Yes, the dog was under weight. FYI its name is cx-404 not dogmeat which is a n error code for "file not found" That was a MK1 turret which are very poor shots. In The Ghouls defense cx-404 attacked him, which gets you stabbed in the wasteland.

You can consider any dog companion in the Fallout Universe "Dogmeat", as it's used in multiple instances across different storylines. I personally like the Brotherhood of Steel, but not just because of the cool armor, etc.. I like that they aren't portrayed as pure good or pure evil, they are always conflicted, some are true to the ideals while others only give lip service to the rules. Glad to see another Fallout fan who isn't out to dig on everything they don't find consistent or they don't necessarily approve of. Just started your reactions, looking forward to more.

There are definitely good and likable characters in or originating from the BoS in the games. Like our friend Maximus here, who later gives a statement about the brotherhood that is aligned with his ideals, but certainly not the BoS. Yeah they're kinda twisted, but not as bad and ruthless as i.e. Enclave, and not as crazy as some of the other cults. All factions in a role playing game shouldn't be good or likable, that would be boring and Diensyesque. Also, characters in game, and even more so on screen, needs to be developed. Having a mystery surrounding them if they are likable or not, to me is a good approach to writing. Even if his backstory is weak for obvious reasons, and Maximus doesn't evolve that much during this season, I'm pretty sure he'll have a more significant role in season 2. The doctor/scientist is Enclave - one of the worst factions in the game - and some of the takeaways from the show alone are; close ties with Vault Tec, researching the "neck thing" (you know what it is by now), researching canine stuff (Cyberdogs?), and are even involved with FEV if you pay close attention to the opening minutes of this episode.