In the latest episode of the Last of Us, the significance of Joel's broken watch is further explored, revealing it previously belonged to another. In the original game, the watch was a gift from his daughter Sarah, marking their bond. However, the show alters this setup; Sarah repairs an existing watch instead. The backstory, detailed in Season 2, connects Joel's complex familial relationships and his trauma, shedding light on why this item holds such importance to his character.
In the pilot, Sarah doesn't go buy Joel a new watch for his birthday; she pays to have one he already owns fixed.
The iconic broken watch, important to Joel, has a deeper backstory now revealed in the latest season, reflecting his complex relationship with family.
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