The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2: TV Show vs Game Comparison

Summary

In *The Last of Us* season 2, episode 2, the death of Joel Miller mirrors the game's sequence but features changes: Dina replaces Tommy and is drugged, altering Abby's motivations. The show reimagines Abby's flashback as a dream, shifting her character development. Ellie's scenes with Jesse and Seth closely follow the game, though context differs due to earlier episode events. A patrol reveals Eugene's weed farm without Dina, skipping some game interactions. Overall, while staying true to key moments, the TV adaptation adds its unique twists.

Additional Summaries

If the first episode of The Last of Us season 2 was the scene setter, then episode 2 is the catalyst for everything that comes next. That’s where our TV show vs game comparison comes in. Joel’s DeathAs the instigating incident of the game and the big main event of the season’s second episode, Joel’s death was naturally going to be a meticulously recreated sequence. It’s a recreation of the end of Tracking Lessons, the chapter of the game where the perspective shifts from Ellie to Abby. For more from The Last of Us, check out our spoiler-free season two review and our spoiler-filled review of the second episode.