Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for Fire Country, season 3, episode 3!
Land of FireSharon star Diane Farr talks about how the conversation between Vince (Billy Burke) and his father Walter Leone (Jeff Fahey) will impact the rest of Season 3, which finds Bode trying to pursue a career as a firefighter now that he’s a free man . Walter returns Land of Fire in season three, in support of his grandson, however, he gives Bode a cheat, which is not something Vince can agree to. The two fight, and later Vince returns home to discover that Walter has accidentally started a fire in his house.
Farr, who also produced the episode, said CinemaBlend that conversation is key for Vince and Walter because this is where Walter recognizes that “he is no longer in charge of the family,“ but Vince still doesn’t understand that. Walter’s last words to Vince about Bode having his grandfather’s fire leave Vince thinking. Reflecting this moment, Farr confirmed that “the repercussions of this“go”play all season.” Check out what she said below:
As soon as I got the script, I called Billy and said, “You’re going to be so excited. You have all the things, all the things we talk about all the time. ” That’s our dream as actors on a highly intense show. And he was asking and he was asking. And then when I got Billy and [Jeff] together, I basically said, “This is the changing of the guard. This episode is Walter acknowledging that he’s no longer in charge of the family, but Vince still doesn’t understand that.” As if one generation can see what is happening and the next cannot.
I was really excited to show vulnerability, and I think they were too. We all lean on that, and the repercussions of that play throughout the entire season, like it never stops ending up exactly between what you said, grandfather, father, son, and in a lot of that, I’m the witness.
Walter’s visit makes Vince reflect on his responsibility
Walter visits to support his grandson’s first day of training as a firefighter and promises to cook Bode a steak as a tradition, although his visit causes some trouble in the Leone household. What Sharon said indicates that there are hidden intentions behind Walter’s visit. Even though he appears to be the person causing the fire Land of Fire season 3, episode 3, every line Walter said could come from a place of deep thought.
Sharon’s comment also suggests that there is a change in the dynamics of Walter and Vince’s relationship. Walter is leaving his position in charge. Walter apologizes to Vince for setting his house on fire and clarifies his intention. His last words to Vince remind his son about Bode’s potential as a firefighter and how he should also teach Bode to use that to his advantage. Although Vince is trying to tame Bode’s fire, Farr’s comment suggests that Walter’s visit will likely have a big impact on how Vince approaches fatherhood in season three.
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Walter’s visit is a pivotal moment for both characters
The conversation doesn’t end there, but will continue to affect the characters in Land of Fire season 3. Vince and Sharon, as parents, are figuring out how to support Bode without being too much of a parent. They are trying to establish a new relationship with their adult child as he grows into his own. This conversation is a crucial moment for Vince to realize his responsibility as a father and patriarch in the family.which means reflecting on the mistakes of the last generation and also your own.
There are a lot of things Vince does right as a father, but other areas can still be an ever-evolving conversation. Land of Fire. Walter is there to remind Vince of what he failed to see, while Walter’s mistake in setting the house on fire also reminds Vince that his father is someone he needs to take care of.
New episodes of Land of Fire season three airs Fridays on CBS.
Source: CinemaBlend