By Daniel Bibby Published 6 minutes ago
There’s a heartbreaking death in The Last of Us games that fans are dreading having to witness again, but there’s another scene that’s equally sad.
Summary
- The Last of Us season 2 will showcase the deaths of important characters like Joel and Jesse, both victims of Abby's vengeance.
- Jesse's death may be more heartbreaking than Joel's, as he dies without knowing he was going to be a father, adding a tragic layer to his demise.
- The post-apocalyptic setting of The Last of Us explores themes of loss and revenge, making even the victories feel like losses in the brutal world.
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Warning: This article contains information on he second The Last of Us game, which may spoil The Last of Us season 2.Fans of the games will be all too aware of the coming death of one of the show's characters in The Last of Us season 2, but the anticipated scene is pulling focus from the loss of another key figure who'll likely be lost from the story. While The Last of Us TV show has already made changes to the source material, character deaths have remained in place. Therefore, the losses from the second game should be carried over into Max's live-action adaptation and help influence The Last of Us season 2 cast.
The Last of Us doesn't have an upbeat narrative. However, the story's post-apocalyptic setting creates a brilliant canvas to explore the very human themes of loss and revenge. The Last of Us season 1's ending was a success due to its adherence to the games on which it was based. At the same time, the show added elements that didn't feature in the source material, improving the experience for those already familiar with the tale. In the world of The Last of Us, even the wins feel like losses, and season 2 is set to continue this trend.
Joel Isn't Abby's Only Notable Victim In The Last Of Us Part II Game
Jesse also meets his end at the hands of Abby
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One of the earliest moments in the second The Last of Us game is also the most memorable — for the most macabre of reasons. Joel, after surviving the events of the first game, is brutally murdered by a revenge-driven woman named Abby. The Last of Us season 2 will star Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Joel's killer. As such, Pedro Pascal's role in the season 2 cast should be severely reduced compared to his appearances in season 1.
However, the character of Jesse in the second game also meets his end at the hands of Abby, and it's just as hard-hitting. While Joel's prominence in the franchise makes his final scene stick out, Jesse's death is also an important moment in the story of the second game. So, although the pending loss of Pedro Pascal's Joel may be overshadowing the coming death of Young Mazino's Jesse, both characters are victims of Abby's bloodlust in the second game in The Last of Us series.
Why Jesse's Death In The Last Of Us Season 2 Could Be More Upsetting Than Joel's
Jesse's life was only just beginning when he was killed
It would be surprising if the fate of Manzino's Jesse deviated from his game counterpart's, so he will likely perish along with Pascal's Joel. While Joel's death is harrowing, Jesse's is arguably much worse. At the point of Jesse's death in the game, Dina is pregnant with his child — a fact that she never shares with him. Therefore, Jesse dies never knowing he was going to be a father, and his almost throwaway murder makes him one of the wasted The Last of Us characters. The TV show can honor Jesse better by mourning the character to a greater extent.
There is also the consideration that Joel was at least able to prepare Ellie for the horrors of the world in which they live before he was killed. This gave Ellie the tools she needed to survive. As Ellie's surrogate father, Joel fulfilled his fatherly duties in this way. Abby's actions in the second game, and presumably The Last of Us season 2, not only rob Jesse of his life but also of the chance to help Dana with raising their child to be a survivor.
The Last of Us season 1 is available to stream on Max. There is currently no official release date for The Last of Us season 2.
Cast Pedro Pascal , Bella Ramsey , Gabriel Luna , Anna Torv , Merle Dandridge , Nick Offerman , Jeffrey Pierce Release Date January 15, 2023 Seasons 1
