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Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 Analysis | PNWS Ep. 44

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FULL SPOILERS AHEAD!

In this breakdown of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2, ProfNoctis and Evan unpack one of the most brutal, unforgettable moments in the series so far. From Abby’s monologue to Ellie’s final goodbye, we analyze the emotional intersection of revenge, loss, and what it means to be human in a world this broken.

We explore:
– The symbolism of Joel’s death
– The theology and psychology of revenge
– Why Abby’s crew just watched
– How this episode mirrors the game and subverts expectations
– And how survival strips us down to our worst instincts

💬 What did Joel mean to you? Can Ellie ever find closure? Let us know in the comments.

📺 New recaps every week.

#thelastofus #TLOU2 #JoelMiller #ProfNoctis #TheLastOfUsHBO #Revenge #Ellie #Abby #HBOmax #TLOURecap #GamingLectureSeries

Join me, Professor Noctis-- a real-life professor of religion, myth, and video games-, this spring for an in-depth exploration of The Last of Us in our biggest lecture series yet! Following along with each episode of the award-winning Max (formerly HBO) show, we'll examine both the show and the video game through the lenses of biomedical ethics, mycology, philosophy, psychology, religion and more-- all informed by university-level research. Through deep-dive interviews and livestreams, we'll unravel the game's deeper meanings, and bring along key experts in the field to help us make sense of it all.

For the series, you'll get THREE episodes a week:
MONDAY: Episode Recaps, starting with season 1 and continuing through season 2
TUESDAY: Live lecture-playthroughs (Let's Plays + Lectures) of that episode's section the Playstation game
WEDNESDAY: Deep-dive discussions and interviews with key experts

Don't forget to subscribe and join the Discord community for more discussions. See you in class!

#thelastofus #tlou #tlou2 #education

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New episodes of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show release every Monday! / @profnoctis
Check out my Livestream! / profnoctis
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Join Prof's Classroom discussions: / discord

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The Last of Us: Part 1 for PS5: https://amzn.to/4hf5YIK

The Last of Us: Part 2 for PS5: https://amzn.to/40IJjxj

The Last of Us and Philosophy by Charles Joshua Horn: https://amzn.to/4hDKvsF

Psychology and The Last of Us by Anthony Bean: https://amzn.to/4hDOm9i
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FULL SPOILERS AHEAD!

In this breakdown of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2, ProfNoctis and Evan unpack one of the most brutal, unforgettable moments in the series so far. From Abby’s monologue to Ellie’s final goodbye, we analyze the emotional intersection of revenge, loss, and what it means to be human in a world this broken.

We explore:
– The symbolism of Joel’s death
– The theology and psychology of revenge
– Why Abby’s crew just watched
– How this episode mirrors the game and subverts expectations
– And how survival strips us down to our worst instincts

💬 What did Joel mean to you? Can Ellie ever find closure? Let us know in the comments.

📺 New recaps every week.

#thelastofus #TLOU2 #JoelMiller #ProfNoctis #TheLastOfUsHBO #Revenge #Ellie #Abby #HBOmax #TLOURecap #GamingLectureSeries

Join me, Professor Noctis-- a real-life professor of religion, myth, and video games-, this spring for an in-depth exploration of The Last of Us in our biggest lecture series yet! Following along with each episode of the award-winning Max (formerly HBO) show, we'll examine both the show and the video game through the lenses of biomedical ethics, mycology, philosophy, psychology, religion and more-- all informed by university-level research. Through deep-dive interviews and livestreams, we'll unravel the game's deeper meanings, and bring along key experts in the field to help us make sense of it all.

For the series, you'll get THREE episodes a week:
MONDAY: Episode Recaps, starting with season 1 and continuing through season 2
TUESDAY: Live lecture-playthroughs (Let's Plays + Lectures) of that episode's section the Playstation game
WEDNESDAY: Deep-dive discussions and interviews with key experts

Don't forget to subscribe and join the Discord community for more discussions. See you in class!

#thelastofus #tlou #tlou2 #education

-------------------------------------------------
New episodes of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show release every Monday! / @profnoctis
Check out my Livestream! / profnoctis
/ profnoctis
/ profnoctis
/ profnoctis
Join Prof's Classroom discussions: / discord

______________________________

CLASS SUPPLIES and EXTRA CREDIT
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Playstation 5 Console: https://amzn.to/46GNBb6

The Last of Us: Part 1 for PS5: https://amzn.to/4hf5YIK

The Last of Us: Part 2 for PS5: https://amzn.to/40IJjxj

The Last of Us and Philosophy by Charles Joshua Horn: https://amzn.to/4hDKvsF

Psychology and The Last of Us by Anthony Bean: https://amzn.to/4hDOm9i
-------------------------------------------------

Want to listen to the ProfNoctis Show on-the-go? Check out our audio-only version wherever you get your podcasts!
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1A9WZpJ...

______________________________

RIVERSIDE FM: The Preferred Podcast Program of ProfNoctis
Also, we're excited to use the BEST Video Podcasting program around: Riverside FM! Check out and see if this program is for you. https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... (As a Riverside Affiliate, we receive a commission on all new subscriptions through this link)

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