One remains the loyal son of Jeremiah Otto, faithfully guiding the needle of the colonys moral compass north.
But the political elements of season 3 place their dueling relationship within a new context.
If only our ancestors could see the chaos of modern America.
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Jake and Troy have different approaches to that concept.
Travis, he was our compass, she tells a crowd turned sour by their presence.
(The people brand the ranchs latest refugees as The Unprepared.)
We cant afford to lose ourselves.
What would become of Troy?
Seeing the brothers along this journey are the Clarks.
Nick, as much as he would hate to admit, has more in common with Troy.
He doesnt want to take away his purpose in this new world, but it may still be stripped.
As the homemade hooch starts to take effect, she casually refers to the worse things Troy has done.
You cant rely on the Troys of the world, she says.
ShowrunnerDave Erickson told EWat the time, We dont see Daniel burn, and thats intentional.
Now he stands offering Victor water, reminding him of a promise he made to be his guardian angel.
These two have been at odds in the past.
While Victor may have offered his yacht as a sanctuary, its Daniel who can save him now.
