The Good Man
- Episode aired Oct 4, 2015
- TV-MA
- 52m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
7.6K
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With information Daniel retrieved from the guard he tortured, the three families attempt a dangerous rescue to free Nick and Liza so they can all leave town to find safety.With information Daniel retrieved from the guard he tortured, the three families attempt a dangerous rescue to free Nick and Liza so they can all leave town to find safety.With information Daniel retrieved from the guard he tortured, the three families attempt a dangerous rescue to free Nick and Liza so they can all leave town to find safety.
Artine Tony Browne
- Soldier #2
- (as Artine Brown)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe first episode where there are no humans shown before the title card.
- GoofsWhen Nick shows Victor Strand the key he took from him, you can see clearly how the orientation of the key changes between cut-scenes.
- Quotes
[Victor Strand and Nick walk out on the balcony to overlook the ocean]
Nick Clark: Are you insane? Strand.
Victor Strand: The only way to survive a mad world is to embrace the madness.
Nick Clark: [Strand walks away] Is that a yes?
- ConnectionsFeatured in Talking Dead: Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
Featured review
A good season finale. "The Good Man" delves deep into the theme of what it means to be a good person in a world that is rapidly losing its humanity
The families prepare to leave for the arena to fetch Nick, Liza, and Griselda before fleeing LA. Daniel casually walks into the arena compound and alerts of the Infected coming through and chaos erupts. The group uses this distraction to enter the compound. Chris and Alicia are left behind with the car only to be raided by fleeing soldiers who take the car and supplies despite Chris putting up a fight.
Inside, Strand and Nick make their way through the compound and eventually meet up with Madison's group, and are all rescued by Liza before zombies can attack them. Daniel learns of Griselda's death which leaves Ofelia grief-stricken. Strand reveals an escape plan to the group after they make it back to Chris and Alicia, but are encountered by a vengeful Adams. He intends to kill Daniel but instead shoots Ofelia. Travis, who showed him mercy before, brutally attacks him before Madison stops him. Both of them are shocked with what he had done.
After making it to Strand's home, they find his escape is a yacht called the "Abigail" which he intends to use for travel and allows the group to come with him. Liza reveals to Madison that she was bit and that there's nothing that can be done. She asks Madison to shoot her in order to spare Travis of the burden, however, Travis finds out and decides to do it anyway. He and Chris are left heartbroken.
"The Good Man," the finale of the first season of "Fear the Walking Dead," delivers an explosive and emotionally charged conclusion to the series' initial exploration of the onset of the zombie apocalypse. The episode sees the Clark-Manawa family and the Salazars making a desperate attempt to rescue Liza, Nick, and Griselda from the military compound, which has become a death trap as the city of Los Angeles falls into chaos. This episode is marked by its intense action sequences, significant character development, and the stark moral decisions faced by the characters, offering a gripping and thought-provoking climax to the season.
As the characters navigate the dangers of the compound and the city, "The Good Man" delves deep into the theme of what it means to be a good person in a world that is rapidly losing its humanity. The episode challenges each character's moral compass, pushing them to their limits. The decision by Madison, Travis, and Daniel to rescue their family members at any cost highlights the complexities of making ethical choices in an unethical world. The episode is punctuated by the shocking revelation of Liza's bite and her subsequent request for euthanasia, which forces Travis to confront the brutal reality of the new world, marking a significant turning point for his character.
"The Good Man" is not only about the physical survival of its characters but also their struggle to retain their humanity in the face of unimaginable horror. The fall of Los Angeles serves as a backdrop to the personal tragedies and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists, culminating in a finale that is both heartbreaking and hopeful. The episode's concluding scenes, with the group taking refuge in Strand's beachfront mansion and setting their sights on his yacht, Abigail, as a means of escape, set the stage for the series' future direction, emphasizing the ongoing search for safety and normalcy in a world turned upside down.
In conclusion, "The Good Man" is a compelling finale to the first season of "Fear the Walking Dead," masterfully blending action, emotion, and complex moral questions. It leaves the audience pondering the nature of goodness and the cost of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The episode effectively sets up intriguing possibilities for the series' future, promising more exploration of its characters' resilience and humanity in the face of an ever-evolving crisis. As viewers bid farewell to the first season, they are left with a mix of anticipation and trepidation for what lies ahead for the Clark-Manawa family and their companions.
Inside, Strand and Nick make their way through the compound and eventually meet up with Madison's group, and are all rescued by Liza before zombies can attack them. Daniel learns of Griselda's death which leaves Ofelia grief-stricken. Strand reveals an escape plan to the group after they make it back to Chris and Alicia, but are encountered by a vengeful Adams. He intends to kill Daniel but instead shoots Ofelia. Travis, who showed him mercy before, brutally attacks him before Madison stops him. Both of them are shocked with what he had done.
After making it to Strand's home, they find his escape is a yacht called the "Abigail" which he intends to use for travel and allows the group to come with him. Liza reveals to Madison that she was bit and that there's nothing that can be done. She asks Madison to shoot her in order to spare Travis of the burden, however, Travis finds out and decides to do it anyway. He and Chris are left heartbroken.
"The Good Man," the finale of the first season of "Fear the Walking Dead," delivers an explosive and emotionally charged conclusion to the series' initial exploration of the onset of the zombie apocalypse. The episode sees the Clark-Manawa family and the Salazars making a desperate attempt to rescue Liza, Nick, and Griselda from the military compound, which has become a death trap as the city of Los Angeles falls into chaos. This episode is marked by its intense action sequences, significant character development, and the stark moral decisions faced by the characters, offering a gripping and thought-provoking climax to the season.
As the characters navigate the dangers of the compound and the city, "The Good Man" delves deep into the theme of what it means to be a good person in a world that is rapidly losing its humanity. The episode challenges each character's moral compass, pushing them to their limits. The decision by Madison, Travis, and Daniel to rescue their family members at any cost highlights the complexities of making ethical choices in an unethical world. The episode is punctuated by the shocking revelation of Liza's bite and her subsequent request for euthanasia, which forces Travis to confront the brutal reality of the new world, marking a significant turning point for his character.
"The Good Man" is not only about the physical survival of its characters but also their struggle to retain their humanity in the face of unimaginable horror. The fall of Los Angeles serves as a backdrop to the personal tragedies and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists, culminating in a finale that is both heartbreaking and hopeful. The episode's concluding scenes, with the group taking refuge in Strand's beachfront mansion and setting their sights on his yacht, Abigail, as a means of escape, set the stage for the series' future direction, emphasizing the ongoing search for safety and normalcy in a world turned upside down.
In conclusion, "The Good Man" is a compelling finale to the first season of "Fear the Walking Dead," masterfully blending action, emotion, and complex moral questions. It leaves the audience pondering the nature of goodness and the cost of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The episode effectively sets up intriguing possibilities for the series' future, promising more exploration of its characters' resilience and humanity in the face of an ever-evolving crisis. As viewers bid farewell to the first season, they are left with a mix of anticipation and trepidation for what lies ahead for the Clark-Manawa family and their companions.
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