JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 7 - "Shiva"

About the Show:

AMC's Fear the Walking Dead returns at sea, aboard the Abigail. The group is unaware of the true breadth of the apocalypse; they assume there still a chance that some city, state, or nation might be unaffected, some place where infection has not hit. Abandoning land, Madison, Travis and Daniel gather their grieving families for ports unknown. But the respite of Strand's ocean-side home is short-lived. They will discover that the water may be no safer than land.

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AMC

Created by

Robert Kirkman

Spin-off Series from

The Walking Dead

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Cast:

Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Lorenzo James Henrie, Ruben Blades, Mercedes Mason, Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Rodriguez & Patricia Reyes Spíndola.

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Season 1 recap

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Episode 7 Synopsis:

The family faces their greatest test yet. Nick, Travis, Madison and others go to great lentghs to keep each other close.

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*My Thoughts*

Well, it looks like everyone is losing it...one way or another. Daniel, for one, is seeing things. Didn't realize how religious he is. He doesn't show it, but, in this episode, in the midst of superstition with all the people the compound, it is apparent that Daniel does believe it to some level. Then, there is Chris...he's very troubled, especially since witnessing so much death. Wouldn't it mentally mess you up if someone asked you to kill him or her to end their suffering?!? It would bother me, especially if that person is looking straight at me. I don't think that airline passenger has ever left his mind. Yup! Chris is lashing out... Then, there's Nick! He's all out gone... I don't know. He's already believing Celia in regards to the dead. Nick's  also gone "invincible" in regards to walking among the dead. Yeah, he's got his own "demons" to deal with; and it seems like he's reaching out to Celia for answers.

I don't know!!! Daniel is hearing things! Now, he's seeing his dead wife. Uhhh...yeah! He's losing it alright. But, then again, if you had that much "ghosts" haunting you...wouldn't you lose it, too!?!

As for Strand, he is grieving! Although Celia and everyone else shuns him for not committing suicide, Strand is definitely a survivor.

Poor Travis is in the middle of all this family drama, but, in the end, he has to help his son. It's about time!!! He was so intent on helping Madison all the time that he was pretty much blind to Chris's needs. For goodness sake, Chris lost his mother! Chris witnessed a lot of death. Travis realizes he has to stay with his son and help him. He decides not to go back to the compound. It's about time that he put Chris first. Talk about dysfunctional family...haha! Nick returns to the compound and tells Madison that he didn't find them.

And wow...the people in the compound look towards Celia for guidance and leadership. But, superstition seems to run the place. Even Nick succumbs to that way. He even brought Luis, Celia's son, back to the compound. That's just very disturbing. O-kay now! It is also disturbing that Nick relishes covering himself with the blood of the dead. Ummm...something to worry about? I don't know... I one point, I wanted to slap Nick upside the head...haha!

Did Madison just trick Celia?!? Sure looks like it. Convince Celia that she wants to understand. Celia takes Madison to the cellar to show her and explain to her about the dead. Then, when Celia isn't looking, Madison looks the cellar "door" behind her. But...Celia shows no fear.

Then...Daniel gets free, after having a conversation with his dead wife, and heads to the cellar. He pours gasoline and sets it on fire. All the while, he just stands in the middle of the blaze while the dead comes towards him. However, where is Celia!?! She was locked in that same cellar! Now, the whole compound is ablaze. Who will survive this fire?

We see Strand, Ofelia, Alicia, and Madison leaving in the truck. Nick refuses to leave with them; moreover, he is angry with Madison and decides to continue walking with the dead. Travis and Chris goes off on their own...to where, we don't know.

Definitely, a complicated episode! A lot of open-ended storylines for these complicated characters. What will happen next for this group. Will they come back together? Or will they each come to their end by the dead? We will have to wait when the show returns for the second half of the season!

What a midseason finale! Whoa!!

Until the next episode!

