Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ wasted no time in hitting viewers hard with one of its most heartbreaking and intense episodes yet. The premiere concluded on a shocking and grim note, and while fans expected something tragic, they weren’t prepared for just how brutal it would be. In episode 2, not only does Joel meet a devastating end, but the audience also witnesses the extreme violence people are willing to unleash when driven by the need for revenge.
'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 3 Ending Explained
The third episode picks up after the heartbreaking death of Joel, and Jackson is a town deep in mourning. The aftermath of the attack leaves streets littered with the dead, both infected and survivors. Inside, the pain is even more personal as Tommy tenderly tends to his brother’s body, whispering a goodbye that cuts deep.
Meanwhile, Ellie wakes up in the hospital, overwhelmed by guilt and sorrow. In a session with therapist Gail, she confronts her regrets, mainly the things left unsaid between her and Joel before his death.
The Fire of Revenge Is Lit
Three months later, Jackson slowly rebuilds, but Ellie’s wounds remain fresh. A trip back to Joel’s home reopens old memories, strengthening her resolve for vengeance. Dina reveals new intel: Joel’s killers are linked to a Seattle-based militia known as the Washington Liberation Front (WLF). Ellie demands justice, but when Jackson’s council refuses to send a rescue or revenge mission, she realises that if she wants retribution, she will have to take matters into her own hands.
New Dangers Lurk
Beyond Jackson’s safe walls, new dangers brew. We are introduced to a group of scarred survivors who worship a long-dead prophet, hinting that Seattle holds not only the WLF but other, more mysterious threats. The world outside is growing darker, and Ellie’s journey will be more treacherous than she knows.
Ellie and Dina: A Bond Forged in Loss
Under the cover of darkness, Ellie and Dina quietly slip away from Jackson, with some unlikely allies secretly helping them. As they travel, their friendship deepens with small, intimate conversations about past kisses and shared fears revealing their growing emotional connection. It’s not just vengeance that drives them forward; it’s the comfort they find in each other amid the chaos.
The Road to Seattle: A City Bracing for War
Close to Seattle, they stumble upon a massacre , the victims bearing the same scars as the cult-like survivors. The city ahead looks quiet but ominous, with the WLF preparing for something big. As tanks and soldiers roll out into the streets, Ellie and Dina brace themselves for the battles ahead.
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An Emotional Turning Point
Episode 3 marks a shift in ‘The Last of Us’ season 2. It beautifully balances grief, rage, and human connection, reminding us that even in the darkest times, it’s love and loyalty that give our heroes the strength to keep moving forward.
New episodes of ‘The Last of Us Season’ 2 air every Monday on JioHotstar.
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