The second episode of The Last of Us season two has left fans reeling after a shocking plot twist that saw Joel killed by Abby. While Pedro Pascal and Kaitlyn Dever, who play the titular characters on the show, have no bad blood between them, many viewers were visibly upset by the scene.
Major spoilers ahead for those unfamiliar with The Last of Us Part 2. One viewer likened seeing Ellie lying next to Joel’s dead body as worse than the game itself. Others were left stunned by the way Joel’s fingers twitched, indicating his desperate attempt to reach out to Ellie.
However, not all fans shared the same sentiment. Some decided to go into denial, convinced that the scene was just a mass hallucination or a setup for the next episode. One fan even joked about Pedro Pascal needing compassionate leave due to excessive crying on set.
Despite the shock and sadness, Naughty Dog and HBO have confirmed a third season of The Last of Us, with showrunner Craig Mazin stating they exceeded their most ambitious goals.
Source: https://www.eurogamer.net/the-internet-reacts-to-the-last-of-us-season-twos-latest-episode