If you thought the death of Joel (Pedro Pascal) would be the most heartbreaking part of The Last of Us Season 2, you’d be wrong.
That honor falls to Season 2, episode 6, a flashback episode all about Joel and Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) years in Jackson — and why they grew apart.
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2: How does that big death compare to the game?
The episode’s heartbreak comes in waves. Early sequences of Joel and Ellie’s happiest memories become tragically bittersweet with the knowledge of what’s to come. And of course, watching the two fall out is a surefire recipe for sadness. By the end of the hour, your eyes will be damp and your heart will have shattered into a million tiny pieces. But hey, at least we got Joel back for a bit!
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