Fear the Walking Dead - Season 1

[d-dave]

You know what would be incredibly interesting, time consuming, and nerd-gasmic?  If someone were to go through each scene, pull all the markings, and the information we know about all of those homes, and then we could try to decipher them!

Alas, I don't have time for that now!

[Bronn]

This has been bothering me. Anyone feel like helping decipher?

 

When reviewing the FEMA X Codes the top code doesn't seem to be a date of any kind only the type. Possibly because it is at a current and present time? And then the code to the right is just additional information. I wonder what that information referring to.

 

In the United States, a different FEMA marking system is used on searched structures, as follows:

• A single diagonal slash indicates that a search in the building is in progress. This is used to indicate searcher locations and to avoid duplication of the search effort.
• An X inside a square means "Dangerous - Do Not Enter!"
• An X with writing around it means "Search Completed", with the time (and the date if appropriate) written above the X, the team conducting the search written to the left side of the X, the results of the search (number of victims removed, number of dead, type of search such as primary or secondary) written below the X, and any additional information noted about the structure to the right of the X.

Btw this was a scene at the very beginning of the episode.

 

Bio Hazard

California Task Force?

2 dead

4? Possibly 4 residents listed (meaning 2 are MIA)?

[Zaximus]

Obviously grabbing the sick/druggies/near dead to experiment on, IMO.

[Datawire]

Bio Hazard

California Task Force?

2 dead

4? Possibly 4 residents listed (meaning 2 are MIA)?

That's very plausible.

Obviously grabbing the sick/druggies/near dead to experiment on, IMO.

Or to kill.

[scpanther22]

First episode I found the kids interesting.

[d-dave]

First episode I found the kids interesting.

Yep!  They finally did something other than whine!  I loved how telling their actions were.  Very nihilistic!  

I was very happy with Episode 5.  We finally got to see something outside of the 'burbs.  We were also taken to some VERY dark places.  I loved Daniel's whole line about which one was he, the guy in the chair or the guy with the knife (we know!).  Man, lots of great character development.  

I will try to be vague, to avoid spoilers for those who still need to catch it on DVR.

1. Trevor - ahh, I understand a bit more about him.  He's so guilty.  I wonder what happened to make him feel responsible for EVERYONE.  At first, I thought it was more ego, but it goes much further than that.

2. Daniel - I love this guy.  He's a totally different character from any other TWD character, and he's so refreshing.  He's been in a similar situation, and he knows how to survive.  Madison has learned to trust him, even though she's sickened by his methods.

3. We got to see the hospital, and man, that was very intersting!

Writing in white on white because of spoilers.

I loved the cuff link man.  The closer.  At first I was like who is this dude?  But then I realized that this guy is going to become a major character because he understand people and how to survive.  I wondered why with Nick, but he sees the value in the desperation of Nick and how to use it.  He's not going to be a hero, but super interesting.

The whole hospital / Military / Government thing is such a crazy situation. I have no FEMA or emergency training (outside of being an Eagle Scout) so the actions of the Government are really interesting.  I don't quite see why they didn't just kill everyone they thought might turn and instead strengthen the herd.  Also, what was the point of fencing the neighborhood?  I want to find out if there was some kind of plan to save part of the population when this broke out?  Or are they just bait?  Large soft areas to lure in zombies, then bomb the crap out of everyone?

I'm not quite sure what the make of the government.  Benevolent?  Evil?  Both?  Its easy to see how much pressure everyone was up against.  I'm curious to see how the good ole US government survives and what else happens to it in the aftermath.  I'm trying to think how far away is Rick's group from this?

Also, the Arena...what a bad idea...  Was it inside the fence?  i can't remember.  

So over all, I loved this episode.  It kept my wife involved and interested instead of her phone and facebook!  To me that's a huge win!  I can't wait to see when those doors open next week =)  What doors? =P

[Darth Biscuit]

Episode 5 was great. A little dip on 3 & 4 but 5 was much better.

 

A lot of eyes opening.

 

Who's the new black guy in the cage with Nick?  Didn't catch his name...  really like him.  He's got to become a major character. 

 

When is the airplane special episode airing?

[PandaPancake]

I like how movies and tv assume that officers are better at enlisted jobs than the enlisted.

[CCS]

I really enjoy this so far. They need to do a Governor mini series too.

[d-dave]

I like how movies and tv assume that officers are better at enlisted jobs than the enlisted.

Isn't that the way it goes in every profession?

That would be a great theme for them to explore if we end up seeing more of the remaining government.  How far up is the ivory tower, and how far removed is it from the reality?

Also, what kind of idiot would go into a building loaded with zombies?  I don't care how many guns you have, if there are 30+ zombies in a small area, why go in guns blazing?  Just set the building on fire...

[PandaPancake]

There was a squad pinned down in that building. And they're hopped up on dexatrophime. First time I was on that I was up for two days

[Goondal]

Episode 5 was great. A little dip on 3 & 4 but 5 was much better.

 

A lot of eyes opening.

 

Who's the new black guy in the cage with Nick?  Didn't catch his name...  really like him.  He's got to become a major character. 

 

When is the airplane special episode airing?

Pretty sure it will air in little segments during commercial breaks for the regular show

[CCS]

I like that there's no clear main character and that the story is completely new. As a comic reader I have a good idea of what's coming so it's nice to be in the dark for once. So far my favs are Madison, Daniel, Alicia, Tobias, and Strand. Interesting characters that I hope they don't kill off any time soon. 

 

Nick should die though. 

[d-dave]

There was a squad pinned down in that building. And they're hopped up on dexatrophime. First time I was on that I was up for two days

I didn't think about that!  Good point!  I have no experience with that!  I guess bad decisions would be easier to make.

I like that there's no clear main character and that the story is completely new. As a comic reader I have a good idea of what's coming so it's nice to be in the dark for once. So far my favs are Madison, Daniel, Alicia, Tobias, and Strand. Interesting characters that I hope they don't kill off any time soon. 

 

Nick should die though. 

I think there's more to Nick's story.  He's going to do something good by the end of next week.  

People have really hammered the story for being slow, but after episode 5, I get it.  I understand why they wanted the false escape, the saving by the government, and the eventual collapse.  I hope they explore more the collapse of the US government and the implosion of world order.  I really love Daniel...man...this week was so revealing.  It wasn't surprising, but man, it was heavy!

I am also waiting for Travis to fully break.  I thought for sure he would with the sniper rifle..... I'd love to see it in the last 5 minutes of next week's episode so we can come back to the reactions of everyone to his savagery...