Overview

• Joel Miller, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, is killed in Episode 2 by Abby, marking a significant departure from the show’s first season.
• The episode, titled 'Through the Valley,' aired on April 20, 2025, and depicts an infected horde breaching Jackson alongside Joel’s death.
• Abby’s motive for killing Joel is revealed as revenge for her father, the doctor Joel killed in the Season 1 finale to save Ellie.
• The TV adaptation intensifies Joel’s death with graphic and extended brutality, altering key details from the video game source material.
• The narrative now pivots to a cycle of revenge between Ellie and Abby, with strong viewer reactions highlighting the episode’s emotional impact.