I was done after season 4 but continued hate-watching 7 episodes before the series finale. However, I do know she ended up with some random beard in the final scene. Never read the books but I understand the author had led readers to believe she would end up with Sam.....I think.
If only! I wish fan reaction had swayed Alan Ball with True Blood. Talk about a clusterfuck. Bill would of died/disappeared the end of season 3 and Sookie and Eric would still be together. That show was a lesson in diminishing returns.
Blackgirlnerds had a great article on the Richonne romance and its implications on the wider cultural landscape. Good read. You should check it out.
http://blackgirlnerds.com/what-shipping-richonne-taught-me-about-racism/
I would be kissing Strand's ass 24/7. Thanking him up and down for his hospitality. Fetching him whatever he wants...drinks, women, cigars, dolphins! But these people....nah they're ungrateful bastards.