Overview

• Episode 6, which aired May 18, uses flashbacks across Ellie’s birthdays to depict the evolving and strained bond between Joel and Ellie.
• Pedro Pascal returns as Joel in this episode, which delves into his controversial actions and the moral dilemmas they create.
• The episode reimagines key moments from the video game, including Ellie’s emotional discovery of Joel’s lies about the Fireflies and Eugene’s death.
• A re-created museum visit highlights a tender moment between Joel and Ellie, contrasting with their later confrontations over trust and betrayal.
• The episode’s revelations deepen the emotional stakes ahead of the May 25 season finale, as Ellie’s quest for vengeance intensifies.