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Fear the Walking Dead: Damage from the Inside (2020)
A Spine-Chilling Masterpiece
This Texas Chainsaw Massacre-inspired episode is the return of Alycia Debnam Carey and Alexa Nisenson as they explore an eerie setting with an intense feel throughout the installment.
It does it's best to make two characters more interesting since they were butchered horribly last season, making Alexa's character way more intelligent - a Clementine-esque (but not nearly as remarkable as Clementine) character as well as making Alicia slightly tougher yet still attached to her season 5 persona.
Phenomenal directing. Close up eye shots. A series of horror vibes, as well as scarier walkers. Although, some strange out-of-character moments occur within the installment that raises a ton of red flags. Despite that, the show and the visuals are relatively stunning. And this is the best Fear has been in years. Regardless, Season 3 is still superior.
It ends on a cool (yet anticlimactic considering some screeners hyped it up too much) cliffhanger that begins the clash between our two groups. This episode mostly formed an army and set up the events that will occur in the rest of the season and it's quite intriguing to see all of this unfold.
The ending of this episode most likely builds up to the big midseason finale, the leverage. There might have to be a trade between the two groups, not sure if it'll be a peaceful or chaotic trade. But it's very exciting. Episode 8, coming next year apparently.
The Crown: The Hereditary Principle (2020)
Helena Bonham Carter Is A Powerhouse
I always enjoy the Margaret-focused episodes every season, but with Helena's portrayal of The Princess adds more layers to this fascinating character. Although I wish they focused more on Margaret's mental illness, the bombshell twist of those secret cousins being hidden by the Royal Family exposes The Royal Family and honestly, Peter Morgan is very bold for implementing this situation in the show.
The Crown: Terra Nullius (2020)
Not A Fairytale
The way their relationship is portrayed is very smart. The way Charles is envious of the attention given to Diana. Their complicated marriage. It's portrayed very realistically and very naturally. And you (the viewer) would really wish they'd both just stop arguing and appreciate (or at least attempt to) each other again.
The Crown: Fagan (2020)
One Of The Best
A rapidly paced episode in the perspective of a normal working man, concluding with the normal working man meeting the privileged Queen. Their conversation was very fluent, very realistic and had incredibly written dialogue. The dissimilarity between the two was very evident. Their personalities, their physical appearances, etc.
The Crown: Favourites (2020)
The Children
The contrast between all of the Queen's heirs was interesting to see. Anne has grown furious and scared of the spotlight, Andrew is being very reckless and endangering his own life due to his passions, Edward has grown to become a vengeful yet privileged teenager who's also aware and embracing of his privilege, and Charles is destroying his marriage due to his love for Camilla and for his disrespect of Diana's wishes of staying in London.
The Crown: Fairytale (2020)
Emma Corrin's Magnum Opus
This installment introduces all the messiness leading up to Diana & Prince Charles' marriage. As well as acknowledges Diana's very tragic eating disorder. This episode's theme is quite obvious, the season's phrase is "change challenges tradition" and this episode proves that Diana is the change and the Royal Family is the tradition. Ever since her arrival at the palace, it's obvious that Diana is unlike any other member of the royal family. Not aware of her role in all of this, until her meeting with Camilla, that's where she realizes she is the public's distraction from Camilla and Charles' relationship.
The Crown: The Balmoral Test (2020)
An Exciting, Comical Episode
This episode not only exposes the privilege of The Royal Family and their acknowledgement of their privilege, but it also portrays it in an amusing, yet silly and humorous manner. Thatcher's lack of awareness of all the policies was comical, yet very awkward to witness. It was also compelling to witness the contrast between Thatcher and The Royal Family during their hunt.
The Crown: Gold Stick (2020)
Solid Premiere
The fourth season starts off great, introducing Margaret Thatcher and Princess Diana in the most creative way. As well as that one scene that surely caught me by surprise!
Fear the Walking Dead: Bury Her Next to Jasper's Leg (2020)
A Colby Minifie Magnum Opus
The sixth installment of this brilliant season continues the pattern of brilliant episodes. This episode is reminiscent of the HBO show "Chernobyl" as it introduces many factors that was seen in that show. There are also smart nods to the past episodes of the show.
This show offers a lot of spotlight towards the female characters, particularly June, Ginny and Sarah. As well as continues the story of 604's "The Key" in subtle ways with Dillahunt's Dorie.
Nonstop action throughout the episode offers a feeling of intensity and a sense of dread for whats to come, as well as asks more questions about the antagonistic group that will surely be introduced in the future.
The episode delves into dark territory for Fear with many... many... deaths, an amputation. And it adds layers to characters many once found bland, especially June and Virginia.
Fear the Walking Dead: Honey (2020)
Stunning Character Development
The fifth installment of this excellent season continues the pattern of very good installments week after week, yet it doesn't live up to the past four installments.
