User blog comment:Cartoonprincess/Was The Arc a Mistake?/@comment-3027082-20110823010152/@comment-4061054-20110823011319

Because Mindy was a minor character. Her relationship with Josh did not affect the dynamic of the show and had no effect on the other main characters. Sam and Freddie are both main characters. They need time and development to make a smooth transition from frenemies into a couple. Dan has been developing them since season one and he most likely wants to answer all the unanswered questions during the arc. Josh and Mindy should not be compared to Sam and Freddie. Their relationship is much more complicated and deserves to be explored during the arc.