

In serving a satisfying and shocking ending the episode is a success, but it’s not necessarily the resounding one I expected.įollowing on from House of the Dragon you'd be mistaken for thinking there's nothing HBO loves more than a traumatic childbirth scene. But while it grants exciting new information about Ellie’s origins on one hand, it does slightly dampen the impact of Joel’s decision on the other.

Of course, the choice that Joel makes is as divisive as ever, and for the most part, is fantastically translated to the screen - once again faithfully recreating iconic imagery and echoing familiar conversations. As HBO’s The Last of Us reaches its season one finale, the story arrives at its most crucial fork in the road.
