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The high seas (and shipyards) get a lot bloodier in " Captive ," the fifth episode of Fear the Walking Dead 's second season. After the cliffhanger that saw Alicia and Travis taken by Connor’s pirate crew, this episode focuses on a high-stakes rescue mission that proves the Salazar family might be the most dangerous people on the Abigail .

Alicia spends much of the episode in a strange "golden cage" scenario with Connor and Jack. While Connor tries to woo her with Omaha Steaks, Alicia is busy playing Jack to find a way out. [S2E5] Captive

: In a literal leap of faith, Alicia apologizes to Jack and jumps off the ship into the water to be rescued by Madison and Travis. It’s a definitive moment where she chooses blood over the potential safety of a new group. The Return of Alex The high seas (and shipyards) get a lot

One of the biggest shocks of the episode is the return of Alex from the "Flight 462" webisodes . After being cut adrift by Strand in a previous episode, she has joined Connor’s crew. Her confrontation with Travis is a harsh reminder that every choice has a consequence; she’s no longer the survivor we met on the raft—she’s a woman fueled by the trauma of having to mercy kill her friend Jake . Final Thoughts While Connor tries to woo her with Omaha

"Captive" moves at a breakneck pace compared to earlier episodes this season. It effectively wraps up the "pirate" threat while deepening the cracks in Chris's psyche and highlighting the ruthless pragmatism of the Salazars. With the family finally reunited, the Abigail is officially back on its path toward Mexico .

Fear the Walking Dead Recap: S2E5 "Captive" – The Walking Dead, Literally

Was Chris's move a mistake, or did it inadvertently save the day? Let me know in the comments!