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It wasalmostperfect, but as the credits rolled, I just couldnt help feeling just a tiny bit unsatisfied.
It wasnt because of the quality of the episode itself.
Ialwayswant more of “The Last of Us.”
You couldnt really accuse the episode of not setting up plenty of narrative hooks.
And yet, I do feel like there was a piece of the puzzle missing.
And that is(seriously final spoiler warning):
Joels brutal murder by Abby.
And so, it very much proved to be.
But lets not forget that “The Last of Us Part II” is a 30-hour game.
Hopefully, season 2s back half doesnt become an all-out sprint after such a deliberately paced premiere.
Both are infinitely more talented and with a better understanding of narrative pacing than Ill ever have.
However, I will grow increasingly concerned if Joels horrible fate doesnt befall him in the next chapter.
Plus, the season 2 premiere was still a fantastic hour of television.
I’m both excited and seriously nervous to see how non-game players react to Joel’s death.
