Swing By Our Final of Us Spoiler Zone, Focus on That Massive Second

Ever since The Last of Us was renewed for a second season, there was one query amongst followers: when do they do it? And by “it,” we imply…

Killing Joel. His demise is the inciting incident of The Last of Us Part II, however there have been loads of causes for followers of the video games to suppose this occasion could possibly be delayed to the center or finish of the season to maintain him (and by extension, Pedro Pascal) round. As a substitute, “By the Valley” performs issues out much like how they do within the supply materials: Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) is rescued by Joel and Dina (Isabela Merced) from the Contaminated, and after getting him alone, she reveals he killed her dad and mom throughout his hospital rampage earlier than beating him to demise with a golf membership. Not like the sport, although, Ellie (Bella Ramsay) doesn’t witness the entire beatdown, she solely is available in to see his bloodied face and Abby ending him off with the damaged ends of the membership.

However in any other case, Joel is 100%, for actual lifeless, and thus begins Ellie’s quest for vengeance. Those that’ve performed The Final of Us Half II have an thought of how issues are about to go for Ellie and Abby (learn: not effectively), and audiences coming in contemporary are in for a trip. For now, we wish to know what you considered this flip of occasions within the feedback under. Our recap for the total episode will drop within the morning.

Need extra io9 information? Try when to count on the newest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s subsequent for the DC Universe on film and TV, and every thing you must learn about the way forward for Doctor Who.