On The Final of Us, the Path Towards Revenge Begins

If anybody thought Joel’s dying within the previous episode of The Last of Us was only a fake-out, the third episode modified that proper at first. Amiss the burning wreckage of Jackson, Wyoming, Tommy says goodbye to his brother earlier than opening credit that didn’t embrace Pedro Pascal’s identify. Nope, Joel is not coming back. However, his savage homicide by the hands of Abby was on the middle of the motion anyway.

Episode three of The Last of Us season two known as “The Path,” and what an ideal title it’s. The episode labored to reset our feelings and expectations for what’s to come back because the individuals of Jackson determine how, or if, they’ll get even with Joel’s killers. It certainly put us on “the trail” for the remainder of the season.

Three months have handed since Joel’s dying and Jackson has used that point to rebuild, each bodily and emotionally. Ellie spent that point within the hospital and has lastly healed. Earlier than she will be able to depart although, she has to see Gail. Gail needs to see how Ellie is doing mentally, so Ellie simply tells her what she needs to listen to. She’s unhappy and offended, after all, however appears oddly at peace, which doesn’t mesh with the way in which everybody thinks she and Joel left issues. Gail is skeptical about her well-being however provides her the okay to go away anyway.

Ellie’s demeanor with Gail isn’t the identical as when she will get house. There she finds Joel’s watch, gifted to her from Tommy, and Joel’s issues hanging within the closet. She breaks down a bit, solely to be interrupted by Dina, who has some information. Apparently, whereas Ellie was within the hospital, she requested Dina if she remembered something in regards to the individuals who killed Joel and he or she stated she didn’t. That was a lie. Now that Ellie is healed, Dina reveals that she is aware of the place they’re from (Seattle), what their group known as (the Washington Liberation Entrance, aka WLF), and even just a few of their names, such because the chief, Abby. Ellie is pissed Dina withheld the data however appears desperate to act. They discuss to Tommy, who sympathizes however says they will’t simply depart and not using a plan. That plan includes bringing the matter in entrance of the entire city.

Earlier than the episode offers with that, issues curiously reduce to a nature path exterior of Seattle. There, a gaggle of individuals with scars on their cheeks are strolling and speaking through whistles. We be taught they’re a non secular group who’re on the run from some type of warfare. They appear fierce however appear innocent sufficient if not threatened. A couple of particular whistles reveal they’re being threatened, although, and the entire group hides. Just a little woman asks an older man in the event that they’re hiding from demons. The person says no. They’re hiding from “wolves.” It’s a scene that feels a bit misplaced on the time, however can be massively necessary later within the episode.

On the city assembly, Jackson’s council has to determine if they’re okay with sending a gaggle of individuals to Seattle to kill Abby and her pals. It’s a giant subject, so the entire city has packed in to debate it. Some don’t assume it’s value sending a gaggle of their greatest out, leaving the city unprotected, particularly after the latest assault. Others, like Seth, assume it has to occur to point out their power. Finally, Ellie speaks and says that she needs to go not simply to get revenge, however as a result of it’s what she would do for anybody else on the town. The entire level of being a group is having one another’s backs and he or she needs them to have hers and Joel’s. The entire arguments are compelling and noteworthy however, finally, the council denies the movement 8-3.

The assembly scene was The Final of Us at its greatest. Concurrently transferring the story ahead whereas additionally giving the viewers loads to consider. Sure, after all, we need to see Ellie exit and discover Abby which clearly goes to occur finally. However is that payback value risking the lives of others? What does it get the city in return? Whereas the present will very quickly make that alternative for us, it was fascinating to internalize this dilemma. Is Ellie asking an excessive amount of?

Finally, it doesn’t matter. Shedding the vote was only a formality. Simply as Gail and Tommy focus on over beers in brief middle subject of a Little League sport, Ellie goes it doesn’t matter what. She’ll go alone if she has to however she received’t need to. Dina reveals up at Ellie’s with a full-on plan of how one can get to Seattle. She’s received the map, she’s received an inventory of provides, she’s received all of it. Dina is the whole lot Ellie wants in her life and, we are able to see in Ellie’s eyes, she is aware of it too.

And so, with the assistance of Seth, Ellie and Dina hit the street towards Seattle. At this level, I principally thought the episode was going to finish and the journey throughout the nation would take up the following episode or two not less than. However The Final of Us has no time for that. Over a really brief interval in present time, Dina and Ellie really make it to Seattle on this episode, which is wild. However, after all, just a few key issues occur alongside the way in which.

First, they go to Joel’s grave. Very unhappy. Second, there may be some light flirting in a tent whereas discussing the New Yr’s Eve kiss. Third, Ellie and Dina determine that the WLF are most likely a small group since nobody has heard of them they usually’ll absolutely be capable of beat them themselves. It received’t be a giant deal.

Which brings us again to the Scars. Dina and Ellie discover themselves on the identical path we noticed earlier within the episode and see the remnants of a wrestle. Off to the facet, Dina discovers a clearing stuffed with lifeless our bodies, which makes her throw up. When Ellie sees it, we see it’s the identical man and younger woman from earlier within the episode. The individuals have been massacred, together with ladies and youngsters. And didn’t they are saying they have been hiding from Wolves? May they’ve meant the WLF?

Ellie and Dina attain Seattle and marvel at its skyline. Every part appears to be like quiet and they’re liking their possibilities. Nonetheless, that’s after we see Manny, performed by Danny Ramirez, who was with Abby again in Jackson. He’s looking out for the WLF which we see just isn’t a small group. It’s an enormous large navy presence. With tanks. And armor. And plenty and plenty of weapons. Discovering and killing Abby was going to be tough even when she was with a small group. Now it appears virtually unattainable

And so “The Path” is ready for the remainder of The Final of Us season two. Ellie and Dina are in Seattle looking Abby and up towards insurmountable odds. Will they discover her? Will it’s value it? And what the heck is the story of this group?

New episodes of The Final of Us drop Sundays on HBO and Max.

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