Warning: This post contains spoilers about theFear the Walking Deadseason 2 episode, Grotesque.
The flashbacks were really about tapping into the loss of Gloria in the sense of responsibility and culpability.
He feels for that.
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Then also the idea of the absence of a dad, showrunner Dave Ericksontold EW.
Read what Johnson has to say about herFear the Walking Deadrole in the full interview below.
Her affections blinded her and she was severely misguided, despite her good intentions.
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Speaking of monsters, Nick totally sees your face in that herd of walkers, right?
Whats up with that?
I think its about him trying to find comfort.
Its his mind trying to make peace with [her death].
His subconscious is taking over, trying to bring about a sense of healing.
Is that interpretation something you discussed with [actor Frank Dillane] while you were shooting?
Well, me being in the scene was added last-minute, as the scene was being shot.
It was an idea from the director, and we just kind of jumped on it.
So he needs comfort and closure with Gloria, butwhydoes he need that specifically from her?
He needs a sense of understanding and unconditional love.
That mutual understanding they have for each other is part of the reason they brought each other down.
Do you think Nick is capable of acting independently without outside influence?
I dont know that without Gloria dying, he would know how to stand on his own, though.
Why do you think Nick has such intense attachments and detachments from women in his life?
What do you think is next for Nick?
Where can he go from here, now that hes left Gloria behind?
Honestly, I think he can only go up.
The perks of starting a show at rock bottom, right?
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