Why The Last of Us Must Rewrite Isaac’s Death Scene Immediately

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In a fresh twist, Episode 4 of The Last of Us Season 2 brought us Isaac, head of the Washington Liberation Front – opening up a chance for the series to enhance the original game in at least one aspect.

In the initial episode of The Last of Us’ second season, Isaac was mentioned, but it wasn’t until Episode 4’s prologue that we were introduced to him as the WLF leader. He’s a straightforward individual who had a history with FEDRA, yet he strongly disapproved of their handling of citizens, leading him to ally himself with the Wolves, even if it meant sacrificing his own men.

Beware, however: he may not appear as such, but he isn’t a kind or caring individual. In the subsequent part of the story, he subjects Scar – a Seraphite, who was left unclothed – to torture using a Mauviel copper pan, inquiring about their next attack location. Remarkably, he refuses to acknowledge any fault for breaching the peace agreement, even though it appeared earlier (in Episode 3) that the WLF started the new wave of conflict.

It’s uncertain at this point how significant Isaac’s role will be in Season 2, but I’d wager that he may play a bigger part in Season 3. If you prefer to learn ahead of time, here’s what transpires with him – and it’s worth knowing why this development could alter things significantly… (Warning: Game spoilers are coming up…)

Game spoilers are about to be revealed…)

Does Isaac die in The Last of Us?

Yes, Isaac dies in The Last of Us Part 2.

It’s uncertain whether the series will specifically follow Isaac’s storyline or depict the War between the WLF and the Seraphites, but since the truce is now broken, we can guess that Isaac is eager to discover where the Seraphites intend to launch their next attack.

In the game, Isaac shares with Abby and Manny his conviction that the Wolves are bound to lose against the Scars. He suggests that they can only win by annihilating the Scars’ home and eliminating every last one of them.

To put it simply, Isaac had to execute his intended attack on the Seraphites’ island, which turned out to be a suburban area isolated from the city due to long-term flooding, as his original strategies didn’t work out.

Upon his arrival, as the WLF troops torched the homes of the Seraphites and thinned the island’s population, Isaac encounters Abby shielding one of the Scars (more details to come). Isaac offers her a final opportunity to join the WLF, but she declines. Before he could take her life, somebody fires from the rear, striking him. A subsequent broadcast over the radio discloses that Isaac succumbed to his gunshot injury.

Why The Last of Us should change Isaac’s death

The concern isn’t about Isaac dying or being shot by… that particular individual. Instead, it’s the manner of his death and the limited screen time allocated to such a significant event that feels underwhelming. Given his significance as an adversary, his off-screen demise seems somewhat unsatisfying.

In The Last of Us, Ellie might never cross paths with Isaac, who leads the largest group following the Fireflies, yet is known for his ruthlessness. His role is pivotal in Abby’s journey, making his demise all the more aggravating.

The game doesn’t have to glorify violence and revenge – it clearly shows how this endless cycle leads nowhere – but it fails to adequately highlight significant moments when such occurrences take place.

Instead of just believing what I say, check out this post on the subreddit for “The Last of Us Part 2”: “He’s portrayed by Jeffrey Wright, a fantastic actor with an exceptional voice. I was eagerly waiting for a memorable confrontation or a hint towards future episodes.

In a surprising twist, it’s quite unexpected! This suggests it might be well-crafted, according to one commentator, with a hint of sarcasm in mind, as they referred to the tragic event where Abby took Joel’s life.

“Although his character was well-developed through world-building, he didn’t receive enough screen time to fully showcase his potential. However, Jeffrey Wright delivered an exceptional performance.” A third observer noted. “His presence was significant, with mentions in radio broadcasts and WLF personnel, but when you finally meet him, he’s quite intimidating. Unfortunately, his character ends up being insignificant in the next scene.” A fourth commented.

This version aims to maintain the original meaning while making it more natural and easy to read for the audience.

In addition, you can discover why Ellie placed coffee beans on Joel’s tombstone and learn about the fate of Shimmer in the game.

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2025-05-05 05:26