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6 Theories For How The Last Of Us Season 2 Will Deal With Its Big Joel Moment
The Last of Us Part 2 is of course highly anticipated due to the success of Part 1, but the shocking opening of The Last of Us Part II has only increased the pressure for Part 2 of the sequel series.
6 Theories For How The Last Of Us Season 2 Will Deal With Its Big Joel Moment
HBO’s The Last of Us Part 2 is of course highly anticipated due to the success of Part 1, but the shocking opening of The Last of Us Part II has only increased the pressure for Part 2 of the sequel series. Interest in Joel’s story has only grown. Near the start of the second game, Joel – played by Troy Baker in the games and Pedro Pascal in the live-action version of The Last of Us – is brutally bludgeoned to death by a vengeful Abby, and the rest of the game is about seeking: revenge. It was a shocking and controversial start for a video game, and it will be hard to repeat that for the series. Before the strike, The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal said he wasn’t sure how the show would handle Joel’s death or how much Joel would be featured in season 2. Joel’s death was highly controversial and led to some of the best stories in video game history, but television is a different medium, and showrunners may want to adapt the game in a different, more surprising way. With production on The Last of Us season 2 set to begin in early 2024, it’s only a matter of time before Joel’s fate is revealed.
Joel Will Die In The First Episode Of The Last Of Us Season 2
Sometimes the simplest answer is the right one. If The Last of Us season 2 is faithful to the video games, Joel will most likely die at the end of the first episode. The game advances several years from the first game, which would be appropriate considering the gap of years between seasons. Joel and Ellie have been in a precarious state ever since they discovered the truth of the disaster near the hospital. Before the two can spend much time together, Abby, the daughter of the murdered doctor, appears. Joel takes revenge by beating her to death. Part 1 of The Last of Us was mostly faithful to the video games, so it makes sense that part 2 will be just as faithful. Unfortunately, this will limit Pascal’s time on the series, but Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie, is more than capable of leading the series, and Ellie’s journey of revenge could last for several seasons. For viewers unfamiliar with the games, this is also a shocking introduction to the series that will have you hooked right away. This won’t come as a shock to all players, but it’s probably the best way to tell the story.
Joel Will Die Mid-Way Through The Last Of Us Season 2
Showrunner Craig Mazin has spoken about how adapting The Last of Us Part II’s sprawling story would take multiple seasons. The game is too long and dense to simply fit into eight TV episodes, but it also allows the show to flesh out the game and further develop character interactions. It could give viewers more time with Joel and Ellie without drastically changing the story or structure before Joel dies midway through season two and Abby tears them apart.
Last Of Us Season 2 Will Tell The Game’s Story In A More Linear Fashion
Most of the scenes involving Joel in the game are flashbacks that take place during the game. These flashbacks show how Ellie discovers the truth about the Fireflies and how they ultimately reconcile. These are powerful scenes that come at perfect moments in the game, but in the medium of television it would probably be more effective to tell the story linearly, with these flashbacks taking up the majority of the second season. This would again expand the game’s storyline over multiple seasons, giving viewers even more time with Joel.
Joel Will Die At The End Of The Last Of Us Season 2
Assuming the series deviates from the template and significantly changes Joel’s death, it would result in a major twist at the end of season 2. Instead of being the catalyst for Ellie’s journey of revenge after Abby, Joel could accompany her on this quest, only to meet his tragic fate upon reaching Abby. Not only would this take an entire season to make Joel and Ellie understand the outcome of the first game, but it would be a shocking development for all viewers, not just those who haven’t played the game.
Joel Won’t Die In Season 2
While this may just be wishful thinking, it’s still possible that Joel won’t die in The Last of Us season 2 and the writers are saving this story for a later episode. There’s a lot to explore in the series’ world and characters, so there’s no reason to rush the final conclusion of the second game. Joel’s death isn’t inevitable, but the series doesn’t need to rush it. Season 2 of The Last of Us might do well to tell a slower paced story.
Last Of Us Season 2 Will Have Even More Flashbacks Than The Game
Regardless of how The Last of Us season 2 handles Joel’s death, Joel’s departure does not preclude the character or Pascal from appearing in future episodes. Like the game, the series will likely include flashbacks to Joel and Ellie, but there could be more to the series. While the game is mostly linear with a few flashbacks, the series could split the flashbacks evenly and spend half the season on the past and Joel. The series could also explore Joel’s life before the outbreak and how he has changed as a person and as a father.
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