Over the course of season 1, Joel and Ellie became the best of friends.

But now, Ellie doesnt seem to want anything to do with him.

When Ellie rides out on her horse Shimmer to start the patrol, Jesse makes the exact same reference.

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But it actually goes a little deeper than that.

Its not just a video game Easter egg; its a window intoJoel and Ellies soured relationship.

JoelsCurtis & Viperfandom has been adapted into the TV show, too.

Collage of Ellie and a Curtis and Viper DVD in The Last of Us

InThe Last of Us very first episode, Sarah gives Joel aCurtis & Viper 2DVD for his 36th birthday.

Ellie clearly enjoyed the films, because she dressed up like the characters without even thinking about it.

But thats not the only thing they have in common; theyre alsoCurtis & Viperfans.

Sarah holds the DVD for Curtis and Viper 2 in The Last of Us season 1

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Ellie explains thatits about two former commandos who go rogue to fight bad guys.

The Last of Usairs new episodes on HBO and Max every Sunday.

Ellie explains thatViper is a ninja whos just 10 years old in the first movie.

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So, theCurtis & Vipermovies are about an adult and a kid going on an action-packed adventure together.

Its basicallyThe Last of Usif it was a cheesy 80s action flick instead of a zombie-infested post-apocalyptic drama.

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