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At this point, one thing is crystal clear—when it comes to The Last of Us, anything can happen. That unpredictability is exactly what keeps fans glued to their screens, constantly on edge, and hungry for the next episode. And episode 5 definitely delivered on the emotional front, especially with the return of a fan favorite: Pedro Pascal.
After Joel’s heartbreaking death in episode 2—a moment that left viewers shocked, emotional, and probably reaching for tissues—it seemed like we’d seen the last of him. But in a twist that left fans buzzing, Pedro Pascal’s Joel reappears in the May 11 episode. And no, it’s not a resurrection—it’s a flashback, but still, seeing his face again was a huge moment.
The episode takes us inside Ellie’s grief. Played brilliantly by Bella Ramsey, Ellie is shown waking up from a dream after a particularly brutal scene where she interrogates Nora (Tati Gabrielle), desperate to uncover more about Joel’s murder. In this dreamlike flashback, she finds herself back in the house she once shared with Joel. Then comes the gut-punch: Joel opens the door with that signature warmth and simply says, “Hey, kiddo.”
It was a moment that hit hard. For fans who had lost hope of ever seeing Joel again, even this brief return sparked a wave of joy and heartache. It also reignited questions—was this just a memory? A dream? Or something more layered? The show loves playing with timelines and emotions, and it’s clearly not done messing with us yet.
Beyond Joel and Ellie, the series continues to showcase a stellar cast, including Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Rutina Wesley, Young Mazino, Ariela Barer, Danny Ramirez, Jeffrey Wright, Kaitlyn Dever, Spencer Lord, and many more—each adding new dimensions to this intense, post-apocalyptic world.
As The Last of Us Season 2 continues to drop new episodes weekly, fans are flooding the internet with theories, reactions, and praise for the cast’s powerful performances. Whether it’s Reddit threads, TikTok edits, or Twitter debates, the buzz isn’t dying down anytime soon.
You can catch new episodes streaming on Max and JioHostar. And if episode 5 is any hint, you’ll want to buckle up—this ride is far from over.