Here to Help

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!

The episode introduces four new characters, three of them being good guys and the villain, Logan who we knew of from season 4 but never got to see. He's played brilliantly by Matt Frewer, an fine actor and he plays the character with such perfection leaving me wanting more. My opinion is that it was a great season premiere, setting the atmosphere and immersion with also bringing new storylines and old ones back with the crew back together, it was nicely directed with great action.

The ensemble cast did great in this episode from acting to stunts; but Lennie James, Alycia and Matt Frewer were the ones that shined throughout the episode, delivering great performances.

After an alright season we get an episode filled with what made that season good and focusing on that, following up with the trucker story and the group's goal to save people makes for some unique opportunities if done right and from the look of the trailer it seems promising to be as great as the third season.

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?

Still got some interesting characters in this clustermuck of a show, Strand, John Dorie, Althea (maybe) and Morgan are all fun interesting characters when given good material to work with and that's always the problem, garbage in garbage out. That said, Logan introduces an interesting angle that we haven't seen investigate in the rush to make this easy action killing ''entertainment". No room for thought provoking here. Logan doesn't want to fight, he just want's what belongs to him. Is there any space for peaceful solutions in this aggressive world TWD insist on feeding us?

I'm guessing no but as always they dangle a carrot of promise before seriously disappointing us. It's probably not going to be any different this season.

Good to see the paid commenters got another round of income earning work to pretend this show is way better than it actually is. Hey if enough people say it it must be true. Better than being unemployed and homeless though, which is where some of the writers should be.

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.