The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 4 Review & Recap

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 4 does a brilliant job of setting Ellie up as the solo lead of the show, while giving gamers exactly what they want.

The Last Of Us season 2 is chugging along without Joel (Pedro Pascal). Now that he has met his demise at the hands of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) it is time for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) to step in as the solo lead. That said, this episode has made it clear that Dina (Isabella Merced) is going to join her at the forefront of the story.

Gamers are sure to be thrilled with how this episode handled some key characters and the brutal rivalry between the Scars and the Wolves. Some big moments from the game were showcased in this episode – like Dina and Ellie finally getting it on, and of course, the reveal that Dina has a bun in the oven. That’s right, she is pregnant.

The way Bella Ramsey expressed pure joy on her face felt very true to the Ellie character and was one of my favorite parts of the episode. At the same time, the recreation of certain sets, like the TV Station and the theater, gave me chills because they look identical to the game sets.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 4 Features Many Key Game Moments

Ellie taking a moment to play guitar, honoring Joel and the bond that the two had, feels very much like a way to pass the baton to herself as the sole lead of the story. It was a special moment that is not only extremely touching, but, as gamers know, a hit to the heart.

Getting a deeper look at the Seraphites (also known as the Scars) in The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 4, and the lengths they will go to show love to their beloved prophet, is something that was necessary for those who have not played the game to understand just how awful they are. Society has fallen. And with it have come several factions that are out to destroy the world even more.

Jeffrey Wright voices Isaac in The Last Of Us Part II video game, and while it was announced that he was reprising his role in live action, I completely forgot about it until I saw him on screen. This is just one example of brilliant casting. Whenever you can bring the voice actor into live-action, I consider it a win.

He knows Isaac extremely well, and he is also a fantastic actor, so it makes sense that he is there to usher the character into live action. We get a glimpse at just how terrible and maniacal he really is during the torture sequence in this episode.

Gamers have been waiting for Ellie and Dina’s relationship to heat up. In fact, several have taken to the internet to claim that the series is shying away from the way they feel about each other. Well, the time has come for Dellie supporters because things get spicy in The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 4!

After an episode that was mostly exposition last week, the action comes full force with Ellie and Dina going up against a horde of infected, as well as some bloodthirsty Wolves. This causes Ellie to save Dina’s life, blocking her and taking one for the team by letting an infected bite her. Of course, Dina does not know Ellie is immune, so she goes through a roller coaster of emotions.

When Ellie tells Dina the truth, she is so relieved that she becomes overwhelmed with passion. This is when the two finally get their moment, and the studio is not afraid to go there as we see hands going down pants and quite the makeout session between the two. I love seeing them connect, finally, in a way that seems to honor the relationship they have in the game.

Dina also lets Ellie in on the fact that she is pregnant, something she only recently discovered. Ellie’s adorable response of “I am going to be a dad?!” is the cutest, and one of my favorite scenes of the season so far.

Because of the Jackson attack, The Last Of Us Season 2 is already seeing a few slight changes to the storyline. With the way this episode ended, it seems as if Ellie and Dina will be going after Manny and the rest of Abby’s friends. Who is to say where that leads, but I would be willing to bet Ellie steps in for Tommy in THAT moment. Only time will tell.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 4 is now streaming on Max.

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About The Last Of Us Season 2

Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.

Returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars. 

THE LAST OF US, based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® consoles, is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells; with writer/co-executive producer Halley Gross. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog. 

The seven-episode season two of The Last Of Us releases one new episode weekly through May 25 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.