Noel Murray reviews the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ season 2, which follows a character’s journey after losing a major cast member. The show’s handling of grief is reminiscent of Joss Whedon’s approach in his earlier work, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, where characters carried the pain of a loss for multiple episodes. This episode makes a strong case for the future of this season and raises questions about the right amount of time allowed for TV characters to mourn their losses.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/arts/television/the-last-of-us-recap-season-2-episode-3.html