Overview

• Joel’s death in Episode 2, confirmed as final, serves as the catalyst for Ellie’s revenge-driven journey in Season 2.
• Abby’s motivations are revealed early, connecting her vendetta to Joel’s killing of her father in Season 1, enhancing narrative depth.
• Pedro Pascal will continue to appear as Joel in flashbacks throughout Season 2 despite the character’s on-screen death.
• The show diverges from the game by having Dina, not Tommy, accidentally reveal Joel’s identity, enabling Abby’s ambush.
• Bella Ramsey and Kaitlyn Dever face scrutiny from some fans, with Ramsey quitting social media due to harsh comparisons to the game’s Ellie.