Overview

• Bella Ramsey deactivated their social media accounts after enduring hateful comments about their appearance and acting in 'The Last of Us' Season 2.
• Critics praise the series for its storytelling and production quality, but audience review-bombing has dropped its Rotten Tomatoes score to 51%.
• Joel's death in Episode 2, a pivotal moment adapted from the game, has sparked intense reactions and set Ellie on a path of vengeance.
• Pedro Pascal will continue to appear in the show through flashbacks, despite Joel's death in the current timeline.
• The showrunners have received acclaim for expanding the source material with deeper character arcs and new elements, but toxic fan behavior remains a significant challenge.