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.

Because although episode 3 may not have been quite as gut-churning, there were still plenty of moments to catch us out — from Tommy's (Gabriel Luna's) comment about Sarah (Nico Parker) to the subtle tweak to the show's opening credits.

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