‘Ofelia,’ the eleventh episode of AMC’s post-apocalyptic series ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ season 7, features Daniel Salazar, who is kidnapped by the Stalkers. Arno demands the location of the weapons discovered by Dwight, only to realize that he cannot provide what Daniel desires in exchange. Arno’s desires pave the path for serious and catastrophic consequences that rewrite his community’s fate. Luciana makes a critical decision that will affect the fate of the survivors who reside outside Victor’s Tower. The episode concludes with a shocking development that may jeopardize Alicia and Morgan’s survival. If you want to learn more about it, we’re here to help! WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.

Recap of Fear the Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 11

‘Ofelia’ begins with Morgan and a small group leaving the sub in search of a heap of weaponry discovered by Dwight. Meanwhile, Daniel abandons the sub to find Ofelia without informing Luciana or Wes. They both find Daniel and encourage him to return to the sub, but they are both taken by the Stalkers. Arno requests the coordinates of the weapons Dwight discovered in the hostile community’s camp. Daniel requests that Arno return the location to Ofelia. When he claims to have Ofelia with him, Daniel provides Arno fictitious coordinates so that he can dispatch his forces to the area.

When half of Arno’s warriors leave the camp for the phony location, Daniel kidnaps Sage and travels to a yacht in pursuit of Ofelia. When he finds his daughter isn’t there, he murders Sage for duping him. He goes to Arno and confirms that his daughter is also not with him. Daniel catches Arno in a cage and lowers it to the walkers, who eat his legs as punishment. Before transforming into a walker, Arno informs Daniel, Luciana, and Wes that walkers are being allowed out of the pit. He also tells the three that the walkers are exceedingly deadly and advises them to keep their distance from them.

For the sake of the Stalkers’ protection, Arno reminds Daniel, Luciana, and Wes that the Tower is the sole safe place for everyone. Wes kills Arno to put an end to his suffering. Luciana recognizes the surviving Stalkers require a leader and invites them to join her. The Stalkers agree to join Alicia and Morgan’s army in their quest to take the Tower.

Why Does Luciana Lie to Daniel About Ofelia in Fear the Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 11?

Luciana is taken aback by the chat she had with Arno before his death. She learns that the threat posed by the walkers is far more serious than she had previously thought. Arno’s warning that the walkers in the pit are significantly more lethal than the ones they’ve been fighting with convinces Luciana that the survivors are up against an unstoppable force. The only way for her to protect the surviving is to conquer the Tower. And the only way to take control of the haven is for Daniel to lead them in the struggle against Victor.

Even when Victor outwits everyone in Alicia and Morgan’s group, Daniel remains an outlier. Luciana is aware that Daniel can predict Victor’s moves in order to defeat him. He, on the other hand, isn’t in a position to be concerned about the survivors or walkers surrounding him. As a parent who hasn’t accepted his daughter’s death, Daniel is on a never-ending search for the late Ofelia. Daniel’s only motivation is a desire to be reunited with her.

Luciana takes advantage of this and tells him that Ofelia is in the Tower, under Victor’s control. “In order to save Ofelia,” Daniel agrees to confront Victor and capture the Tower. In Luciana’s opinion, the deception she tells Daniel is the price she pays to preserve the existence of several people. Even though she knows Daniel will suffer much if he discovers that Ofelia is not with Victor, she must continue the lie in order to offer shelter for the people around her.

What Happens to Wes? Is he going to join Victor? What kind of deal does he want to strike with Victor?

Wes is not amused by Luciana’s deception. He is perplexed by her motivations and regards her attempts to exploit Daniel’s gifts as manipulation. Wes cannot confront a liar and manipulator like Luciana since he killed his own brother to preserve his values. He decides to abandon her and the others and travel to Victor’s Tower. Wes finds a leader in Victor who does not influence his followers, despite his viciousness and selfishness. He admires Victor’s attempts to be true to himself and his vision, despite its flaws. Although Victor cruelly closes down the Tower to many survivors, Wes understands that he is doing it to avoid bending his convictions and jeopardizing his ambitions.

Wes’ perception of her group’s allegiance to the right side of the conflict is altered by Luciana’s deception. He chooses to fight beside Victor, who fights honestly, rather than pretending to be someone else, like Luciana does. As a result, he may join Victor and eventually battle against Alicia and Morgan. Wes also understands that he cannot enter the Tower and acquire Victor’s trust. He may need to offer Victor something helpful in order for the Tower’s leader to consider him. If this is the true, Wes may negotiate a deal with Victor in exchange for knowledge about Alicia and Morgan’s plans to seize the Tower.