The fifth episode of The Last of Us Season 2 was action-packed, seeing Ellie and Dina face off against Stalkers, Seraphites, and Wolves, ending with the explosive conclusion of Ellie murdering Nora. Now, as is the case with the game, the time between days gives us an opportunity for some flashbacks.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 Recap

Episode six of The Last of Us Season 2 opens in 1983 Austin, with Tommy and Joel as kids. Their father confronts Joel, who says he got into a fight over buying drugs, but his father sees through the lie, knowing that Joel is covering for Tommy.

Joel tells his father not to hurt Tommy, and he gives Joel a beer. He tells Joel about how his dad once broke his jaw over stealing a candy bar. Joel asks why he still does it if he knows how it feels, and his dad says that even though he hits them,...