HBO's The Last of Us recently wrapped its second season, sparking excitement among fans for future episodes. Writer Craig Mazin revealed insights about a pivotal scene in the Season 2 finale, in which Ellie unintentionally kills Mel while targeting Owen. Unlike the game's version, where Ellie has a direct physical confrontation, the show opts for a more nuanced portrayal. Mazin explained that Ellie's smaller stature compared to Owen's made a fight unlikely and that they aimed to maintain the scene's emotional weight, reflecting parental desperation through Mel's final moments.
"Ellie is not really capable of killing Owen--you look at Bella and you look at Spencer Lord--he's 6'4" and just incredibly imposing. A physical struggle wasn't going to go well, and she's not there to kill them. She just wants to kill Abby."
"Mel is a doctor and understands in that moment as she's dying that there is a chance to save her child. This is ingrained in our theme--parents doing whatever they can to save their child."
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