Why Ellie’s Fury at Joel Will Shock You in The Last of Us Season 2

In the opening episode of Season 2’s finale, there’s a nerve-wracking, heartfelt start as the bond between Ellie and Joel is strained due to an ambiguous disagreement, while a potentially threatening individual, Abby, approaches menacingly.

At the end of Season 1, Joel and Ellie reached the Firefly’s hospital with the intention of using Ellie’s immunity to create a cure. However, there was a crucial condition: the procedure to develop the vaccine would have proved lethal for her.

Instead of considering the broader context, Joel acted impulsively. He cold-heartedly killed not only the doctor but also Marlene, stating indifferently “You’d just come after her,” before firing the gun. Subsequently, he deceived Ellie about the entire incident.

In the commencement of The Last of Us Season 2, I vow to uphold the truth of what transpired at the hospital. I assert that raiders indeed invaded, compelling us to escape, and there are others like us, survivors with immunity, out in this post-apocalyptic world.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 introduces Abby

At the edge of the hospital, giraffes nibble on trees, while Abby and her companions linger by the graves of the Fireflies who perished during Season 1’s finale. They discuss and debunk the tale of a girl who was immune to the mysterious events, and they ponder their next course of action. It seems that there is a man named Isaac in Seattle, who operates an outfit that might be relevant to their situation.

“Not until we find Joel,” Abby says. “We’re finding him… yes, we are.”

The situation is as follows: They have some information about him, but he took off in their sole operational vehicle, giving them a three-day lead. His whereabouts remain unknown, as he could potentially be anywhere.

Perhaps the Seattle team has more resources to offer us some kind of breakthrough.” He assures them that he will assist in finding and dealing with this individual.

1. She places a Firefly charm upon the tombstone of… someone. “Gradually… as we take his life away, we do so gradually,” she swears.

2. She adorns a Firefly trinket to the grave of… somebody. “Cautiously… when we end his existence, we extinguish it bit by bit,” she promises.

3. She attaches a Firefly token near the burial site of… an individual. “Slowly but surely… as we bring about his demise, we do so slowly,” she pledges.

4. She fastens a Firefly ornament to the tombstone of… someone special. “Deliberately… when we snuff out his life, we do it gently and gradually,” she vows.

5. She secures a Firefly bauble on the grave marker of… an acquaintance. “Patiently… as we end his journey here, we do so slowly and deliberately,” she swears.

Episode 1 skips ahead five years

Following a leap through time, Ellie is depicted engaged in a physical altercation with a man inside a barn. Fortunately, despite its intense and gory nature, it turns out to be a training session. Jesse subsequently enters the scene and instructs her to halt. With a witty remark, she retorts, “Bang, buddy.

It appears her adversary held back his full force, following Jesse’s orders, since he had the potential to KO her. Jesse didn’t want to have an explanation ready for Joel about why she was unconscious, so she cautions him not to repeat the action. Additionally, there’s a quick reference to something that happened that night, likely referring to a social gathering in Jackson’s community.

Prior to switching to Joel, there’s a scene showing someone cutting into one of the major pipes running through the town, revealing it’s filled with roots – keep this in mind for future reference.

While Joel works on repairing the fuses, he encounters Dina, who shares a stronger bond with him than the game suggests. She inquires about what he’s up to and requests that he show her.

As a curious observer, Dina queries, “Could I inquire about something? What seems to have made Ellie upset with you?” Dina wonders why, as your closest friend, she hasn’t been informed of the issue. However, Joel is clueless. In an attempt to downplay it, he acknowledges his tough demeanor and protective instincts. But he can’t help but ask, “What exactly did I do?

Is it known whether Ellie is aware that Joel was responsible for killing the Fireflies and halting their efforts to create a cure, or have events during the five-year timeframe changed this situation in some way?

He expresses that it’s not his job to manage another person’s emotions, and Dina recognizes this as counseling jargon. She then inquires if he has a therapist, to which he responds angrily and asks her to keep it confidential. As she leaves, he requests that she doesn’t disclose his therapy sessions to anyone else.

Ellie and Tommy hunt infected

In another location, Ellie and Tommy take down Clickers and other infected from a vantage point on a hill (her shooting skills have really improved). They make a brief observation that there seem to be many more of them lurking around.

Tommy suggests they return since he needs to dispatch a team, but when Ellie offers to take care of it, he confesses she’s been assigned gate duty for some time. “It’s a crucial role…” Tommy explains, “…I’m worried about you,” which leaves Ellie astonished and retorts, “Unbelievable!

Based on Tommy’s account, Ellie has shown reckless behavior during previous patrols. “I’m an adult, so he can’t control what I do,” she asserts. Moreover, she argues that she’s immune, which is why her actions regarding the infected don’t seem significant to her. However, Tommy mentions they shouldn’t discuss that matter, and eventually assigns her to the Alpine Run patrol.

Joel goes to therapy

Jackson is reaching its limit due to the continuous flow of refugees. Maria advises Joel that they ought to construct faster, but Joel proposes they should slow down the influx of people. He explains, “I wish I could welcome them all… but you have to prioritize your own well-being or else you can’t help anyone.

