Fear the Walking Dead's season 8 storyline, which includes the return of a character from season 3, should have happened five seasons ago. The feud between Madison and Troy could have continued with higher stakes, making for a more impactful final confrontation. The show's decline in viewership during seasons 4 to 7 could have been avoided if this storyline had been introduced earlier. The fact that these events can occur five seasons apart suggests that the show was mishandled and could have reached its conclusion sooner.