What Does Joels Death Mean in the Context of ‘The Last of Us’?

Season 2 finds beautiful ways to update what might very well be the best video game narrative ever told.

In hindsight, Mylod is a perfect choice of director for this pivotal moment inThe Last of Us.

Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us Episode 5

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Consider that Mylodwon an Emmy for his direction of Connors Wedding,arguably one of the finest episodes ofSuccession.

Mylod is brilliant at making inevitable moments still feel like the rug is being pulled out from under us.

New episodes ofThe Last of UsSeason 2 premiere Sundays on HBO and Max.

Gabriel Luna as Tommy looking to the left in a plaid coat in The Last of Us Season 2

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Isabela Merced as Dina and Pedro Pascal as Joel looking off screen concerned in The Last of Us Season 2

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Pedro Pascal and Isabela Merced in The Last of Us Season 2

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