Next season will address the truth of this issue. Maurice will reveal to Joel that he isn't in Alaska at all, that he is really in the state of Washington, a couple of hours from Seattle, but that they felt the only way to keep him captive was through deception. Joel will insist that he must be in Alaska. Maggie will ask him if he ever noticed that she flies north when she take hims to Anchorage. Holling will look guilty. Chris will have a lot to say about the concept of place. Joel continue trying to prove that he is in Alaska. Tourists may wander onto the set, but it will never be clear whether this is really happening or if it is Ed's dream. Marilyn will tell Joel that he is really dumb, because "Alaska has lots more snow."