The Last of Us Season 2 subway scene is the thrilling follow up we needed after the Jackson attack

It's been two weeks since the release of The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2, Through the Valley. The episode left the viewers devastated to the core – it was unforgettable, chaotic, and quite traumatic. Not only did it mark the brutal and unexpected death of Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), but it also shattered the sense of safety associated with the fortified town of Jackson.

Once considered a haven/safe sanctuary, Jackson fell prey to the savage assault by the Infected, leaving the city's defenses and its people in ruins. The chaos was relentless, the trauma unshakable. In The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3, Jackson began to heal. After the Infected nearly destroyed the town, survivors worked to rebuild and restore normalcy. But for Ellie and Dina, the loss of Joel at the hands of Abby was too deep and unforgettable. Thus, the duo, Dina and Ellie, set out on their journey to Seattle to avenge Joel's death.

The recent episodes of the post-apocalyptic series were mainly focused on Ellie's revenge, WLF's brutality, and the Seraphites' cult like activities. In The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4, the subway scene acts as a brutal reminder of what makes the series truly thrilling. Yes, you guessed it right – The Infected. After the devastating attack on Jackson, the Infected were sidelined for an episode or two- until now.

How is the subway scene a perfect follow-up to the Jackson attack in The Last of Us?

The subway scene of The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4 truly brings back the series to its signature theme – survival. Ellie and Dina's desperate attempt to find a way out of the claustrophobic tunnel captures the terrifying elements perfectly: the Infected. It acted as a reminder that the Infected are the real nightmares –the distant mumbling sound, the sudden, haphazard attack, the snarls – the scene felt like a run-or-die situation. The subway scene, in a way or so hauntingly mirrors the attack on Jackson, teasing that no one is safe from the Infected in this post-apocalyptic world. The subway sequence, according to many viewers, was one of the best recreated moments from the video game The Last of Us Part II.

While the human conflicts provide rich drama, the subway scene served as a vital reminder of the ever-present infected threat. No matter how consumed Ellie became with revenge, nature's monstrosities remained the ultimate threat.

Having barely escaped the subway horrors, Ellie and Dina faced even greater dangers. The WLF still hunted them, the Seraphites grew more aggressive, and this scene proved the infected remained a constant, unpredictable threat.

The subway scene in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4- Infected vs Ellie and Dina

In The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4, Day One, Ellie and Dina reached Seattle to hunt down Abby. Ellie found a bunch of dead and decayed bodies of FEDRA agents and located a WLF sign through binoculars. After they took shelter in a hideout spot, they decided to enter the of that looked like a WLF building. As the soldiers traced them, Ellie and Dina took shelter in a cold and dark subway. They heard a loud bang as they reached the subway. As the soldiers were trying to hunt them down, they heard mumbled screams of the Infected. Within a few seconds, a horde of Infected emerged from the subway and brutally attacked Ellie and Dina as they ran to save themselves.

Ellie and Dina somehow managed to get inside an old, non-functioning metro. The Infected broke the glass of the windows and doors and tried to hunt them down. Ellie and Dina barely managed to climb up a fence and escape. In an attempt to escape the subway, Ellie got bitten by an Infected. This led to a confrontation between Ellie and Dina, where Ellie had to confess that she was immune and couldn't get infected. In the following scenes, Ellie tried to reassure Dina that she was not a threat, and it was during this time that Dina revealed she was pregnant. The subway sequence thus strengthened their bond.

To know more about what happens next, watch The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 on Sunday, May 11, 2025, on Max and HBO.

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