warning! This article contains spoilers for Episode 9 of The Last of Us.the last survivor Episode 9 of season 1 dispelled any possible complaints about Joel’s more vulnerable nature on the HBO show. Since its launch, the last survivor and Pedro Pascal’s Joel were both critically acclaimed. There are many voices the last survivor As one of the best video game adaptations of all time, the film has wowed critics and audiences time and time again.
However, from the last survivor A corner of chapter 6 the last survivor‘ Audiences began to express their displeasure with the character of Joel. Although Pascal’s performance was praised by many, especially in the last survivor In episode 9, the complaint concerns major differences between Joel in the HBO TV show and the original game. That said, now this claim is definitely baseless the last survivor Joel’s portrait in episode 9.
HBO’s portrayal of more vulnerable Joel makes his ending more impactful
The complaint in question is that the HBO version of Joel is more vulnerable than the original game. While that’s certainly true, Pascal’s Joel’s more vulnerable nature makes him a more investment-worthy character, which may simply be a omission of the gameplay that made the original a this the last survivor‘ Joel’s expression turned more cruel. However, Joel’s fragile role in the HBO film the last survivor just made his ending more impactful, the last survivor Episode 9 proves it.
with HBO the last survivor The finale shows Joel killing Firefly, his unrelenting dark nature fully visible. Understandably, trying to save Ellie after his emotional satisfaction, the last survivor Episode 9 doesn’t shy away from Joel’s brutality. From killing the man who handed over the weapon to killing Marlene, Joel’s ending is violent enough. This rage is only exacerbated by Joel’s more vulnerable nature throughout the last survivor Previously, it was necessary to point out Joel’s weakness in episodes 1-8 to make his season’s violent ending more impactful.
Joel showed his fear in The Last of Us Episode 9 and it paid off in Episode 6
In addition to dispelling the criticism surrounding Joel’s more vulnerable portrayal, the last survivor The season 1 finale also created a new personality trait for HBO Joel.exist the last survivor In episode 6, Joel often shows a panic expression when Ellie is in danger. He would freeze, unable to escape the pure fear boiling inside him. It’s about Sarah and Tess, and Joel’s sense of failure at not being able to save them makes him afraid of not being able to save Ellie.
exist the last survivor However, by episode 9, this plot point paid off. Before Ellie’s impending death, Joel was no longer as cold as before, but continued his rampage of fear. This is the word the last survivor Episode 6 Shows Joel’s Weakness Again on HBO the last survivor Liked his character and the last episode.