The nuclear apocalypse has already been challenging enough as is with the radiation affecting the area. With that in mind, killing zombies has become harder in Fear The Walking Dead because a hit to the head could lead to the survivor being exposed to radiation. Related: Fear The Walking Dead: The Meaning Of Strand's Sword Explained
Additionally, there are now zombies carrying radiation on their skin, making any survivor who comes across them susceptible to contact with the radiation. Therefore, Teddy's nuclear bomb has affected a far larger area than previously imagined. In addition to their injuries, Fred and Bea reveal that, due to a storm, some of the fallout trickled into Louisiana. From Fred and Bea, Morgan and Grace learn how dire things have truly become on account of the nuclear blast. During their journey, they encounter two survivors, Fred and Bea, who have been physically affected by the fallout. In season 7's 'Six Hours,' Morgan and Grace go out in search of food for baby Mo and to find a place away from the nuclear fallout. The nuclear apocalypse that plagues Texas is a major contributor to that.įollowing the dropping of nuclear warheads in the season 6 finale, 'The Beginning,' the state of Texas has become a radioactive wasteland.
In season 7, what has become common practice for the survivors could now lead to their impending demise. Fear The Walking Deadhas just made killing zombies way harder.