The Intense Conclusion of Fear the Walking Dead Season 4's Charlie Storyline

Summary

Charlie's statement, "At last, I was able to witness a beach," references a past occurrence in season 4 when Alicia assisted Charlie in conceptualizing the appearance of a beach following her sibling's passing. The inclusion of the beach scene in season 7 concludes their unsettled narrative.

Although Alicia's destiny appears uncertain, the outcome for Charlie remains uncertain. Daniel holds the belief that she perished due to exposure to zombie radiation, but Madison posits that there may be a possibility of uncovering Charlie's actual fate through PADRE's records.

Fear The Walking Dead concluded a poignant storyline between Charlie and Alicia, providing resolution for their characters. The Tower saw a relatively calm battle, followed by an unexpected retreat from Victor Strand. The second-to-last episode of Fear The Walking Dead season 7 reached its climax on a peaceful beach that was previously discovered by Sherry. She had intended to send Dwight away on an inflatable raft to prevent him from becoming like the man he was under Negan. Surprisingly, it was Morgan Jones who decided to embark on the journey, seeking a safe place for baby Mo instead of confronting Strand.

Morgan's actions seemed to inspire the rest of the Fear The Walking Dead characters, as the episode titled "Amina" ended with everyone, except Alicia, setting off on a fleet of rafts towards the unknown on water. As the characters said their farewells, Alicia Clark had a final exchange with Charlie. Introduced as an antagonist in Fear The Walking Dead season 4, Charlie (played by Alexa Nisenson) initially posed as the sister of a villain and was responsible for killing Alicia's brother, Nick. Thankfully, their relationship had improved by the time Fear The Walking Dead season 7 unfolded.

What Happens With Charlie And Alicia In "Amina"

In a poignant farewell between Charlie and Alicia, Charlie reminisced about a previous moment shared between them. As they bid each other farewell, Alicia expressed her regret for not being able to protect Charlie, while Charlie, in turn, apologized for not being there for Alicia. In that very moment, Charlie delivered a heartfelt line, saying, "I did something I never thought I would... I finally got to see a beach." This remark marked a turning point as Charlie departed with Daniel, promising to be there for her unlike his own daughter Ofelia. Meanwhile, Alicia lingered on the beach, preparing herself for the inevitable outcome.

What The Beach Means To These Characters

This final quote from Charlie takes us back to a pivotal moment in Fear The Walking Dead season 4's "Close Your Eyes." Alicia's grief and anger were still raw after Nick's death, driving her desire for revenge. However, when she crossed paths with Charlie in an abandoned house, a fragile bond began to form. Charlie revealed that she had never witnessed the beauty of a beach, as the zombie apocalypse disrupted her plans for a beach vacation filled with sun, sand, and ice cream.

Despite initially reacting angrily (which is understandable given that Charlie had just murdered Alicia's brother), the last remaining Clark sibling made the decision to assist her newfound companion in visualizing the sights, scents, and sensations of a beach. Instructing the rebellious preteen to close her eyes, the sibling proceeded to describe every detail of a classic beach in vivid and immersive terms. This shared experience brought Charlie and Alicia closer together, yet Charlie's ultimate aspiration of actually seeing a beach remained elusive for three seasons. It is particularly poignant that Charlie and Alicia finally achieved their long-awaited dream of reaching this cherished location, a place that initially bonded them in "Close Your Eyes."

What Happens To Charlie And Alicia After The Scene

The beach setting in Fear The Walking Dead season 7 serves a dual purpose. Firstly, it provides a necessary escape from the nuclear aftermath caused by Teddy's bomb, ensuring the safety of the show's survivors. Secondly, it coincidentally brings resolution to an unresolved plotline while paying homage to the moment when Charlie and Alicia first formed a meaningful connection. In Alicia's final scene, there is a distinct sense of farewell, while Charlie's future appears uncertain. Although she departs with the other main characters on a raft, the young girl is plagued by the effects of zombie radiation and her time is running out.

Alicia never returned, but her prosthetic arm made a reappearance in Fear the Walking Dead. However, the person who has it remains unknown. Charlie's fate is still uncertain. Daniel returned in "Odessa" and explained that PADRE separated him from Charlie and Luciana because they deemed him "too old." According to Daniel, Charlie was suffering from zombie radiation and he believes she died without him by her side, just like how he failed Ofelia. Madison, however, gave him some hope. Daniel was dumped into a swamp by PADRE, who then left with the two girls. Madison stated that PADRE's files could unveil the true fate of Charlie and Luciana.