'The Last of Us' Season 2 Weekly Review: There's Something in the Air
- Elliot Lines
- 4 days ago
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By Elliot Lines - May 12, 2025
TV - Premium TV
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Episode 5: Feel Her Love - 4/5
Ellie and Dina’s hunt for Abby intensifies as they carefully observe and analyze the movements of the WLF, searching for a way to infiltrate their ranks and reach their target. After a narrow escape and unexpected rescue, the pair encounters the the Seraphites once more, whose way of life contrasts starkly with the chaos surrounding them. Ellie eventually tracks Abby to what she believes is an abandoned hospital. Convinced this is where Abby is hiding, Ellie prepares to begin the next chapter of her vengeance for Joel’s death.
The episode reintroduces the threat of the infected—some of which display unsettling intelligence—but also introduces a new and even more dangerous force emerging in the post-apocalyptic world. With Ellie and Dina's mission growing darker and more desperate, the narrative continues to balance intense action with the creeping sense that the world is changing in unexpected—and possibly irreversible—ways.
Episode 5 is streaming now on Sky
Episode 1: Future Days - 3.5/5
Season 2 opens five years after the events of Season 1, with Joel and Ellie now living in the Jackson settlement. The episode explores their evolved relationship, hinting at emotional tension beneath the surface. New dynamics are introduced, especially Ellie’s growing bond with Dina, which is tested during a tense encounter with infected—including a terrifying new variant.
While the action is gripping, it’s the quieter, emotional moments that stand out. The episode balances character development with suspense, gradually building toward a sense of looming danger. By the end, it’s clear that threats are mounting—both from outside the settlement and possibly within.
A strong start that sets up emotional stakes, new characters, and chilling possibilities for the season ahead.
Episode 2: Through the Valley - 4.5/5
Episode 2 amps up the intensity with a full-scale infected attack on the Jackson compound, leaving destruction and loss in its wake. The chaos reaffirms the constant threat of the infected and shakes the community’s sense of safety.
The spotlight shifts to Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), whose brutal and shocking actions mark her as a major player in the season’s unfolding conflict. Her violent introduction sets the stage for a powerful revenge arc, injecting emotional tension and moral complexity into the story.
Packed with action and heavy consequences, episode 2 raises the stakes and hints at darker turns ahead.
Episode 3: The Path - 4/5
This episode marks the re-introduction and the first look at the aftermath of last week's shocking events. Three months later, the town is still mourning the infected invasion. Ellie has been recovering in the hospital, haunted by the brutal death of Joel.
The episode offers a breather from last week’s intensity, giving the town—and the audience—a moment to settle. We see the beginnings of the town's recovery. Ellie, however, is driven by a desire for justice, a sentiment not shared by the rest of the community. This divide sets her on a path to hunt down Abbie.
The final scenes hint at what lies ahead for Ellie and Dina, and the danger they may face in their search for justice.
Episode 4: Day One - 3.5/5
Day One sees Ellie and Dina navigating the dystopian cityscape of Seattle as they begin to get their bearings. Along the way, they encounter escalating tensions and violent clashes between the WLF (Washington Liberation Front) and the Seraphites, also know as the "Scars". While tracking Abby, Ellie and Dina uncover clues that lead them into an abandoned subway system. There, they are forced into a desperate escape from the infected. In a pivotal moment, Ellie sacrifices her own safety to protect Dina, ultimately revealing her immunity to the infection. This revelation forces a reckoning between them, as trust is tested and difficult choices lie ahead.
This episode effectively blends tension, world-building, and emotional depth. As Ellie and Dina explore a fractured Seattle, the conflict between the WLF and a mysterious, cult-like group adds intrigue. The abandoned subway sequence brings intense action, culminating in Ellie sacrificing herself to protect Dina. Her immunity is revealed, forcing a moment of truth that challenges their trust and reshapes their relationship. It's a strong, character-driven episode that deepens the emotional stakes.
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