[1] This episode marks Rubén Blades' (Daniel Salazar) final appearance in season 2 as his character’s fate was left ambiguous.
Upon discovering that Strand has shot Thomas in the head, preventing his reanimation, an infuriated Celia demands that he and the rest of his group leave by the end of the day.
Meanwhile, Daniel begins to have nightmares and hallucinations of his deceased wife, Griselda, leaving him suspicious of all the members of Celia’s community.
Meanwhile, Daniel is able to break free of his restraints; he goes to the cellar where the dead are held, and douses the room in gasoline before lighting it on fire.
Strand, Ofelia, Alicia, and Madison prepare to escape the burning compound in a truck, but stop when they see Nick approaching; he tells them that he couldn't find Travis or Chris.
The site consensus reads, "Mid-season finale "Shiva" shakes up Fear the Walking Dead, tossing relationships into a scary and unique new climate while setting the stage for a biting cliffhanger.