Pedro Pascal Returns as Joel in The Last of Us Season 2 Flashbacks!

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caution: This article reveals significant spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 television series and The Last of Us Part II video game. Despite Joel’s apparent death in the second episode of the TV show, Pedro Pascal will reappear in future episodes of the video game adaptation. In the closing moments of the second episode, Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) brutally slays Joel using a golf club and pool cue, a shocking and heartbreaking event that left many viewers stunned, as they were unaware Joel’s fate had already been sealed in the video games. With five more episodes to go in season 2, and The Last of Us season 3 already announced, it seems Joel’s story is far from over.

As a devoted fan of “The Last of Us”, I must admit that Joel’s demise has left me perplexed regarding the sequel’s direction. The narrative will undeniably follow Ellie’s pursuit of vengeance against Abby, but with Joel gone, it wasn’t entirely clear how they would navigate Pedro Pascal’s absence. Joel is the soul of this story, and his bond with Ellie is undoubtedly the most captivating aspect of the series. Fortunately, despite Joel being deceased, Pedro Pascal isn’t finished with “The Last of Us”. In a twist, Joel will resurface, albeit through a series of flashbacks to revisit us once more.

Pedro Pascal Will Return In The Last Of Us Season 2 Through Flashbacks

The Last Of Us Part II Featured Several Flashbacks To Ellie’s Time With Joel Between Games

Fortunately, despite Joel’s passing, Pedro Pascal reappears in upcoming episodes of The Last of Us season 2. In total, Pascal features in four out of seven episodes, leaving two more opportunities for Joel to be seen. These future appearances will likely come in the form of flashbacks that Ellie recalls, helping to fill in some narrative gaps caused by the time leap between seasons of The Last of Us. Footage from the trailers of The Last of Us season 2 hints at these flashbacks as they were included among the scenes depicted from one of the many flashbacks featured in The Last of Us Part II video game.

As a devoted fan, I’m eagerly anticipating the upcoming episodes of “The Last of Us” season 2, knowing that they’ll be adapting the first half of “The Last of Us Part II”. One particularly intriguing flashback that we might witness is set shortly after Joel’s chaotic assault on the Firefly hospital. This scene could depict him bringing Ellie to a science museum to educate her about space exploration. Without giving away any major spoilers, further flashbacks will delve deeper into the evolving relationship between Joel and Ellie during the five-year time leap and the repercussions of Joel’s actions at the end of “The Last of Us” season 1.

Could Pedro Pascal Appear In Future Seasons Of The Last Of Us After Joel’s Death?

There Are Some Flashbacks To Joel That Would Only Make Sense Later In The Last Of Us’ Story

In addition to Pedro Pascal reappearing in The Last of Us season 2, it’s worth noting that his character Joel could potentially make an appearance in The Last of Us season 3 as well, given his presence in flashbacks within The Last of Us Part II. Since the show may deviate from the game’s timeline in certain aspects, some flashbacks, particularly those effective in the story’s climax, are likely to stay in their original chronological placement.

In the final reminiscence scene from The Last of Us Part II, we find Ellie and Joel conversing, a moment that occurred shortly following their dance in Jackson, as depicted in the premiere of The Last of Us season 2. This conversation showed Ellie yearning to learn forgiveness towards Joel, serving as a powerful conclusion to her vengeful pursuit against Abby. Additionally, there are additional flashbacks not shown in season 2, suggesting that Pedro Pascal’s character, Joel, will continue to be featured in The Last of Us for some time.

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2025-04-26 22:17