The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6: A Missed Chance for Emotional Depth
As a devoted fan, I found myself immersed in Episode 6, where it seems that almost every scene was a flashback. Some of these moments were familiar from the game series, scattered throughout Ellie’s chapters back then. Typically, one flashback level would mark the end of each Seattle day for Ellie, gradually unfolding the significant events between The Last of Us Part 1 and 2 for us players. However, this time around, the showrunners chose a different path. The trailer had hinted that this episode would be all about filling in the gaps, focusing solely on Joel and Ellie – much like Season 1’s Episode 3: “Long, Long Time,” which took a brief detour from the main narrative to delve into Bill and Frank’s story over decades. That episode was heart-wrenchingly beautiful and added layers to those characters through new scenes. Regrettably, Episode 6 of Season 2, titled “The Price,” didn’t quite capture that same emotional resonance.