"Children of Wrath" | |
---|---|
Fear the Walking Dead episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 8 |
Directed by | Andrew Bernstein |
Written by | Jami O'Brien |
Original air date | July 9, 2017 |
Running time | 51 minutes |
Guest appearances | |
| |
"Children of Wrath" is the eighth episode and mid-season finale of the third season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead , which aired on AMC on July 9, 2017 along with the previous episode "The Unveiling". This episode marks the last regular appearance of Dayton Callie (Jeremiah Otto) as he was killed by Nick Clark (Frank Dillane).
Through flashbacks, Ofelia is seen crossing the desert. As she walks along a border fence, she is shot at and she seeks shelter behind a tree. We see the barrel of a gun approaching which is revealed to be Jeremiah Otto. He gives her water once he realizes she’s American, only allowing her a few sips. Ofelia asks for refuge only to be denied by Jeremiah because “there’s no use for brown people there.” He denied Ofelia refuge for racist reasons. He instead gives her advice telling her to take shelter and “travel by starlight” as he leaves.
She is exhausted by heat, and delusional. As she removes her boots and jacket, she hallucinates, seeing her father Daniel. Daniel warns her the clothing and shoes will protect her from the sun, but she doesn’t put them back on, falling onto the sand, trying to dig a hole. Daniel warns her against that as well, growing more urgent as she says she needs to sleep. She mutters in Spanish, and passes out. Ofelia is later found by Walker on horseback. He takes her, still passed out and extremely sunburnt, back to the Nation’s land to recover.
Madison, Nick, and Alicia wake up to the sound of yelling at the ranch. The poison has killed and there are dead on site, causing havoc. Many are ill. Madison finds Ofelia, mid-escape, beats her and takes her to Black Hat. Walker reveals the poison was anthrax.
Ofelia later confronts Walker over making her a killer without her knowledge. The militia attack Black Hat and, at the cost of lives on both sides, Madison and Alicia steal Walker's trailer of sacred relics. Nick digs under the old cabin and learns Jeremiah and the founders killed three braves who were attacking their cattle, and Walker's father. Madison offers the reliquary and Walker's father's remains but Walker refuses peace.
Later Madison and Nick reveal to Alicia the lie they backed for Troy’s survival. Alicia is incensed at Troy's crimes, but moreso at her mother’s duplicity. After an explosive scene between Alicia and Madison, Madison reveals to her children her past, in Montgomery, Alabama. She, as a child, killed her abusive, corrupt, alcoholic councilman of a father, to protect her mother. The trio share a tense moment.
After, Madison confronts Jeremiah, saying she knows how to fix the mess that’s unfolded. Madison urges Jeremiah to kill himself, saying this will appease Walker, and preserve Jeremiah's legacy. He resists in his typical fashion, sitting down to lecture Madison. Nick enters, and as Jeremiah is making a comparison between Madison and himself, Nick shoots him in the forehead. Madison and Nick stage it as a suicide.
Madison secretly delivers Jeremiah's head to Walker.
Meanwhile, Strand finds the Abigail run aground; after clearing it of the dead border patrol, he pops a bottle of 1985 vintage Dom Perignon champagne. We later see him passed out against the radio, waking up to a strongly accented voice; we assume it is the International Space Station passing overhead. A Russian cosmonaut, Valery Vashchenko, shares an intimate moment with Strand. They share quotes from famous writers on their deathbeds. As the connection starts to break, he warns Victor not to wait to waste his chances since he’s not stranded for sure death like Valery. They lose the satellite connection.
Victor Strand sets fire to the Abigail, taking it in through his dark sunglasses. He leaves armed, with a pack of supplies, as the Abigail burns in the background.
