The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Footage Confirms Joel’s Fate, Leaves Fans Crying

The recently released sneak peek of The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 has confirmed the death of one of the key characters of the show. Season 2 of the video game-based show, which covers the life of Ellie and Joel, played by Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, respectively, in a post-apocalyptic world, came out on April 13. The show also stars Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna, Kaitlyn Dever, and more.

Joel’s death confirmed by The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 trailer

Yes, Pedro Pascal’s character Joel Miller is dead in The Last of Us Season 2. In the recently released sneak peek clip, Bella Ramsey’s Ellie is seen mourning the death of Joel as she goes through his things in his room. In another scene, she can be seen sitting in front of a grave on which the name reads, Joel Miller.

Episode 2 of The Last of Us Season 2, titled “Through the Valley,” showcased Abby, played by actress Kathryn Dever, confronting Joel for killing her father in Season 1. She then takes revenge for her father’s murder by beating Joel to death, which is a scene almost taken directly from the video game.

Fans are heart broken with Joel’s death in The Last of Us Season 2

Joel Miller’s death from Season 2 of The Last of Us turned out to be one of the heartbreaking moments for viewers. While some fans who have followed the video game were aware of the plot point, those who just watched the series were caught by surprise.

Below are some of the fan reactions to TLOU Season 2 Episode 2:

An X (formerly Twitter) user expressed their feelings by sharing Pedro Pascal’s crying image and one in which he is seemingly laughing. They wrote, “Just finished season 2 episode 2 of the last of us. Who wanna fight.”

Another user shared a GIF from Interstellar and referred to the gamers who already knew about Joel’s death.

A third user shared their opinion about the episode and wrote, “they’ve made this episode unbearably traumatic what the f— #TheLastOfUs.”

User @John called out viewers who haven’t played the games and posted on X, “Seeing the posts from people watching #lastofus2 #lastofus who didn’t play the games,” referring to the shock the fans of the series might be experiencing after Joel’s death.

User @Magss praised Pascal for his performance as Joel and asserted, “Thank you Pedro Pascal for absolutely destroying me tonight with your performance in The Last of Us. The emotion, the depth, the quiet devastation you brought it all. You’re not just playing Joel, you are Joel. We’re so lucky to witness this.”

Episode 3 is scheduled for release on April 27, 2025.

Originally reported by Ishita Verma on ComingSoon.

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