Victor Strand (character)
Victor Strand is a fictional character in the AMC television series Fear the Walking Dead portrayed by Colman Domingo. The character was created by Robert Kirkman, Dave Erickson and David Wiener.[1] [2]
Strand
"Cobalt" (2015)
"The Road Ahead" (2023)
Robert Kirkman
Dave Erickson
David Wiener
Strand
Anton
- Medic
- Businessman
- Medic for the Rosarito Beach Hotel
- Supply Runner for the Dell Diamond Baseball Stadium community
- Leader of his Tower
Klaus (adopted son)
Frank (husband)
Thomas Abigail (late boyfriend)
Despite his villainous tendencies and selfish decisions, Victor's relationship with Madison and Alicia Clark was what kept him from going off the deep end. However, his shady behaviour sparked hostile rivalries with characters like Daniel Salazar and Morgan Jones. Eventually, Victor went from an untrustworthy conman to a dictatorial leader of his own community, putting him at odds with his former allies. He was eventually dethroned and renounced his antagonistic ways.
Domingo's portrayal of Victor has been well received by critics and fans. Initially a member of the recurring cast, Domingo was upgraded to series regular after the first season.[3][4]
Development and reception[edit]
Domingo made his debut in the first-season episode "Cobalt".[5][6] For the second season, Domingo was promoted to a series regular,[7] and would later become a prominent character.[8][9][10] Matt Fowler for IGN described him as a weird, suited "Randall Flagg" type character.[11]
Domingo's performance was praised in the episode "Blood in the Streets". Matt Fowler of IGN stated that the best part of "Blood in the Streets," which was the exploration of Strand's backstory. Or at least, via flashbacks, important notable moments that helped explain Strand's wealth, yacht, and passage to Mexico. Along with a couple of character layers that helped round the guy out as something more than a direct, coarse, logic-monster.[12]