The Last of Us Season 2: Why Fans Think [Spoiler] Will Die in Episode 1

The Last of Us Season 2 isn’t even released yet but fans have already started worrying about whether Joel will die or not. If this turns out to be true, then it will be one of the most shocking moments in the series.

So lets delve deep into fans’ concern regarding Joel’s fate.

Could Joel die in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1?

Fans of The Last of Us are on edge after the titles for the first two episodes of Season 2 were revealed. The titles strongly hint at a major character’s fate—Joel’s shocking death.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 is titled “Future Days,” which fans believe is a direct nod to the Pearl Jam song Joel sings to Ellie in The Last of Us Part II. In the game, this tender moment is overshadowed by Joel’s shocking death early on in the story.

The lyrics, “If I ever were to lose you, I’d surely lose myself,” take on a grim meaning and importance, as Ellie’s entire arc in Part II revolves around grief and vengeance. That’s why the choice of this title has led many fans to believe Joel will die in the very first episode of The Last of Us Season 2.

Adding to the speculation is the title of Episode 2: “Through the Valley.” This references Ashley Johnson’s haunting rendition of the song, featured in The Last of Us Part II’s 2016 trailer. In hindsight, the lyrics could symbolize Ellie’s path of revenge.

In the trailer, Joel asks Ellie if she’s really going “through with this,” to which she vows to hunt down those responsible. If the show follows the game’s structure, The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 could feature Joel’s death. On the other hand, Episode 2 sets Ellie on her quest for vengeance.

As The Last of Us Season 2 is still a few weeks away, fans will have to wait to find out whether Pedro Pascal’s Joel will die or not and if Bella Ramsey’s Ellie will take on a vengeance route.

Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.