If you’ve played the games, you’re likely bracing to see if Joel dies in The Last of Us TV show Season 2. Joel’s death was the primary catalyst for the second game, so it seems like it’s inevitable that this event will occur on the TV show as well. However, even though the first season of TLOU closely followed the first game, there was enough difference for Joel to have a little hope of survival.
Will Joel die in Season 2 of The Last of Us TV show?
Joel will likely die in The Last of Us Season 2. So far, the casting and promo images have pointed to it fairly closely following the second game. Abby killing Joel is the event that kicks off TLOU Part 2’s plot, and it’s hard to envision the show going down a different path.
However, those behind the TV show have a few obstacles in killing off Joel that weren’t as pertinent to the game. Killing off a main character in a game tends to inspire feelings of revenge, which was the primary subtext of TLOU Part 2. In a TV show, the death of a favorite character can cause viewers to tune out entirely.
Pablo Pascal is popular, and fans enjoyed his rendition of Joel. As a result, we could see the plot slightly changed. Instead of being beaten to death, he could end up in a coma. That way, Ellie would still have a reason to seek revenge, and the audience could have hope that Joel might pull through.
Regardless of what happens, if Season 2 of The Last of Us follows the game, we’ll likely see Joel in flashbacks throughout Ellie’s journey through Seattle and beyond. Ultimately, only time will tell how closely the show adheres to the game’s narrative and Joel’s ultimate fate.
