Here to Help

I'm not going to spoil anything that happens in this episode but if you enjoyed season 3 and hated season 4 this episode gave me hope that Season 5 as a whole will be an awesome season, so much has happened in one episode and the first 20/25 mins kept me on the edge of my seat. I really think that the show has changed directions and won't make the same mistake they did in season 4. I can't wait for episode 2

I didn't watch Season 4 and I "think" that I watched season 3, but it was so blase' that I honestly don't remember if I finished Season 3. Right when they started exterminating my favourite characters is when I decided to hit the eject button. In fact I didn't even make it to the episode where they killed off the protagonist Nick. I remember seeing the preview for the next episode where Nick was to die and I said "Ok, they just wrote my favourite character off the show! I'm out". I did just that, and that's where I left off, having never seen the episode where he was killed off. After that I read online or in the news that they were to kill his mother off too! She was the second best actress on the show!

So here I am deciding to return at the start of Season 5, having missed all of 4. I heard 4 was a total mess so maybe I made the right decision? Things seem to have changed. There are new characters and others are gone. I recognize our Kung-Fu peaceful crossover character from TWD. I recognize the journalist and of course our leading lady who is actually a good actress that brings a good performance to the show for her part. The gunslinger cowboy I recognize also. I have no idea about any of the others that seem to have joined the group. With Kung-fu leading the group it appears he has them out doing good deeds to help people? I think that is really dumb and it's lucky his altruism hasn't got the entire group killed yet.

Episode 1 seems to be taking place in some kind of nuclear zone? Perhaps it is a biological danger zone? It's one of those 2, but nuclear makes sense to me because the entire planet is already a no-go unsafe biological hazard. The nuclear aspect is a good direction for the show to take! Perhaps we will have to deal with some mutated zombies with special abilities! Wouldn't that be a refreshing change to hav3 something new and clever written into the story along those lines? We can only hope the answer is yes, and that they fired the S4 writers!

The premier episode ended with a mystery which did a good job of being interesting, mysterious and hooking the viewers interest for episode 2! Well I have to give this episode a solid 7.5/10. It was interesting, action packed and full of tense zombie sequences that we all love! I highly suggest watching this episode, especially if you skipped last season such as I did! Off to watch #2 so I will review that episode next!

While trying to help a man named Logan, Alicia, Dorie, June, Morgan and Luciana get into a plane crash, leaving Luciana seriously injured. They encounter a group of children; Annie, Max, and Dylan, as well as strange traps and signs warning of high radiation in the area. After they find a working radio, they learn that Logan is not only Polar Bear's partner but he also lied about needing help. He just wanted them to get them as far away as possible so he could take over their denim factory. They children flee in fear. Meanwhile, Al investigates a strange walker wearing body armor. As she records it on her camera, she is captured another in the same armor.

As the rest of the group plans to retake the factory, Strand investigates a man on one of Al's tapes who has a plane they can use. To Strand's shock, the man is Daniel Salazar.

"Fear the Walking Dead," Season 5, Episode 1, "Here to Help," kicks off with a sense of urgency and purpose as the group embarks on a mission to help those in need. The episode introduces us to a new group of survivors, including a plane crash victim named Logan, who seeks the group's help in finding his friends. As they set out on their journey, they encounter various challenges, including a horde of walkers and a mysterious distress call.

One of the key themes of the episode is the idea of community and the importance of helping others in times of crisis. This theme is exemplified by the group's willingness to risk their lives to save strangers, highlighting the best aspects of human nature even in the face of overwhelming danger.

The episode is also notable for its tense and action-packed sequences, particularly the scenes involving the walkers and the group's efforts to rescue the survivors. These scenes are well-executed and keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, showcasing the show's ability to deliver thrilling and suspenseful moments.

"Here to Help" is a strong start to the fifth season of "Fear the Walking Dead." It effectively sets up the central conflict and themes of the season while delivering exciting action and compelling character development. As the group continues on their journey, it will be interesting to see how they navigate the challenges ahead and whether they can maintain their sense of altruism in the face of increasingly dire circumstances.

Fear the Walking Dead

5.01 (4 out of 5 stars).

The season premiere starts off with a bang. Alycia and her people getting involved in a plane. With a little known about what caused the crash. Besides they were travelling to help and find a mysterious guy named Logan. Which his people need help. Then, there is new characters like a group of teens who aid to help. But are wondering why they are so eager to help strangers.

There is still a lot of bashing and escaping from the undead. Characters come across a new territory. Were there are many warning signs with the undead tied together to form a barricade. Or the decapitated heads hanging from the trees. Could there be a new threat to the remaining survivors?

I had the chance to watch four episodes of season 5 in advance. The premiere is a promising start and this season is going to be decent, I can feel it.

While episode 3 and 4 are my favorites by far, episode 1 builds up quite a lot. Some viewers might find the first two episodes to be slow - but I promise you that you'll be rewarded. The storytelling feels better and I enjoyed the introduction of a bunge of new characters.

Our main group is back in action and I'm a bit sad to see that the crazy siblings Sarah and Wendell didn't make it on the season 5 poster. These two are awesome and fun to watch. I hope to see a lot more of them in the future!

The group is still on their mission to save and help people in need. I think it's an awesome task, somewhat risky, but still awesome. The dynamics between the characters are great and the actors are doing a good job. I really like this group, everyone is likeable and kinda cool. In some shows it annoys me that there are so many characters I hate (not even the villains) - so it's refreshing to have this bunge of cool people.

Unfortunately I can't spoil anything big, but be prepared for some awesome returns during these four episodes and a very interesting aspect that will affect both, TWD and FTWD. Loving it!