Following a short, charming moment shared between Joel and his nephew Benji, he departs. However, Maria gently prompts him with the reminder: “Remember, you too were once a refugee.

He makes his way to meet Gail, who serves as Jackson’s therapist. Instead of paying her with cash, he gives her a bag of marijuana for the session. Following a quick drink of whiskey, they get started. “We aren’t supposed to consume alcohol during these sessions,” she admits, “but I woke up feeling down today. It’s my first birthday without my husband [Eugene] in 41 years.

At the moment, Joel and Ellie aren’t particularly close; Ellie often seems to disregard him or barely recognize his presence, whereas Dina treats him kindly, as if he were her kin.

Gail states, “Ellie isn’t either,” and she makes it clear that she won’t continue to support Joel, as she suspects he’s concealing something from her.

I guess I’ll speak up now, even though it terrifies me to do so. You took away my husband, Eugene, and for that, I hold a deep-seated hatred towards you. I know you had no choice, but forgiveness eludes me, entwined in the pain of how it happened. Sitting here in our home, looking at your face, only fuels my rage.

As a gamer, I can relate this to my own gaming world: Just like when my character had a falling out with another, Gail told Joel that she wants to patch things up between them. Much like how I needed to muster courage to speak about my feelings, Joel had to say the tough thing he’s been holding back so they could move forward. When she asked if he had done her wrong, after a heart-wrenching pause, he admitted, “I protected her.

Ellie and Dina go on patrol

In her garage, Ellie is tidying up her firearm, revealing a noticeable scar hidden under her tattoo. Dina shows up to team up for their patrol, and there’s undeniably an attractive connection between them. “You with all that gear, you’re like Curtis and Viper,” Dina comments.

Tomorrow evening, Dina proposes watching one of the Curtis and Viper films with Joel to Ellie. She inquires if Ellie would like to join. However, Ellie seems uninterested and instead, they both set out for patrol. Just before departing, Jesse advises them not to engage too many infected.

Despite the humor, I think it’s important to be a bit more serious. There seems to be a reason why others respect both of you, so let’s try to maintain that,” he suggests.

Dina inquires about her plans for tonight, if she’ll be attending, and if she has someone going with her. She proposes that you could join her instead. They might indulge in something, listen to mellow music, and dance together. It turns out it’s New Year’s Eve. Additionally, Dina mentions that she and Jesse have split up… once more.

As they spot a path marked by blood, it takes them to a horrifying scene filled with deceased infected individuals and the remains of a bear. Ellie and Dina then make their way into a nearby grocery store called Greenplace Market, where they can hear at least two infected creatures. Avoiding Clickers is never simple, but they manage to deal with one successfully.

Unfortunately, Ellie tumbles through the floor and lands on the store level, encountering a fresh kind of infected for the first time – a Stalker. These creatures are smarter than Runners, capable of outmaneuvering their targets. A Stalker managed to bite Ellie, but she quickly retrieved her second weapon and eliminated it. To keep her immunity a secret, Dina concealed her injury when she arrived.

Ellie and Dina share their accounts with the council regarding the incident, although Dina wasn’t an eyewitness. The council is subtly uneasy (and troubled) over the speculation that there might be more intelligent infected beings.

Ellie kisses Dina and pushes Joel away

At home, Ellie tends to her bite wound. Joel comes knocking, inquiring if she plans to go to the New Year’s Eve party. He spots her guitar lying around and proposes helping by restringing it. In a rush, he departs; the atmosphere between them is tense and awkward.

When she gets to the party, it doesn’t take much time before Dina invites her onto the dance floor, and they start moving in sync. Suddenly, Dina poses a serious question to her: “I have a very pressing question – how foul do I smell?” Ellie responds honestly, “You reek like a pile of garbage that’s been left out in the sun.

Ellie believes she’s intoxicated, while Dina contends she’s merely under the influence. As they dance, Ellie comments that every man is gazing at her. “Perhaps they’re envious of you… oh Ellie, I think they ought to be fearful of you,” Dina replies, and they share a kiss.

In this version, the text maintains its original meaning while using more conversational language that flows more naturally.

The serene moment between them is disrupted by a local who derisively labels them as “dikes.” Before Ellie could respond, Joel physically confronts the man, shoving him to the ground and ordering him to depart. He checks on her, but she’s enraged. “What’s wrong with you? I don’t need your help, you jerk!” she snaps at him, and he retreats.

In the small hours of the morning, when the clocks struck twelve, Ellie observes Joel strumming his guitar on the veranda. Their gazes meet, yet no words pass between them, and she continues her walk past him. Additionally, a brief glimpse reveals the pipe from earlier in the episode – it’s not just filled with plant roots; there are also traces of Cordyceps present.

At a considerable distance, a team trudges through the snow, eventually reaching the summit of a hill. From this vantage point, they spot Jackson situated far off. The group consists of Abby and her companions.

2025-04-14 05:21