Fear the Walking Dead (TV Series) The Diviner (2017) User Reviews

Another fantastic episode, slower paced but room for world building and character development

[Holt344 · 8/10 · 3 October 2020]

Paco Cabezas did a great job at directing this episode. The previous episode had us follow two plot arcs, the Ranch and the Dam. The Ranch was the most important with Troy getting exiled after attacking as he didn't want to give in to Walker. The Dam arc was just a build up for things to come. We continue where we left off with Madison telling Walker of the low amount of resources the community has and they work on a solution. We also get to follow Victor Strand again after being absent in the previous episode, last time we saw him was when he burnt down Abigail and talked to the Russian astronaut via a radio.

Walker tells Madison of a trading center in Mexico of where you can get anything you need, it's a place that will play a big part of the second half of Fear's third season. Eventually, later on they come to the settlement and it's an impressive trading center inside a huge stadium called El Bazar. We'll find about it more later but before the apocalypse it was driven by criminals and still are but another group of criminals called The Proctors which is a motorcycle gang that has many charters across USA and Mexico, they will serve as the main antagonistic group for the rest of the season.

This episode is slower paced than the others as there needs to be character and plot development, introducing a new community and new side and minor characters. There's a lot of world building, I love world building but I can understand that too much of it isn't for everyone. The cinematography is as usual great, the new sets is incredible and realistic. I praise the music all the time in this season, just for one reason, it's bloody fantastic and so is this episode.

A well-crafted episode that effectively builds tension and develops key characters, particularly Madison and Alicia, by pushing them into new moral and ethical territories

[fernandoschiavi · 7/10 · 16 April 2024]

Madison and Walker look upon a nearly depleted reservoir. She insists they keep the water situation a secret in order to maintain peace at the ranch. Walker suggests they buy water from a trading post in Mexicali. At El Bazar, run by The Proctors, they find Strand who owes debts to them. Madison uses Walker's gold to buy his freedom. Strand offers a long-term solution with the Gonzalez Dam.

At the ranch, the natives are overseeing the water distribution, leading to tensions. The militia see Nick as Troy's successor and he cautions them to bide their time. Alicia tries to head-off water disputes but ends up starting a riot by revealing the water crisis. The natives try to take possession of the main well but Nick, armed with the ranchers' last pistol, leads a sit-in. Later, the Nation attempts to dig a new well which eventually leads both them and the ranchers to working together to find water.

"The Diviner," the tenth episode of the third season of "Fear the Walking Dead," escalates the dire circumstances at the Broke Jaw Ranch as resources dwindle, pushing the community to the brink of collapse. The episode skillfully explores themes of desperation, leadership, and survival, revealing the cracks in the community's foundation and the extreme measures people are willing to take in times of crisis.

As the episode unfolds, the critical shortage of water emerges as the central conflict, driving the plot and the characters to desperate actions. Madison's leadership is tested as she tries to maintain order and hope among the increasingly restless and suspicious residents. The discovery that the water supply is far less than anticipated forces Madison to make difficult decisions, which include secretly planning to allocate water in a way that could incite further turmoil. Her manipulation and hard choices highlight her complex role as both protector and leader, willing to bear the burden of potentially unpopular decisions.

A particularly striking scene involves Alicia's discovery of the true state of the water supply, leading to her confronting her mother about the secrets being kept from the community. This moment is significant as it not only stresses the growing rift between Alicia and Madison but also underscores a pivotal shift in Alicia's character from a somewhat naive survivor to a pragmatic realist. Her evolution is painted against the broader backdrop of a community grappling with the stark reality of their survival.

Furthermore, the episode introduces a mysterious new character, a Native American man claiming to be a "diviner" who can find water, adding a mystical element to the narrative. His presence injects a sense of hope and highlights the desperation and gullibility that can arise in dire circumstances. The tension culminates in a gripping scene where the ranch's residents are divided over whether to trust this newcomer, leading to a chaotic and dramatic conclusion that sets the stage for future conflicts.

In conclusion, "The Diviner" is a well-crafted episode that effectively builds tension and develops key characters, particularly Madison and Alicia, by pushing them into new moral and ethical territories. The episode's handling of the community's crisis provides a compelling look at the human condition under pressure, offering a mix of suspense, drama, and a touch of the supernatural. The themes of leadership, trust, and survival are interwoven seamlessly, making this episode a crucial pivot point for the season.

