Z Nation, Season 1, Episode 10, “Going Nuclear”

Written by Michael Cassutt

Directed by Nick Lyon

Airs Fridays at 10pm Est on Syfy

There have been some problems with the last few episodes in Z Nation’s first season. Due to an overwhelming feeling that the writers wanted to take the show into too many different directions, there is a lack of cohesiveness that can be jarring for the viewer. Fortunately, after several meager installments, “Going Nuclear” is entertaining and chock full of everything exploitative and ridiculous, elements that made the first few episodes so good. This episode is a great example of exactly where the show should aim, as far as a balance between drama and action is concerned. It manages to present compelling moments for its characters, but avoids any feeling of being too dramatic. In a universe where sensational violence is key, the scale is levelled with plenty of zombie guts and gore.