The Last of Us Season 2 Might Include A Crucial Endgame Scene

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The Last of Us Season 2 Might Include A Crucial Endgame Scene

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that the upcoming second season of HBO’s “The Last of Us” has me more excited than ever. Having played both the original game and its sequel, I can attest to the emotional rollercoaster that is the story of Joel and Ellie.

This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 and The Last of Us season 1.

The second installment of HBO’s “The Last of Us” is drawing near for its 2025 release, sparking curiosity among viewers about how they’ll bring Naughty Dog’s game “The Last of Us Part 2” to the small screen. Unlike the first season that fully encompassed the original game, it seems that more than one season will be needed to accommodate all the content in “The Last of Us Part 2,” leaving us wondering which parts of this game will appear in the upcoming second season.

In “The Last of Us Part 2,” we find Joel and Ellie’s tale continuing, five years after their initial adventure in the first game. Unlike its predecessor, this sequel is expansive and at certain points, it delivers the narrative out of sequence. This can make adapting it for television tricky, as the creative team must decide the optimal sequence of events to ensure that viewers of “The Last of Us” series, who will experience the story differently than players of the game, follow along comfortably.

The Last of Us Season 2 Teaser Includes A Crucial Joel and Ellie Scene

The first teaser trailer for The Last of Us season 2 revealed some of the key scenes from the game that will be included in the TV series. Season 1 of The Last of Us stuck incredibly closely to its source material, which was welcomed by fans of the game and new viewers alike. In season 2, it appears that will continue, with many familiar scenes from the game making an appearance, including Joel giving Ellie guitar lessons and Ellie and Dina’s first day in Seattle. However, one surprising scene also appears in the season 2 teaser.

In a scene reminiscent of “The Last of Us Part 2,” Ellie (Bella Ramsey), clad in winter attire, is spotted gazing at Joel (Pedro Pascal) who strums a guitar on the porch of his Jackson residence in the trailer. This moment echoes significantly with the game’s climax, as it does in the original storyline. During the sequel of “The Last of Us,” Ellie grapples with the reality of Joel’s death, inflicted by Abby, which leads to numerous flashbacks depicting their relationship.

In the heart of the game towards its climax, when Ellie is poised for revenge against Abby, a flashback surfaces. This flashback takes her back to a pivotal moment – a conversation with Joel on their porch. Prior to this juncture in the storyline, Ellie had severed ties with Joel due to his deception about the events at the Salt Lake City hospital, which marked the end of the first game. In this conversation, Ellie begins to forgive Joel, expressing, “I don’t think I can ever truly forgive you for that, but I’d like to try.” This flashback plays a significant role in the third act of The Last of Us Part 2, as it influences Ellie’s decision on whether she too can find forgiveness for Abby.

It’s quite unexpected to find this particular scene in the trailer for season 2 of HBO’s “The Last of Us”. Given that the creators have promised to tell the story of “The Last of Us Part 2” over several seasons, it seems reasonable to assume that season 2 will primarily cover a portion of the story, possibly even just the first third of the game. However, since this porch scene occurs at the end of the game, there’s a possibility that the series adaptation for “The Last of Us” may jumble the sequence of events in the timeline for better narrative flow.

It’s likely that season 2 of The Last of Us will incorporate some variations from the game, and one possibility is moving this particular scene earlier in the narrative. Another option is that the porch scene might be depicted as a fleeting memory within Ellie’s mind, reflecting her PTSD following Joel’s death – a technique frequently employed in The Last of Us Part 2. The full dialogue between Joel and Ellie could potentially be saved for a later season focusing on the game’s conclusion. However, it’s intriguing that this crucial scene has apparently been shot for the TV adaptation already, suggesting there’s a possibility it may surface as soon as season 2.

What Happens Between Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us Part 2?

The Last of Us Season 2 Might Include A Crucial Endgame Scene

Following the first game, Joel and Ellie’s bond deepened into a strong father-daughter connection. In Naughty Dog’s second installment of The Last of Us, this bond is put under significant strain. A key question that arises after completing The Last of Us Part 1 is whether Ellie accepts Joel’s deception about the Fireflies already possessing a cure for the infection, which was his desperate attempt to shield the truth that he had killed them all to protect her. This inquiry is resolved in The Last of Us Part 2 when Ellie uncovers the truth about Joel’s actions at the hospital, causing a rift between them.

In The Last of Us Part 2, flashbacks depict the breakdown and subsequent healing of their relationship between Ellie and another character, which occur alongside Ellie’s present-day quest for vengeance following that person’s death (Joel). Throughout her journey in Seattle, Ellie grapples with how far she is willing to go for revenge against someone who had a fragile bond with her. However, a pivotal scene on the porch reveals that despite Joel’s deceit, he holds a significant place in Ellie’s heart. This revelation serves as an emotional turning point within the game’s narrative.

The special bond shared by Joel and Ellie was the focal point of The Last of Us Season 1, keeping viewers hooked as they eagerly wait to see how their relationship unfolds in upcoming seasons. No matter what timeline the TV series takes, it’s clear that the connection between Joel and Ellie will remain central to The Last of Us Season 2.

The Last of Us season 2 will be released on HBO in 2025.

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2024-10-08 19:03