Overview

• Joel Miller’s death, closely mirroring the video game, occurs in Episode 2, marking a turning point in the story as Ellie vows revenge.
• Creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann emphasized the timing and graphic nature of the scene to heighten its emotional impact.
• The show introduces new elements, including a zombie attack on Jackson and pairing Joel with Dina on patrol, deviating from the game’s original setup.
• Despite Joel’s death, his presence will continue through flashbacks, offering deeper insights into his relationship with Ellie.
• Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Kaitlyn Dever reflected on the emotional weight of filming the scene, with Dever drawing from personal loss to portray Abby’s character.