Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 7!
Summary
The upcoming episodes of Fear the Walking Dead will shed light on how Troy acquired Alicia's arm and the mystery surrounding her supposed demise, as confirmed by the producer. The showrunner's insinuation that Troy may not be reliable raises doubts about the true motives behind his possession of Alicia's arm.
The upcoming episodes will delve into the relationship between Troy and Alicia's arm and shed light on how he obtained it. Fear the Walking Dead's producer and showrunner, Ian Goldberg, has confirmed that the final episodes will address the mystery surrounding Troy's possession of Alicia's arm. In the seventh episode of season 8, the reemerging antagonist unveils Alicia's makeshift prosthetic arm, affirming that he was responsible for her demise and threatens to do the same to Madison and her group.
Goldberg confirmed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that future episodes of Fear the Walking Dead will delve into how Troy obtained Alicia's arm and whether or not it resulted in her death in season 8. The showrunner hints at Troy's questionable trustworthiness and promises that the true nature of his possession of Alicia's arm will eventually be exposed. Goldberg goes on to state that while it is indeed Alicia's arm, the upcoming episodes will shed light on the events surrounding its acquisition, leaving viewers to uncover the truth.
Did Troy Really Kill Alicia?
Goldberg's statement suggests that there is more to Alicia's alleged death than Troy is revealing. In the final episode of season 8, episode 7, he uses Madison's daughter's arm as a means of intimidation, demonstrating the extent to which he is willing to go for revenge. However, as there are still five episodes remaining in Fear the Walking Dead, there is ample opportunity to explore the truth behind his claims.
The fact that the returning villain possesses Alicia's arm indicates that the two of them must have encountered each other at some point, either during the time gap between seasons 7 and 8 or more recently. However, aside from his insistence that she is dead, there is no concrete evidence pointing towards his involvement in her demise. Therefore, it is currently impossible to determine with certainty what happened to Alicia and how she came into contact with the show's ultimate antagonist.
Given that the show will delve into the backstory of how he acquired her arm, there is a chance that Alycia Debnam-Carey might make a cameo as Alicia to shed light on what happened. Considering Troy's return to Fear the Walking Dead after an extended absence, it is conceivable for her character to make a comeback too. With only a limited number of episodes remaining, it won't be too much longer before Madison and the viewers discover Alicia's ultimate fate.