The Last Of Us: 1г—7 [ TESTED ]

Critics from IGN and The Guardian noted the episode explains Ellie's foundational trauma and her intense fear of being left alone.

Recalling Riley's words about not giving up, Ellie chooses not to abandon the injured Joel. She searches the abandoned house for supplies and uses a needle and thread to stitch his abdominal wound. Thematic Significance and Critical Reception

Riley shows Ellie what she calls the "wonders of the mall": The Escalator: Ellie's first time seeing "electric stairs". The Last of Us: 1Г—7

They take goofy pictures together, which Ellie keeps.

The episode is a faithful retelling of the Left Behind DLC from the original video game. Critics from IGN and The Guardian noted the

It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for the performances of Bella Ramsey (Ellie) and Storm Reid (Riley).

Rather than commit suicide, they choose to stay together until the end, deciding to "be all poetic and lose our minds together". The Present Timeline It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten

Their moment is cut short by a single infected attacker. Though they kill it, both realize they have been bitten.