Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us season 2, episode 2.
In the second episode of “The Last of Us” Season 2, titled “Through the Valley,” the heart-wrenching moment when Abby avenges the Fireflies by killing Joel is as impactful and terrifying as it was in the game. The TV series effectively intensified Ellie’s emotional turmoil during this scene. From the onset of the season, Abby had sworn revenge for Joel’s actions against the Fireflies, and not even his supposed protective shield could save him from her vengeance.
In the game, certain aspects of Joel’s demise differ from those depicted in the TV series. Instead of being with Dina, Joel is patrolling with Tommy during this event in the game. Moreover, before Abby could deliver her prepared eulogy about her deceased father, Joel interrupts her in the game, unlike in the TV show where she delivers the fatal blow by stabbing him with a broken golf club instead of crushing his skull. A notable modification in the TV series is a subtle but highly impactful adjustment to Ellie’s involvement in the scene.
In The Last Of Us Season 2, Ellie Is Still Conscious After Joel’s Death
Ellie Gets Knocked Out In The Game
In the game or TV show, Ellie embarks on a search for Joel who has vanished during patrol. She locates him at a chalet where Abby and her companions reside. Slipping into the structure, she descends to the basement and encounters Abby brutally assaulting Joel. Before Ellie can intervene, Abby’s friends seize her, pin her down on the floor, and compel her to witness as Abby brutally murders Joel. However, following Owen’s instruction for Abby to cease, she eventually kills Joel – a twist that the series introduces.
In the game, following Joel’s demise, Ellie is rendered unconscious and the screen fades to black. She regains consciousness briefly when Dina and Jesse locate her, but then the game skips ahead to Tommy consoling Ellie back in Jackson. However, in the TV series, Ellie remains awake as Abby and her group depart, enabling us to witness her immediate response to Joel’s death. The camera lingers intensely on Ellie for an extended period as she struggles to cope with the devastating event.
Seeing Ellie’s Immediate Reaction To Joel’s Death Makes It Even More Tragic
It Forces Us To Sit With Her Intense Grief
As a movie critic, I must admit, I didn’t believe that the TV show could evoke more sorrow from Joel’s demise than the game did. Yet, by prolonging our stay with Ellie amidst her devastating grief in those poignant moments following the act, the showrunners achieved what I thought was impossible. In the game, Ashley Johnson delivered an incredibly moving portrayal of a shattered and defeated Ellie upon witnessing Joel’s lifeless body, but her performance was fleeting, cut short by a swift kick to the head that sent her unconscious. However, in this adaptation, we are granted the opportunity to bear witness to Ellie’s unfiltered anguish over a longer period, making the impact of Joel’s passing even more profound and heart-wrenching.
In the TV series, Ellie finds herself awake and by herself with Joel’s lifeless form, which allows for a more heart-wrenching portrayal. Indeed, she exhibits a multitude of emotions, such as shock, terror, bewilderment, and profound sorrow. The scene where Ellie slowly moves towards Joel to take the golf club from his neck and rest beside him amplifies the tragic atmosphere, making it even more poignant than in the video game.
Ellie Lying With Joel’s Body Creates A Heartbreaking Visual Parallel With Season 1
It’s Similar To When She Lies With Him While He’s Recovering From His Stab Wound
In “The Last of Us,” the creators frequently employ mirror images to draw emotional comparisons visually. For instance, the bond between Sam and Henry resembles that of Joel and Ellie. The original game opens and closes with scenes of Joel carrying Sarah through the turmoil of the apocalypse and then carrying Ellie out of a hospital, creating a powerful visual echo. This visual mirroring is also present in the TV series adaptation. A particularly poignant example can be found in season 2, episode 2, where Ellie lies beside Joel’s body after his death, recalling a similar scene from season 1, adding to the emotional impact.
In the gripping seventh episode of season 1 of “The Last of Us,” titled “Left Behind,” I found myself immersed in a heart-wrenching scenario where roles are unexpectedly reversed. Instead of Joel safeguarding Ellie, it’s Ellie who steps up to protect Joel when he is gravely injured by a shattered baseball bat. She manages to transport him to a hidden basement sanctuary and discovers some vital medication to nurse him back to health. After carefully administering the life-saving drugs, Ellie lies beside Joel, waiting with bated breath for the medicine to work. The poignant scene of Ellie cradling Joel’s lifeless body is an emotional replay of a familiar shot; this time, it’s tinged with the profound sadness that Ellie cannot save him from his fatal wound.
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2025-04-24 12:59