The episode spends its time developing the two characters its centered around. Whilst introducing conflict, it also struggles with its dialogue at times - feeling too poetic for dialogue.
Directed by the talented Michael Satrazemis, this installment is filled with some of the best cinematography of the season so far. With one action sequence being one of the best scenes of the show.
The first half of the episode is more action-packed whilst the second half focuses on character development. Which is usually a strange way of writing an episode. TV episodes usually start off slow and build up to an intense second half, this episode does it the other way around.
I have to say, the acting is spot on throughout the episode. And there is wonderful character development. Although, I can't help but feel irritated by many of the characters. Brings back some PTSD from season 5. The way some of these characters act is too superficial for my liking.
Regardless, this episode had a ton of red flags that makes me worry if the quality is gonna down. But it still was a good decent episode and was better than a lot of season 4 and 5, filled with tons of action. Faster pace in the first half, very weird pacing in the second half. And some... not technically bad character development.
Fear the Walking Dead: The Key (2020)
A Garret Dillahunt Masterpiece
Fear's best installment yet of the season, and definitely one of the best of the show. Led by the glorious ensemble of Garret Dillahunt, Colby Minifie and Colman Domingo - this installment explores the dark areas of the apocalyptic universe of The Walking Dead. With a couple of deaths, a strange mystery and an abundance of questions.
Not to mention the beautiful cinematography, the effort that is implemented into every scene and the shockingly well-written dialogue, since Season 5's dialogue was the complete antithesis.
Today's installment proves that Fear is back on track, and all I hope is that it continues in this pattern of very very good to great installments.
Fear the Walking Dead: Alaska (2020)
Cinematic Excellence
Fear The Walking Dead Season 6 is a strong improvement after the past 2 seasons, and the third installment makes this even more evident.
"Alaska" was a phenomenally written installment centered around Maggie Grace's Althea and Austin Amelio's Dwight. The dialogue is so organic. The platonic chemistry between the two is vivid, and the episode managed to make viewers invest in this friendship almost immediately.
It's really fast paced which has been a pattern for every episode of the season thus far. Lots of world building. An introduction to new minor characters proving to be even more interesting than the minor characters that were introduced last season. Horror elements. A literal plague occurred in the episode.
The episode has some Last of Us vibes whereas the episode took place in the big city where the two main characters explored a building and their objective was to reach the roof of the building so they can meet with the group that connects all three TWD shows together: THE CRM.
A show-stopping brilliant installment is what I can say. One of the best episodes of the entire show and one of the best TWD universe episodes. This era of Fear is slowly proving to be the best era yet. Hopefully the future episodes continue this level of quality.
And the way this episode ended was very heartwarming. One of the best moments of the show.
Fear the Walking Dead: Welcome to the Club (2020)
Narrative Perfection
Fear The Walking Dead continues its return to form with an episode almost as intense and gripping as the premiere. This installment was mostly focused on Strand (Colman Domingo) and Alicia (Alycia Debnam Carey) and what has occurred to them since the season 5 finale. Revelations are made. Plot progresses in such natural and fast ways. It's compelling, it's rapidly fast paced.
Characters are more layered. The characterization of Strand is very strong. Alicia's also branching out (finally) rather than being the soft survivor that Season 5 made her out to be. The world building was shown in this episode as we saw the town of Lawton, we met various new faces. And there was A LOT OF DEATHS. Not major deaths but minor characters dying left and right.
The only thing I found bizarre about this week's installment is the poor characterization of the antagonists, the antagonists aren't as compelling or frightful as their leader. Virginia is a good villain, her dialogue is way more realistic and I prefer her over the main show's recent villain (Beta, not Alpha. Alpha was incredible). Not to mention, Colby Minifie is a powerhouse.
Fear is continuing it's pattern of great installments. Hopefully this level of quality continues.
Fear the Walking Dead: The End Is the Beginning (2020)
A Glorious Return To Form
After a so-so fourth season and a horrendous fifth, Fear TWD returns with its strongest season opener since Season 3.
Visually stunning, the cinematography is some of the best ever seen on any TWD shows.
Morgan is more complex, more layered. Less predictable. The helping storyline plays a little part in this episode, but is written more interestingly rather than the normal "help people, be happy" blah blah blah.
Flawless character development. An improvement in dialogue. There's death, there's fear.
Unlike former seasons, there was consistently fast pace throughout the episode. A good balance of dialogue and action. And the action was fun to watch, shot beautifully.
One of the best episodes of Fear, possibly the best. And one of the best TWD universe episodes.
If the next episodes are as incredible as this episode was, Fear TWD may have finally redeemed itself.
"The End is The Beginning" is spectacular.
10/10