"Children of Wrath", along with the previous episode: "The Unveiling", received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, "Children of Wrath" garnered a 75% rating, with an average score of 7.52/10 based on 8 reviews. [1] In a joint review along with the previous episode "The Unveiling", Matt Fowler of IGN gave "Children of Wrath" an 8.6/10.0 rating, stating; "Fear the Walking Dead took us out of this half season with a tense and suspenseful one-two punch that brought back Ofelia while also resolving the calamitous conflict over the ranch in a meaningful manner." [2]
"Children of Wrath" was seen by 2.40 million viewers in the United States on its original air date, below the previous episodes rating of 2.62 million. [3]
Madison Clark is a fictional character and the main protagonist for the first four and eighth seasons of the AMC television series Fear the Walking Dead. She is portrayed by Kim Dickens, and created by Robert Kirkman and former showrunner Dave Erickson. Madison is a former high school guidance counselor, Nick and Alicia's mother, and Travis Manawa's fiancée.
"Cobalt" is the fifth and penultimate episode of the first season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on September 27, 2015 in the United States.
"The Good Man" is the sixth and final episode of the first season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on October 4, 2015 in the United States.
The second season of Fear the Walking Dead, an American horror-drama television series on AMC, premiered on April 10, 2016, and concluded on October 2, 2016, consisting of fifteen episodes. The series is a companion series and prequel to The Walking Dead, which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The executive producers are Kirkman, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero, Gale Anne Hurd, and Dave Erickson, with Erickson as showrunner for the second consecutive season.
"We All Fall Down" is the second episode of the second season, and the 8th episode overall of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on April 17, 2016.
The third season of Fear the Walking Dead, an American horror-drama television series on AMC, premiered on June 4, 2017, and concluded on October 15, 2017, consisting of sixteen episodes. The series is a companion series and prequel to The Walking Dead, which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The executive producers are Kirkman, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero, Gale Anne Hurd, and Dave Erickson, with Erickson as showrunner for his third and final season.
"Los Muertos" is the ninth episode of the second season, and the 15th episode overall of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on August 28, 2016.
"Shiva" is the seventh episode and mid-season finale of the second season, and the 13th episode overall of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on May 22, 2016.
"Pillar of Salt" is the twelfth episode of the second season, and the 18th episode overall of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on September 18, 2016.
"Wrath" is the fourteenth and penultimate episode of the second season, and the 20th episode overall of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on October 3, 2016 along with the season finale; North.
"North" is the fifteenth and final episode of the second season, and the 21st episode overall of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on October 3, 2016, along with the previous episode, "Wrath".
"Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame" is the fifth episode of the third season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on June 25, 2017.
"The Unveiling" is the seventh episode of the third season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on July 9, 2017 along with the mid-season finale "Children of Wrath".
"Sleigh Ride" is the sixteenth and final episode of the third season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on October 15, 2017 along with the previous episode; "Things Bad Begun".
"El Matadero", is the fourteenth episode of the third season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on October 8, 2017.
"This Land Is Your Land" is the thirteenth episode of the third season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series Fear the Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on October 1, 2017. The episode received positive reviews from critics. It marks the final regular appearance of Sam Underwood, who died in the previous episode.
Alicia Clark is a fictional character in the AMC television series Fear the Walking Dead, created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson. Portrayed by Alycia Debnam-Carey, Alicia is the daughter of Madison Clark, the former main protagonist. She begins the series as a teenager who struggles with her family situation and plans to leave the city for a new life, before facing civilization slowly crumbling due to a zombie outbreak. The character has received praise, with critics calling her an emotional anchor of the series, complimenting her evolution, and naming her one of the most memorable characters of the Walking Dead universe.
Victor Strand is a fictional character in the AMC television series Fear the Walking Dead portrayed by Colman Domingo. The character was created by Robert Kirkman, Dave Erickson and David Wiener.
Daniel Salazar is a fictional character in the television series Fear the Walking Dead, portrayed by Panamanian actor Rubén Blades. The character was created by Robert Kirkman, showrunner Dave Erickson and screenwriter Marco Ramirez.