‘The Last of Us’ Review: Episode 5 Stares Death in the Face and Asks for More — Spoilers
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “The Last of Us” Season 2, Episode 5. For previous coverage, check out last week’s review.]
“I know.”
Who knew two little words could evoke so many questions? From the second Season 2 began, “The Last of Us” has kept audiences in the dark over how much Ellie (Bella Ramsey) knows about what Joel (Pedro Pascal) did for her. The opening moments (which revisit the final scene from Season 1) see Ellie asking Joel to “swear” that the story he told her is true; that what he said happened with the Fireflies in the Salt Lake City hospital was what really happened. He swears, promising her there was no other choice, but the expression on her face doesn’t reflect a person who’s convinced; it’s more like a person who’s resolved.
Five years after that vow, when Season 2’s story picks up, Joel and Ellie are in a silent feud.
“I know.”
Who knew two little words could evoke so many questions? From the second Season 2 began, “The Last of Us” has kept audiences in the dark over how much Ellie (Bella Ramsey) knows about what Joel (Pedro Pascal) did for her. The opening moments (which revisit the final scene from Season 1) see Ellie asking Joel to “swear” that the story he told her is true; that what he said happened with the Fireflies in the Salt Lake City hospital was what really happened. He swears, promising her there was no other choice, but the expression on her face doesn’t reflect a person who’s convinced; it’s more like a person who’s resolved.
Five years after that vow, when Season 2’s story picks up, Joel and Ellie are in a silent feud.
- 5/12/2025
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
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