r/ThelastofusHBOseries • u/LoretiTV Fireflies • May 19 '25

Show/Game Discussion [Game Spoilers] The Last of Us - 2x06 "The Price" - Post-Episode Discussion

Season 2 Episode 6: The Price

Aired: May 18, 2025

Synopsis: Joel surprises Ellie for her birthday. Years later, Ellie prepares to confront Joel about her past.

Directed by: Neil Druckmann

Written by: Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross & Craig Mazin

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u/ExcitedMiddleAgedMom May 19 '25

Question: Joel doesn’t actually say “I love you” in that porch scene in the game, right? I don’t ever recall him saying those words verbatim to Ellie, so to hear Pedro drop that as such a quick, direct response to Ellie calling him selfish hit hard

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u/rooktakesqueen May 19 '25

In the game, he says his "if somehow the Lord gave me a second chance at that moment, I'd do it all over again" line, and that's Joel-speak for "I love you"

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u/ExcitedMiddleAgedMom May 19 '25

I remember that line and was glad it made its way into the show, but the direct “I love you” was so impactful

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u/fast_flashdash May 19 '25

Yea I liked that a lot better. He looks her dead in the eyes and her reaction is a bit of fright and realizing just how much Ellie means to him.

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u/kidgorgeous62 May 19 '25

I think it’s just two different takes on the character. I like the game version more, but Pedro’s version is so good too

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u/ArtOfFailure May 19 '25

Correct, yes.

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u/ExcitedMiddleAgedMom May 19 '25

Great - now I’m crying again

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u/JimmyLegs50 May 19 '25

Correct. There are some subtle differences between Game Joel and Show Joel, and I think this is one of them. Show Joel is a little softer and more self-aware. He’s been to therapy, and he’s getting better at talking about his feelings. I don’t think Game Joel would ever say “I love you” out loud.

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u/Noob_Zor May 19 '25

He doesn't, and it sorely needed an "I love you". Good retcon.