The Last Of Us S01e0943:35 Min 〈2025〉

This moment is the culmination of Joel's decision to rescue Ellie from the Salt Lake City hospital. To protect her from the knowledge that he slaughtered the Fireflies—and that her death was required for a potential cure—he tells her that there were dozens of other immune people and the doctors had simply "stopped looking".

: How the close-up shots and sudden cut to black emphasize the ambiguity of their relationship's future. OFF.SCRIPT: 'The Last of Us' S1 E9 Review | by Caleb Bonsi The Last of Us S01E0943:35 Min

: Analyzing whether she actually believes him or is choosing to accept the lie to maintain their bond. This moment is the culmination of Joel's decision