[s2e5] — Captive

Fear the Walking Dead Recap: S2E5 "Captive" – The Walking Dead, Literally

Alicia spends much of the episode in a strange "golden cage" scenario with Connor and Jack. While Connor tries to woo her with Omaha Steaks, Alicia is busy playing Jack to find a way out. [S2E5] Captive

: They hood the walker-version of Reed and deliver him to Connor. The moment the hood comes off, Reed bites Connor , effectively decapitating the pirate leadership in seconds. Alicia’s Moral Compass Fear the Walking Dead Recap: S2E5 "Captive" –

"Captive" moves at a breakneck pace compared to earlier episodes this season. It effectively wraps up the "pirate" threat while deepening the cracks in Chris's psyche and highlighting the ruthless pragmatism of the Salazars. With the family finally reunited, the Abigail is officially back on its path toward Mexico . The moment the hood comes off, Reed bites

: Jack begs Alicia to stay, arguing that her family are the "kind of people" who abandon others (referencing what they did to Alex).

While Madison is frantic to get her family back, Daniel Salazar remains the coolest head in the room. The group holds Connor’s brother, Reed, as leverage. When Chris "accidentally" kills a taunting Reed, the rescue mission seemingly falls apart. However, Daniel turns a disaster into a tactical advantage:

: Instead of calling off the trade, Daniel realizes that a turned Reed is just as useful as a living one.