On The Final of Us, the Path Towards Revenge Begins

If anybody thought Joel’s demise within the previous episode of The Last of Us was only a fake-out, the third episode modified that proper at the beginning. Amiss the burning wreckage of Jackson, Wyoming, Tommy says goodbye to his brother earlier than opening credit that didn’t embrace Pedro Pascal’s identify. Nope, Joel is not coming back. However, his savage homicide by the hands of Abby was on the heart of the motion anyway.

Episode three of The Last of Us season two is known as “The Path,” and what an ideal title it’s. The episode labored to reset our feelings and expectations for what’s to return because the folks of Jackson determine how, or if, they’ll get even with Joel’s killers. It certainly put us on “the trail” for the remainder of the season.

Three months have handed since Joel’s demise and Jackson has used that point to rebuild, each bodily and emotionally. Ellie spent that point within the hospital and has lastly healed. Earlier than she will go away although, she has to see Gail. Gail needs to see how Ellie is doing mentally, so Ellie simply tells her what she needs to listen to. She’s unhappy and indignant, in fact, however appears oddly at peace, which doesn’t mesh with the best way everybody thinks she and Joel left issues. Gail is skeptical about her well-being however offers her the okay to go away anyway.

Ellie’s demeanor with Gail isn’t the identical as when she will get dwelling. There she finds Joel’s watch, gifted to her from Tommy, and Joel’s issues hanging within the closet. She breaks down a bit, solely to be interrupted by Dina, who has some information. Apparently, whereas Ellie was within the hospital, she requested Dina if she remembered something in regards to the individuals who killed Joel and she or he stated she didn’t. That was a lie. Now that Ellie is healed, Dina reveals that she is aware of the place they’re from (Seattle), what their group is known as (the Washington Liberation Entrance, aka WLF), and even just a few of their names, such because the chief, Abby. Ellie is pissed Dina withheld the data however appears wanting to act. They speak to Tommy, who sympathizes however says they will’t simply go away and not using a plan. That plan entails bringing the matter in entrance of the entire city.

Earlier than the episode offers with that, issues curiously reduce to a nature path outdoors of Seattle. There, a gaggle of individuals with scars on their cheeks are strolling and speaking by way of whistles. We be taught they’re a non secular group who’re on the run from some form of battle. They give the impression of being fierce however appear innocent sufficient if not threatened. Just a few particular whistles reveal they’re being threatened, although, and the entire group hides. A little bit woman asks an older man in the event that they’re hiding from demons. The person says no. They’re hiding from “wolves.” It’s a scene that feels slightly misplaced on the time, however shall be vastly vital later within the episode.

On the city assembly, Jackson’s council has to determine if they’re okay with sending a gaggle of individuals to Seattle to kill Abby and her buddies. It’s a giant difficulty, so the entire city has packed in to debate it. Some don’t suppose it’s price sending a gaggle of their greatest out, leaving the city unprotected, particularly after the current assault. Others, like Seth, suppose it has to occur to point out their energy. Ultimately, Ellie speaks and says that she needs to go not simply to get revenge, however as a result of it’s what she would do for anybody else on the town. The entire level of being a group is having one another’s backs and she or he needs them to have hers and Joel’s. All the arguments are compelling and noteworthy however, finally, the council denies the movement 8-3.

The assembly scene was The Final of Us at its greatest. Concurrently transferring the story ahead whereas additionally giving the viewers rather a lot to consider. Sure, in fact, we wish to see Ellie exit and discover Abby which clearly goes to occur finally. However is that payback price risking the lives of others? What does it get the city in return? Whereas the present will very quickly make that alternative for us, it was fascinating to internalize this dilemma. Is Ellie asking an excessive amount of?

Finally, it doesn’t matter. Shedding the vote was only a formality. Simply as Gail and Tommy talk about over beers briefly heart discipline of a Little League recreation, Ellie goes it doesn’t matter what. She’ll go alone if she has to however she received’t need to. Dina exhibits up at Ellie’s with a full-on plan of methods to get to Seattle. She’s obtained the map, she’s obtained a listing of provides, she’s obtained all of it. Dina is the whole lot Ellie wants in her life and, we are able to see in Ellie’s eyes, she is aware of it too.

And so, with the assistance of Seth, Ellie and Dina hit the street towards Seattle. At this level, I mainly thought the episode was going to finish and the journey throughout the nation would take up the following episode or two a minimum of. However The Final of Us has no time for that. Over a really brief interval in present time, Dina and Ellie truly make it to Seattle on this episode, which is wild. However, in fact, just a few key issues occur alongside the best way.

First, they go to Joel’s grave. Very unhappy. Second, there’s some mild flirting in a tent whereas discussing the New Yr’s Eve kiss. Third, Ellie and Dina determine that the WLF are most likely a small group since nobody has heard of them and so they’ll absolutely be capable to beat them themselves. It received’t be a giant deal.

Which brings us again to the Scars. Dina and Ellie discover themselves on the identical path we noticed earlier within the episode and see the remnants of a wrestle. Off to the facet, Dina discovers a clearing filled with useless our bodies, which makes her throw up. When Ellie sees it, we see it’s the identical man and younger woman from earlier within the episode. The folks have been massacred, together with girls and kids. And didn’t they are saying they have been hiding from Wolves? Might they’ve meant the WLF?

Ellie and Dina attain Seattle and marvel at its skyline. Every little thing seems to be quiet and they’re liking their possibilities. Nonetheless, that’s after we see Manny, performed by Danny Ramirez, who was with Abby again in Jackson. He’s looking out for the WLF which we see will not be a small group. It’s an enormous huge navy presence. With tanks. And armor. And plenty and many weapons. Discovering and killing Abby was going to be tough even when she was with a small group. Now it appears nearly inconceivable

And so “The Path” is ready for the remainder of The Final of Us season two. Ellie and Dina are in Seattle looking Abby and up towards insurmountable odds. Will they discover her? Will it’s price it? And what the heck is the story of this group?

New episodes of The Final of Us drop Sundays on HBO and Max.

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