The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 1 Ending Explained

Here is what happens at the end of the season 2 premiere of The Last of Us, including an explanation of Abby's group's direction. The first episode of the second season is finally available. HBO's eagerly anticipated adaptation of the video game sequel The Last of Us Part II, The Last of Us season 2, carries on the plot of the HBO adaptation of the original game. Many fans of The Last of Us are eager to see what HBO does with many of the game's storylines because of the highly contentious plot of The Last of Us Part II.

Joel's deception of Ellie is brought up in the first episode of The Last of Us season 2, but it then jumps ahead five years. Once there, it becomes clear that Joel and Ellie have made the decision to remain in Jackson, Wyoming, and they have established themselves as important community members. Ellie is excited to go on scouting trips, but Joel is in charge of construction in Jackson. While danger lurks in the background because of Abby's presence, the majority of the episode is devoted to examining the effects of Joel's enigmatic fallout with Ellie.

The Reasons Behind Abby's and the Washington Liberation Front's Search for and Kill of Joel

A band of new characters is the subject of one of the opening scenes in The Last of Us season 2, episode 1, which is set in Salt Lake City. In the season one finale of The Last of Us, Kaitlyn Dever's character Abby and a number of her Firefly friends are shown lamenting the passing of their fellow Fireflies who were murdered by Joel. Abby's father was one of the Firefly doctors who was killed; he was one of the people who was trying to find a treatment for the cordyceps virus. After destroying the Firefly settlement, Joel and Ellie fled Salt Lake City quickly, leaving Abby to seek retribution.

Abby is the Firefly with the strongest desire for vengeance among those seen in The Last of Us season 2, episode 1. Abby disagrees with those who simply want to move on. Abby suggests searching for Joel using the information they have, only to give him a slow and agonizing death. As a result, Abby sets out to track down and murder Joel with her friends, who are referred to as Washington Liberation Front members in The Last of Us Part II.

An explanation of Joel and Ellie's falling out

There is a five-year time jump in The Last of Us season 2 episode 1, and a lot transpired between The Last of Us seasons 1 and 2. Joel and Ellie's relationship undergoes one of the biggest transformations. Joel and Ellie are very close, but they have had a falling out and hardly communicate anymore. Joel is going to therapy in an effort to deal with this shift in their relationship because it is killing him. Although it isn't made clear what it is, Joel's therapist claims that he is lying about something that might be the cause of this falling out.

Joel's major lie at the end of season 1 is the most obvious reason for this. Ellie is captured by the Fireflies, who then disclose that in order to develop the cordyceps cure, they must kill her. Joel saves Ellie by killing the Fireflies. Joel then tells Ellie a falsehood to hide his identity: the cure didn't work. If their falling out is based on this lie, then Ellie learned of Joel's lie during the five years that separated them. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that this occurred because in season 1, Ellie already appeared dubious of Joel's justification.

The Identity of Eugene and the Reason Joel Killed Him

Joel's therapist, a character not present in the original game, is portrayed by Catherine O'Hara in season two of The Last of Us. She eventually confesses to Joel during their conversation that Joel killed her husband, Eugene. This is most likely one of the game's characters, Eugene Linden. Some of these details are consistent with the fact that Eugene was a Jackson patrolman who also owned a marijuana farm. But Eugene passed away from a stroke during the game. Joel shot Eugene in The Last of Us. Since Joel is not incarcerated, it is likely related to Eugene's infection, though the reason is not disclosed.

The Evolution of Infected People Over the Past Five Years

It turns out that during the give-year period between seasons of The Last of Us, the infected have also changed. Ellie and Dina get stuck in a supermarket while on patrol and come across multiple infected people. Despite exhibiting signs of extraordinary intelligence, one of these infected appears to be a stalker. The Jackson council is informed by Ellie and Dina about this infected's strategic thinking, emphasizing how the infected are changing. Given that the zombified corpses are more lethal than ever, Jackson may be in even greater danger.

What is happening in the relationship between Dina and Ellie?

Another major plot point that was introduced in The Last of Us season 2, episode 1, is the relationship between Ellie and Dina. Their shared dance at the New Year's party suggests that romance is growing between them. Dina and Jesse appear to care for one another, despite Ellie being aware that they have had an intermittent relationship. It will be interesting to observe how closely the HBO series adheres to its original romantic plotline, which is based on their relationship in The Last of Us Part II.

How The Last Of Us Is Different Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Game

Season 1 of The Last of Us was remarkably accurate to the highly regarded original game. Given the controversy surrounding The Last of Us Part II, many fans are interested in how many changes season 2 will bring. The plot of The Last of Us Part II is barely introduced in Season 2, episode 1, which primarily focuses on brief Joel and Ellie character moments. As a result, the majority of the episode consists of unique scenes, like Joel attending therapy.

However, episode 1 remains true to the game in terms of the main beats. The action sequence in the supermarket, Abby's search for Joel, and even Ellie and Dina's encounter with the homophobic man at the dance are all taken directly from the game. Episode 1 indicates that The Last of Us season 2 will stay faithful to the original material, even though the order and pacing are somewhat altered.