The Last of Us Season 2, episode 2 blowtorches the candle at both ends. At the same time as Joel's final moments in the mountain lodge, Jackson finds itself under attack by not only waves of Infected, but smart Infected who change tactics during the siege. It's an entire sequence written for the TV show and it's a true nail-biter.

Episode 3 begins with Ellie immediately in the aftermath of Joel's death, dealing with the trauma of what she's just witnessed. The show then jumps forward three months to show her at the end of her recovery in hospital. Here, she has a check over with one of the doctors before meeting with town therapist – and exclusive show character – Gail.

The Last of Us season 2 begins in earnest as Ellie begins her journey of revenge. This episode deepens the characters and expands the scope of the story in exciting ways.