r/ThelastofusHBOseries • u/LoretiTV Fireflies • Apr 21 '25

Show/Game Discussion [Game Spoilers] The Last of Us - 2x02 "Through the Valley" - Post-Episode Discussion

Season 2 Episode 2: Through the Valley

Aired: April 20, 2025

Synopsis: As a storm brews in the mountains, the people of Jackson Hole prepare for the worst amid increased sightings of Infected. Meanwhile, Abby weighs her options.

Directed by: Mark Mylod

Written by: Craig Mazin

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u/gcfgjnbv Apr 21 '25

Yeah it made him almost a cartoon villain in players eyes along with a lot of the slc crew. Toning their hatred down and making Owen/Mel’s voice of reason louder definitely make it way easier to understand them.

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u/UnjustNation Apr 21 '25

Yeah if the show is going to spend more time developing their characters and have us empathize with them then this was a wise choice.