The Last of Us: Did Season 2 Waste Its Best Moment?” LOU s2e7 Theme Analysis | PNWS Ep 49
The Last of Us Season 2 just ended… and Mama Noctis summed it up best: “Are they all dead?” In this final recap of the season, Prof Noctis and Evan reflect on the biggest risks and missed opportunities of Episode 7—and whether this season finale truly delivered.
We talk about:
• Why the game’s most powerful moment doesn’t work on screen (yet)
• What the split-season structure sacrifices in narrative tension
• Jesse, Dina, and the passing of legacy… or lack thereof
• Whether new viewers will ever care about Abby’s story
• The critical leadership themes hidden beneath the gunfire
This isn’t just another recap—it’s a serious reflection on the art of storytelling, gaming memory, and what we owe each other as creators and fans.
Let us know: Did Season 2 stick the landing for you—or did it leave you frustrated?
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#TheLastOfUs #Season2Finale #ProfNoctis #Ellie #Abby #HBO
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We talk about:
• Why the game’s most powerful moment doesn’t work on screen (yet)
• What the split-season structure sacrifices in narrative tension
• Jesse, Dina, and the passing of legacy… or lack thereof
• Whether new viewers will ever care about Abby’s story
• The critical leadership themes hidden beneath the gunfire
This isn’t just another recap—it’s a serious reflection on the art of storytelling, gaming memory, and what we owe each other as creators and fans.
Let us know: Did Season 2 stick the landing for you—or did it leave you frustrated?
Subscribe for more deep-dive gaming and story analysis, including our upcoming Final Fantasy X Lecture Play series and content exploring the Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering crossover!
#TheLastOfUs #Season2Finale #ProfNoctis #Ellie #Abby #HBO
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New episodes of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show release every Monday! / @profnoctis
Check out my Livestream! / profnoctis
/ profnoctis
/ profnoctis
/ profnoctis
Join Prof's Classroom discussions: / discord
Also connect with us on BlueSky now!
Wade/Prof - https://bsky.app/profile/profnoctis.b...
Evan - https://bsky.app/profile/whiskerss.bs...
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CLASS SUPPLIES and EXTRA CREDIT
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Playstation 5 Console: https://amzn.to/46GNBb6
The Last of Us: Part 1 for PS5: https://amzn.to/4hf5YIK
The Last of Us: Part 2 for PS5: https://amzn.to/40IJjxj
The Last of Us and Philosophy by Charles Joshua Horn: https://amzn.to/4hDKvsF
Psychology and The Last of Us by Anthony Bean: https://amzn.to/4hDOm9i
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Want to listen to the ProfNoctis Show on-the-go? Check out our audio-only version wherever you get your podcasts!
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1A9WZpJ...
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RIVERSIDE FM: The Preferred Podcast Program of ProfNoctis
Also, we're excited to use the BEST Video Podcasting program around: Riverside FM! Check out and see if this program is for you. https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... (As a Riverside Affiliate, we receive a commission on all new subscriptions through this link)
