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 dying is the inciting incident of The Last of Us Half II, however there have been a lot of causes for followers of the video games to assume this occasion may very well 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 just 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 dying with a golf membership. In contrast to 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 useless, and thus begins Ellie’s quest for vengeance. Those that’ve performed The Last 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 need to know what you thought of this flip of occasions within the feedback beneath. Our recap for the total episode will drop within the morning.

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