Archive · 27 May 2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Finale: Mixed Reviews on Pacing, Positive on Performances
The second season finale of "The Last of Us" titled "Convergence" aimed to bring together different story threads.
While some found the episode's pacing and cliffhanger to be less successful, others appreciated the acting and visuals.
The episode included Joel's death and Ellie's reactions.
Critics and viewers have mixed feelings about the finale.
The show is available for streaming on JioHotstar.
The finale aims to conclude the season while setting up the future narrative.
Season 2 finale, "Convergence," attempts to tie together elements from previous episodes.
The episode includes Joel's death and Ellie's confrontation about the hospital.
Critics found the pacing and cliffhanger in the finale somewhat unsatisfying.
The production quality and performances by Ramsey and Pascal are praised.
The series is streaming on JioHotstar.
- Who
- Ellie, Joel, and other characters from the series.
- What
- The finale of "The Last of Us" Season 2.
- When
- The season finale was reviewed on May 27, 2025.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To conclude the season and set up future storylines.
Critics' View of Finale Pacing
Positive Aspects of the Finale
Production Quality
Critics' View of Finale Pacing
The finale's pacing is ill-judged, with the cliffhanger feeling clumsy.
Positive Aspects of the Finale
The production value remains gorgeous, with spectacular shots.
Acting Performances
Critics' View of Finale Pacing
N/A
Positive Aspects of the Finale
Ramsey and Pascal deliver strong performances, capturing the characters' complexities.
Changes from the Game
Critics' View of Finale Pacing
N/A
Positive Aspects of the Finale
Ellie's decision not to kill Alice, the dog, is a positive change.
- Creators
- Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann
- Cast
- Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Kaitlyn Dever
- Episode Runtime
- 50 minutes
- Availability
- Streaming on JioHotstar
