Spoilers Ahead: The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2
Overview of Episode Insights
- Fans are left emotionally shaken after a poignant scene from Season 2 of The Last of Us.
- Pedro Pascal reflects on the haunting memories surrounding his iconic death scene in Game of Thrones.
- Season 2 of The Last of Us will delve into Ellie’s quest for revenge within a dark and brutal storyline.
The Last of Us enthusiasts are still grappling with the emotional weight of Season 2’s second episode, aptly named ‘Through the Valley’. The episode masterfully balanced themes of heartbreak and fear, highlighting the unspoken emotional distance between Joel and Ellie. Although this episode was highly anticipated by fans of both the series and the original game, the intensity caught many off guard. While *that* scene was particularly harrowing for Joel, Pedro Pascal recalls another extremely violent moment from another HBO series that still haunts him.
Pedro Pascal Remembers Nightmares from Game of Thrones
In a recent conversation with ComicBook at the Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Pedro Pascal opened up about the lasting effects of playing Prince Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones. He shared that the character’s brutal demise at the hands of The Mountain left him with nightmares. Viewers familiar with Season 4, Episode 8, titled “The Mountain and the Viper”, will remember the graphic scene where Oberyn’s eyes are gouged out, followed by a horrific skull-crushing moment. “It gave me nightmares, too,” Pascal lamented, underscoring the emotional toll such a scene can take on an actor.
As a fan of the series, Pascal noted the vividness of the script, which felt as if he were reliving the show’s most intense moments. He felt a mix of anticipation and dread about filming that graphic death scene. “It won’t traumatize me in the way that it’s going to traumatize everyone else… I was grateful that I could prepare myself emotionally,” he reassured.
When asked if any other role in his career could compare to the horror experienced by Oberyn, Pascal answered thoughtfully, hinting at the possibility that Joel’s fate in The Last of Us might surpass even that of the Red Viper. The resemblance in both deaths reveals a shared theme of surprise betrayal, illustrating how peril can lurk in moments of perceived security.
As the story unfolds, Season 2 of The Last of Us will shift its focus onto Ellie’s quest for vengeance, illustrating how the cycle of violence perpetuates within this gritty narrative. As fans of the game look forward to the series’ progression, there remains uncertainty regarding how closely HBO’s adaptation will follow the storyline and whether it will conclude in a manner similar to The Last of Us Part II. What is certain is that the journey promises to remain as brutal and harrowing as the acclaimed video game.
Catch new episodes of The Last of Us Season 2 streaming on Max every Sunday.
Source: ComicBook