Anton
- Episode aired Oct 22, 2023
- TV-MA
- 40m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
Strand fights to maintain the peace of his new life after the sudden arrival of an old friend threatens it with ghosts of the past.Strand fights to maintain the peace of his new life after the sudden arrival of an old friend threatens it with ghosts of the past.Strand fights to maintain the peace of his new life after the sudden arrival of an old friend threatens it with ghosts of the past.
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Danay Garcia
- Luciana Galvez
- (credit only)
Austin Amelio
- Dwight
- (credit only)
Grayson Bane
- Walker
- (uncredited)
Emily Brinks
- Padre Soldier
- (uncredited)
Casey Hendershot
- Resistance Member
- (uncredited)
Theo Kypri
- PADRE Resident
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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The series seems to be trying to return to its roots, but it is making questionable and risky decisions that could lead to either success or a catastrophic end for the series
On the run from a hostile group, Madison takes shelter in a friendly hotel community run by Victor Strand who is now going by the name Anton, has adopted a son named Klaus, with his husband Frank, and hides his past. When the other group comes searching for Madison, frightened of his past coming back to haunt him, Strand tries to turn her over to them, but Klaus helps Madison to escape and convinces his father to help. Hiding from a herd, Strand explains that after leaving Texas, he and several others washed up in Georgia, but they rejected his help due to Strand's tyrannical past, leading to their deaths of starvation. Remorseful for his actions and wanting to live up to Alicia's request to become a better man, Strand reinvented himself as Anton, the man that he wants to be.
Madison, Strand and his people are captured by the hostile group who are revealed to be led, much to Madison and Strand's shock, by Troy Otto who had supposedly died several years ago at Madison's hands. Having survived blinded in one eye, Troy seeks revenge on Madison and to take PADRE for his people, exposing Madison and Strand's secrets to Strand's people. Before Troy can harm anyone, the group is rescued by Daniel, June, Sherry and several others and Madison takes Strand's people back to PADRE. Before they leave, Troy claims to have killed Alicia Clark and left her to reanimate, providing Madison with Alicia's prosthetic arm as proof of his claims.
"Fear the Walking Dead" Season 8, Episode 7, titled "Anton," marks the return of Victor Strand (Colman Domingo) after being absent for the first part of the season. This decision initially seems correct, as Strand is one of the most beloved and also one of the most hated characters in the series. When he became the main villain in the seventh season, the show seemed to pigeonhole him into repetitive storylines. However, this break from the character was a wise decision, as it allowed the audience to reset their feelings towards him.
In this episode, we discover that during the decade between the seventh and eighth seasons, Victor has formed a new family, which has changed him completely. However, the series once again fails to effectively develop Strand's romantic relationships. Despite being an openly gay character, his romantic arcs have lacked chemistry and depth since his sexuality was revealed in the second season. However, this time there is a new element, as Victor is not only a husband but also the adoptive father of his spouse's child, which could add layers to his character and deepen his relationships.
The second part of the season seems to return to the roots of "Fear the Walking Dead," focusing on the original characters from the early seasons. One of the indicators of this return is the re-emergence of Madison (Kim Dickens) as the protagonist, who had previously shared the spotlight with Morgan in the first six episodes. The season appears to adopt the same format as the fourth year of the series, with essentially two seasons in one. However, starting this second part with a similar story to the beginning of the first is lazy writing. The episode also fails to develop the new characters introduced, taking too long to make Strand interesting again.
Directed by Danay Garcia, who portrays Luciana and makes her directorial debut, the episode's direction is minimally basic. While there are some interesting camera shots and tense moments, the direction of the actors and action scenes falls short. Despite bringing a hint of novelty, the episode feels like a copy of the first, lacking in originality. It does not irritate or annoy like many episodes from the first part, but it also does not stand out. The series seems to be trying to return to its roots, but it is making questionable and risky decisions that could lead to either success or a catastrophic end for the series. The season continues to be of mediocre quality, with this episode being one of the better ones so far, but that is not saying much given the questionable quality of the rest. The upcoming five episodes will be crucial for the series to conclude decently and not squander its few good ideas, as it has had its share of ups and downs.
Madison, Strand and his people are captured by the hostile group who are revealed to be led, much to Madison and Strand's shock, by Troy Otto who had supposedly died several years ago at Madison's hands. Having survived blinded in one eye, Troy seeks revenge on Madison and to take PADRE for his people, exposing Madison and Strand's secrets to Strand's people. Before Troy can harm anyone, the group is rescued by Daniel, June, Sherry and several others and Madison takes Strand's people back to PADRE. Before they leave, Troy claims to have killed Alicia Clark and left her to reanimate, providing Madison with Alicia's prosthetic arm as proof of his claims.
"Fear the Walking Dead" Season 8, Episode 7, titled "Anton," marks the return of Victor Strand (Colman Domingo) after being absent for the first part of the season. This decision initially seems correct, as Strand is one of the most beloved and also one of the most hated characters in the series. When he became the main villain in the seventh season, the show seemed to pigeonhole him into repetitive storylines. However, this break from the character was a wise decision, as it allowed the audience to reset their feelings towards him.
In this episode, we discover that during the decade between the seventh and eighth seasons, Victor has formed a new family, which has changed him completely. However, the series once again fails to effectively develop Strand's romantic relationships. Despite being an openly gay character, his romantic arcs have lacked chemistry and depth since his sexuality was revealed in the second season. However, this time there is a new element, as Victor is not only a husband but also the adoptive father of his spouse's child, which could add layers to his character and deepen his relationships.
The second part of the season seems to return to the roots of "Fear the Walking Dead," focusing on the original characters from the early seasons. One of the indicators of this return is the re-emergence of Madison (Kim Dickens) as the protagonist, who had previously shared the spotlight with Morgan in the first six episodes. The season appears to adopt the same format as the fourth year of the series, with essentially two seasons in one. However, starting this second part with a similar story to the beginning of the first is lazy writing. The episode also fails to develop the new characters introduced, taking too long to make Strand interesting again.
Directed by Danay Garcia, who portrays Luciana and makes her directorial debut, the episode's direction is minimally basic. While there are some interesting camera shots and tense moments, the direction of the actors and action scenes falls short. Despite bringing a hint of novelty, the episode feels like a copy of the first, lacking in originality. It does not irritate or annoy like many episodes from the first part, but it also does not stand out. The series seems to be trying to return to its roots, but it is making questionable and risky decisions that could lead to either success or a catastrophic end for the series. The season continues to be of mediocre quality, with this episode being one of the better ones so far, but that is not saying much given the questionable quality of the rest. The upcoming five episodes will be crucial for the series to conclude decently and not squander its few good ideas, as it has had its share of ups and downs.
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- May 4, 2024
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