After Joel's shocking death in Episode 2 of The Last of Us, the show's opening credits have changed to reflect his absence by removing him from the sequence. This change visually underscores the emotional ramifications of his demise, particularly for Ellie, who now stands alone. Many viewers were surprised by this early loss in Season 2, although fans familiar with the game expected it. Showrunner Craig Mazin reassured fans that Joel's presence will still be significant in the upcoming episodes, allowing for deeper exploration of his relationship with Ellie.
After Abby brutally murdered Joel, he's been erased from the slide, leaving Ellie to stand alone in the opening credits, symbolizing his absence.
Viewers of the show who played the game understood that Joel's death was coming, but many were shocked it happened so soon in Season 2.
Showrunner Craig Mazin mentioned, 'We do get to see them quite a bit together this season,' highlighting the ongoing exploration of their relationship.
Despite Joel's death, he'll have a considerable presence in Season 2, more so than what was seen in Season 1, showing new dynamics.
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