“The Road to Haven,” the 8th Episode of The Last of Us Season 1, picks up right where the previous episode left off. Joel, Ellie, Tommy, and Dina are leading a group of survivors to Haven, a rumoured safe haven for survivors. The following is a recap and review of the episode.
“The Last Of Us” Recap
The episode begins with the group driving through the woods. Joel is driving, and Ellie is a passenger. Dina and Tommy are in the back, watching for any threats.
Ellie inquires about Joel’s time with Tommy prior to the outbreak and discovers that the two brothers had a falling out. Joel, on the other hand, is uninterested in discussing it.
They are ambushed by a group of hunters as they approach Haven, who open fire on the truck. Joel manages to avoid them, but the truck crashes, forcing the group to flee on foot.
They travel to an abandoned town, where they come across more hunters. They are able to repel them, but not before Tommy is shot.
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Joel, Ellie, and Dina continue to explore the town in search of a way out. They come across a swarm of infected, including a bloater, which they kill with a flamethrower. They eventually find a way out of town and arrive in Haven.
When the group arrives in Haven, they are greeted by the settlement’s leader, Maria. Tommy is being treated and is expected to recover, they learn. Dina is assigned to help with the settlement’s defences, while Joel and Ellie are given a place to stay.
Ellie sits alone, looking out over the settlement, deep in thought, at the end of the episode.
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“The Last Of Us” Review
“The Road to Haven” is a thrilling and action-packed episode that highlights the dangers of the characters’ world. The ambush and subsequent fight with the hunters set the tone for the rest of the episode. The group’s encounter with the infected is also well-executed, with the bloater providing an especially difficult and exciting fight scene.
The addition of Haven and its leader, Maria, to the series is a welcome addition. It gives the characters and the audience, who have been following their journey for several episodes, a sense of hope and relief. The settlement feels like a safe haven, and the reactions of the characters to it are genuine and believable.
We also get some much-needed character development for Joel in this episode, as we learn more about his past and his relationship with Tommy. The rivalry between the two brothers adds another dimension to Joel’s character and sheds light on his motivations and actions.
Overall, “The Road to Haven” is a strong episode that prepares the audience for the next phase of the story while also providing exciting action and character development.
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