The episode utilizes a non-linear structure, bookending a long flashback with scenes from the present day. Present Day: Saving Joel
Most of the episode follows Ellie’s life three weeks before meeting Joel. The Last of Us - Episode 7 Review
Bella Ramsey (Ellie), Storm Reid (Riley Abel), and Pedro Pascal (Joel). Plot Summary
The seventh episode of HBO's , titled " Left Behind " , serves as a poignant origin story for Ellie, exploring her foundational trauma and first love. It primarily adapts the downloadable content (DLC) of the same name from the original video game. Episode Overview Director: Liza Johnson. Writer: Neil Druckmann. Air Date: February 26, 2023.
Following the events at the University of Eastern Colorado, Joel is severely wounded and dying from a stab wound. He urges Ellie to leave him and find his brother Tommy, but Ellie refuses to abandon him. While searching a house for supplies, she finds a needle and thread, paralleling her past experiences with loss by choosing to stay and stitch his wound. Flashback: The Best Night Ever
