Kim Dickens as Madison Clark - Fear the Walking Dead _ Season 8, Episode 1 - Photo Credit: Lauren "Lo" Smith/AMC
The final season of Fear the Walking Dead arrives on AMC on May 14, and based on the first three episodes there is only one word to describe the tone: Dark. Very, very dark.
For the first time ever, I found myself squirming as I watched the first episode of the season. For a show that always held hope in high regard, this is a group of people for whom all hope has been lost. At least, for now.
The show continues to utilize an anthology format, which works well as we catch up with various members of the group who have been separated by time, space and ideologies. There is a time jump to contend with, and there is an ideological shift as the group finds itself under PADRE’s rule.
You can read an interview I did with Kim Dickens for What to Watch, where she expresses how Fear the Walking Dead season 8 is the darkest she’s ever played Madison.
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Here are the descriptions of the first three episodes:
Episode 801: “Remember What They Took From You” – Premieres Sunday, May 14 on AMC and AMC+
Written by: Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg
Directed by: Michael E. Satrazemis
After going undercover at PADRE, Morgan and Madison find themselves back at odds trying to do what’s best for Mo while struggling to accept their new lives under the watchful eye of PADRE.
Episode 802: “Blue Jay” – Premieres Sunday, May 21 on AMC and AMC+
Written by: Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg
Directed by: Heather Cappielo
After fleeing PADRE, June’s safety and solitude are threatened by an unwelcome reunion with Dwight and Sherry and a desperate father’s search for his missing daughter.
Episode 803: “Odessa” – Premieres on Sunday, May 28 on AMC and AMC+
Written by: Andrew Chambliss, Ian Goldberg
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Mo’s hunt to prove PADRE’s true intentions has her in over her head as she’s drawn into the larger web of secrets and subterfuge of the adults who care for her.
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