In the Final Episode of 'The Last of Us - Season 2', Tensions Peaked to the Maximum Level
In the final episode of the second season of The Last of Us, the complex narrative takes a pause, focusing on the love between Ellie and Dina as they set out to exact revenge on those who killed Joel. However, the series' signature grey morality returns in full force in the season finale, as the tension and stakes reach an almost unbearable peak.
The episode begins with Jesse successfully extracting the arrow from Dina's leg, painfully disinfecting the wound with whiskey. Meanwhile, Ellie returns from her encounter with Nora and learns that Dina is pregnant. Ellie confesses to Dina that she tortured Nora for information about Abby's whereabouts, revealing a newfound ruthlessness in the character.
As Dina processes the information, Ellie admits that the reason Abby and her friends came to Jackson and killed Joel was because he was a firefly operative, making him a threat to Abby's search for revenge. The conversation leaves Dina speechless and distressed.
The next morning, Jesse and Ellie search for Tommy, only to discover that they have been tricked into admitting Dina's pregnancy and Jesse's paternity. The revelation changes everything, with Jesse now having a reason to stay alive. Meanwhile, Ellie grapples with the impact of her actions on those around her.
As the rain begins to fall in Seattle, Jesse and Ellie hide from WLF soldiers pursuing a Scar. The soldiers ultimately slaughter the teenage Scar, much to Ellie's dismay. At a nearby WLF base, Sgt. Park expresses concern about Abby's whereabouts, believing she is essential to the WLF's future.
Jesse and Ellie find Tommy, but they split up to search for each other. Ellie follows a lead to an aquarium, believing Abby is there. However, she finds two of Abby's friends instead, and a tense standoff ensues. Ellie shoots one of them, and the other, who is pregnant, pleads for Ellie to help deliver the baby. Despite her efforts, the woman and her unborn child die.
Ellie is soon captured by the Scars, but is ultimately spared when an attack on their village diverts the WLF's attention. She escapes and makes her way back to the theater, where she reunites with Tommy and Jesse. However, their reunion is short-lived, as Jesse is shot and killed by Abby.
The season ends with Abby asleep in the WLF base, and the words "Seattle, Day One" appearing on the screen. The scene sets up a possible flashback to the events of the first season, as well as a potential exploration of Abby's motivations and backstory in the show's third season.
The finale of The Last of Us' second season delivers a tense, action-packed conclusion to the season, as the complex grey morality returns, and the stakes are raised once again. The ending leaves viewers with many unanswered questions, setting up a potentially exciting third season.
Io9 and Gizmodo might laud the intricate narrative and high-stakes action of the finale of The Last of Us' second season, as the episode delves into the future of television entertainment and technology. As the show prepares to delve deeper into the complexities of its characters' lives, viewers can look forward to discussions about the series' outlook on the future and its representation of entertainment in technology-driven societies. The season's conclusion also hints at the potential expansion of the series' scope, promising a fascinating exploration of the show's characters and their stories in the setting of a reconstructed city, representing a captivating blend of narrative television and future technology.
