsd Siddiq. He seems cocky, a little obnoxious, and mildly inappropriate, but I didn't get the vibe that he thinks he's superior to Siddiq. I guess we'll see how it plays out going forward.

 

Other than level of training in the before times or practical experience in the after times, I don't think either doctor would be valued more than the other. I think the community would take it in stride as, Yay! Two doctors! And then the two would work cooperatively until the inevitable death of one or the other, since There Can Be Only One.