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The Last of Us Season 2 Ending Explained
Where Joel's choice leaves Ellie, and what the finale sets up next.
By Andre Okafor
·1 min read

The season closes on a moment that reframes everything the show has built.
The weight of the hospital
Every consequence this season traces back to Joel's decision in Salt Lake City.
What comes next
The final scene shifts perspective, a bold structural move borrowed from the game.

