Continuing to devastate fans from all over the world with its fantastic storytelling and relatable characters, The Last of Us has truly left its mark on us. And, it’s The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 reactions that prove this very point. After the devastating events of the first two episodes, which saw a fan-favourite character dying under extremely stressful circumstances that are nothing short of gut-wrenching, fans have not held back from sharing their heartbreak, theories are memes about the HBO series are all over social media.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3!)
After the shocking events involving Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal), which saw Pascal’s character suffering a fatal end at the hands of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) for killing the Fireflies in Season 1, viewers knew that they were in for an intense ride that would show no mercy. And, true to its nature, season 2’s TLOU episode 3 delivered an intense twist that foreshadowed something truly shocking waiting for Ellie and Dina as they go out for revenge. Fans flooded X with their reactions under hashtags #TheLastOfUs and #TLOU, with many posting stunned reactions and emotional breakdowns.
One of the main highlights of The Last of Us episode 3 season 2 was Bella Ramsey’s performance. From the subtle expressions to the explosive emotional outbursts, viewers praised Ramsey’s portrayal, calling it “career-defining.” As one post on X put it, “Give Bella Ramsey all the awards now. That final scene in last of us season 2 episode 3 will stay with me forever.” Fans were also impressed with Isabela Merced’s performance, who plays Ellie’s best friend Dina The Last of Us.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Luna, reprising his role as Tommy, had a brief but powerful appearance that fans couldn’t stop talking about. Discussions about the cast of The Last of Us season 2 quickly trended, with many fans praising Luna’s emotional range and chemistry with Ramsey. Tommy plays an important part in the series, considering he is the adult next in line for Ellie to look up to after Joel. Luna plays that role brilliantly and provides a safe space for our protagonist.
Apart from the performances in the show, fans also brought forth several discussions surrounding The Last of Us game and drawing parallels between the two. Although many appreciated the twists, others were not so willing to agree with some of the changes. However, one thing is for sure: the buzz is here to stay, and it’s well-deserved.
Overall, it’s been an emotional few hours for us as we come to terms with the show’s storyline till now and wonder what lies ahead for our heroes.
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Reactions
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