The Last Of Us - The Price (S2E06)
In this emotionally charged episode of The Commentary Booth, hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey return to the haunting world of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 to dissect Episode 6: The Price. This episode is a heart-wrenching deep dive into the evolving and fractured relationship between Ellie and Joel, unfolding across five pivotal years in Jackson.
As the episode navigates themes of love, betrayal, loss, and truth, Jamie and Corrina explore the emotional depth brought to life by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey’s award-worthy performances. From the wholesome museum birthday to the heartbreaking confrontations about Salt Lake City, this episode delivers a masterclass in storytelling, character development, and adaptation.
Highlights Breakdown:
Ellie’s 15th Birthday: A touching moment with Joel’s homemade cake and a glimpse of their early father-daughter dynamic.
Museum Magic: The iconic T-Rex and Apollo capsule scenes perfectly present wholesome bonding.
Teen Rebellion: Ellie’s tattoos, pot-smoking, and explosive confrontations as she grows distant.
The Eugene Tragedy: A brutal test of trust that shatters Ellie’s faith in Joel.
The Porch Scene Revisited: The full, tear-jerking confrontation about Salt Lake City’s lies
Get ready for laughs, tears, and intense analysis as we unravel the price of protection, the burden of lies, and the cost of love in the apocalypse.
