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150 - Revenge, Perspective, and the Cycle of Violence in The Last of Us Season 2

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This week, it’s all things Last of Us. ITS ALSO EPISODE 150! We are here to provide our thoughts, predictions and opinions on Season 2 of the critically acclaimed series based on the critically acclaimed video game narrative. We talk cast, crew, characters and story. SPOILERS AHEAD for major plot points of Season 2 as we discuss the ties to the game.

The boundary between savior and monster has never been thinner. In The Last of Us Season 2, the emotional fallout of Joel's fateful decision at the hospital casts a long shadow over everything that follows. Five years after settling in Jackson, Joel and Ellie's relationship has fractured under the weight of unspoken truths and impossible choices.
At the heart of this season stands Kaitlyn Dever's Abby, a character who challenges everything we thought we understood about heroes and villains in this world. Her journey runs parallel to Ellie's, forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths about justice and revenge. Through brilliant non-linear storytelling and carefully constructed character arcs, the show asks us: when does protection become possession? When does justice become cruelty? And is redemption possible in a world where survival often demands the worst of us? Thank you to everyone who continues to support and don’t forget to subscribe to download new episodes as they become available and don’t be afraid to share a rating!

0:00 Intro
04:04 Discussing The Last of Us Season 2 *SPOILER WARNING FOR THE PLOT OF THE LAST OF US PART 2*
05:51 Change vs Adaptation. What Do We Need to See?
13:30 Addressing the Abby “Problem”
20:15 The Personnel Directing This Season
23:25 Predicting and Speculating The Plot
32:30 “We Should Talk About Dina A Lot”
38:00 Should This Story START in Seattle?
49:52 Ellie Taking Over & The Rest of the Cast
58:22 More Predictions And Plot Discussion: Abby vs Ellie
01:28:17 Signing Off, Final Thoughts: BE A GOOD PERSON
Topic for Next Week: Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Recap & Review

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In the wake of the tragic death of Power Ranger actor Jason David Frank, from this episode on, the number for the Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline will be displayed here: 9-8-8. It's that simple. Call or text that number to be instantly sourced to a crisis counselor. Speak with someone today if you feel alone and need help.

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Send us a message that we can respond to at the end of every episode!

This week, it’s all things Last of Us. ITS ALSO EPISODE 150! We are here to provide our thoughts, predictions and opinions on Season 2 of the critically acclaimed series based on the critically acclaimed video game narrative. We talk cast, crew, characters and story. SPOILERS AHEAD for major plot points of Season 2 as we discuss the ties to the game.

The boundary between savior and monster has never been thinner. In The Last of Us Season 2, the emotional fallout of Joel's fateful decision at the hospital casts a long shadow over everything that follows. Five years after settling in Jackson, Joel and Ellie's relationship has fractured under the weight of unspoken truths and impossible choices.
At the heart of this season stands Kaitlyn Dever's Abby, a character who challenges everything we thought we understood about heroes and villains in this world. Her journey runs parallel to Ellie's, forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths about justice and revenge. Through brilliant non-linear storytelling and carefully constructed character arcs, the show asks us: when does protection become possession? When does justice become cruelty? And is redemption possible in a world where survival often demands the worst of us? Thank you to everyone who continues to support and don’t forget to subscribe to download new episodes as they become available and don’t be afraid to share a rating!

0:00 Intro
04:04 Discussing The Last of Us Season 2 *SPOILER WARNING FOR THE PLOT OF THE LAST OF US PART 2*
05:51 Change vs Adaptation. What Do We Need to See?
13:30 Addressing the Abby “Problem”
20:15 The Personnel Directing This Season
23:25 Predicting and Speculating The Plot
32:30 “We Should Talk About Dina A Lot”
38:00 Should This Story START in Seattle?
49:52 Ellie Taking Over & The Rest of the Cast
58:22 More Predictions And Plot Discussion: Abby vs Ellie
01:28:17 Signing Off, Final Thoughts: BE A GOOD PERSON
Topic for Next Week: Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Recap & Review

Email the pod at [email protected]
Tweet us/Follow at https://twitter.com/ProjectInf_Pod
Subscribe on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@projectinfinitepod
Follow on Facebook
Follow on Instagram at theprojectinfinitepod
Follow Court’s Film on Instagram @untilnexttimefilm
Twitter for Rob https://twitter.com/R_Peck0628
Twitter for Courtney https://twitter.com/courtkid123
In the wake of the tragic death of Power Ranger actor Jason David Frank, from this episode on, the number for the Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline will be displayed here: 9-8-8. It's that simple. Call or text that number to be instantly sourced to a crisis counselor. Speak with someone today if you feel alone and need help.

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