'The Last of Us' Season 2 Weekly Review: Brutal and Shocking With Heavy Consequences
- Elliot Lines
- 5 days ago
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By Elliot Lines - April 21, 2025
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Episode 2: Through the Valley - 4/5
Episode 2 amps up the intensity with a full-scale infected attack on the Jackson compound, leaving destruction and loss in its wake. The chaos reaffirms the constant threat of the infected and shakes the community’s sense of safety.
The spotlight shifts to Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), whose brutal and shocking actions mark her as a major player in the season’s unfolding conflict. Her violent introduction sets the stage for a powerful revenge arc, injecting emotional tension and moral complexity into the story.
Packed with action and heavy consequences, episode 2 raises the stakes and hints at darker turns ahead.
Episode 2 is streaming now on Sky
Episode 1: Future Days - 3.5/5
Season 2 opens five years after the events of Season 1, with Joel and Ellie now living in the Jackson settlement. The episode explores their evolved relationship, hinting at emotional tension beneath the surface. New dynamics are introduced, especially Ellie’s growing bond with Dina, which is tested during a tense encounter with infected—including a terrifying new variant.
While the action is gripping, it’s the quieter, emotional moments that stand out. The episode balances character development with suspense, gradually building toward a sense of looming danger. By the end, it’s clear that threats are mounting—both from outside the settlement and possibly within.
A strong start that sets up emotional stakes, new characters, and chilling possibilities for the season ahead.
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