The Last of Us is back on our screens with season two. And the season two premiere episode picks up five years after The Last of Us‘ season one finale. That means there has been a whole lot of changing and evolving among our core characters, as well as new faces joining in the fungus fun. Unfortunately, the Infected have also had half a decade to learn and grow. And we’re not sure we like what they’re up to. And gulp, the Cordyceps virus isn’t the only new threat in town. Join us as we recap The Last of Us‘ season two premiere and highlight all the new revelations and questions it leaves us with.
New Revelations From The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere
Joel and Ellie Are Estranged in The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere
There was a clear tension between Joel and Ellie at the end of The Last of Us season one. But after Ellie made Joel swear he wasn’t lying to her about what happened with the Fireflies, she seemed to accept him at his word. But, of course, it’s never that easy.
In therapy, Joel confesses that he did something to Ellie, but lables that something as “I saved her.” For her part, Ellie will barely look at Joel and won’t offer him full sentence responses in conversation. Clearly, something has been very strained between them. When Joel intervenes after Seth is rude to Ellie and Dina, calling them a queer slur, Ellie explodes at him in front of the whole town of Jackson. They exchange hurt looks outside their house after, but don’t say a word. We’re sad to see Joel and Ellie in this state.
Joel Is in Therapy
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As we mentioned briefly, Joel is in therapy. And honestly, we’re happy to hear it even if he isn’t being totally honest. More shows need depicitions of therapy, especially when it comes to masculine characters seeking to talk and express their feelings. Joel’s therapist Gail seems to know he’s leaving something out, but he isn’t quite ready to tell her.
Joel Killed a Character From The Last of Us—Part II Named Eugene
We learn something new and interesting in The Last of Us‘ season two premiere episode. Joel evidentally shot and killed a minor character from The Last of Us—Part II game named Eugene. Eugene never appeared in The Last of Us season one, so this is all new information, discussing a portion of the five years that The Last of Us skipped that we haven’t yet seen.
Since Eugene hails from the games, we assume this will become important later on. In The Last of Us—Part II we never meet Eugene, but we know that he used to be a Firefly and had a weed farm. (Something that’s mentioned in The Last of Us season two premiere episode.) The show also gives Eugene a wife, Joel’s therapist Gail, played by Catherine O’Hara.
Gail tells Joel that she knows Joel had no choice but to kill Eugene, and she should forgive him, but she’s tried and she can’t because of how he did it. We’re not sure what that means, but we’re interested to learn more.
There’s a New Infected Type in the World of The Last of Us, Stalkers
What a time to be alive in The Last of Us‘ world. The Last of Us season two premire episode introduces us to a new kind of Infected, a Stalker. Ellie encounters a Stalker when she and Dina break into an old grocery store on a “recon” mission for the Jackson town. Instead of just running for Ellie, the Infected he meets seemingly strategizes to try to infect her. Ellie later describes the Stalkers as “smart,” noting that they “took cover, planned, waited, lured her in” and didn’t just run at her as other Infected might. The group of Infected also seem to have fought together to take down a Grizzly bear.
At the end of the episode, we see Infected fungus vines/tendrils creeping in through Jackson’s pipe system, indicating the Infected are indeed planning something more than just running at Jackson’s walls.
A New Threat Emerges in The Last of Us‘ Season 2 Premiere: Abby and the Fireflies
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If new kinds of Infected weren’t enough, there’s another threat descending on Jackson, Abby and the Fireflies. We meet Abby and her crew right after Joel kills the Fireflies in Salt Lake City. They have buried their dead who they failed to save and discuss going to Seattle where someone called Isaac is leading a group of Fireflies. Abby insists they need to find Joel first, despite not knowing where he went or what he looks like exactly. (Although Abby seems to have quite a few facts, including noting that he’s very handsome.)
The rest of Abby’s crew doesn’t seem so sure, but reluctantly agree to help her find Joel. Abby makes it very clear that what she wants is to kill Joel and slowly.
At the very end of The Last of Us season two premiere episode, we see that in the last five years, Abby has managed to get pretty close. She and her crew are right outside Jackson, gearing up to descend on the town.
Ellie and Dina Are on a Complicated Path to a Romance
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Ellie and Dina are best friends, but clearly Ellie is crushing hard on Dina and Dina is not opposed. Throughout the whole of The Last of Us season two’s premiere, Ellie and Dina are flirting hard. And that culminates with a dance and a kiss on New Year’s Eve. (Although it’s rudely interrupted by Seth.) The moment is genuinely so beautiful. We’re rooting for those crazy kids, even if Ellie is convinced that Jesse and Dina will soon get back together.
New Questions From The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere
What Will Happen to Jackson with the Infected in its Pipes and Abby Descending?
It’s not looking great for Jackson at the moment. Between the newly wise Infected/Stalkers rising around it and infiltrating its pipes and Abby’s band of Fireflies at its doorstep, what will become of the happy community? We figure nothing good can last, but we don’t want to see disaster hit Jackson.
What Are Abby and the Fireflies Planning?
It took five years, but Abby and the Fireflies are close to Jackson, Joel, and Ellie. What will they do now that they’re there? We know what Abby wants, but will she get it?
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Will Ellie and Dina Find Their Way to Love?
Ellie and Dina took steps forward in getting together, but there’s probably a long way from drunken makeouts to experssions of feelings. Will they be able to fall in love in season two of The Last of Us? We sure hope so.
How Did Joel Kill Eugene Exactly?
We know Joel killed Eugene and the way he did it haunts his wife Gail. But what exactly happened? It seems that The Last of Us season two’s premire is being purposefully vague about what caused Joel to shoot Eugene and what went down between the two of them. Obviously, we assume Infected were involved, but maybe not?
Will Joel and Ellie Reconcile in The Last of Us Season 2?
Joel and Ellie are in a sad state during The Last of Us season two premiere. Will they be able to work through their differences this season? We’ll keep our fingers crossed because we miss their dynamic in scenes together.
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