The central conflict of the episode revolves around whether to rescue drowning survivors. Travis and Strand vote against it to protect their own, while Madison and Chris struggle with the cold reality of their new world.

The episode's title directly questions who the real monsters are—the infected walkers floating in the water, or the living humans willing to abandon others to save themselves. 📈 Reception & Impact

Alicia Clark connects with a mysterious voice on the radio named Jack, inadvertently putting the yacht and its passengers in the crosshairs of unknown pirates.

"Monster" is the second season premiere of AMC's hit spin-off series Fear the Walking Dead , airing originally on April 10, 2016. This pivotal episode marks a massive shift in the series as the survivors abandon the burning coast of Los Angeles and take to the unpredictable open ocean aboard the luxury yacht Abigail . 🌊 The Premise

The visual of a glowing, burning Los Angeles from the water sets a haunting, apocalyptic tone.