The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 Breakdown – "Future Days" Explained | PNWS Ep. 43

The Last of Us Season 2 has officially begun, and we're kicking off with a full deep-dive into Episode 1: "Future Days."

In this recap and analysis, ProfNoctis and Evan break down:
-The emotional return to Jackson
-New characters and their mysterious motivations
-Joel's therapy sessions (!)
-Ellie's jiu-jitsu skills and character growth
-The meaning behind "Reality is just a collective hunch"
-How Season 2 is already different from the game
-Big predictions for the season (spoilers at the end!)

Plus, we introduce The Best of Us — our new lightning-round segment where we highlight our favorite moments from the episode!

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