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Pacing Impact on Finale's Power
- The season justifies character choices well but the finale's pacing feels rushed compared to the game.
- The game’s faster narrative turns don’t translate as powerful in cinematic form without the player's meta-experience.
Joel's Character Arc Justifies Finale
- Joel's violent nature and growing attachment to Ellie are carefully built through the season.
- His character arc, especially his rage linked to his daughter Sarah’s death, earns the finale's dramatic climax.
Violence as Core Story Element
- The violence in The Last of Us challenges traditional game murder mechanics by adding moral complexity.
- The show’s focus on violence’s consequences is rare and likely originated from its video game source material.