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Here's a sneak peek of Episode 8

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 6 - "Sicut Cervus"

About the Show:

AMC's Fear the Walking Dead returns at sea, aboard the Abigail. The group is unaware of the true breadth of the apocalypse; they assume there still a chance that some city, state, or nation might be unaffected, some place where infection has not hit. Abandoning land, Madison, Travis and Daniel gather their grieving families for ports unknown. But the respite of Strand's ocean-side home is short-lived. They will discover that the water may be no safer than land.

Television Network

AMC

Created by

Robert Kirkman

Spin-off Series from

The Walking Dead

Stay connected

    

Cast:

Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Lorenzo James Henrie, Ruben Blades, Mercedes Mason, Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Rodriguez & Patricia Reyes Spíndola.

See list of cast & crew on IMDB.com

Season 1 recap

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Episode 6 Synopsis:

Conflict erupts in a fial push towards Strand's destination. Chris makes a decision that shakes the family. Nick meets a new maternal figure.

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*My Thoughts*

At the start of the episode, on the Baja-front, a church full of parishioners dies (in a prologue to the episode/flashback)...of what, we do not know...yet. However, before they die, Tom Abigail and the priest exchange a few words...regarding "she." We soon come to find out who this "she" is.

Well, crossing into Mexico didn't go off as planned. Finally! They made it to Mexico! But, they arrived with some casualties. In their attempt to cross into Mexico, Luis gets shot and, eventually dies. However, not without giving Nick a message to pass to his mother. Moreover, he asks them to give an odd coin, with an owl on its face, to his mother. Strange... That "owl" seems to mean something, but Daniel seems to have recognized what it is then throws it into the water. I don't know, but it looks like Daniel is...losing it.

The group reaches the church to find a deserted town and an empty church. Strand panics when he sees Tom's truck. Very curious to find Tom's truck by the church, but no Tom. Dead parishioners starts walking out of everywhere and attacks the group. What!?! They fend them off...Nick, Daniel, and Chris have a moment of hesitation. Well, Daniel seems to be haunted by his past. Nick...hmmm...he just seems bothered with all this death and his part in it. As for Chris, I don't know, he is definitely troubled, and it is building. Chris did just watch Madison get overtaken by a dead man, and he just froze and watched. Good thing Alicia saw it and saved her mother. The group gets away on Tom's truck.

The compound looks like everything the group thought it would be. Or is it? The first thing Strand searches for is Tom. But he gives Celia bad news about Luis. Strange...how Celia doesn't react wildly to the news that her son has died.

In this episode, Victor and Thomas's relationship is even more noticeable.  Victor isn't as cold-hearted or calculating as he seemed in the beginning. We see why he was so determined to reach Baja; and to whom he was speaking to on the satellite phone. But, he finds that Thomas has been bitten, and doesn't have much time left.

Daniel is suspicious of Celia, with good reason, especially after finding a cellar filled with the dead. Hmmm...sure seems like there was a similar situation in an episode of The Walking Dead when Glenn found a barn filled with the dead as well. Hmmm... "safety" definitely is an illusion in this world. Well, Daniel looks like his past is creeping up on him, especially now that they are in the heart of where he and his family escaped...Mexico.

Nick and Ofelia's "relationship" continues to grow. Plus, it is interesting how Nick is drawn to Celia...a mother figure. Travis and Madison's relationship gets even more strained when it comes to their children. Chris has a lot on his mind...but then again, who wouldn't!?! That's a lot of death that he is witnessing at his young age. Ofelia is starting to worry about her father. Is Chris a threat to Madison and Alicia? Or is he just tired and troubled with everything that has happened...like Nick? Alicia seems to think he is, but then again, she's also troubled as well...aren't they all?!?

Victor is seriously considering suicide...just to be with Tom? Celia prepares Thomas for death, and Victor is deep in thought. Celia is proud of Victor? She didn't like him from the beginning, then she's proud of him for deciding to commit suicide!?! Huh...very odd to say the least. However, Victor decides not to take the Communion wafer and shoots Thomas is the head. But, it is apparent on Victor's face that he made a very difficult decision. This will be a burden he will carry.

