Teddy, Riley and Dakota prepare to launch the USS Pennsylvania's compliment of nuclear missiles, revealing that Riley was once the subs Weapons' Officer. Having been warned by Alicia, Morgan's group races to the Pennsylvania, finding the sub occupied by its reanimated crew while Luciana leads a smaller group to a Naval base in search of information to help them. Morgan, Strand, John, Grace, June, Dwight and Sherry fight their way through the sub, finding signs of an unknown catastrophe having befallen the crew, including one compartment with radiation levels indicating exposed radioactive material within despite the rest of the sub's radiation levels being safe.
Leaving the others behind, Morgan and Strand press on, but after getting cornered by walkers, Strand breaks Morgan's axe, stealing the head and leaves Morgan to fend off the walkers alone while he continues on. Strand is nearly killed by Dakota, but is saved at the last moment by Morgan who knocks Dakota unconscious. Using key cards recovered from the zombies, Morgan and Strand manage to enter the control room, but not before Teddy and Riley are able to launch one nuclear missile. The two reveal that the missile contains ten warheads all targeted on locations in Texas and can't be stopped. Morgan allows Teddy and Riley to leave and angrily blames Strand for their failure to stop the cult before sending him away as well.
"Fear the Walking Dead" Season 6, Episode 15, titled "USS Pennsylvania," takes viewers on a thrilling and emotional journey as the characters navigate a high-stakes mission aboard a nuclear submarine. The episode is filled with tense moments, shocking revelations, and powerful character development, making it a standout installment in the series.
The episode follows Morgan and his group as they infiltrate the USS Pennsylvania in search of the key to Teddy's doomsday plan. As they navigate the claustrophobic confines of the submarine, tensions run high, leading to conflicts and difficult decisions. The submarine setting adds a unique and intense atmosphere to the episode, heightening the sense of danger and suspense.
One of the most memorable aspects of "USS Pennsylvania" is the exploration of the characters' moral compasses. As they face difficult choices and confront the consequences of their actions, viewers are presented with a complex and nuanced portrayal of morality in the post-apocalyptic world. This theme adds depth to the episode, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own beliefs and values.
The episode also features several standout performances, particularly from Lennie James as Morgan and Colby Hollman as Wes. Their emotional performances add a layer of depth to the episode, making the characters' struggles feel all the more real and relatable. Additionally, the episode's action sequences are expertly choreographed, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats throughout.