😢 Can Javi Survive David? 😢 TellTale's THE WALKING DEAD Definitive Series - NO COMMENTARY - S3E5

"From The Gallows" is the fifth and final episode of The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - A New Frontier, also known as Season 3. It is the sixteenth episode of the overall series and was written by Adam Esquenazi Douglas and directed by Jason Pyke.

The episode was initially released on May 29th, 2017, for PC (via Steam and the Telltale Store), PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, iOS, and Android in North America, with a worldwide release on May 30th, 2017. It later became available for Nintendo Switch on January 21st, 2020.[1] The episode typically takes 1.5 hours to complete.[6]
Plot Summary and Key Decisions

"From The Gallows" picks up immediately after the chaotic events of the previous episode, with Richmond overrun by walkers due to a breach in its walls.[1] The narrative centers on Javier (Javi) and his efforts to protect his family and the remaining survivors, while also dealing with the strained relationships within the Garcia family, particularly with his brother David and Kate.[3]

The episode features several critical player choices that significantly impact the story's outcome, leading to four distinct endings.[1] These choices often revolve around who Javi decides to prioritize and how he interacts with key characters:

David's Trust and Relationship: An early flashback reveals David's secret battle with cancer, setting a tone for the complex family dynamics.[1] Javi's interactions with David are crucial. Players can choose to stand with David on a rooftop ledge, which 92% of players did, or distance themselves, affecting David's survival later.[1] [7] The game also forces Javi to confront David about his relationship with Kate. Depending on whether Javi confesses his love for Kate (53.6% of players), admits to a relationship (28.3%), denies it (15.9%), or says nothing (2.2%), David's reaction and the subsequent fight vary.[1] [7] During this confrontation, Javi can either fight back against David (36.5% of players) or profess his love for his brother (63.5% of players), which is essential for David's potential survival.[1] [7] [7]

The Central Dilemma: Kate vs. David and Gabe: The most impactful decision comes when Javi must choose between helping Kate save Richmond from the walker infestation or going after David and Gabe, who have fled in a truck.[1] [7] This choice determines the fate of multiple characters:
Helping Kate and Richmond: If Javi chooses to stay with Kate (64.1% of players), Kate will survive, but David and Gabe's fates become precarious. In this scenario, David is found dead, and Gabe is bitten, leading to a poignant farewell where Javi must decide whether to shoot Gabe or give him the gun to end his own life.[1] [7]
Going After Gabe and David: If Javi pursues David and Gabe (35.9% of players), Kate's fate becomes unknown, often presumed dead by the characters, or she is found as a walker, requiring Javi to make a difficult decision.[1] [7] The outcome for David and Gabe depends on Javi's e