Just in Case

In the past, Madison takes Strand and Naomi on a run for supplies where Strand confides with her about his feelings towards Naomi and how he feels he hasn't changed as he hid supplies in a getaway car for a quick escape if things went bad. Naomi leads them close to a FEMA shelter before going on without them. She is nearly cornered by the dead until she is rescued by the two. Naomi reveals that she was responsible for the shelter falling when she hid her sick daughter while she went to look for antibiotics. She returned to find her daughter turned bit everyone inside. Mel and the Vultures vacate the parking lot upon realizing that Madison's group will survive longer than expected.

John and Morgan come across a member of the Vultures which the corner and soot off his finger. They warn him of Alicia and her group's plan to ambush them. At the meet spot, Alicia and her crew prepare to fight as a van with Mel and his group approach. As the group prepare to face off, Laura, AKA Naomi, arrives and an incensed Alicia shoots at her only to hit John instead.

"Fear the Walking Dead" Season 4, Episode 6, titled "Just in Case," is a tense and suspenseful installment that delves into the complex dynamics of trust, betrayal, and survival in the post-apocalyptic world. The episode follows multiple storylines, each highlighting the lengths to which characters are willing to go to protect themselves and their loved ones.

The episode's primary focus is on the character of Naomi, who finds herself caught between the group at the stadium and the vengeful Martha. As Naomi's past is revealed through a series of flashbacks, viewers gain insight into her motivations and the events that have shaped her into the guarded and resilient survivor she has become.

One of the episode's standout moments is the intense standoff between Naomi and Alicia, where trust is tested, and loyalties are questioned. This scene is a testament to the strong character development and nuanced relationships that "Fear the Walking Dead" has become known for, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.

Thematically, "Just in Case" explores the idea of trust in a world where betrayal can have deadly consequences. The episode also touches on themes of guilt and redemption, as characters grapple with the choices they have made and the impact those choices have had on others.

In conclusion, "Just in Case" is a compelling and thought-provoking episode of "Fear the Walking Dead" that delivers on both suspense and character development. With its tense moments, strong performances, and thematic depth, the episode is a standout installment in an already strong season, further solidifying the series' reputation as a must-watch for fans of the zombie genre.

This season 4 has been good so far, with the addition of likable new characters (Mostly John Dorie, a refocused Morgan, and Althea, and the others are less annoying), but this episode slipped back into 'smart people doing stupid things'. The whole stand off at the end with standing in the open with guns randomly pointed was just plain stupid. who wins in that situation? Why would these experienced fighters stage such death trap acting like guns aren't particularly dangers. Answer, they wouldn't. John's stand off for information at the beginning where the guy loses a finger. Why? Why would the guy do anything like making a dumb move for his gun when they've made it absolutely clear John is a whizz with his guns, and the guy could just lie? Answer, he wouldn't. John copping a bullet for no reason, stupid again. Naomi's up to something but they didn't really explain that very well.... which is unlike American tv to under explain something, aiming for its average audience IQ age of 8 years old. Just bad story telling or have they got something up their sleeve? We had 5 episodes of the characters NOT doing too stupid things, and the last 2 written by Alex Delyle, and Anna Fishko being particularly good, but this one feels like a let down, helmed by Richard Naing. Hopefully this isn't the sign-post for a revert to the old ways. In case the show runners haven't been reading our comments and reviews NONE of their audience likes being treated like they're stupid and part of that is not getting your characters to do stupid stuff no one would do. Suspension of disbelief is meant for something else, not excusing unbelievable plot points basd on stupidity.

Same storylines over and over again ("am I a bad person? no you aren't... Yes, this is who I am" ... "No, it's in the past" . "But you don't undestand, I'm bad" Etc). It is like the writers abandoned any interest in developing the characters (beyond stereotypes). Except Madison, they're stuck in their own flaws and lack of logic (what the heck, Alicia????? ).

4 stars only due to the acting (Naomi especially)

People need to stop moaning about the flashbacks. The two timelines make it more interesting as it adds a mystery element to the show.

There was some great acting in this episode, especially from Jenna Elfman who plays Naomi/Laura. Glad we finally found out more about her past. The last 10 minutes or so were intense and after that cliffhanger, I'm very excited to see the final 2 episodes of the mid-season.

There are some small moments of character development in this episode, but I feel like most of these flashbacks are just delaying the inevitable. It's frustrating, and kills all of the tension. It may have been more fun to try to piece together what happened from the present than dragging it out.

The 'enemy' this season seems so non-threatening and laid back. I feel like I'm supposed to be angry at them to relate to the protagonists' revenge plot, but I'm mostly frustrated with them for their dawdling.