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[rfgtdfgvdfg · 8/10 · 19 November 2023]

3x10 Rating: 8.3/10

Storyline: Nick wilts in the hotbox. From the window slit he can see an infected Troy walking towards him. Suddenly, Troy falls to the ground catching himself with a somersault into a grand finish. Troy is not infected. Troy unlocks the hotbox and helps Nick out. However, Nick finds himself still trapped in the box and hallucinating the whole encounter.

Madison and Walker look upon a nearly depleted reservoir. Madison tells Walker that Jeremiah was aware of the low reserves. She insists they keep the water situation a secret in order to maintain peace at the ranch. Walker suggests they buy water from a trading post in Mexicali.

Madison and Walker tell Alicia, Jake, Ofelia, and Crazy Dog that they will be gone for a couple of days to secure a backup water supply. In the meantime, they instruct them to enforce water rationing across the ranch.

Madison reveals to Alicia that they only have six weeks of water left. She urges Alicia to keep the secret and gives her a radio to stay in touch.

Madison stops by the hotbox to give water to Nick. She then departs with Walker in a water tanker.

Crazy Dog releases Nick from the hotbox. Alicia brings Nick back to Jeremiah's house and informs him of the water rationing.

Ranchers, including Pat and Bob, complain to Jake about the rationing. Alicia scolds them and urges them to trust Jake.

Madison and Walker make camp for the night. Madison touches base with Alicia over the radio and asks about Nick. Walker tells Madison that she is overprotective.

In the middle of the night, Cooper, Blake, and Gabe visit Nick and thank him for helping Troy fight the Nation. They give Nick the last rancher-controlled gun and want to rebuild the militia to fight back.

Ranchers and Nation members line up at the well to collect their rations. Ofelia and Crazy Dog oversee the rationing. Blake tells Nick that he saw one of the Nation women double-dip at the well.

Madison and Walker drive to a large trading post at a stadium. Walker takes a canister of gold out of a box.

Madison and Walker surrender their weapons to a guard at a checkpoint. Madison reluctantly trades her radio to the teller to pay for admission into the trading post.

Madison and Walker enter the trading post. They find the outpost packed with bustling stalls and customers selling everything imaginable.

Alicia visits Ofelia and Crazy Dog at the adobe and suggests they devise a system to ensure that no one double-dips from the well. Ofelia refutes the charges of double-dipping and brings up a rumor that the militia is rebuilding.

Blake and Cooper gather ranchers to form a new militia. Nick warns them against attacking the Nation prematurely but suggests they take action if the Nation pushes any further.

Alicia admonishes Nick for harboring a gun. Nick points out that ranchers are listening to him. Alicia says they only trust him because they don't know that he killed Jeremiah. She accuses Nick of killing Jeremiah for Madison.

Alicia tries to reach Madison over the radio but gets no response.

Madison and Walker approach Maria Lu at the trading post and ask for 10,000 gallons of water. Walker presents her with the gold and offers to give her a dozen more canisters. Maria Lu agrees.

Madison spots Strand getting roughed up by a gang of men who work for Proctor, the man who runs the trading post. She tries to help Strand. Maria Lu calls off the deal once she realizes that Madison is friend with Strand, who owes a debt to Proctor John. Madison attacks the men and flees with Strand and Walker.

Strand leads Madison and Walker to a hideout. Strand tells Madison that he plans to reconnect with a friend who controls a dam near Tijuana. They rest for the night.

The next day, Alicia catches one of the ranchers taking a second term at the well. A Nation member calls Kerry a thief. A fight breaks out. Alicia silences the crowd and reveals that they only have six weeks of water left. Mayhem ensues. Crazy Dog shoots a gun and orders the crowd to back away from the well. Nick guards the well with his gun and is joined by other ranchers including Erin and her mother. Ofelia convinces Crazy Dog to back off.

Walker follows Maria Lu around the trading post, trying to keep a low profile.

Madison catches up with Strand in the hideout. Strand, learning of Travis' death, consoles her. Proctor Nineteen and another guard barge in with Walker as their captive. Walker says the guards had threatened to kill them.

