Los Muertos
- Episode aired Aug 28, 2016
- TV-MA
- 45m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
4.1K
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Madison, Strand, and others move forward after the compound falls; Nick gets picked for a dangerous assignment.Madison, Strand, and others move forward after the compound falls; Nick gets picked for a dangerous assignment.Madison, Strand, and others move forward after the compound falls; Nick gets picked for a dangerous assignment.
Cliff Curtis
- Travis Manawa
- (credit only)
Lorenzo James Henrie
- Chris Manawa
- (credit only)
Aquiles Medellin
- Dying Neighbor
- (as Aquiles Medellín)
Jennifer Caputo
- Zombie
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhile drinking with Madison, Strand notes a hint of a southern accent. She tells him she is from Alabama. In real life, Kim Dickens was born in Huntsville, Alabama.
- GoofsNear the beginning of the episode When Nick wakes up and goes to look for everyone, as the camera pans up and over the village entrance, to the left you can see 3 crew members standing outside. One could be a director or cinematographer as he is raising his hands as if lining up a shot.
- Quotes
[Madison tells Alicia that Nick will return to the location of the missing Abigail]
Madison Clark: If we go, he'll never find us.
Alicia Clark: He's not looking.
Madison Clark: He always comes home.
Alicia Clark: Mom, it's me and you now whether you like it or not.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Talking Dead: Grotesque (2016)
Featured review
"Los Muertos" explores the idea of sanctuary and the lengths people will go to in order to preserve a sense of safety and security
Nick begins to observe Luciana's community, and is shocked an infected man voluntarily allows himself to be eaten by walkers. Luciana explains that those who are infected or terminally ill sacrifice themselves to help build the "Wall", a barrier of walkers meant to protect the community from threats. Nick then accompanies Luciana on a supply run to a nearby supermarket, which is controlled by an armed gang. Nick manages to bargain for more supplies by threatening to cut off the supply of medicine the community has been trading with the gang. Luciana scolds Nick for his recklessness, as now the gang will be interested in finding out where her community is. Alejandro explains to Nick that he keeps the community together by preaching that the undead plague is merely a test from God.
Meanwhile, Madison, Strand, Alicia, and Ofelia find that the Abigail has been stolen and are forced to scavenge a nearby hotel for supplies. They split into two groups. Alicia and Ofelia search upstairs where Ofelia leaves the group. Madison and Strand search downstairs and a large horde of walkers attack the hotel.
"Los Muertos," continues to explore the aftermath of the apocalypse through the lens of its characters, particularly focusing on Nick's journey of self-discovery and survival. The episode follows Nick as he integrates into a community living in a hotel, seemingly untouched by the outside world's chaos. This setting provides a stark contrast to the harsh realities of the apocalypse, highlighting themes of hope, despair, and the human capacity for adaptation.
One of the episode's most striking features is its visual storytelling, with the hotel setting serving as a metaphor for the characters' attempts to create a semblance of normalcy in an abnormal world. The eerie calmness of the hotel, juxtaposed with the dangers lurking outside its walls, creates a palpable sense of tension and foreboding. The episode also delves into the community's dynamics, revealing the complexities of human interactions in times of crisis.
Thematically, "Los Muertos" explores the idea of sanctuary and the lengths people will go to in order to preserve a sense of safety and security. It raises questions about the nature of community and the sacrifices individuals are willing to make for the greater good. The episode's conclusion, which sees Nick leaving the hotel to rejoin the outside world, underscores the transient nature of safety in the apocalypse and the constant need for adaptation and resilience.
Meanwhile, Madison, Strand, Alicia, and Ofelia find that the Abigail has been stolen and are forced to scavenge a nearby hotel for supplies. They split into two groups. Alicia and Ofelia search upstairs where Ofelia leaves the group. Madison and Strand search downstairs and a large horde of walkers attack the hotel.
"Los Muertos," continues to explore the aftermath of the apocalypse through the lens of its characters, particularly focusing on Nick's journey of self-discovery and survival. The episode follows Nick as he integrates into a community living in a hotel, seemingly untouched by the outside world's chaos. This setting provides a stark contrast to the harsh realities of the apocalypse, highlighting themes of hope, despair, and the human capacity for adaptation.
One of the episode's most striking features is its visual storytelling, with the hotel setting serving as a metaphor for the characters' attempts to create a semblance of normalcy in an abnormal world. The eerie calmness of the hotel, juxtaposed with the dangers lurking outside its walls, creates a palpable sense of tension and foreboding. The episode also delves into the community's dynamics, revealing the complexities of human interactions in times of crisis.
Thematically, "Los Muertos" explores the idea of sanctuary and the lengths people will go to in order to preserve a sense of safety and security. It raises questions about the nature of community and the sacrifices individuals are willing to make for the greater good. The episode's conclusion, which sees Nick leaving the hotel to rejoin the outside world, underscores the transient nature of safety in the apocalypse and the constant need for adaptation and resilience.
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- Runtime45 minutes
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- 16:9 HD
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