HBO's The Last of Us Podcast Season 1, Episode 1 - “When You're Lost in the Darkness”
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Jan 16, 2023 
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Joel's Transformation
- Showing Joel's disposal of a child's body highlights his emotional detachment after the apocalypse.
- This scene contrasts with his earlier paternal care for Sarah.
Joel's Motivation
- The show creates an urgency for Joel separate from Ellie by introducing his missing brother, Tommy.
- This urgency drives Joel's actions and leads him to cross paths with Ellie.
Tess's Character
- Anna Torv portrays Tess with a hardness and control over Joel.
- Tess acts as the brains and strategic mind to Joel’s brawn, suggesting a deeper relationship.