In season two, episode two of HBO’s 'The Last of Us', the pivotal character Joel is killed by Abby, shocking viewers and altering the narrative trajectory. The show's creators decided to eliminate him early to establish a more compelling storyline. Neil Druckmann noted that Joel's death is crucial as it triggers the ensuing events, while Craig Mazin emphasized the need to prevent prolonged anguish for audiences, considering that many already anticipated this tragic moment.
Killing off a major character early in HBO's ‘The Last of Us’ season two was a surprising but necessary move as it serves as the story's inciting incident.
Co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann emphasized that Joel's death was purposefully timed to avoid tormenting fans who were eager but anxious about the event.
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