Why The Last Of Us Season 2 Finale Changed This Key Sequence From The Game
Briefly

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."
Read at GameSpot
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