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We Interrupt Regular Programming

May 15, 2025·11 min·1 clip

Ellie tracks Nora to a spore-filled basement and beats her after learning Joel killed Abby's father.

The episode is a special recap of The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5, interrupting the hosts' regular programming. It begins with an introduction to the recap, noting it covers Day 2 in Seattle where Ellie and Dina are mapping out a plan. They encounter a building with no patrols but filled with intelligent clickers, leading to a tense situation where Jesse rescues them. The recap then shifts to earlier events at a hospital, where spores infect lower sections and a mother seals off her son. This ties into Ellie's later journey to the hospital after Dina is shot, where she confronts Nora. Nora reveals that Joel killed Abby's father, leading Ellie to beat her brutally in a spore-filled basement. A flashback shows Joel returning, providing emotional contrast. The hosts then discuss their reactions, with Pete disliking Ellie's character in this episode while Hannah appreciates her dark turn. They note that game fans may dislike the show's portrayal of Ellie as less brutal. Bella Ramsey's performance is praised, and the conversation explores Ellie's immunity as a superpower. Speculation follows about future episodes, including flashbacks, Tommy's role, and whether Abby will appear. The hosts mention the season has seven episodes and may end on a cliffhanger. They compare the show to Andor and express love for HBO's programming. The episode concludes with promotional notes for next week's content and a call to action for listeners.

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