Ep 4. Not Fade Away

Set in the early days of the zombie apocalypse, "Fear the Walking Dead" follows a group of survivors in Los Angeles as they navigate the chaos and struggle to make sense of the new world order. In season 1 episode 4, "Not Fade Away," tensions continue to mount as the military presence in the neighborhood increases.

The episode picks up with the survivors still trapped in their suburban enclave, which has been cordoned off by the military. While some residents are grateful for the protection, others are suspicious of the military's true intentions. Madison and Travis, the leaders of the group, are doing their best to keep everyone calm, but it's becoming increasingly difficult. They're also dealing with their own personal issues: Madison's son Nick is still struggling with addiction, while Travis' ex-wife Liza is working as a nurse for the military and may be on the verge of discovering something troubling.

As the days go by, the survivors begin to notice some strange behavior from their neighbors. They're not allowed to leave the neighborhood, but they can hear gunshots and screams coming from outside the fence. They also notice that some of their neighbors are disappearing, and no one seems to know where they're going. Even more disturbing, some of the military personnel are displaying symptoms of illness and seem to be hiding something.

Madison becomes increasingly concerned about the situation, and she decides to take matters into her own hands. She sneaks out of the neighborhood and makes her way to the military compound, hoping to get some answers. What she discovers is shocking: the military is conducting secret medical experiments on the infected, and they're using the survivors in the neighborhood as test subjects. Madison realizes that they're not there to save them, but to use them as cannon fodder.

Meanwhile, Travis is dealing with his own issues. He's been asked to keep a watchful eye on his neighbors and report any suspicious activity to the military. But as he becomes more attuned to his neighbors' needs and fears, he begins to realize that the military presence is doing more harm than good. He's torn between loyalty to the military and loyalty to his own community, and he's not sure which way to turn.

As the situation in the neighborhood deteriorates, the survivors start to plot their escape. They know they can't rely on the military for protection, and they're afraid of what will happen if they stay. It all comes to a head in a tense standoff between the survivors and the military, and the consequences are devastating.

"Not Fade Away" is a powerful episode that explores the themes of trust, loyalty, and survival in a world gone mad. The survivors are caught in the middle of a conflict they didn't ask for, and they're struggling to find their place in a new world order. It's a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope can still shine through.