The power of storytelling in the DLC

In this episode, titled 'Left Behind', the showrunners discuss how the DLC (downloadable content) of the video game 'The Last of Us' provided a storytelling opportunity. They explain how the DLC expanded upon the character of Ellie and her relationship with Riley, delving deeper into Ellie's life before the main events of the game. The DLC, called 'Left Behind', explored Ellie's day-to-day activities and the event that changed her life. The showrunners emphasize that they treated the DLC as an essential part of the story, rather than a frivolous addition.