The HBO series just introduced a whole new character—played by the actor Tony Dalton—who deepens the lore of one Joel Miller.

We’re almost at the end of The Last of Us Season 2, and it looks like we may finally be getting some answers to the questions we’ve all been asking. While the series’ last two episodes have mainly centered on Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina’s (Isabela Merced) harrowing trip to Seattle,

Season 2 comprises seven episodes. The Last Of Us Season 2 launched on Sunday, April 13, 2025, and the Season 2 finale will air on HBO on Sunday, May 25. New episodes of The Last of Us air on Sunday evenings on HBO at 9/8c. They also release on Max at the same time.

Here, in chronological order, is every time The Last of Us Season 2, episode 6 broke our hearts.

The Last of Us showrunner Neil Druckmann has confirmed that the changes seen in the latest episode will change how the series ends. We also have a first look at next week's explosive season 2

What happened to Joel and Ellie? Where are they? Is the Cordyceps brain infection still a problem? Catch up with everything from Season 2 of HBO's "The Last of Us."

Episode 6 introduces new scenes between Joel and Ellie to tell a gentler story than the game — recalling the first season’s famously tender Bill and Frank episode.