The central theme of the season is the group's dedicated mission to find and help other survivors. Led by Morgan Jones, characters attempt to atone for their pasts through benevolence.
The season features increasingly far-fetched scenarios, such as repairing a plane with limited resources and using a beer-shaped hot air balloon for travel. Character & Pacing Issues Fear the Walking Dead - Season 5
Reviewers from TV Insider noted this led to "cringeworthy" repetition, with characters constantly reminding each other—and the audience—that they are "here to help". The central theme of the season is the