You Won’t Recover from The Last of Us’ Darkest Twist Yet

In simpler terms, Episode 2 of The Last of Us Season 2 was incredibly sad, and based on the sneak peek for Episode 3, it looks like we’ll be shedding more tears in the near future.

In the second episode of The Last of Us Season 2, a heartbreaking death took place which many fans of the original game had been apprehensive about. Proceeding with our discussion, beware that spoilers follow.

It was sad and distressing that Abby killed Joel, yet the sequence of events prior to this act deviated significantly from the game. Various patrol groups influenced not only the lead-up but also the aftermath of the tragic incident.

That’s set to have a knock-on effect in Episode 3, as new trailer footage suggests.

Tommy’s tears of grief could also be guilt

In the video game, Joel is patrolling alongside his brother Tommy, who’s unresponsive, while Joel himself endures torture and meets a tragic death. Conversely, in the TV series, Tommy stays behind in Jackson, whereas Joel teams up with Dina for their patrol duties instead.

The alteration was primarily intended to delve deeper into the dynamic between Joel and Dina. However, it significantly alters Tommy’s part in the narrative as well, and might subtly impact the scenes shown in the trailer for Episode 3.

Halfway through the video, you’ll find Tommy seated beside Joel’s body, visibly emotional with tears streaming down his face. These tears might stem from sorrow, as expected. However, given the recent twist of fate, they could also signify feelings of guilt, as Tommy may be regretting not being there to shield his brother when danger approached.

As the series unfolds, it’s possible that Tommy’s narrative might subtly include feelings of “surviving regret,” stemming from the hardships faced by his town and the loss of his brother.

In another part of the story, Ellie is seen handling Joel’s personal items, clinging tightly to his clothing as she grapples with her own sorrow. Inside a crate, she discovers a firearm, subtly foreshadowing future events.

In a sequence showing Ellie preparing for combat, she inquires about the identity of the braided girl, who was the one responsible for killing Joel, a fact that Dina is aware of.

In Dina’s reply, it says “Abby,” and the trailer concludes, hinting that Ellie and Abby are heading towards a confrontation.

To delve deeper into The Last of Us, explore Dina’s ending in the game series, uncover Eugene’s role for Season 2, and discover the precise reason behind Abby’s intent to eliminate Joel.

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2025-04-21 13:18