The two are not mutually exclusive, of course. Buoyed by hubris and an uncanny knack for failing upward, he’s confused success for happiness. He’d like to think of himself as the hero of his own story (and in the stories of everyone within his orbit), but the truth is Strand has always been more of an antihero. Is he a sympathetic antagonist? A deeply flawed hero? A man with true vision, or just repeatedly (and improbably) lucky? Can he really be all of the above and function as a relatable character?Īfter six seasons, hopefully we can all agree that Strand is not a good person. Unfortunately, showrunners Ian Goldberg and Andrew Chambliss (who also penned the premiere) can’t make up their minds about who or what Victor Strand truly represents within the bigger Walking Dead universe. If “The Beacon” is anything, it’s a compelling character study offering insights (some new, some not) into Strand’s grandiose mindset. Instead, this is an episode filled with some truly dark moments, thanks in no small part to Strand. It’s also here that the episode shifts gears.Īt first blush, “The Beacon” may appear to promise hope vis-à-vis its titular searchlight, but this story is ultimately not one of optimism. Of course, it’s not until he crosses paths with Strand that we understand Will’s importance to the bigger story. But what about Morgan, June, Dwight, and our other main characters-how are they all faring in this inhospitable environment? Indeed, why should viewers care about Will? The end times (and sheer desperation) will make scavengers of us all.Īs such, our introduction to this grimmer, post-Teddy world is through Will (Gus Halper), who’s been surviving alone in these harsh conditions for almost two months. (And that’s a pretty big one.) Scarcity of food is certainly another-unless you don’t mind eating possum that’s been picked over by rats. Sure, the undead still persist, but the missile strikes have left the living with far bigger challenges. ![]() If our survivors thought the zombie apocalypse marked humanity’s rock bottom, they were sorely mistaken. ![]() Teddy’s legacy isn’t much of one-his grand plan to cleanse the world of undesirables has left behind a barren, mustard-colored landscape. Gone are cult leader Teddy and his protégé Dakota, who were both vaporized by nuclear blasts in last season’s finale. ![]() Welcome to a new season of Fear the Walking Dead in which we’ve left old villains behind. This Fear the Walking Dead review contains spoilers.
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