End of the Line
- Episode aired Sep 29, 2019
- TV-MA
- 51m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
2.4K
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Facing an unknown future, Morgan leads the group on a mission; Al puts the pieces together; John and June make a promise.Facing an unknown future, Morgan leads the group on a mission; Al puts the pieces together; John and June make a promise.Facing an unknown future, Morgan leads the group on a mission; Al puts the pieces together; John and June make a promise.
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Did you know
- TriviaDaryl Mitchell, who portrays Wendell, had shorter screen time throughout this season as Mitchell was working as a series regular on NCIS: New Orleans (2014) at the same time this show was in production.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Talking Dead: The Key/Madman Across the Water (2020)
- SoundtracksEnd of the Line
(uncredited)
Written by Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty
Performed by Rubén Blades, Karen David, and Alexa Nisenson
Featured review
"End of the Line" discusses moral dilemmas while it wraps up some story arcs, it opens new avenues for conflict and development, particularly with the uncertain fate of Morgan
After contacting Virginia, the group clear the park and attempt to use the walkers as a way to keep Virginia from causing trouble but seeing Luciana with them causes them to abandon the plan and drive the herd into a river with rapids. In the remaining time they have until Virginia arrives, Al discovers the group previously staying at the park was wiped out by Virginia and John marries June. Upon her arrival, the group is split up and when everyone leaves, she attempts to kill Morgan as he's a liability leaving him shot in the chest. Two soon learn that Grace is not sick but pregnant. Satisfied knowing that Virginia was wrong about them, he broadcasts a message to his friends to "just live" as walkers begin to close in on him.
The season finale of "Fear the Walking Dead," episode 16, titled "End of the Line," presents a climactic conclusion that tests the group's ideals and unity. This episode encapsulates the group's ongoing struggle for a safe haven and the compromises they must make to secure a future, making it both a tense and emotionally charged finale.
"End of the Line" sees the group facing a crossroads with Virginia (Colby Minifie) and her Pioneers, a well-equipped, ostensibly civil community that offers security at a significant personal cost. The characters grapple with the decision of whether to accept Virginia's help, knowing it would mean splitting up and living under her strict rules. This dilemma brings the group's dynamics to the forefront, showing the friction between individual desires and collective needs. The episode effectively builds tension, culminating in a dramatic decision where the group, led reluctantly by Morgan, agrees to Virginia's terms in exchange for safety.
One of the most poignant and impactful scenes is the makeshift wedding of John Dorie (Garret Dillahunt) and June (Jenna Elfman). This moment, filled with joy amidst despair, symbolizes a fleeting sense of normalcy and hope. It serves as a powerful reminder of what the survivors are fighting for, not just survival but a life worth living. However, the joy is short-lived as Virginia makes her move, forcibly dividing the group according to her plans, which underlines the theme of power and control that has been pervasive throughout the season.
The finale takes a darker turn when Morgan is left for dead by Virginia, creating a cliffhanger that leaves his fate uncertain. This scene is effectively executed, with Morgan broadcasting a final message of hope and unity, urging the group to "live." This not only sets a somber and desperate tone but also leaves viewers questioning the future of the leadership and the philosophical underpinnings that Morgan brought to the group. His potential death could signify a shift in narrative focus for the upcoming season, moving away from his ethos of benevolence and community.
In conclusion, "End of the Line" serves as a powerful finale that challenges the characters and the viewers with moral dilemmas about freedom, safety, and leadership. While it wraps up some story arcs, it opens new avenues for conflict and development, particularly with the uncertain fate of Morgan. The episode's handling of themes such as sacrifice, division, and hope, against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse, ensures that the season concludes on a note that is both unresolved and compelling, setting up eagerly awaited future episodes.
The season finale of "Fear the Walking Dead," episode 16, titled "End of the Line," presents a climactic conclusion that tests the group's ideals and unity. This episode encapsulates the group's ongoing struggle for a safe haven and the compromises they must make to secure a future, making it both a tense and emotionally charged finale.
"End of the Line" sees the group facing a crossroads with Virginia (Colby Minifie) and her Pioneers, a well-equipped, ostensibly civil community that offers security at a significant personal cost. The characters grapple with the decision of whether to accept Virginia's help, knowing it would mean splitting up and living under her strict rules. This dilemma brings the group's dynamics to the forefront, showing the friction between individual desires and collective needs. The episode effectively builds tension, culminating in a dramatic decision where the group, led reluctantly by Morgan, agrees to Virginia's terms in exchange for safety.
One of the most poignant and impactful scenes is the makeshift wedding of John Dorie (Garret Dillahunt) and June (Jenna Elfman). This moment, filled with joy amidst despair, symbolizes a fleeting sense of normalcy and hope. It serves as a powerful reminder of what the survivors are fighting for, not just survival but a life worth living. However, the joy is short-lived as Virginia makes her move, forcibly dividing the group according to her plans, which underlines the theme of power and control that has been pervasive throughout the season.
The finale takes a darker turn when Morgan is left for dead by Virginia, creating a cliffhanger that leaves his fate uncertain. This scene is effectively executed, with Morgan broadcasting a final message of hope and unity, urging the group to "live." This not only sets a somber and desperate tone but also leaves viewers questioning the future of the leadership and the philosophical underpinnings that Morgan brought to the group. His potential death could signify a shift in narrative focus for the upcoming season, moving away from his ethos of benevolence and community.
In conclusion, "End of the Line" serves as a powerful finale that challenges the characters and the viewers with moral dilemmas about freedom, safety, and leadership. While it wraps up some story arcs, it opens new avenues for conflict and development, particularly with the uncertain fate of Morgan. The episode's handling of themes such as sacrifice, division, and hope, against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse, ensures that the season concludes on a note that is both unresolved and compelling, setting up eagerly awaited future episodes.
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- Runtime51 minutes
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