This show continues to develop and progress as these characters find a way to survive and keep it together. Even in Mexico, this infection has spread throughout...no one is safe.

Until the next episode!

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Here's a sneak peek of Episode 7 - "Shiva"

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 5 - "Captive"

About the Show:

AMC's Fear the Walking Dead returns at sea, aboard the Abigail. The group is unaware of the true breadth of the apocalypse; they assume there still a chance that some city, state, or nation might be unaffected, some place where infection has not hit. Abandoning land, Madison, Travis and Daniel gather their grieving families for ports unknown. But the respite of Strand's ocean-side home is short-lived. They will discover that the water may be no safer than land.

Television Network

AMC

Created by

Robert Kirkman

Spin-off Series from

The Walking Dead

Stay connected

    

Cast:

Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Lorenzo James Henrie, Ruben Blades, Mercedes Mason, Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Rodriguez & Patricia Reyes Spíndola.

See list of cast & crew on IMDB.com

Season 1 recap

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Episode 5 Synopsis:

Alicia works to reunite with her family. Travis meets a familiar face. Madison and Nick lead a charge to save their family against all odds.

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*My Thoughts*

Travis and Alicia are now captives...where? We don't know. It looks like this Jack that Alicia was talking to on the radio is part of this group. Why they took them, we still don't know.

Apparently, Jack had some say about why they took Alicia. But, why take Travis? At first, I figure they will use him as their Mr. Fix-it. But, we soon learn that Alex from Flight 462 is the reason why Travis was taken. She definitely held some hard feelings towards Travis...he did, after all, made that decision for them to stay on the raft.

Reed is injured and threatens them!?! Really!?! Funny...when he's the one tied up and with a crowbar in his side. But, Salazar got all the information he needed to find and rescue Travis and Alicia. However, Chris feels guilty since they were taken. Well, Chris seems very troubled since his mother was killed. Now, it seems that he's feeling alone...since he feels that he lost his father as well. Deep down...he's just a scared kid. Although he's resentful towards his father because his parents split, and since Travis killed his mother. This whole "end of civilization" is taking its toll on everyone.

Come to find out that Alicia was not the one who told Conor and associates about them. Alex from Flight 462 is the one who gave them up. Well, why wouldn't she...she's stranded on a raft and close to death. What was she supposed to do? She was left alone with her dying friend...she's angry! Alex is definitely strong-willed. It will be interesting Madison and Travis get away on the Zodiac and retrieves Alicia in the water.

I wonder what Salazar's story is... He's hearing voices? He's getting lost in his thoughts. Something is triggering this in him... I think we need to learn more about Salazar's past which will probably explain a lot.

Strand is still out of it while he recovers. Luis is not happy that they are on the yacht and that they had to detour to save Travis and Alicia before going to Mexico. Hmmm... What awaits for them in Mexico? Who is Luis paying for passage into Mexico? Has Mexico been affected...yet?

In the end, family comes first. Children have to grow up. And, hard decision have to be made.

There is so much more to learn about these characters. So far, we've learned about Strand...and who this Jack is. It looks like we are learning a bit about Salazar. It's definitely interesting how different their stories are, but yet, they make it work in order to survive. The next question is... Will they all make it to Mexico?

Until the next episode!

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Here's a sneak peek of Episode 6 - "Sicut Cervus"

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 4 - "Blood in the Streets"

About the Show:

AMC's Fear the Walking Dead returns at sea, aboard the Abigail. The group is unaware of the true breadth of the apocalypse; they assume there still a chance that some city, state, or nation might be unaffected, some place where infection has not hit. Abandoning land, Madison, Travis and Daniel gather their grieving families for ports unknown. But the respite of Strand's ocean-side home is short-lived. They will discover that the water may be no safer than land.

