Is Joel Really Gone inThe Last of Us? Here's Why His Story Isn’t Over Yet
So, let’s talk about what just happened in The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2—because, honestly, it left a lot of us completely stunned. If you’ve been following the show, or if you’re a fan of the video games, you knew this moment was coming... but that doesn’t make it any easier to watch. Yes, Joel dies. It’s brutal. It’s devastating. But if you’re thinking that’s the last time we’ll see him, think again.
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Here’s the deal: Joel’s death isn’t just some shock-value plot twist—it’s a pivotal turning point that fuels everything that follows. In the show, just like in The Last of Us Part II video game, Joel meets a tragic and violent end at the hands of Abby, the daughter of the Firefly surgeon Joel killed back in Season 1. That moment of mercy he denied them then has come full circle. After saving Abby from an infected ambush, Joel is lured into a trap and ultimately beaten to death with a golf club. It's vicious, personal, and heartbreaking—especially with Ellie being forced to watch it all unfold.
Now, let’s not forget—Joel isn’t just a character we watch, he’s someone we’ve grown with. His death hurts. A lot. But what’s interesting is how the creators have already hinted that this isn’t the end for him. Showrunner Neil Druckmann confirmed that Joel will return in flashbacks. We’re talking about the five-year time gap between Season 1 and Season 2, which means we’ll get more moments—more depth—of Joel and Ellie’s complicated, beautiful relationship.
Pedro Pascal, who plays Joel, even admitted that while he always knew his character would die, he didn’t expect it to happen this early in the season. But he also emphasized that the story would stay faithful to the game, which fans actually appreciate, even if it breaks our hearts.
And Bella Ramsey? They shared how emotionally draining filming that scene was—balancing the weight of it with bizarre pre-shoot rituals like dancing to “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” to keep things light between takes. That contrast—grief mixed with humanity—is what makes The Last of Us so impactful.
So yes, Joel is gone in the present timeline, but don’t count him out just yet. The ghost of his choices, his love for Ellie, and the consequences of his actions are going to ripple through every frame of this season. And thanks to upcoming flashbacks, we’ll still get glimpses of the man who taught us what it means to protect, to love, and to sacrifice—flaws and all.
This is where the real story begins.
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