The Impact of Character Development in The Last of Us Season 2
Changes in Opening Credits
In the latest episode of The Last of Us season 2, HBO made a significant change in the opening credits following a violent and tragic scene in the previous episode. Fans quickly noticed this alteration, as it reflected the cruel reality faced by the characters in the series.
Character Evolution
Through social media, fans compared the opening credits of the first two episodes with the third episode, revealing a poignant shift in the portrayal of Ellie. Unlike the initial credits where Ellie was seen walking alongside Joel, the revised opening credits now show Ellie walking alone. This change serves as a visual reminder of the impact of Joel’s tragic fate, portrayed by Pedro Pascal.
They already updated the opening credits for S2 of ‘THE LAST OF US’ 🥲 pic.twitter.com/cMoTizwlxP
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