These changes aren’t inherently bad, but I believe they weakened Joel’s death.

She’s a phenomenal actress, and she’s clearly capturing the emotion that defines Abby in the game.

It’s immediate; it’s horrifying; and it’s entirely unceremonious.

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It’s immediate; it’s horrifying; and it’s entirely unceremonious.

Sure, there’s still some shock in the fact that Joel was killed in the next episode.

The second episodes of TV seasons are scarcely host to major character deaths.

Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in The Last of Us season 2, episode 2

However, the instantaneous reveal of Abby’s motivations creates an inherent sympathy with her desires.

The Last of Us season 2, episode 2, introduced audiences to a new organization from the games.

Here’s who WLF is and what role they play in the story.

Abby in The Last of Us season 2, episode 2 “Through the Valley”

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