Desolate Wasteland Setting and Ellie's Recovery

In this chapter, they discuss the desolate wasteland setting and Joel's recovery as he tries to find Ellie. They praise the fire effects in this episode and discuss a scene where Ellie dissects a stalker, hinting at her feral nature. They also talk about how the show portrays Joel and Ellie as the moral good while acknowledging the need for self-defense in this post-apocalyptic world. They speculate on the possibility of encountering non-violent characters in the future and discuss how Ellie's experiences in this world may affect her mental state.