Article Summary
The season 2 finale of “The Last of Us” sees Ellie and Abby coming face to face in a violent confrontation, with Abby’s friends Owen and Mel caught in the crossfire. After realizing that the two words Nora gave up – “whale” and “wheel” – likely referred to Seattle’s aquarium, Ellie makes her way there and finds Abby’s friends instead. In the aftermath of the violence, Abby returns to subdue Tommy and kill Jesse, before aiming her gun at Ellie. However, the show ends on a cliffhanger, leaving Ellie’s fate unclear until season 3. Series co-creator Craig Mazin has said that the cliffhanger ending is intended to change the story and make audiences empathize with Abby as well as Joel and Ellie.
What This Means for You
- Be prepared for a major switch-up in the “Last of Us” storyline as the main playable character flips from Ellie to Abby.
- Understand that the cliffhanger ending is designed to change the story and make you empathize with Abby, as well as Joel and Ellie.
- Expect some insight into what’s likely to come in the show from “The Last of Us Part II” video game, but be aware of the potential spoilers.
- Be prepared for a potential time jump in season 3, as the show will likely first need to show everything that happened to Abby during those same three days in Seattle before revealing if Ellie survived her encounter with Abby.
- Stay tuned for a potential season 4, as series co-creator Craig Mazin has said that it won’t be possible to complete the narrative in just three seasons.
