Slightly disappointed to see Esther is now in a shot with four other people. Ben and Scott have both been in for about twenty minutes and have individual shots. It's hardly fair

Esther had 4 years as a solo shot.

She's in a family slot now.. its not like they've placed her with random character she never interacts with.

In a way being in a family shot is better, because it establishes the character has links in the show and doesn't just "lift right out" (as Rachel said to Phoebe in Friends).

I think she's better off than someone like Holly who has to share a shot with Cleo (they're friends but don't interact that often) rather than their family, boyfriend or someone actually important to them

I'm surprised that Pete has been included in this update, especially in a shot like that.. I thought he was more of a guest character rather than a main character. Renee's first shot is obviously made so that it can be tweaked when needed.