[s2e5] Captive -

Was Chris's move a mistake, or did it inadvertently save the day? Let me know in the comments!

: In a literal leap of faith, Alicia apologizes to Jack and jumps off the ship into the water to be rescued by Madison and Travis. It’s a definitive moment where she chooses blood over the potential safety of a new group. The Return of Alex [S2E5] Captive

The high seas (and shipyards) get a lot bloodier in " Captive ," the fifth episode of Fear the Walking Dead 's second season. After the cliffhanger that saw Alicia and Travis taken by Connor’s pirate crew, this episode focuses on a high-stakes rescue mission that proves the Salazar family might be the most dangerous people on the Abigail . Was Chris's move a mistake, or did it

While Madison is frantic to get her family back, Daniel Salazar remains the coolest head in the room. The group holds Connor’s brother, Reed, as leverage. When Chris "accidentally" kills a taunting Reed, the rescue mission seemingly falls apart. However, Daniel turns a disaster into a tactical advantage: It’s a definitive moment where she chooses blood

: Jack begs Alicia to stay, arguing that her family are the "kind of people" who abandon others (referencing what they did to Alex).

: Instead of calling off the trade, Daniel realizes that a turned Reed is just as useful as a living one.

: They hood the walker-version of Reed and deliver him to Connor. The moment the hood comes off, Reed bites Connor , effectively decapitating the pirate leadership in seconds. Alicia’s Moral Compass