User blog comment:PhoenixDragonSamurai/Beth vs Cody/@comment-25126603-20140808024434/@comment-24152851-20140808074840

Exactly, is bad development better than no development? You saying the change Cody underwent is an improvement to his character?

You don't seem to have made up your mind about whether Beth has developed or not. But it's quite clear Cody's character dropped between seasons, from being relatable and having a storyline of his own, to having no point in the season and completely shoved against another character.