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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 .

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

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Was Chris's move a mistake, or did it inadvertently save the day? Let me know in the comments! The Art of the Deal (Salazar Style) Was

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

: 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

While Madison is frantic to get her family back, Daniel Salazar remains the coolest head in the room. The group holds Connor’s brother, Reed, as leverage. When Chris "accidentally" kills a taunting Reed, the rescue mission seemingly falls apart. However, Daniel turns a disaster into a tactical advantage: