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The Last of Us | S2 E7 | Full Reaction (Patreon)

Published:
2025-05-26 03:45:40
Imported:
2026-08

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Watching Ellie carry the weight of grief, rage, and guilt this entire season has felt so deeply human. Through her arc with this search for revenge and Dina, I learned that survival isn't just about living, but about still being loved in spite of everything. Or maybe because of everything.This finale is one I didn't see coming. I thought they were going to leave us on a cliffhanger where Ellie and Abby finally meet. But this final episode didn't give us a clean resolution or path forward. No grand gesture of redemption. Just complicated, painful, human choices. There's a lot to sit with in this final episode. Thinking back on how open and reflective this entire season was, I feel like I'll be thinking back on this one for a little bit. But I'm so grateful we got to walk through all of it together! Thank you all for hanging with me these past late Sunday nights (and one Monday morning lol).Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿LINK: https://youtu.be/P2p3aLCc728I watched this on HBO Max

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The Last of Us | S2 E7 | Watch Along

Welcome in! 🌿 Thank you for joining me in this Season of TLoU!

Comments

iameNeRG (Rodney Gant)

Yeah.... they ended this season exactly where I thought they would. This has been a roller coaster of a show, and it only gets crazier from this point on. RIP to Jesse, Mel and Owen adn the baby. All people who are just kind of dragged into this situation by their revenge driven friends. Ever since this season started, I started replaying the second game myself to just go along with it as it goes to see the differences myself and I have to say that I am loving this iteration just as much as I love the game. I can confirm that they are two very different iterations with some of the same story beats, but they are equally advised to be experienced. I am very eager for you to play the second game now. You might have to wait another year just to see the conclusion of the story. I just pray to God if you choose not to play the game in between that time you don't get hit with any spoilers. Thank you so much for taking us with you on this journey so far. I don't know when you will make your return to gaming videos, but we are eagerly waiting. As always, I am excited to see your reaction, and I hope that you are doing well!

Dude Longcouch

When you said you hoped it wouldn't end with Ellie walking through a door, seeing Abby, and then cutting to black, I was definitely making this face 😬 But then funnily enough you came around to it and didn't mind at all when basically that exact thing happened haha. I guess that's the mark of a well executed episode! I have a lot of swirling thoughts about this season and most of them I can't really dig into without also discussing the plot from the game, because I did play the game at release and I'm constantly comparing the plot and narrative structures in my head. I THINK you said you wanted to avoid spoilers from the game, so I'll just stick to saying, I think this season was mostly good, a little bad, hit all the notes I expected and then a couple more on top. There was one particular scene in this episode that really threw me for a loop; I thought they were going to go a completely different direction from the game and I was gearing up for a huge WTF u-turn in the narrative, but then it resolved in a way that was actually probably an improvement over the game. I think most of the changes were pretty well thought out (for the most part) and it's nice to feel like they put a lot of care and thought into translating it for TV.

Javo Vargas

Those of us who have played the game knew that this was going to happen, personally I think they are doing it quite justice, and indeed I think you will have to wait to unravel everything that is not known. I don't think you need to play the game until after watching the next season, there will be a lot of spoilers. You'll have to wait a year to figure out how things got to this point. I love seeing your reactions and I really enjoy them. Big hello from Mexico. See you in other reactions.

Giancarlo Gasparin

As excited as I was for S2, I was a little disappointed with the final result. My main issue was how they chose to write Ellie's character. She's supposed to be our protagonist, but she spent the majority of the season being immature, oblivious, and unlikeable, which is a far departure from the Ellie was get in the 2nd game. For all the "training" that she supposedly received from Joel and Jesse, she spent the season making dumb decisions that easily could have gotten her killed on multiple occasions. The writers made it difficult to root for her, and I'm confused as to why. I had similar issues with Abby's character. Setting aside the fact that Dever looks, sounds, and feels way more like Ellie than Ramsey, her 5'2" frame is utterly unintimidating and she lacks presence. The scene with Isaac is the giveaway. The audience needed to be *told* how special Abby is or they wouldn't know, because they haven't been shown. It's really nothing against Dever's talent or range, but I would've preferred if the showrunners stuck with their original choice and casted the slightly older, bigger, and more formidable Florence Pugh as Abby.

iameNeRG (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-07 13:00 I must say that I am a bit surprised when it comes to your reaction to Ellie and Jesse's dynamic. Well I don't think that both are entirely right, I do find myself agreeing with Jesse a bit more. His thoughts on Ellie are a bit misinformed because he does not have the whole picture, however at least behavior and thoughts are completely misguided. The prime example I can bring up is the conversation they had right before everything went down in the theater. When he brought up the point of her willing to burn down the world to find him if he got lost or wasn't any trouble and her agreeing with him is complete nonsense. We literally just had the situation go down where Tommy was the one who needed help, and Ellie decided to choose Vengeance over actually helping him, and he's Joel's brother. Jesse acts as a mirror character for Ellie, and I think that Gail is also one of those characters with a bit of insight. Something that she said earlier this season stuck with me. When talking to Tommy about ellie, she called her a liar. And she made it a point to distinguish the fact that there's a difference between someone telling a lie and someone being a liar. In that conversation, Tommy and Gail were talking about Ellie specifically in the meeting in which Jesse voted no. It all ties together, because I think Jesse could see even back then that her plan would have been bad for the community if they sent out that amount of people for that mission. There is a part of Ellie that believed in what she said, but everyone could tell that it was for her own personal vengeance. Even when she said that it wasn't for Revenge but for justice, I think that most people could see right through it. Jesse included. And it is completely deliberate in how much of a mirror Abby and Ellie are when you think about it. You brought up the fact that Abby may be crazy because she found them at the theater and started killing right away, when in reality if you look at Ellie's story, it did not take her a long time to find Abby and her friends to enact her revenge. Her determination completely mirrors Abby through her quest for vengeance even though it took her five years. We have to remember the 5-year time frame. Had Ellie not been injured, and had been out for 3 months, then I guarantee you that her plan for revenge would have been enacted within the next week. I'd say there about the same level of psycho. I hope I don't sound like a bit of a defense lawyer. Sometimes I can admit that I get a bit too passionate about my opinions. Just wanted to point out some things
2025-05-26 06:33

Giancarlo Gasparin

Yeah, I was definitely perplexed with the scene where Ellie gets captured too. It was a totally unnecessary side quest that didn't serve to advance the story in any way.

KJ

I'm going to to watch the episode this morning, then your reaction. But I always felt season 2 was going to be the first part of this particular story, with season 3 being part II and I guess season 4 part III.

M1 Maz

This show really has had a way of making us feel the emotional weight of every choice. And so much of it through those quiet moments, and through facial expressions. Especially in scenes like with Dina and Ellie in the dressing room of the theater. I think one of the scariest parts about Ellie's journey is that through this hunt for vengeance, she's realizing the monster she's becoming, yet is so consumed by it, that she can't think of anything else when presented with an opportunity to continue it. But like Joel in the hospital, can we blame her for it?? And I think that's one of the most powerful things about the story told in part 1 and part 2. To make us think, and see things from another perspective Jesse is an interesting one. Especially looking at how different he is from Joel and Ellie. Unlike them, he is very black and white. Driven by rules, and moral choices. And especially, a lack of empathy. For him, Ellie's choices are basic math: how many people is she putting at risk through her actions. But unable to truly put himself in her shoes and really understand *why* she's doing it. He definitely does also seem to have a weird superiority complex lol And now we wait.... I'm going to have a hard enough time being patient for the next season, so I can only imagine how it'll be for someone like you who hasn't played the game haha. Knowing what I know from the rest of the story, I am VERY excited for the next season! And thank you for jumping on this train on a whim, and taking us through this journey with you! Watching the episodes at night, and then getting to see all your thoughts soon after has been a very enjoyable way to experience this amazing season. So thank you!!

Dude Longcouch

Ah yeah, that confused me too. No idea why that was put in there. For a moment it felt like they were going to mirror another scene from the game (which still wouldn't make any sense, but that was my thought) but then it just kinda... ended and nothing remotely important happened.

Russell Rutigliano

Now we get two episodes of BSG a week! I liked this finale a lot. The addition of Ellie landing on the Scar island was very interesting and I think it did serve a purpose to show that the child she saved earlier in the season had no issue with giving the order to kill her. This world is totally fucked and if you aren’t in OUR group “We are justified” “You are evil”. It’s soooo sad about Jesse! He just gets taken out so fast it’s like real life but it still is a shocker. I’m excited to see what season 3 brings whenever we get it. Edit: Idk if I agree on the Abby is a cold blooded murderer bit you said towards the end of your reaction. Yeah from our perspective it def comes off that way but think about it from her perspective. Her ex is dead via a gun shot to the throat (Kinda similar to how her father was killed), Mel and her unborn baby are dead on the ground as well so two of her friends and Nora as well. All killed by Ellie’s hand or it happened cause she did something. That would make me wanna go find whoever did it and kill them. But I see why you say what you say about Abby in your outro.

KJ

I actually have zero recollection of Ellie saving that kid? Legitimately, when did that happen?

Łukasz Jarczewski

I don't know what to think about this season finale. I'm sure the worst episode. Two completely unnecessary scenes, a lame script that makes Ellie a total idiot (which she wasn't in the game, it was handled better there). Sorry, the game is better this time. The good thing is that the ending was great and Abby's return was what I was hoping for (whoever played the game knows). Well, and I still don't know how the creators will encourage people to wait probably 2 years for the next season. I for one will probably watch, but out of a sense of obligation rather than curiosity, although I still have some, because Abby's storyline in the game was awesome.

KJ

It genuinely irritated me because more than anything it seemed to be a contrived way to lengthen a season finale that still ended up 10 minutes shorter than the penultimate episode.

Russell Rutigliano

Episode 4 (I think)? It’s why she says to the kid I’m not a wolf, I’m not from here, tell them”

KJ

I'm 100% in agreement with you about Ellie washing up on the island being fluff. It just highlights how short the episode actually was for a finale. I kind of understand why they've made season 2 this way and what I expect season 3 to be, however it's going to be irritating to wait at least a year when they could easily have made this season 14 episodes instead of 7 (when you consider season 1 was 9 episodes and felt a bit rushed in places). Overall though a solid season that I think does work better than season 1. I do have an issue with story choices giving Dina more to do (which is great) came at the expense of dumbing down Ellie. Ellie in this season is a bit of a meathead when we know from season 1 she's smart and resourceful. This was the show's biggest misstep and I can't blame Bella Ramsey - they acted the way they were directed and written.

kaliwali

Caught that in 4k with that one 😂 I was fully bracing myself for that cut-to-black and somehow they pulled off basically that ending but in a way that felt kind of earned? I didn't love it, but I respected the intent and creativity! Thank you for being mindful of spoilers! There's a lot of people wanting me to play Part II before seeing Season 3 and I just can't now that I'm in this far lol. So I'll have to keep avoiding those spoilers for now! This finale wasn't great, honestly. But seeing that you like the meaningful improvements, I'm very hopeful for another awesome Season! I loved this season a lot, until this finale lol. But they are basing it off of a game and having to split it into 2 seasons, so it makes sense!

kaliwali

I totally agree they did the ending justice! Instead of just a "hey abby", cut to black.. we got a lot more depth and creativity with this ending! I loved it and I'm not mad at all. There were some interesting fluffy pieces in this final episode that made it feel a little odd. But overall I absolutely LOVED this season and can't wait for the next!!

