Cattle Ranch

A fragile refuge at the border where family loyalties are tested.

The third season of Fear the Walking Dead follows a dysfunctional, blended family as they reach the U.S.-Mexico border and find refuge on a ranch owned by the Otto family. The ranch, called Broke Jaw Ranch, is led by patriarch Jeremiah Otto and is the setting for much of the season's conflict. The season premiered on June 4, 2017, and concluded on October 15, 2017, consisting of sixteen episodes.

Quick Facts

Location

U.S.-Mexico border

Primary inhabitants

Otto family
Clark family
ranch militia

Key defenders

Jeremiah Otto
Troy Otto
Jake Otto
Blake Sarno
Cooper

Lore & Background

Broke Jaw Ranch is owned by the Otto family, consisting of patriarch Jeremiah Otto and his two sons Troy and Jake. Jeremiah is the leader of the ranch, described as a charismatic and impulsive figure. The ranch becomes a sanctuary for the Clark family after they cross the U.S.-Mexico border. However, tensions arise as the ranch is also in conflict with a Native American group led by Qaletaqa Walker, who claims Jeremiah occupies his lands. The ranch's militia includes members like Blake Sarno and Cooper, and the community includes residents like Gretchen Trimbol and her father Vernon, one of the founders of the ranch.

Reader's Guide

Broke Jaw Ranch serves as the primary setting for much of the third season. It is a working ranch with a militia, a helicopter pilot (Charlene Daley), and a community of survivors trying to maintain order. The ranch's location near the U.S.-Mexico border makes it a strategic point for water and resources. Key locations within the ranch include the main house, the militia outposts, and the surrounding lands contested by Qaletaqa Walker.