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Season 2 – Fear the Walking Dead

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A sign of the apocalypse has begun. Reports of a rapidly changing world for unknown reasons underscore this gritty drama, a prequel to AMC's uber-popular "Walking Dead." The story is told through the lens of high school guidance counselor Madison Clark. The widowed mother is raising two children single-handedly and maintains a relationship with English teacher Travis Manawa, her apocalyptic partner. The challenge of blending their families is exacerbated by unforeseen chaos, and a necessary survival of the fittest takes hold.
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Fear the Walking Dead — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Fear the Walking Dead sets sail in its sophomore season with an intriguing backdrop that doesn't always disguise its deficiencies in comparison to its predecessor.

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David Sims The Atlantic 04/11/2016
Fear the Walking Dead is already doing a better job than the original of examining how civilization-rather than a small band of survivors-reacts to and evolves during the crisis. Go to Full Review
Noel Murray Rolling Stone 04/11/2016
It would've been great if the franchise could've come back with a spark of confidence. Instead, we get something needlessly slow-paced, underwritten ... and all wet. Go to Full Review
Simon Abrams New York Magazine/Vulture 04/11/2016
3/5
Like Fear the Walking Dead, it's too frustrating to be great, but too eccentric to be dismissed. Go to Full Review
Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) 07/11/2018
There simply is no risk and not enough to keep viewers interested. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews 12/14/2016
3/4
The show's second season improves the spinoff (from more famous elder sibling The Walking Dead) in just about every respect... [Blu-ray] Go to Full Review
Matthew Turner SciFiNow 12/12/2016
3/5
The striking camerawork and offbeat location choices (boat, desert, hotel, etc) go a long way towards setting the show apart visually, though fans can rest easy that the gory moments are still as nasty and inventive as ever. Go to Full Review
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Ward J @antoinewardjr Dec 13 The writing and creative direction of this show are deeply disappointing. The story drags endlessly before arriving at any meaningful point, and the characters’ reactions often feel illogical and frustrating. Travis, in particular, is written as an unintelligent character, and the performance fails to feel convincing. Nick’s death was, frankly, a relief, as his portrayal was fundamentally flawed. Overall, the family is presented as more destructive than helpful—despite their intentions, their attempts to assist others consistently seem to cause more harm than good. The show overall is a 5/10. See more Red D Oct 31 I made my account to dissuade others from watching this show. See more Patrick G @TrishFritz Oct 12 I almost fell asleep multiple times. It still feels like we are in the first season of the show. A couple of the characters I really enjoy, but are written so poorly. Slow paced. I understand and welcome story/character development, but not to the point of stagnation. I found myself extremely frustrated, bored, and confused at times. Hopefully, the next season is more enjoyable. Can't wait for season 4 when things supposedly shift to a more Morgan centric story. See more Gloria B Jul 23 Just as good as the first season See more Charlie v @cvonpeterffy 12/18/2024 Exact Rating: 8.2/10 Fear the Walking Dead’s sophomore season mostly succeeds in expanding upon the first season’s characters, the West Coast’s and Mexico’s apocalyptically driven circumstances, and the human flaws allowed to flourish in such lawless situations. There’s a bit more cheese this time around—more sentimentality in the wrong places—and episodes such as “We All Fall Down” feel a bit like isolated filler in their focus on characters that don’t affect the main group overall. But the rapid change of settings, from the Abigail on sea to La Colonia in Tijuana, the Clarks and co. discover a variety of new perils and foes without much time for breath. Chris’s arc and overall demise is poignant, as the anger gained from his parents’ divorce and his (divorce-instilled) inability to make friends twists him into the mini-psycho he almost became, only to be killed by his own recklessness in the end. The core Clarks grow and separate, as they each heal the traumas they dealt to one another whilst coming to terms with how that past influences the present destruction they cause. “Elena was right. We destroy everything,” a bloodied Nick tells Madison as their then-current residence is destroyed by their hands, only for him to inadvertently destroy La Colonia later on. While missteps are apparent, Fear’s second story takes the time to establish who these characters are and what they do; survivors who don’t know the difference between good and bad anymore beyond saving their loved ones at any cost. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER 10/23/2024 A much better season than the first! Much more of a story plot now. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Apr 10, 2016 Monster The families flee Los Angeles on Strand's yacht and find yet more danger at sea. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 17, 2016 We All Fall Down The group seeks shelter with a survivalist family; Madison searches for the family's true motives while Salazar tries to uncover Strand's. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 24, 2016 Ouroboros Madison confronts Strand about his undisclosed destination; Nick, Alicia and others inspect a plane crash site. Details Episode 4 Aired May 1, 2016 Blood in the Streets The group lets a family in distress board the Abigail; Strand's past begins to come to light; Nick looks for an associate of Strand's. Details Episode 5 Aired May 8, 2016 Captive Alicia works toward reuniting with her family; Travis comes across a familiar face; Madison and Nick try to save their family against all odds. Details Episode 6 Aired May 15, 2016 Sicut Cervus Conflict arises as the Abigail approaches its destination; Chris makes a staggering decision; Nick meets a new maternal figure. Details Episode 7 Aired May 22, 2016 Shiva The family faces their biggest test yet; Nick, Madison, Travis and others try to stay close to each other. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 21, 2016 Grotesque Nick's search for answers leads him into deadly terrain; a dark part of his past is revealed. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 28, 2016 Los Muertos Madison, Strand and others move forward after the compound falls; Nick gets picked for a dangerous assignment. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 4, 2016 Do Not Disturb Travis has a hard time connecting with Chris while looking for shelter; Alicia meets a woman with a bloody past. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 11, 2016 Pablo & Jessica Alicia and Madison try to bring two competing factions together; Nick uses skills from his past for his new role. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 18, 2016 Pillar of Salt At the Colonia, Alejandro reveals his darker side; a hotel resident becomes violent and Madison springs into action. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 25, 2016 Date of Death Madison struggles to cope as a large number of refugees flood into the hotel, including someone familiar but unexpected. Details Episode 14 Aired Oct 2, 2016 Wrath New refugees throw off Travis; Nick must decide if he should stay at the Colonia with Luciana or leave. Details Episode 15 Aired Oct 2, 2016 North When Travis' rage causes unrest at the hotel, Madison has to choose whether or not she will stand by him; Nick becomes leader of the Colonia as Narcos close in. Details
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Season Info

Director
Christoph Schrewe, Andrew Bernstein, Deborah Chow, Stefan Schwartz, Gerardo Naranjo
Executive Producer
Robert Kirkman, Dave Erickson, Gale Anne Hurd, Greg Nicotero, David Alpert
Screenwriter
Carla Ching, Alan Page, Brian Buckner, Dave Erickson, Kate Barnow
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 10, 2016
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