You Won’t Believe How The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Changes The Game Forever!

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Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Last of Us season 2, episode 3!

At long last, the third episode of “The Last of Us” season 2 has arrived, and below are six key differences between this HBO episode and the video game “The Last of Us Part II.” In contrast to season 1 of “The Last of Us,” which made only minor adjustments to the original story and mostly added new elements, season 2 of the TV series has already introduced some substantial modifications. Here are six significant changes that can be observed in episode 3 alone.

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In Episode 3 of “The Last of Us” season 2, we find Jackson recovering from a brutal attack by the Infected and Abby’s militia, following Joel’s death. Three months have passed, and while Jackson is mostly rebuilt, there’s still healing required. Despite the city council vetoing a plan to pursue Abby, Ellie and Dina decide to secretly leave Jackson and set off on their own quest for revenge. The remainder of the episode follows Ellie and Dina as they embark on their journey towards Seattle, determined to find and eliminate Abby.

6. Jackson Has To Recover From Episode 2’s Infected Attack

Which Was Episode 2’s Biggest Change

In terms of significant alterations between season 2, episode 2 of “The Last of Us” and its video game counterpart, “The Last of Us Part II”, the most notable difference is the inclusion of a large-scale attack by the Infected. During Joel’s demise, the town of Jackson is overrun by a colossal horde of Infected. The residents of the town must band together to prevent these monsters from breaking through their defenses, an event that doesn’t occur in “The Last of Us Part II”. Instead, this thrilling action sequence is exclusive to the HBO series.

In my perspective as a movie reviewer, The third episode of “The Last of Us” season 2 finds Jackson still ablaze, surrounded by the remnants of the Infected. The aftermath of the attack has left a massive reconstruction task at hand, one that requires the collective effort of Jackson’s citizens. This rebuilding phase serves as a pivotal point in the season’s narrative, illustrating why the assault on Jackson was crucial to the larger story unfolding in season 2.

5. There Is A Three-Month Time Jump After Joel’s Death

Instead Of Tommy Leaving One Day Later

In the HBO adaptation of “The Last of Us,” the sequence of events has been significantly altered, and this is further emphasized in season 2, episode 3. Unlike the video game, the TV show is set a decade earlier. The time gap between seasons 1 and 2 is five years, which is an additional year compared to the time difference between “The Last of Us” and “The Last of Us Part II.

Stepping into the shoes of a movie critic, I must say that the third episode of “The Last of Us” season 2 takes us on a journey that skips forward three months from where we last left our characters. Unlike its video game counterpart, “The Last of Us Part II,” in this adaptation, Tommy doesn’t immediately set out to track down Abby after Joel’s demise. Instead, an unexpected pause graces the narrative, with Ellie and Dina following suit, before anyone embarks on the hunt in this HBO series.

4. Ellie & Dina Leave Jackson Before Tommy

Instead Of Being Sent After Him

The key difference in the third episode of The Last of Us season 2 lies in the sequence of characters heading towards Seattle. In contrast to what happens in The Last of Us Part II, where Tommy sets out first in pursuit of Abby, Ellie and Dina are dispatched by Maria earlier in the TV series, with their mission being both to find Tommy and hunt down Abby.

In episode 3 of The Last of Us season 2, Tommy remains in Jackson. It seems probable that he’ll eventually pursue Abby, given the narrative requirements of The Last of Us Part II. However, the HBO series is pacing its story to match the video game, so it’s likely Tommy will depart for Seattle in an upcoming episode. As Ellie and Dina have already reached Seattle, if Tommy delays his departure, they might encounter Abby before he arrives, rendering his journey inconsequential.

3. Maria Doesn’t Send Ellie & Dina To Seattle

She Doesn’t Know About Their Mission In The HBO Show

In the game “The Last of Us Part II”, since Tommy isn’t the one who departs first for Seattle, it alters the circumstances under which Ellie and Dina depart from Jackson. Rather than discussing their departure with Maria before leaving as in the original story, Ellie and Dina choose to leave secretly in this version, with Seth aiding them in their stealthy exit.

Among the notable improvements in Episode 3 of the series, Ellie and Dina taking charge on their own makes them more self-reliant characters since they are no longer focused on finding Tommy. Instead, it could be Maria who sends Tommy after Ellie and Dina, reversing their roles from “The Last of Us Part II”. However, it seems unusual for The Last of Us Season 2 to ignore Tommy’s role in the pursuit of Abby. Yet, Episode 2 of Season 2 has already established Tommy’s absence during Joel’s stretch, suggesting that this change could indeed occur.

2. Tommy Has A Talk With Joel’s Therapist

They Discuss Ellie, Abby, & Joel’s Death

In the second season of The Last of Us, Catherine O’Hara’s character, Gail, is introduced as Joel’s therapist in the premiere episode. Despite Joel’s death in episode 2, Gail continues to be present, making an appearance in episode 3. During this episode, Tommy encounters Gail at a baseball game and they engage in a conversation. While not technically a therapy session, their discussion proved to be therapeutic for Tommy.

In their chat, Gail mentions how the job of acting as Ellie’s father figure has essentially been handed to him following Joel’s demise. They touch upon the topic of seeking revenge on Abby, although Tommy remains undecided at the end of their talk. Yet, this conversation with Gail might have sown the seeds for Tommy eventually leaving Jackson before the conclusion of The Last of Us season 2.

1. Seth Helps Ellie & Dina Escape Jackson

Giving Him More Screentime In The HBO Show

As a film critic, I found Seth to be a secondary character in “The Last of Us Part II.” In this story, Seth makes a regrettable homophobic remark towards Ellie and Dina at a dance, echoing a similar scene from “The Last of Us” Season 2. Remarkably, he later acknowledges and apologizes for his actions.

Interestingly, these scenes are reminiscent of their earlier portrayal in Season 2, but Seth’s character is expanded upon in episode 3. In a significant turn of events, Seth attends a council meeting in Jackson regarding the pursuit of Abby. During this gathering, he delivers an impassioned plea for retribution against Abby and emphasizes the potential perils of allowing her to evade capture.

Later on, Seth reappears. As Ellie and Dina are trying to slip away secretly, they encounter him. Seth equips Ellie and Dina with a horse, a firearm, and essential supplies, offering assistance for their journey. He expresses his desire to join them in their quest for revenge, but chooses to remain in Jackson instead. These scenes serve to develop Seth’s character, transforming him from a straightforward adversary in the second The Last of Us game into a more intricate and complex antagonist.

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2025-04-28 16:28