Television Network

AMC

Created by

Robert Kirkman

Spin-off Series from

The Walking Dead

Stay connected

    

Cast:

Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Lorenzo James Henrie, Ruben Blades, Mercedes Mason, Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Rodriguez & Patricia Reyes Spíndola.

See list of cast & crew on IMDB.com

Season 1 recap

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Episode 4 Synopsis:

A family in distress boards the Abigail, Strand branches off and his past begins to emerge. Nick searches for an associate of Strand's.

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*My Thoughts*

This episode delved into Victor Strand's life. We got a glimpse of who he was before this zombie apocalypse started. Apparently, Strand sent Nick out on an errand...no wonder why Nick went out for an evening swim...haha! Nick definitely knows how to survive...he did, after all, live on the streets for a time to support his addiction. But now, it seems that Nick has turned around and took on a major role in helping the group. He is one smart cookie. He did figure out how to camouflage himself from the dead...and use that knowledge to his advantage.

Welll, no wonder Strand is so determined to get to Mexico. Plus, we find out now that Strand had a very good reason for his strong distrust of people, especially now. So...that's why the yacht is named "Abigail"! And Strand's life is revealed...well, a bit of it anyways. With all these flashbacks, we got a better idea of who he is....sort of.

The group come across some people in "distress" and allows them to board the yacht. But, they are not who they seemed to be. However, Alicia recognizes one of the voices. Well, Alicia is learning that you can't believe anything and anyone. Alicia realizes that she did this...She led those people to them. Now, their safety and survival has been compromised. Strand then escapes the captors on the raft; however, they see him and shoot at him. The raft takes a hit, but was Strand hit? They assume that he's dead and bring their attention back to their captives.

Nick finds what, or rather who, Strand sent him to find... Luis, an old associate of Strand. Nick learns a bit more about Strand through Luis. He explains to Nick that he has secured passage to Mexico for only two people. However, passage for two is not in the plans. Strand must have known this. He must have worked something out...right!?! Who has he been speaking to on the satellite phone?

Nick and Luis makes their way to the Abigail. But then, Nick notices other people on boat. Good thing Luis is a good shot. However, they may have taken care of those left behind, but Connor and his associates take Travis and Alicia... Why? We don't know...yet. This Connor person has some kind of purpose for them.

They take back the boat, then Madison goes after Strand since Luis said that no one is going to Mexico without Strand.

Until the next episode!

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Here's a sneak peek of Episode 5 - "Captive"

Fear the Walking Dead Sundays 9/8C on AMC

JASMINE's THOUGHT on Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 3 - "Ouroboros"

About the Show:

AMC's Fear the Walking Dead returns at sea, aboard the Abigail. The group is unaware of the true breadth of the apocalypse; they assume there still a chance that some city, state, or nation might be unaffected, some place where infection has not hit. Abandoning land, Madison, Travis and Daniel gather their grieving families for ports unknown. But the respite of Strand's ocean-side home is short-lived. They will discover that the water may be no safer than land.

Television Network

AMC

Created by

Robert Kirkman

Spin-off Series from

The Walking Dead

Stay connected

    

Cast:

Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Lorenzo James Henrie, Ruben Blades, Mercedes Mason, Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Rodriguez & Patricia Reyes Spíndola.

See list of cast & crew on IMDB.com

Season 1 recap

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Episode 3 Synopsis:

Madison confronts Strand about his mysterious destination. Nick, Alicia, and others inspect wreckage from a plane crash.

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*My Thoughts*

Nice! This third episode connected that web series, Flight 462, into the series! I mean seriously, there had to be a connection somewhere since it is in the same The Walking Dead universe...haha! However, we did get a little bit of a tease to this connection in Season 1 when Nick saw a "plane" fly by. We then see where the plane crashed in this second season.

The episode opens with the survivors of the plane crash. It is apparent that the Abigail is sailing in the vicinity of it when one of the survivors get caught up in its filtration system causing Abigail to stop. They notice remnants from the crash on shore and decide to scavenge for supplies. While the kids rummage through the wreckage, Madison questions Strand about this mysterious location.

