The article discusses the latest episode of The Last of Us Season 2, featuring a flashback that reveals young Joel's traumatic upbringing. The contrasting viewpoints of two commentators, Kyle and Andrew, highlight the complexity of Joel's character development. While they appreciate the character's return, some find the connection between his past and present motivations tenuous. The emotional weight of Joel's choices is explored, particularly in relation to his actions for Ellie against the backdrop of his troubled past. The episode skillfully integrates action with deeper themes of trauma and redemption.
'Isn't it great he overcame that to love Ellie? But I'm not sure I can draw a straight line from "he got beat by his dad" to "he condemned the entire human race for his surrogate daughter."'
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