But that doesnt mean there wasnt drama along the way.

We spoke with showrunner Dave Erickson about all of that, as well as whats coming up next.

We actually put her through quite a lot over the remainder of the back half.

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So no, I didnt get any calls.

And it was a very specifically designed muck, but they were very good sports about it.

Theyre sort of driving off into the sunset.

And for Salazar, its a similar dynamic where hes decided hes going to protect Lola.

So hes in a bit of an interesting emotional quagmire.

Lets play a game of What If?

Does he follow through with that if they dont get that tanker?Yes.

They wouldve taken it through violence had Madison not sacrificed Otto.

Unlike the relationship between Madison and Strand, Walker and Madison are not friends.

This is an alliance based on necessity.

Strand does it, and for all intents and purposes, Madison did it in the preceding episode.

And to get evenmorewater.Yes, she has a larger plan.

She has a larger agenda.

And when things go sideways at the dam, yes.

I think Walkers attitude is thatOkay, you know what?

You made your bed, now you lie in it.

Now they do have the water, but what kind of ranch are they coming back to?

And it may or may not involve Troy.

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