While Travis works on fixing the boat, Madison and Strand discusses their trust issues. Well, things do have to change when they are all in the "same boat"...per se...haha! Pun intended. Even the children is "stepping up" in this new situation they are in. Nice surprise to see Nick has grown since the first season. These young adults had to grow up fast considering the circumstances. Then there is Salazar having his reason for accompanying the them to shore. He seems to have opened up a bit to Madison, but he does have some serious trust issues...hmmm. What's his back story... Although Ofelia keeps to herself, Nick befriends her.

Chris wanders off and finds a part of the plane as he searches for supplies. What he finds will affect him in more ways than one. Well, he ends up somewhat in the same situation his father was in with Liza when he finds a dying survivor. It's completely different "killing" a dead person. He had to kill a dying man. Now, that will mess with you in the head.

Now, where are all the bodies of all those passengers from the plane?!? We soon find out when a survivor comes out running towards them. Plus, Nick runs into a couple himself. This is definitely not a "good" situation. Two survivors go back with them to the Abigail to Strand's dismay. He is not happy about it. Travis and Madison comes to a compromise...again, to Strand's dismay. Who is he!?! It is apparent that there's more to him than he's letting on. It is also obvious that he puts up with the group...for a reason. Strand does what Strand does well... He let go of the two plane crash survivors.

This journey continues to be mysterious, yet this will not be the last encounter they will come across on the water.

Until the next episode!

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Here's a sneak peek of Episode 4 - "Blood in the Streets"

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 2 - "We All Fall Down"

About the Show:

AMC's Fear the Walking Dead returns at sea, aboard the Abigail. The group is unaware of the true breadth of the apocalypse; they assume there still a chance that some city, state, or nation might be unaffected, some place where infection has not hit. Abandoning land, Madison, Travis and Daniel gather their grieving families for ports unknown. But the respite of Strand's ocean-side home is short-lived. They will discover that the water may be no safer than land.

Television Network

AMC

Created by

Robert Kirkman

Spin-off Series from

The Walking Dead

Stay connected

    

Cast:

Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Lorenzo James Henrie, Ruben Blades, Mercedes Mason, Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Rodriguez & Patricia Reyes Spíndola.

See list of cast & crew on IMDB.com

Season 1 recap

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Episode 2 Synopsis:

The group seeks shelter with a survivalist family. Madison tries to uncover the family's rue motives. Salazar works to uncover Strand's intentions.

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*My Thoughts*

The group encounters a family after escaping a burning city and potential danger from another boat. They debate on where to go while avoiding a boat that seems to be following them. Turns out, even open waters is not as safe as they thought.

The family they encounter on this island are survivalists, especially the father. However, Salazar remains on the as he tries to uncover what Strand is up to. He seems to be a very suspicious man. His back story is yet to be discovered as well. As Travis and Madison seek out help from this family, they start have suspect them of other motives. The island seems safe...as long as they remain vigilante since the dead continue to wash up on the coast. Travis learns quite a bit of what has happened throughout the west coast. Seems that George has been learning about what has happened via radio....he's been in contact with various stations...be it military and/or other radio stations.

They find that this family seems odd of sort. They soon realize what George is planning when Nick finds the capsules hidden in a small globe. Well, that hasn't changed...lol! The addict is drug searching... Salazar discovers a little bit of Strand's secret. And...who is Strand talking to?!? Who is he planning on meeting?!?

In the end, this family is faced with the dilemma Travis had to face in Season one with Liza. Definitely an emotional moment they witnessed. Chris did not turn away...he couldn't. Chris is still dealing with the death of his mother.

There is still a lot of unknowns out there...as well as on the yacht. Where do they go now? I don't know... Although they are helping each other on the yacht. There is still a lot of unknowns, especially with Strand. Relationships will be strained due to the stress of the situation. We will have to continue on with them on this journey to survive this zombie apocalypse.

Until the next episode!

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Here's a sneak peek of Episode 2 - "Ouroboros"

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