The Last Of Us Season 2 Finale Recap: Ending Explained And What’s Next For Ellie

'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Finale Recap

Ellie’s Return & Dina’s Condition

The finale of 'The Last Of Us' picks up after the flashback-heavy penultimate episode. Back at the theatre, Jesse tends to Dina’s wound, suspecting something deeper when she refuses whisky, hinting at her pregnancy. Ellie returns, battered and emotionally distant, revealing to Dina that she found Nora and forced her to give up information on Abby, who may be hiding at a place marked by a ‘whale’ and a ‘wheel.’ Ellie confesses to leaving Nora to die, reflecting on her growing comfort with violence.

A Tense Journey And Jesse’s Discovery

As they prepare to leave, Jesse confronts Ellie about Dina’s pregnancy, which she inadvertently confirms. Despite the storm and danger, Ellie continues pushing forward, even risking exposure to Seraphite violence. Meanwhile, at the WLF base, Isaac expresses concern over Abby’s disappearance, implying she was supposed to be a future leader.

Revenge at Any Cost

Ellie and Jesse search for Tommy, who’s acting as a sniper nearby. When Ellie connects the clue to the aquarium, she splits from Jesse, leading to a tragic moment when she kills Owen and the pregnant Mel after a failed interrogation. The emotional weight of this scene leaves Ellie devastated, sharing a similarly heart-wrenching moment from the game.

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Back at the theatre, just as the group plans to return to Jackson, Abby storms in and shoots Jesse. She captures Tommy, forcing Ellie into the open. Abby confronts Ellie over the deaths of her friends, stating, “I let you live, and you wasted it.” The screen cuts to black with a final gunshot, leaving Ellie’s fate uncertain.

'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Ending Explained

The finale closes with Abby waking up in a WLF base inside a stadium, as the words “Seattle Day One” appear signalling season 3 will retell these events from Abby’s perspective, offering viewers the other side of the story.

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Season 2’s ending may feel unresolved, but it perfectly mirrors the game’s structure and themes of perspective and consequence. Season 3 is poised to bring deeper context and emotional weight, particularly from Abby’s side.

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