'The Last of Us' Season 2 Finale — Release Time, Date, Plot and How to Watch

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There’s only one episode remaining in The Last of Us season 2, but the finale is far from the end of the story.

However, The Last of Us season 2, episode 6 may be the final time that Pedro Pascal appears as Joel. Following Joel’s death at the hands of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) earlier this season, Pascal has been kept off-screen. Fortunately, episode 6’s extended flashbacks gave the audience some closure for Joel’s time on the show.

Ellie (Bella Ramsey), on the other hand, won’t be satisfied until she’s tracked down Abby and made her pay for Joel’s demise. She can’t be at peace until that happens.

To get everyone ready for the last episode of the season, Watch With Us has put together this guide to everything you need to know about The Last of Us season 2 finale.

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When Will ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale Air?

The Last of Us season 2, episode 7 is the season finale, and it will stream and air on Sunday, May 25 at 6 p.m. PST/9 p.m. EST.

Bella Ramsey in the season 2 finale of 'The Last of Us.'
Bella Ramsey in the season 2 finale of ‘The Last of Us.’ HBO
Where Is ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Streaming?

The Last of Us season 2, episodes 1-6 are streaming on Max. The entire first season is also available to watch.

Will There Be a ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3?

The series has already been renewed for season 3.

Can You Watch ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 for Free?

Yes. Max may not offer free trials of its own, but it does have a deal in place with DoorDash that can be very enticing. DoorDash offers free access to Max with ads for anyone who signs up for its annual DashPass membership. But if you want Max’s ad-free tier, DoorDash charges an additional fee.

What Happened in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 6?

Almost the entire episode took place in the past. The first flashback introduced Better Call Saul‘s Tony Dalton as Javier Miller, the father of Joel and Tommy. Joel put himself between his father’s abusive rage and his younger brother, and he was rewarded for his bravery with a heart-to-heart conversation. Javier also expressed his hope that Joel will do better with his own children than he did with his.

To a certain extent, Joel did. The rest of the episode touches on Joel’s life with Ellie in Jackson, including the time he gave her a hand-crafted guitar for her birthday. However, the emotional distance between Joel and Ellie grew larger over the years, especially when she declared her intent to move out of his house. On Ellie’s 19th birthday, she and Joel went out on patrol and encountered Eugene (Joe Pantoliano) after he had been infected. Eugene begged Joel to let him see his wife, Gail (Catherine O’Hara), one last time. Ellie made Joel agree to that, but she was angered when Joel executed Eugene anyway. That’s why she exposed his lies to Gail.

In the final flashback, Ellie confronted Joel after the New Year’s Eve party and demanded the truth about what happened with the Fireflies. Joel admitted that he executed all of them rather than let Ellie be euthanized in the name of finding a cure. Ellie was angered because she felt that was worth dying for, but she told Joel that she wanted to try to forgive him. In turn, Joel told Ellie that he hopes she does better with her children.

What’s Going to Happen in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 7?

Expect to see a major turning point for Ellie’s story, since this episode will be the last for at least a year or two. It will be interesting to see if The Last of Us leans into a cliffhanger ending or if the conclusion to season 2 will be left more open-ended.

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Is There a Trailer for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 7?

Yes, and it looks like Ellie and her girlfriend, Dina, will be reunited at least one more time this season. Dina’s ex, Jesse, appears and makes a very good point about the war for Seattle that they’ve inadvertently stepped into. It’s not their fight, but they may not get a choice in the matter if he tries to leave with Dina.

As for Ellie, she’s already made her decision. She’s going to find Abby or die trying.

How Many Episodes Are There in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2?

There are seven episodes in The Last of Us season 2.

Who’s Joined the Cast of  ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2?

In addition to Dever as Abby, Merced as Dina and Wright as Isaac Dixon, Young Mazino also joined the cast as Dina’s ex, Jesse.

Catherine O’Hara plays Gail, who was Joel’s therapist in Jackson before he passed away. While Gail’s husband, Eugene, was only briefly seen in the game, Joe Pantoliano portrayed that character on the show. Gabriel Luna is reprising his season 1 role as Joel’s younger brother, Tommy.

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