By now, the cat’s out of the bag. “The Last of Us” has killed off Pedro Pascal’s Joel. And the rest of this season will chronicle Ellie (Bella Ramsey), Tommy (Gabriel Luna) and the rest of Jackson as they try to cope with that loss.

If you thought the emotional pain had to ease off after the devastation-fest that was The Last of Us Season 2, episode 2, this week's episode clearly had other ideas. Because although episode 3 may not have been quite as gut-churning,

This article dives into the emotional weight of what Ellie left at Joel’s grave, why it matters, and how it reflects their bond. Let’s explore this poignant scene and unpack i