kaliwali

I feel the same way! I walked away from the finale feeling a little conflicted and meh about it. I feel like Ellie in this final episode felt so emotionally unmoored and inconsistent that it was hard to track her growth or root for her in the way I wanted to and thought I would. I haven't played Part II yet so I can't really draw from game comparisons. But I'm hopeful that Season 3 kicks off with a better start than this finale! I get that cutting a game down the middle was probably really difficult to do though. And that's probably why this episode felt the way it did

kaliwali

Not defense lawyer vibes at all! I really appreciate how thoughtful and layered your take is. You're giving me a lot to think about with the Jesse and Gail into Ellie's larger arc. And I totally agree with your take on Jesse being a mirror- reflecting back the consequences of her choices, whether she wants to see them or not. I always appreciate and love your quotes! That one from Gail.. yes. That distinction between telling a lie and being a liar hits hard when you apply it to Ellie, especially given how emotionally guarded and reactive she is this season! Jesse didn't have the clear picture, you're right. And Ellie has definitely had similar moments of tunnel-vision brutality. If things had lined up differently, her story probably would've played out just as fast and ferociously. That five-year time gap is easy to overlook and forget about, but it makes a huge difference in how we frame their actions. Thank you so much for this awesome comment! And for giving me more to think about out of this season finale that honestly wasn't my favorite. Can't wait for Season 3 now!

kaliwali

So after some googling lol, that wasn't the same kid or at least it wasn't intended to be? And I'm with KJ- I do not remember Ellie saving any seraphite kids lol. But I think the intention of the Scar Island scene was to show that even tho Ellie wanted to save that kid and Jesse stopped her, another kid had no problem ordering a kill on her? Either way, it was a little all over the place for me with the season finale. And a little bit of a let down after all the amazing moments they had in this entire season! But I guess they were trying to make it an hour long, but didn't have much game left to show before the cut to Season 3, which makes sense! They did what they could with what they had before that big cliffhanger and it was still enjoyable. As for Abby, you're absolutely right! Viewing her actions through her lens changes the context completely. And I'm guessing that is what we are about to see in Season 3. Abby's perspective. Day One. There's a chain of loss and violence there that parallel's Ellie's, and that connection is beginning to click. I think my outro was an emotional first time viewing reaction. I film my outro's right after I'm done watching before sitting to really think more into it all, it's a very fresh take! But I'm with you that it is not as black and white as it might seem at first glance. Everyone in this world is carrying their own trauma and justifying their actions through it.

kaliwali

I totally agree that this season finale was not what I expected after the awesome season we had so far! A bit of a let down for sure.. But hopefully Season 3 will pick up again since this was kind of a hard split because of the game!

kaliwali

I totally agree! I wish they would have just made this season the entirety of Part II of the game! But I guess money and other factors weighed into this decision. But it is an interesting one I agree haha. Sad we have to wait for Season 3, butttttt excited for whenever it gets here!

Russell Rutigliano

Yeah I was wrong about that lil boy. I don’t remember why I remember that cause it didn’t happen. I still don’t hate the scar island addition, there must be a reason why it was added outside of the fact to show us that these people are bad cause we’ve seen that demonstrated throughout the season. But yeah on Abby I’m glad you’ve come around on seeing her point of view. Cause one thing this world isn’t is Black and white. It’s filled with areas of gray throughout and it’s supposed to make you think. I’ve come down off the high of this ep and I don’t think it’s as good as I originally thought. I’d give it a 7 out of 10 personally. Without going too deep I HATE the change in the Ellie Vs Owen Vs Mel scene. It changes Ellie’s entire character!!! That made me dock serious points off the finale.

Jake Follain

To be fair Ellie literally didn't want to go and save Tommy while Jesse did so I don't know if that's true about him lacking empathy, very odd decision to have Ellie abandon Tommy. in direct conflict with Ellie wanting to save that kid earlier in the episode.