This review contains spoilers forThe Last of Usseason 2 episode 2.
The Last of Usis no stranger to throwing emotional gut-punches.
Jackson faces the perfect storm of threats in this episode.
The town is preparing for a potential infected attack that ends up coming to pass in a massive way.
Jesse tells her that unfortunately Joel already left with Dina (Isabela Merced).
But their victory isnt without loss, both within the town and outside of it.
Its not easy to watch by any means.
Even her friends start to show visible discomfort at her actions.
But Dever is so powerful in this scene.
When Ellie finally arrives, its heartbreaking to watch her realize whats happening.
Ellies cries and screams as she crawls over toward Joel are haunting.
Were watching Abby do to Ellie what Joel did to her, only even more violently.
When she threatens to kill Abby and her crew, we know that she means it.
New episodes of The Last of Us season 2 premiere Sundays at 9 p.m.
ET on HBO, culminating with the finale on May 25, 2025.
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Rating:
4.5 out of 5
