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Cobalt

  • Episode aired Sep 27, 2015
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  • 46m
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Cliff Curtis and Kim Dickens in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
Fear The Walking Dead: Cobalt
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The National Guard's plan for the neighborhood is revealed; Travis and Madison make a difficult decision.The National Guard's plan for the neighborhood is revealed; Travis and Madison make a difficult decision.The National Guard's plan for the neighborhood is revealed; Travis and Madison make a difficult decision.
IMDb RATING
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5.4K
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  • Director
    • Kari Skogland
  • Writers
    • Robert Kirkman(based on the series of graphic novels by)
    • Tony Moore(based on the series of graphic novels by)
    • Charlie Adlard(based on the series of graphic novels by)
  • Stars
    • Kim Dickens
    • Cliff Curtis
    • Frank Dillane
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  • Director
    • Kari Skogland
  • Writers
    • Robert Kirkman(based on the series of graphic novels by)
    • Tony Moore(based on the series of graphic novels by)
    • Charlie Adlard(based on the series of graphic novels by)
  • Stars
    • Kim Dickens
    • Cliff Curtis
    • Frank Dillane
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    • 8User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Fear The Walking Dead: Cobalt
    Trailer 1:25
    Fear The Walking Dead: Cobalt

    Photos24

    Cliff Curtis and Lorenzo James Henrie in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Lorenzo James Henrie and Alycia Debnam-Carey in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Alycia Debnam-Carey in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Lorenzo James Henrie in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Rubén Blades and Shawn Hatosy in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Cliff Curtis and Kim Dickens in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Kim Dickens in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Rubén Blades and Kim Dickens in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Cliff Curtis in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Rubén Blades and Shawn Hatosy in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    Rubén Blades and Shawn Hatosy in Fear the Walking Dead (2015)

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    Kim Dickens
    Kim Dickens
    • Madison Clarkas Madison Clark
    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Travis Manawaas Travis Manawa
    Frank Dillane
    Frank Dillane
    • Nick Clarkas Nick Clark
    Alycia Debnam-Carey
    Alycia Debnam-Carey
    • Alicia Clarkas Alicia Clark
    Elizabeth Rodriguez
    Elizabeth Rodriguez
    • Liza Ortizas Liza Ortiz
    Mercedes Mason
    Mercedes Mason
    • Ofelia Salazaras Ofelia Salazar
    Lorenzo James Henrie
    Lorenzo James Henrie
    • Chris Manawaas Chris Manawa
    Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades
    • Daniel Salazaras Daniel Salazar
    Colman Domingo
    Colman Domingo
    • Victor Strandas Victor Strand
    Patricia Reyes Spíndola
    Patricia Reyes Spíndola
    • Griselda Salazaras Griselda Salazar
    Shawn Hatosy
    Shawn Hatosy
    • Andrew Adamsas Andrew Adams
    Sandrine Holt
    Sandrine Holt
    • Bethany Exneras Bethany Exner
    Jamie McShane
    Jamie McShane
    • Lt. Moyersas Lt. Moyers
    Jared Abrahamson
    Jared Abrahamson
    • CPL Coleas CPL Cole
    Shane Dean
    Shane Dean
    • PFC Richardsas PFC Richards
    Chris Furci
    Chris Furci
    • Medicas Medic
    Khaira Ledeyo
    • Nurse Hodgesas Nurse Hodges
    Toby Levins
    Toby Levins
    • Sgt. Melvin Allenas Sgt. Melvin Allen
    • Director
      • Kari Skogland
    • Writers
      • Robert Kirkman(based on the series of graphic novels by)
      • Tony Moore(based on the series of graphic novels by)
      • Charlie Adlard(based on the series of graphic novels by)
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    • Trivia
      While the National Guardsmen give Travis good advice about shooting the .50 caliber rifle (hold it tight to the shoulder, press, don't pull, the trigger, etc.), they failed to warn him not to put his eye against the scope. If he had fired with his eye in contact with the scope, the recoil would have slammed it into his eyebrow, bruising or even splitting it open.
    • Goofs
      When holding Adams hostage, Daniel says "Ophelia is beautiful, kind and intelligent." However, when Adams replies, "Yes sir, she is," his mouth does not move.
    • Quotes

      [Lt. Moyers makes a joke at Travis]

      Lt. Moyers: Okay, Manawa. Let's go see the doc.

      Travis Manawa: What? I thought you said you couldn't do that.

      Lt. Moyers: No, I said you couldn't do that. I can do anything I want. I got guns. I mean, Christ, man. The dead may be walking among us, still United States of America.

    • Connections
      Featured in Talking Dead: Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Classic Girl
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      Performed by Jane's Addiction

    User reviews8

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    7/10
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    Excellent episode.

    The thin veneer of civility that remained following the army's forcible removal of the family members at the end of the last week's episode crumbles away as the atrocities begin to pile up on both sides of the fence. Travis is allowed to leave the camp, with an army accompanied trip to the medical base but his experiences out there and the gang's discovery of "Operation Cobalt" lead them to some drastic decisions. Meanwhile, back at the medical centre, Liza discovers a key fact about the pandemic and Travis meets the enigmatic Victor, who bargains with the guards to keep him close, as he seems to know what's coming.

    So the tension is growing to ahead of the next episodes season finale. Cracks are starting to show in the families. Chris snaps at his father and stepmother before having some fun with Alicia, there may be more to that relationship in the future. Ofelia finally sees the depths that her father is capable of going to get answers and the decision to torture the solider splits Madison and Travis again, until the reveal of Operation Cobalt realigns everyone's priorities.

    Performances remain good and the storyline compelling. The soldiers remain stuff we've seen before, but they have added more complexity to that as some are deciding that family outranks duty at this point. The scene is set for all hell to break loose in the last episode.
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    • Release date
      • September 27, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Circle of Confusion
      • Skybound Entertainment
      • Valhalla Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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