Unleashing the Apocalypse: Troy's Shocking Return & Madison's Epic Feud Revealed
Troy's return raises questions on his survival and his intentions in Fear The Walking Dead Season 8 His encounter with Madison and dark past with Daniel's daughter will have significant implications for the show's ending
Warning: Spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 7
Summary
Troy Otto, the former antagonist, makes a comeback in season 8 of Fear the Walking Dead, driven by a desire for vengeance against Madison, whom he feels betrayed him.
The return of Troy marks a notable change in the show's direction, as the previous skirmish with PADRE has reached its conclusion, and Troy emerges as the ultimate antagonist, commanding the spotlight.
Troy's motivations are driven by deeply personal circumstances. He holds Madison responsible for the destruction of his home, the loss of his father and brother, and seeks to emotionally dismantle her before exacting his vengeance. Fear the Walking Dead season 8 part 2 marks the return of Troy Otto, reintroducing an influential antagonist and an essential character dynamic from the show's history. Portrayed by Daniel Sharman, Troy assumes the role of the ultimate antagonist in Fear the Walking Dead. Following his supposed demise in the season 3 finale, Troy resurfaces years later, fueled by a desire to retaliate against those who have harmed him, primarily Madison.
At the commencement of the season, there was an anticipation that PADRE would be the central focus of the ultimate battle amongst the leading characters in the spinoff. Nonetheless, similar to Morgan Jones' journey in the series, Fear the Walking Dead season 8 concluded that conflict within the initial half, thereby paving the way for a fresh confrontation to unfold. Evidently, their subsequent predicament involves Troy, a character who was believed to be deceased for a considerable time period. His tale concluded so long ago that certain of the show's present protagonists are not even acquainted with him. However, despite the series seemingly leaving him behind several years ago, it appears that he will redefine the last few episodes of the show's eight-season run.
How Troy Survived After Fear The Walking Dead Season 3
For a considerable duration, it was previously assumed that Troy's storyline in Fear the Walking Dead had come to a definite end. This conclusion was largely based on the fact that he received two forceful blows to his head from a hammer during the intense climax of the show's third season at the dam. To compound matters, the dam was subsequently destroyed within the timeframe of the episode, resulting in the death of an unknown number of individuals in the immediate vicinity. While the exact manner in which Troy managed to survive these events without any significant harm remains unclear, the series has provided some insight. It is evident that Troy's eye has suffered irreparable damage, strongly implying that it bore the brunt of Madison's hammer strikes.
Miraculously, Troy managed to avoid crushing his brain by the impact. In a stroke of good luck, Troy remained unharmed in the aftermath of the explosion. However, this doesn't mean he escaped before it occurred. Prior to his official return, speculation arose that Troy would have required assistance to survive, considering he would have been unconscious due to the head trauma. Interestingly, Fear the Walking Dead has portrayed Troy as having escaped on his own accord. Troy asserted, "I pulled myself out of the rubble in Mexico," strongly implying that he regained consciousness after the explosion and successfully fled the area.
What Troy Wants In Fear The Walking Dead Season 8
After Madison left him for dead, Troy formed a new group of survivors who now look to him as their leader. Their primary objective, as stated by Troy, is to find a new home. However, Troy's motivations go beyond the group's goal as they are deeply personal to him. It's worth noting that despite Troy's past wrongdoings in Fear the Walking Dead, he was not initially an adversary of Madison's group. In fact, he was once one of her allies. Unfortunately, when Madison discovered that Troy was responsible for the zombie horde that demolished the Otto ranch, she instantly turned against him. Enraged by the havoc he had caused, Madison struck him down and abandoned him.
Troy's perspective on the events preceding the dam explosion has changed, leading him to view them as a betrayal. This is evident in his accusation that Madison is responsible for the loss of his home, father (Jeremiah), and brother (Jake). Although Troy and Nick share the blame for Jake Otto's death, Troy now attributes it to Madison. Moreover, Madison's actions can be linked to Troy's exile from the ranch and Jeremiah Otto's death, although he didn't hate her for these incidents in season 3. However, Madison's betrayal has caused him to reconsider her role in his life.
Merely killing Madison as payback for what occurred in season 3 is not enough for Troy. It seems he also wants to emotionally destroy her. This explains why he claims to have murdered Alicia. However, this is only a small part of his plan. Troy is also targeting PADRE. Blaming Madison for his losses at the ranch, Troy intends to either take control of or annihilate PADRE, the very place she hopes to establish as a secure community.
How Troy Found Madison
It took over ten years, but Troy has finally caught up with Madison thanks to her new mission. In the midseason finale of Fear the Walking Dead, Madison broadcasted a radio message that was overheard by an unidentified figure who has now been confirmed as Troy. Early in the episode, Madison herself acknowledged that she became a target of her assailants after using the radio for long-range communication. Her intention was to locate the parents of the children abducted by PADRE, but regardless of her good intentions, it was this decision that ultimately paved the way for the long-awaited reunion between Madison and Troy.
What Troy Did To Daniel's Daughter In Fear The Walking Dead
Not only did Troy taunt Madison about Alicia's alleged death, but he also took a jab at Daniel by saying, "I hate to do to you what I did to your daughter." This refers to Ofelia's demise in season 3 of Fear the Walking Dead. When Troy unleashed the zombie horde upon the ranch, Ofelia became one of the unfortunate victims of a walker's bite. After Nick was interrogated and lied about Jake's involvement, Daniel saw through the deception and realized that Troy was to blame. However, due to Troy's apparent "death" and the dam explosion, Daniel never had the chance to seek his revenge.
What Troy's Return Means For Fear The Walking Dead's Ending
The return of Troy and his lingering conflicts with Madison and Daniel reveal the show's intentions for its ending. Fear the Walking Dead has gradually shifted focus from its original cast to new protagonists like John, Charlie, June, Al, Sarah, Dwight, and Sherry since season 4. However, the spinoff has now brought back Troy and Madison, along with resurrecting old storylines, creating a group that resembles the show's earlier seasons.
By reintroducing Troy and Madison, the ending of Fear the Walking Dead will effectively return to its roots. As the series approaches its conclusion, it is logical for the spinoff to revisit the characters that were integral to its initial chapters. Madison, Strand, Daniel, and Luciana played significant roles in the show's beginnings, making it fitting to choose a character who has a personal connection with them as the final antagonist. Troy's animosity towards Madison and his alignment with the ending may bring about a tragic end for Kim Dickens' character. If death becomes her fate, Troy could very well be the one who orchestrates it.
