(Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers Land of Fire Season 3 Episode 3 “Welcome to the Cult.”)

Bode (Max Thieriot) most recently faced the next obstacle as a student Land of Fire: drills. And Diane FarrWHO directed the episodeHe admits that “this was the scariest day.”

These drills also included Vince (billy burke) father (Jeff Fahey) He gives Bode a tip he doesn’t want. Speaking of drama, Bode and Gabriela (Stephanie Arcila) confesses the mistake they made during the helicopter rescue that interrupted his wedding and they go their separate ways after that, taking some time to talk about their relationship. He notes that it’s always a bit dangerous with them, but he insists that it can be boring. He offers to wait for her, but they continue to play with fire, as he puts it, and they need to stop before they burn their lives down.

Below, Farr takes us inside as he directs some memorable scenes from the episode and teases what’s to come.

Talk about managing these drills. They were intense.

Diane Farr: It was the scariest day. Thank you for noticing. Okay, this was my fever day. Everything was completely inside this small brick building. It was not even possible to fit the entire crew there one by one. And we had to set it on fire all day long. And what I was most worried about was an actress wearing so much equipment because it’s literally exhausting. I did it when he was his age, and I did it at my age, and all I did was try to redesign the shot so I could get that equipment out of him over and over again. And other directors kept telling me that the shoot was just like any other day. It’s actually not harder than it seems. Just like one more element. I never believed them and I still don’t think it’s entirely true because it’s hot and you have to be careful and we’re designing a shot and then someone walks in and says it’s not safe and that’s what we were doing. to get it back. It was scary and I was terrified of wasting their time when the weather was heavy and hot, but we got through it on the day we were supposed to. I guess that means checking, I’ve done the job.

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It looks great on screen.

The shot as Bode stood there and the gunfire passed over his head? That felt kind of good.

I love the moments we spent with Sharon and Vince at Smokey’s; The hug from behind and the scene towards the end. What was your approach to those quiet moments that really highlighted their relationship?

He and I always had something going on when they got together physically. We will block a scene like normal people. And in Season 2, I feel like back in the day, we were finishing blocking, and then I said, wait, but they have to do the Vince-Sharon thing, because they’re physically attached, so we’re in the habit of shutting down the scene for what we’re going to say and then figuring out where to physically get together. there is. So I actually think this scene probably started out like an embrace, but I felt like if I got behind her and we could actually see her face, you could see more of her expression. This was its genesis.

Then comes the final scene with Bode and Gabriela in the car, and it’s a great job directing that. What can you say about what will happen there and does the decision they make make Sharon’s job easier or harder? Given Manny (Kevin Alejandro) asked him to keep them separate…

Manny asked Sharon to keep them apart, and I don’t know if Sharon agreed to that. I don’t know if people would have liked Vince and I getting together when we started. That scene in the car was very exciting for me. It was like seeing Bode in normal clothes. A split second of his head was outside the window. He had a win in every aspect. He will be a student. He’s going to pick up the girl. For a moment he’ll have a normal life, and in the end all I can really sit with is the melancholy of two people who love each other and don’t keep working. That was my biggest feeling as I sat there. Also, honestly, I wouldn’t go back to being 31 if my life depended on it. You’re so dying, will I reproduce? Will I get married? Am I going to do what my mom and dad did? Will I buy a house in the suburbs? Everything is so loaded on a relationship. That was the feeling there. Can we do everything or nothing?

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I really enjoy Sharon and Eve (Jules Latimer) there are scenes where we meet this season because I love seeing two women who are at the top of their game, both doing a good job, but then there are moments where they can actually talk to each other.

Yes, it’s a lot of fun. They really found Eve’s flow this season. We meet his entire family and he’s not just a boss. Like a complete person in an all-male world. I think you’re actually right, two characters are doing the same thing in different places but then they can come together and say, hey, that’s what my man feels like… that’s what he and I do in real life too. (laughing)

There are talks about how Jared Padalecki‘s character, Camden, will perhaps bring out Bode’s dangerous side and has unconventional tactics when it comes to firefighting. What does Sharon think about this?

I think you already know how Sharon feels about this. They won’t be fast friends. Let’s see if they can get there, but it’s not a top-to-bottom home run.

we are going see mickey (Morena Baccarin) before again Sharif Country is starting and I’m excited about it because Mickey and Sharon’s relationship is better now. So what do you hope to see from the sisters there?

I’m excited to see them fight. What I like most is that there is no molasses in them. They are not emotionally clingy siblings. They don’t hug and kiss. I love the little argument they have. Working with Morena is great fun. She is very smart and prepared, knows exactly what she wants to do, and above all else, she is another woman with a very strong job. I’m excited for the scenes in the car. Very funny. It’s like someone is constantly pushing you to play games.

And that’s a whole different side of Sharon that we haven’t seen before, which I liked.

I also have someone with whom he can be a little vulnerable, with whom he has no control whatsoever, with whom he is not loved, with whom he makes many mistakes. It’s really fun to play.

What else is coming up with Sharon? Will we see you in the middle of the upcoming major rescue operations?

In the next episode, a truly brutal and somewhat Stanley Kubrick-like rescue looms. Our next director did something really interesting. It will probably be the best save of the season.

Is this the elevator rescue incident you are talking about?

Like that. It’s like being inside a shaft. Most of the episode takes place in the shaft. It looks great. Nicole Rubio is the director of this.

I spoke Tia Napolitano About the salvation of Luke (Michael Trucco) this season. We’re starting to see this. What can you say about what’s going to happen there and what does Sharon think about Luke right now because this is going back and forth?

The back and forth continues. Sometimes I say very sarcastic things to him. I’m saying, gentlemen, don’t forget that you gave me the kidney. As an actor, I feel bad. Come on. He and I never stop arguing at some point. The whole family is there, everyone is in one room, and he says something kind of disgusting to me and I repeat it back to him like I’m five years old. They’re right next to each other. This is my most brother-sister relationship on the show and it continues.

Will you direct again this season?

No, I have a day job. Other people need jobs, so absolutely not. I hope to be asked again next year.

Land of FireFriday, 9/8c, CBS