Fear the Walking Dead Preview: Non-spoiler thoughts for “Iron Tiger”
By Shay McBryde
Fear the Walking Dead is back in a big way and only vengeance is on the mind for Troy, or so it seems. But follow along because more layers will be unraveling for Troy Otto.
There are bigger stakes in the game and Madison is about to find out what they are. In “Iron Tiger”, there is more reuniting.
Some are happy and some…well you’ll know it when you see it. Questions become answered by the end, but the biggest story “Iron Tiger” has to offer is redemption.
Unlike the mothership of The Walking Dead, this episode of Fear the Walking Dead tells the story of redemption done the right way. Madison and the gang are low on fuel, and they will have to take a detour to stock up before taking the fight to Troy.
They need the resource to be able to defend PADRE. Along the way, Madison comes head-to-head with her past and must face the hard truth that she was never told.
“Iron Tiger” was written by Nick Bernardone and Jacob Pinion and beautifully directed by SJ Main Muñoz. I must give kudos to the writing team in this one because episode 8 will have your emotions up and down from anger, sadness, happiness, and joy, to straight devastation.
“Iron Tiger” really lays the groundwork for what’s to come in Madison’s story, which is Fear the Walking Dead right now. Kim Dickens is masterful in this performance, and we are finally seeing Madison take the reins from Morgan Jones to make this show what it was always meant to be; hers.
It’s exhilarating to see Madison making all these connections again with the characters we have left and rebuilding a life that was taken from her so long ago.
“The search for gas leads to an unexpected reunion that Madison uses as an opportunity.”
Here are our non-spoiler reactions to “Iron Tiger”:
1. We got the point buddy.
2. Can’t get over how great it is to see Madison in charge!
3. The Daniel and Madison shared pain is heartbreaking.
4. Nothing good ever happens at a gas station.
5. I miss those everyday low prices!
6. There could only be one person!
7. Baby girl, Troy got you cracking up.
8. THERE SHE IS!!
9. Obviously not!
10. Ouch that was cold.
11. Madison has a new mission now.
12. No hard feelings Queen!
13. She protected him this whole time. My heart!
14. I really love this duo. This better not be the last of them.
15. This is what family does.
16. Look at our little hero! I’ve never been more proud.
17. Fear finally doing something right with this character.
18. The network comes first, it’s not personal.
19. No, she wouldn’t Daniel!
20. Haha! Spitting facts.
21. I love the way she says Madison.
22. Uh oh…
23. She’s gonna kill her…when she finds out.
24. Happy Daniel is my favorite!
25. She’s going to find out, just tell her.
26. You should probably get back up in that truck now.
27. The hell with you all!
28. IT’S HAMMER TIME!
29. If there is one thing Strand is consistent at it’s being her ride or die.
30. We all have those regrets. Life is full of choices.
31. Hammer Queen kills me with that stance. Batter up!
32. Apologies are nice but she’s not giving a real good reason.
33. This is how you get your redemption!
34. Damn right you will.
35. You brought this on yourself girl!
36. Do they really think she can handle Troy alone?
37. Well played Madison.
38. There goes all his happiness in one moment.
39. It’s heartbreaking but he understands.
40. How is that possible…
41. You should have done that in the first place!
42. Yes, he does deserve better. This music is killing me.
43. Now comes the regrets. She should have led with this in her apology.
44. Who couldn’t predict that coming?
45. Dare you to run!
46. Did he though?
47. He really is an entertaining psychopath.
48. Nice move Iron Tiger!
49. He lacks too much intelligence and awareness to lead.
50. Don’t you hurt her!
51. She’s a girl and she’s on fire.
52. Troy has her mind warped.
53. Just strangle him now Daniel!
54. What else did she take Troy?
55. It obviously matters.
56. Now this is how you write a redemption story.
57. This is not what Alicia would have wanted…
58. Now what do you mean by that!?
59. DON’T DO IT!
60. THEY BETTER BE TROY’S MAN!
61. She really stuck to her guns…
62. Well this is why he wants PADRE.
63. Are we really supposed to feel sorry for him after “killing” Alicia?
64. Her mother? Who is the spawn’s mother?!
65. It’s the karma you deserve.
66. Maddy girl, do you not remember the story he told you about the last time he led?
67. One will fight for her memory. One will fight for her past.
Fear the Walking Dead returns this Sunday, October 29 at 9PM ET on AMC and AMC Plus!
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