Tommy’s Shocking New Role as a Dad Could Totally Change Last of Us Season 2’s Revenge Story!

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Summary

  • The Last of Us Season 2 stays faithful to the game but also makes changes, a theme from Season 1.
  • Tommy being a father may affect his decision-making and his pursuit of revenge.
  • Tommy’s actions in the game caused damage to relationships, which could impact his decisions in the show.

In the premiere of Season 2 for “The Last of Us,” there were notable similarities to the game’s essence but also minor alterations, a pattern consistent with Season 1. Given this trend, it’s reasonable to anticipate that the showrunners will continue making creative decisions that enrich rather than distort the original content. Interestingly, Season 1 took some significant liberties with the source material, a move that can be risky when adapting video games. However, in the case of “The Last of Us,” these changes were well-received by fans, fostering greater confidence and trust in HBO to deliver an exceptional adaptation.

In the world of The Last of Us game series, Tommy is depicted as married to Maria without any children. However, in Episode 1 of Season 2, it’s revealed that they have a son named Benjamin. This small change in Tommy’s character could lead to significant differences in his actions throughout the story. In the games, Tommy often comes across as calm and rational, but in The Last of Us Part 2, he makes impulsive and risky decisions. In the show, given that he now has a young child, he might handle these situations more cautiously due to his responsibility towards Benjamin.

Tommy’s Decision In The Game

Following the capture of Joel and Tommy by Abby and her WLF companions, Tommy becomes unconscious, and Joel is ruthlessly killed before Tommy’s eyes, rendering him powerless to save his sibling. Later, Tommy confers with Ellie, informing her that they must remain in Jackson as Maria forbids their departure towards Seattle to seek vengeance, for they would face an entire militia alone. However, disregarding his own counsel, Tommy departs for Seattle solo, writing a note to Maria expressing his inability to continue living with the events that transpired.

In essence, Tommy’s hasty actions lead Maria to let Ellie and Dina depart for Seattle, pretending it’s to retrieve her husband. Once they reach Seattle, they become engrossed in their own quest for revenge. They locate Tommy after eliminating many of Abby’s companions, and then choose to return home together. At this juncture in the narrative, Tommy appears relatively satisfied with the retribution meted out, though he hasn’t yet found Abby. He even makes a light-hearted joke about buying Maria a gift as an apology. However, it is at this moment that Abby locates them. She shoots Jessie in the face, killing him immediately, and then shoots Tommy in the head, suggesting he might be dead.

As I watched the unfolding events, I realized later on that somehow, against all odds, Tommy had managed to live through that wound. Yet, his physical appearance was horribly disfigured, and his mental health seemed to be rapidly deteriorating. This only fueled his obsession with revenge even more, leading him to lash out at Ellie when she refused to assist in this quest for vengeance. He stormed off, leaving a trail of anger in his wake. It was heartbreaking to witness the transformation he underwent due to his injuries and grief; he had become consumed by revenge, losing a piece of himself in the process. In an unexpected turn, Tommy also announced that he and Maria were taking a break from their relationship. He didn’t provide any reasons, but it seemed clear that she couldn’t bear witnessing her husband spiraling out of control over his thirst for vengeance.

How Being A Father Will Affect Tommy’s Decision-Making

Tommy chose to face the WLF on his own, even though he had loved ones who were anxious about him in the game. However, his role as a parent likely shifted his perspective. With someone depending on him and wanting to see that person grow, it’s understandable that he might have felt compelled to take this risk. Regardless of Tommy’s exceptional skills in combat and survival, he was aware that challenging the WLF alone could potentially be fatal. This may explain why he hesitated to let Ellie accompany him, as he likely feared they both might not return home safely.

As a movie enthusiast, I find myself captivated by the opening scene of Season 2, where it becomes clear that Tommy, despite his new role as a responsible father, hasn’t lost his knack for taking risks. During a council meeting, Ellie and Dina present their findings about a new, intelligent type of infected. Intrigued, Ellie challenges Tommy, asking, “If it were you and Joel, wouldn’t you have gone in?” To which Tommy replies, “That isn’t the same.” This exchange underscores the casual way they disregard protocol during their patrols, a trait that echoes their actions portrayed in the game. While fatherhood may have tempered some of his rule-breaking tendencies, Tommy’s rebellious spirit is still palpable. Given their expertise in dealing with the infected, their disregard for protocol isn’t as dangerous as it would be for others.

In the game, Tommy’s actions led to significant harm in his relationship with Maria, causing them to spend time apart. If such events were portrayed on a TV show, it is likely that Maria would consider taking their son away from Tommy, fearing he might lose control due to his anger and sorrow. This threat of losing custody might prompt Tommy to reevaluate his pursuit of revenge.

In the show’s trailers so far, Tommy has not been spotted in Seattle. Given that players don’t meet Tommy until Day 3 in the game, this isn’t surprising. However, it does lend credence to the idea that he may have stayed at home this time. If Tommy does choose to go to Seattle, though, his survival of a bullet wound could lead him to believe that his family needs him alive and unharmed, making it easier for him to let go of his anger compared to how he did in The Last of Us games.

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2025-04-19 16:14