A guard tells Madison that Strand must pay off his debt to Proctor by defending the front gate from infected while chained up. Strand urges Madison to leave him and return to Nick and Alicia.

Alicia watches over the camp as ranchers gather weapons. Through binoculars, she sees Nation members digging a new well.

Walker tells Madison that he salvaged the water deal with Maria Lu and that they will get their water in the morning.

The militia discusses strategies to overtake the Nation. Nick suggests they avoid bloodshed by simply disarming the Nation.

Proctor's men chain Strand up outside the stadium gate. Strand grabs a hammer as a group of infected approaches.

The next morning, Walker brings the gold to Maria Lu only to find that all the canisters are empty.

Meanwhile, Proctor's men release Strand from his chains. Madison has paid his debt.

Walker confronts Madison about using his gold to pay off Strand's debt. She reasons that the water tanker was just a short-term solution and that Strand can lead them to a longer-term solution: a dam.

Nick and the militia sneak up to the adobe with makeshift weapons. They see Alicia digging a new well with the Nation. Coop tells Nick to remove her from harm's way.

Inside the adobe, Ofelia, Crazy Dog, and Klah lie in wait for the militia, ready to counterattack.

Nick gives his gun to Blake and joins Alicia. Crazy Dog, Ofelia, and Klah leave their weapons behind and go outside.

Nick, Alicia, Ofelia, Crazy Dog, Klah, Cooper, Blake, Gabe, and other ranchers and Nation members all join together to dig.

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[panagiotis1993 · 7/10 · 20 December 2022]

Why were they keeping Nick in a cage? He was the one who convinced Troy to stop. Walker and Madison have a new mission which is to find water for entire community, good luck with that. How are they supposed to survive with just two gallons per day? They need to drink, wash, cook, feed their animals etc, it just doesn't work. It seems like the militia of the ranch doesn't like this new situation, things can get pretty heated really fast. Wow I didn't expect that I would see people getting tattooed in a post-apocalyptic world. Victor is back, the team is back, oh yeah! The situation back at the ranch is out of control and things will probably get much worse soon. Love how Madison cares about Victor. Decent episode overall, my rating is 7.5/10.

A good episode fill with good dialogue, originality and good development and direction

[MomentIMDB · 9/10 · 24 September 2019]

El inicio del capitulo me encanto, soy fan de troy y verlo me encanta, lo malo que fue una alucinacion, pero igual me gusto. madison y walker deciden ir por agua ya que jeremias habia mentido sobre el suministro de agua que tenian. un punto a favor de este episodio es la feria que visitian madison y walker, algo muy original e interesante. strand como siempre esta metido em problemas y madison lo ayuda. en el rancho la tension va creciendo entre los dos grupos, nick decide no contar que el esta en contra de troy y que la fuerza armada lo siga. me gusto mucho esta decision ya que es algo muy logico. strand le cuenta a madison sobre la presa y daniel. madison decide pagar la libertad de strand con la condicion de que este los lleve a la presa. el final del capitulo tiene dos escenarios contrastantes, por un lado alicia y nativos cavan un pozo en busca de agua y por el otro nick y la fuerza armada deciden atacar. nick decide abortar la mision y ayudar a su hermana. te amo nick I loved the beginning of the chapter, I am a fan of troy and I love seeing it, how bad it was a hallucination, but I liked it anyway. Madison and Walker decide to go for water since Jeremiah had lied about the water supply they had. A point in favor of this episode is the fair that Madison and Walker visit, something very original and interesting. Strand as always is in trouble and Madison helps. in the ranch the tension is growing between the two groups, nick decides not to count that he is against troy and that the armed force follows him. I really liked this decision because it is something very logical. Strand tells Madison about the dam and Daniel. Madison decides to pay strand's freedom on the condition that he takes them to the dam. The end of the chapter has two contrasting scenarios, on the one hand Alice and natives dig a well in search of water and on the other nick and the armed force decide to attack. Nick decides to abort the mission and help his sister. I love you Nick

Colman Domingo Shines In "The Diviner"

[lunasnowhehe · 10/10 · 10 June 2021]

The world building reaches a boiling point in this really eventful episode, and the dialogue is even more impressive. It's crazy how much chemistry Kim Dickens & Colman Domingo have, they are by far the best actors on the show. But honestly, everyone is so talented.